Division 6: Judge Karen L. Krauser
Judge Karen L. Krauser
Division 6
Judicial Assistant: Vanessa Brown
Tel: 816-407-3960
Email: div6@circuit7.net
Biography
If you cannot attend your court date
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You may appear virtually (see link below) UNLESS
- Judge has said you must appear in person
- Case is set for trial, preliminary hearing, or disposition
- CRIMINAL CASES - If you fail to appear, the court may issue an arrest warrant.
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CIVIL CASES
- If Plaintiffs (You started the law suit) fail to appear, the case may be dismissed.
- If Defendants (You are being sued) fail to appear, a default judgment being entered. This means you lose your case.
VIDEO COURT/VIRTUAL COURT
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Link for Virtual Court on WebEx
Meeting link: https://mocourts.webex.com/mocourts/j.php?MTID=mb85d3c7cf843153f25afd774cfd0997a
Meeting number: 146 820 7190
Password: 89muGe2EsfM
Host key: 219072
Join by video system
Dial 1468207190@mocourts.webex.com You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number.
Join by phone
+1-408-418-9388 United States Toll
Access code: 146 820 7190
- You can look to https://www.facebook.com/SeventhJudicialCircuit for updates to virtual court or court closures.
- Only parties are allowed to address the court unless specifically requested by a party or court.
- Please mute your phone or computer until your case is called.
- Please dress appropriately as if you are coming to court.
- Please find a quiet place to conduct the videoconferencing.
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You are ordered not to record the proceeding.
Supreme Court Rules prohibit any recording of the proceeding except by official court reporters.
SCHEDULE FOR DIVISION 6
Monday
| 09:00 AM | Director of Revenue cases |
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| 02:00 PM | Arraignments (Criminal Court) |
| 02:30 PM | Municipal Appeals |
Tuesday
| 09:00 AM | Criminal Docket with Private Attorneys |
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| 01:30 PM | Criminal Docket with Public Defenders |
Wednesday
| 09:00 AM | Traffic |
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| 11:00 AM | Arraignments (Criminal Court) |
| 02:30 PM | Preliminary Hearings/Trials |
Thursday
| 09:00 AM | Civil Docket/Trials/Preliminary Hearings |
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| 11:00 AM | Arraignments (Criminal Courts) |
| 02:30 PM | Preliminary Hearings and Trials |
Friday
| 09:00 AM | Preliminary Hearings and Trials |
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| 02:00 PM | Preliminary Hearings and Trials |
TRAFFIC COURT
Some charges may be disposed without an appearance in court. You can
find more information about this Plead and Pay Process at
https://www.courts.mo.gov/page.jsp?id=1886 .
Before you plead guilty, you should check the Missouri Revisor Statutes to determine if points will be assess against your license. This information can be found in RSMo 302.302:
https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=302.302&bid=16048&hl=302.302%u2044
If you have been charged with the violation of Financial Responsibility (No Insurance) but had valid insurance at the time, please complete the below Motion to Dismiss and submit a copy of your insurance for the date and time of the offense. The Clerk's Office will verify the information with your insurance company. If verified, the Judge will dismiss. If the insurance CAN NOT be verified, you must appear at your next court date. Verification will occur within 10 days. You may visit www.courts.mo.gov/casenet to check on the status of your motion and case. If you type in your case number above into Casenet and nothing is returned, the Judge has dismissed your case.
Motion to Dismiss - No insurance ticket
When appearing in court, please "check in" at the Traffic Window of the Circuit Clerk's Office. You will receive a Copy of Your Rights in Traffic Court. This will shorten your wait time. If you wish to review "Know Your Rights" Brochure, please click the following link: Know Your Rights
Before you plead guilty, you should check the Missouri Revisor Statutes to determine if points will be assess against your license. This information can be found in RSMo 302.302:
https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=302.302&bid=16048&hl=302.302%u2044
If you have been charged with the violation of Financial Responsibility (No Insurance) but had valid insurance at the time, please complete the below Motion to Dismiss and submit a copy of your insurance for the date and time of the offense. The Clerk's Office will verify the information with your insurance company. If verified, the Judge will dismiss. If the insurance CAN NOT be verified, you must appear at your next court date. Verification will occur within 10 days. You may visit www.courts.mo.gov/casenet to check on the status of your motion and case. If you type in your case number above into Casenet and nothing is returned, the Judge has dismissed your case.
Motion to Dismiss - No insurance ticket
When appearing in court, please "check in" at the Traffic Window of the Circuit Clerk's Office. You will receive a Copy of Your Rights in Traffic Court. This will shorten your wait time. If you wish to review "Know Your Rights" Brochure, please click the following link: Know Your Rights
TRACK THIS CASE
You can track your case and receive email/text reminders of your court date. Directions for "Track This Case"
- Go to Missouri Case.net at https://www.courts.mo.gov/casenet
- Enter case number or litigant name
- Click “Track This Case” for desired cases
- Provide your email address and mobile phone number (optional)
- Enter special characters in verification box
- Click “Track This Case”.
Updated 01-29-2026