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Circuit Civil Department FAQs

Circuit Civil Cases are for amounts over $25,000.00. Example of cases handled by Circuit Civil are Employment Discrimination, Personal Injury, Eminent Domain/Condemnation, Expungement/Correction of Arrest Record, Declaratory Judgment and Temporary Restraining Orders.

How do I view a Civil court file?

Electronic viewing of many court records and dockets as well as non-confidential document images are currently available on Missouri Case.net

Circuit Civil Cases

Circuit Civil cases are for amounts over $25,000.00. Other cases that are handled by Circuit Civil are Employment Discrimination, Personal Injury, Eminent Domain/Condemnation, Expungement/Correction of Arrest Record, Declaratory Judgment and Temporary Restraining Orders.

Associate Civil Cases

Associate Civil cases are for amounts less than $25,000.00 Other cases that are handled by Associate Civil are Rent and Possession, Director of Revenue, Replevin, Foreign Judgment, Delinquent County and City Tax, Name Changes, and Collection cases.

Domestic Relations

The Civil Department also handles Domestic Relation cases. Examples are cases of Dissolutions of Marriage, Paternity, Motion to Modify, Ex Partes, and Family Access Motions.

Small Claims

Small Claims cases have a limit of $5,000.00. A Small Claims case is a money judgment only case, no property involved. Small Claims information is available on our website, including instructions and forms needed.

Pro Se -

There are several forms available on the circuit7.net website under Representing Yourself (pro)se.

Court Clerks are prohibited from giving legal advice pursuant to 484.020 RSMo.

Missouri Revisor of Statutes - Revised Statutes of Missouri, RSMo Section 484.020
Please note that should you choose to represent yourself, you will be held to the same standards as a licensed attorney. Criminal Clerks are not allowed to give legal advice, instruct you on how to proceed, or advise you of which documents you may need for your situation. Court Operating Rule 25 | Services by Court Clerks and Staff in Family Law Cases

Forms

Type Number Title Last Revised
JSP?ID=537 file AA40 Adult Abuse/Stalking Petition for Order of Protection
PDF file CV10 Appeal Bond 07/31/2006
PDF file CV20 Application and Order for Service by Publication of Notice 08/18/2009
PDF file CV35 Application for Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem / Next Friend for Minor 05/31/1995
PDF file CV50 Application for Trial De Novo 01/18/2019
PDF file CV50RP Application for Trial De Novo for Rent and Possession Cases Only 01/18/2019
DOC file CV50SC Application for Trial De Novo for Small Claims Cases 08/28/2014
PDF file CV410 Application to Release Funds from Restriction 10/12/2017
PDF file CV60 Authentication - Judicial Records and Proceedings 02/28/2001
JSP?ID=411 file Case Types List
PDF file Certificate of Dissolution of Marriage 02/20/2007
PDF file Civil Case Information Form Supplement 05/29/2008
JSP?ID=161314 file FI-50 Confidential Case Filing Information Sheet - Probate and Non-Domestic Relations
JSP?ID=34053 file FI-10 Confidential Case Filing Information Sheet - Domestic Relations Cases
PDF file FI-15 Confidential Case Filing Information Sheet - Domestic Relations Cases - Adult Abuse/Stalking 04/17/2012
PDF file SC10 Counterclaim Small Claims Court 01/14/2008
DOC file CV1000 Dismissal - Associate Court 04/24/2014
DOC file SC30 Dismissal - Small Claims Court 04/24/2014
PDF file 511 Entry of Appearance 01/31/2011
JSP?ID=104655 file CV91 Execution Application and Order
PDF file CV92 Execution/Garnishment/Sequestration Application and Order 01/22/2019
PDF file 17 Family Court Information Sheet (Form 17) 02/20/2007
DOC file Guidelines for Interrogatories 12/03/2009
PDF file In Your Child's Best Interest Flyer
JSP?ID=1783 file In Your Child's Best Interest Handbook
PDF file In Your Child's Best Interest Parenting Plan Order
PDF file CV110 Interrogatories to Garnishee 08/21/2018
PDF file CV136 Judgment (for Petition for Review of SATOP Assessment) 04/30/1998
JSP?ID=82673 file CV96 Judgment Debtor's Claim for Exemption
PDF file CV120 Judgment Memo 10/31/1994
PDF file 130 Mechanics' / Materialmen's Lien 11/25/2009
PDF file GN10 Motion and Affidavit in Support of Request to Proceed As a Poor Person 11/18/2015
PDF file 112 Motion for Order Appointing Special Process Server 09/16/2009
PDF file 163 Motion for Order to Post / Order for Posting (Rent & Possession) 05/25/2007
PDF file CV145 Motion To Vacate, Set Aside Or Correct The Judgment Or Sentence *** FOR CRIMINAL JUDGMENTS ONLY *** 07/15/2008
PDF file Notice of Appeal - Civil 07/08/2019
PDF file CV170 Notice of Filing of Foreign Judgment 10/31/1999
PDF file CV190 Notice Upon Order for Service by Publication 04/30/1999
PDF file CV315 Order to Establish Record of Birth 10/31/2005
JSP?ID=30788 file CAFC501 Parenting Plan
JSP?ID=491 file Party Types List
PDF file CV310 Petition for Establishing Record of Birth 10/31/2005
PDF file CR145 Petition for Expungement of Arrest Records 06/29/2007
PDF file CV135 Petition for Review of a SATOP Assessment Assignment Recommendation 08/31/2002
PDF file 108 Petition of Landlord for Recovery of Possession for Non-Payment of Rent 06/10/2015
PDF file SC40 Petition Small Claims Court 08/02/2007
PDF file 162 Request for Alias Summons 05/25/2007
PDF file Request for Interpreter/Translator 08/09/2011
DOC file CV250 Satisfaction of Judgment 04/23/2014
DOC file SC60 Satisfaction of Judgment - Small Claims Court 04/23/2014
PDF file CV275 Show Cause Order (Service to DFT/RES) 04/30/2003
PDF file CV276 Show Cause Order (Service to PLT/PET) 04/30/2003
PDF file CV100 Statement of Income & Expenses 05/30/2007
PDF file CV105 Statement of Marital and Non-Marital Assets and Debts 05/30/2007
PDF file CR190 Subpoena - Order to Appear / Produce Documents / Give Depositions 01/07/2025

Additional court forms are available on the Missouri Courts website.

  • Landlord/tenant
  • Small claims
  • Filing Deposits and Other Fees

  • Filing Deposits and Other Fees
  • CASE TYPES LIST

    Category & Case Type Description

    Court Filed in Case Type Code

    Domestic Relations

    Family

    Circuit

    IV-D Administrative Order with Hearing Q1 D1
    IV-D Contempt Q2 D2
    IV-D Miscellaneous Domestic Relations Q3 D3
    IV-D Motion to Modify (Original or subcase disposed) Q4 D4
    IV-D Paternity Q5 D5
    IV-D UIFSA - Initiating Q6 D6
    IV-D UIFSA - Responding Q7 D7
    IV-D URESA - Initiating Q8 D8
    IV-D URESA - Responding Q9 D9
    Change of Name QD DD
    Contempt Domestic Relations QG DG
    Dissolution of Marriage without Children QH DH
    Dissolution of Marriage with Children QI DI
    Habeas Corpus - Domestic QJ DJ
    Legal Separation/Annulment/ Separation Maintenance QK DK
    Modify Registration of Foreign Judgment QL DL
    Motion to Modify (Original or Sub-case disposed) QM DM
    Motion to Modify (Pending Case)
    Paternity QN DN
    Set Aside Paternity Judgment QT DT
    Motion to Modify – Paternity QU DU
    Registration of Foreign Judgment - Child Custody QO DO
    Registration of Foreign Judgment - Dissolution QP DP
    Miscellaneous Domestic Relations QR DR
    Family Access Motion (Original or Sub-case disposed) QS DS
    Other Miscellaneous Action QX X1
    Child Support/Administrative Order NB
    Child Support/Administrative Order Modification NC

    Adoption

    Family

    Circuit

    Adoption - Regular JD JP
    Adoption Step - Child JF JR
    Adoption - Adult JG JS

    Juvenile

    Family

    Circuit

    Extend Jurisdiction JI JL
    Status Offense JA JM
    Delinquency JB JN
    Abuse and Neglect JC JO
    Termination of Parental Rights JE JQ
    Permanency Planning Motion JH JT
    Minor Abortion Contest JU

    Protection Orders

    Family

    Circuit

    Adult Abuse without Stalking QA DA
    Adult Abuse Stalking QB DB
    Child Protection Order QE DE
    Registration of Foreign Protection Order QQ DQ

    Contract

    Associate

    Circuit

    Breach of Contract CM CA
    Promissory Note CN CB
    Specific Performance CO CC
    Suit on Account CP CD
    Contract - Other CQ CE
    Contract/Account (Bulk) CR

    Administrative Review

    Associate

    Circuit

    Chapter 536 State Agency Review IN IA
    Drivers License Revocation Review ( 302.311, RSMo) IO IB
    Trial De Novo of DOR Decision IP IC
    Refused Breathalyzer (302.574, 302.750 and 577.041, RSMo) IQ ID
    Limited Driving Privileges (302.309, RSMo) IE
    Other Administrative Review IS IF
    Jud Rvw DOR Dealer License IG
    SATOP Review (302.540, 302.574 and 577.041, RSMo) IT

    Torts

    Associate

    Circuit

    Employment Discrimination (213.111, RSMo) TO TJ
    Public Accommodation (213.111, RSMo) TP TK
    Asbestos TQ TA
    Personal Injury - Federal Employee Liability Act TR TB
    Personal Injury - Malpractice TS TC
    Personal Injury - Product Liability TT TD
    Personal Injury - Vehicular TU TE
    Personal Injury - Other TV TF
    Property Damage TW TG
    Wrongful Death TX TH
    Tort Damages (Bulk) TZ
    Other Tort TY TI

    Real Estate

    Associate

    Circuit

    Rent and Possession R1 RI
    Unlawful Detainer R2 RJ
    Application to Enforce Mechanics Lien RS RA
    Eminent Domain/Condemnation - State RB
    Eminent Domain/Condemnation - Other RC
    Exception RV RD
    Foreclosure RW RE
    Landlord-Tenant Action/Chapter 535 RX RF
    Landlord Actions (Bulk) R4
    Landlord-Tenant Action/Chapter 441 RX RF
    Partition RG
    Quiet Title RH
    Other Real Estate Action R3 RK

    Extraordinary Remedy

    Associate

    Circuit

    Declaratory Judgment EA
    Habeas Corpus EP EB
    Injunction EC
    Other Extraordinary Remedy ED
    Show Cause to Enforce Jury Service ET EF
    Temporary Restraining Order EG
    Unauthorized Alien (285.535, RSMo) EI

    Miscellaneous Civil

    Associate

    Circuit

    Action Against Garnishee YA XA
    Arbitration Filed Y4 X4
    Criminal Activity Forfeiture Act Forfeit (513.600 - 513.645, RSMo) YB XB
    Common Law Lien Petition YC XC
    Contempt Δ YD XD
    Establishment of Charter YE XE
    Examination of Judgment Debtor Δ YF XF
    Expungement/Correction of Arrest Record YG XG
    Incarceration Reimbursement (217.835,RSMo) X2
    Out of State Witness YH XH
    Registration of Foreign Judgment (Excluding Domestic Relations) YI XI
    Replevin YJ XJ
    Revival of Judgment Δ YK XK
    Delinquent City License Fee YL XL
    Delinquent City Tax YM XM
    Delinquent County License Fee YN XN
    Delinquent County Tax YO XO
    Delinquent Sales Tax YP XP
    Delinquent State Taxes YQ XQ
    Personal Property Taxes YR XR
    Collector of Revenue Tax Cases X3
    Tax Action Other Y1 XZ
    Unauthorized Employment of an Alien (effective 1/1/09) EI
    Other Miscellaneous Action Y2 X1
    Trial De Novo XS
    Small Claims Trial De Novo XT
    Will Contest (473.083 RSMo) XU
    Small Claims Certified XV
    Motion (Post-Conviction Relief), Rules 24.035 or 29.15 XW
    Pro Forma Decree of Incorporation XY
    Transcript Judgment NA
    Mechanics Lien ND
    Contraband Destruction Order NE
    Foreign/Non-Case Document NF
    Transfer of Probation Supervision NH NG
    Fine Collection Center Motion to Withdraw Guilty Plea NI
    Public Def Caseload Motion NK
    Search Warrant/Investigative Subpoena NZ
    Grandparent Visitation YT
    Owner/Lienholder Petition for Property Release YU
    Appointment of Mediator for Motor Vehicle Franchise Act NF

    Small Claims

    Associate

    Small Claims Under $100 YV
    Small Claims Over $100 YW
    Petition for Revocation of Conceal Carry Endorsement (571.117, RSMo) YX
    Appeal of Denial of Conceal Carry Endorsement (571.114, RSMo) YZ

    Rules of Mediation

    The parties, whose names appear below, understand that a maximum of two hours of mediation is provided at no charge through the Seventh Judicial Circuit Office of Dispute Resolution Services. The mediation shall be conducted in accordance with Missouri Supreme Court Rule 17.

    Purpose of Mediation

    Mediation is a process in which a neutral third party (the "mediator") helps the parties communicate effectively to discuss resolution of issues in dispute between them.

    Role of Mediator

    A mediator allows parties to make their own decision and may not impose his or her own judgment on the issues. The mediator will not provide either party with legal advice. The mediator shall not be subpoenaed or otherwise compelled to reveal any matter disclosed in the process of setting up or conducting the mediation. The mediator may be called as a witness to enforce the written settlement agreement reached by the parties for the limited purpose of describing events following the termination of the mediation.

    Right to Counsel

    Each party is encouraged to be informed about his or her legal rights. Parties may bring their attorneys to the mediation session and have a right to consult with their attorneys outside the presence of other parties.

    Confidentiality

    Mediation is considered part of settlement negotiations. Generally, any communications relating to the subject matter made during the mediation by any participant, the mediator, or any other person present at the mediation shall be confidential communications. No admission, representation, statement or other confidential communication made in setting up or conducting mediation shall be admissible as evidence or subject to discovery, except that facts independently discoverable shall be not excluded just because they were also disclosed during mediation. The court shall be informed within ten (10) days of the termination of mediation only whether the parties were successful in resolving their dispute or that issues remain open and unresolved.

    Negotiation Status

    Nothing said or agreed upon in mediation is binding. Settlement shall be by a written document executed after termination of mediation, setting out the essential terms of the agreement. A written agreement may create a binding contract between the parties, but requires approval of the court to be enforceable as a court order.

    Contact Information and Other Links

    Building: James S. Rooney Justice Center
    Address: 11 South Water Street
    Liberty, Missouri 64068
    Telephone: 816-407-3850
    Email: civil@circuit7.net