Bates County Circuit Clerk’s Office

05/04/2026

Our phone lines are out of commission! The issue is being addressed!

04/24/2026

If you have been called for Jury Duty for April 28, 2026 you DO NOT need to report!

04/17/2026

The Court is closing at 2:00 pm today! Stay safe!

04/09/2026

We have no internet.

04/04/2026

We have gotten several calls about individuals getting these ‘texts’. If you receive one of these always call and check with us.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Judiciary today issued a warning
about fake text messages, about allegedly outstanding traffic tickets,
designed to trick people into clicking on a link that might expose them
to viruses or other malware.

📍Read more online at https://www.courts.mo.gov/page.jsp?id=233093

03/14/2026

If you have been called for Jury Duty for March 17, 2026 you do NOT need to report.

02/02/2026

I wanted to say Thank you for those that answered my call in the early morning on Tuesday. Kendra Welston for helping with some ideas on what options would be available. John Gray for getting some phones numbers for just in case. Hugh Jenkins, Debbie Powell and Brandon Baker to give them all a heads up that Butler was without water. The amazing staff that didn’t miss a beat on keeping everything running smoothly.

01/01/2026

A shout out to the best staff; always able to adapt to changes that come our way.

12/31/2025

Traffic court has been cancelled for Jan 6, 2026. Check case.net or call for your new date!

12/25/2025

12/22/2025

Missouri courts will be closed December 24-December 26 for the Christmas holiday!

12/16/2025

Update: We have a temporary fix!
Circuit Clerk’s Office is still without phones. Sorry for any inconvenience.