Lee's Summit Civil Records
Lee's Summit civil court records fall under the 16th Judicial Circuit in Jackson County, Missouri. The city runs a Municipal Court at 10 NE Tudor Road that handles city ordinance violations, while circuit court civil cases go through the Jackson County system. Residents looking for civil case information can search online through Case.net or contact the municipal court for local matters. This page explains how to find, access, and use civil court records tied to Lee's Summit.
Lee's Summit Court Quick Facts
Lee's Summit Municipal Court
The Lee's Summit Municipal Court is at 10 NE Tudor Road, Lee's Summit, MO 64086. You can call the court at 816-969-1150 or send a fax to 816-969-1155. Kelly Elliott serves as the court administrator. The court operates under the 16th Judicial Circuit, with Presiding Judge Marco Roldan overseeing operations. Judges Altieri and Tobin handle cases in Divisions 243 and 263.
Court sessions follow a set schedule. The first through third Wednesday and Thursday of each month are the main court days. Attorneys can enter pleas at 3 PM on Wednesdays. General dockets run at 4 PM on Thursdays. Domestic violence cases are heard at 2 PM on Thursdays. Mental health dockets are at 3 PM on the third Thursday. City code violations get their own slot at 8:30 AM on the fourth Friday of the month.
| Address | 10 NE Tudor Road Lee's Summit, MO 64086 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 816-969-1150 |
| Fax | 816-969-1155 |
| Administrator | Kelly Elliott |
| Judges | Marco Roldan (Presiding), Altieri, Tobin |
Lee's Summit Civil Court Records Search
The main screenshot below shows the Lee's Summit Municipal Court information page where residents can find court details and contact information for their civil court records needs.
For civil cases filed in circuit court, use Missouri Case.net to search by name, case number, or date. This free tool shows docket entries, parties, and judgments for all cases filed through the 16th Judicial Circuit. Lee's Summit cases show up under Jackson County in the system.
Municipal court cases have a separate process. The Lee's Summit court works with an online payment system through TrafficPayment.com. You can also call 800-444-1187 for phone payments. These tools handle fines and fees for city ordinance cases processed through the municipal court. If you are not sure which court has your case, call the municipal court at 816-969-1150 and they can point you in the right direction.
Lee's Summit Court Records and Traffic Cases
Traffic violations make up a large share of Lee's Summit Municipal Court cases. The court has specific rules about when you must appear in person. For speeding tickets where you were going less than 25 miles per hour over the limit, no court appearance is needed. You can pay the fine online or by mail. But if you were caught going 25 or more over, you must show up in court. There is no option to just pay and skip the hearing for those cases.
The city runs a Young Traffic Offenders Program for drivers under 21. This program gives younger drivers a chance to handle their case differently than the standard process. Details about the program are available from the municipal court office. Call 816-969-1150 to ask about eligibility and how the program works.
The screenshot below shows the Lee's Summit online payment portal for municipal court fines and civil court records related payments.
This online system makes it easy to handle payments without visiting the court in person. It runs around the clock, so you can make a payment at any time.
Jackson County Circuit Court for Lee's Summit
All civil lawsuits involving Lee's Summit residents go through Jackson County Circuit Court. This is the 16th Judicial Circuit, one of the largest in Missouri. The circuit clerk's office maintains all civil case records, including contract disputes, personal injury claims, small claims, and family court matters. Independence and Kansas City cases also go through this same circuit.
Filing fees for civil cases in Jackson County range from about $93 to $106 for standard circuit court matters. Small claims cost less. You can file in person at the courthouse or check if online filing is available for your case type. The circuit clerk can answer questions about filing procedures at their main office.
Getting copies of civil court records from Jackson County requires contacting the circuit clerk. Case.net shows case summaries but not the full documents. For certified copies of judgments, orders, or filed pleadings, you need to go through the clerk's office directly. There is a per-page fee plus a certification charge.
Lee's Summit Civil Court Legal Help
Legal Services of Missouri offers free legal aid for people who meet income guidelines. They help with certain civil matters including housing, consumer, and benefits cases. The Missouri Bar Association has a referral service that can match you with a local attorney for civil court issues in the Lee's Summit area.
Missouri's open records laws make most civil court records available to the public. The state's Title XXXV statutes lay out the rules for civil court proceedings and record access. Some records may be restricted by court order, but the default rule is that civil case filings are public. The RCFP open government guide for Missouri explains these access rights in plain terms.
Self-represented parties in Lee's Summit can find court forms on the Missouri courts website at courts.mo.gov. The site has fillable forms for small claims, garnishments, and other common civil filings. These forms are the same ones used in every circuit across Missouri, so they work in the 16th Judicial Circuit. The court clerk staff at Jackson County can help you pick the right forms but cannot give legal advice about your case.
Nearby Cities
These cities near Lee's Summit are also in the Jackson County area and served by the 16th Judicial Circuit.