Find Pulaski County Civil Court Records
Pulaski County civil court records are maintained at the Circuit Clerk's office in Waynesville, Missouri. The 26th Judicial Circuit covers Pulaski County along with Camden and Laclede counties. Fort Leonard Wood, one of the largest Army installations in the country, is in Pulaski County, which gives the court system here a unique mix of civilian and military-connected civil cases. This guide covers how to search for, request, and use civil court records from Pulaski County.
Pulaski County Civil Court Quick Facts
Pulaski County Circuit Clerk Office
Paula J. Long serves as the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk. The office is at 301 Historic 66 E. in Waynesville. You can call 573-774-4755 to ask about a case or get help with a filing. The clerk's office files, processes, and maintains all civil court records for Pulaski County. Staff handle docket work and collect court costs on filings that come through. The office is open Monday through Friday.
Pulaski County is part of the 26th Judicial Circuit along with Camden and Laclede counties. The same set of judges rotates across all three counties. But each county has its own clerk who keeps the local records. If you need a Pulaski County civil court record, you deal with the clerk's office in Waynesville. Civil cases filed in Camden or Laclede go through their own clerks.
Because Fort Leonard Wood is in Pulaski County, the court system here sees civil cases that involve military personnel, military families, and contractors connected to the base. Some civil matters involving service members may fall under federal jurisdiction instead. The clerk's office can tell you if a particular case was filed in Pulaski County circuit court or if it went through a federal court.
| Circuit Clerk | Paula J. Long |
|---|---|
| Address | 301 Historic 66 E. Waynesville, MO 65583 |
| Phone | 573-774-4755 |
| Judicial Circuit | 26th Judicial Circuit |
Search Pulaski County Civil Records Online
The fastest way to find Pulaski County civil court records is through Missouri Case.net. This free state portal covers all 114 Missouri counties. You can search by name, case number, filing date, or hearing date. Results show docket entries, party names, judgments, and court dates for Pulaski County civil cases.
The Missouri courts portal shown below provides access to Pulaski County civil court records through the statewide Case.net search system.
Case.net runs Monday through Friday from 6 AM to 1 AM. It shows case summaries and docket entries but not the actual filed documents. For full copies of petitions, motions, or court orders, contact the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk. The Track This Case feature sends email alerts when new entries appear in a case you follow. Older cases from before the mid-2000s may not be in the system.
Pulaski County Civil Filing Fees
Filing fees for Pulaski County civil cases follow the statewide schedule. New circuit civil cases cost $93.50 to $105.50. Associate circuit civil cases run $43.50 to $53.50. Small claims are $30.50 to $35.50. The Missouri Courts fee schedule has the full list.
Copy fees are the same across Missouri. Photocopies cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies are $1.50 to $2.50 for the certification plus $0.25 per page. Search fees run $0.20 per minute of clerk time. Payment is by cash, check, or money order. The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act may affect some fee and timing rules for active-duty military. Check with the clerk if this applies to your situation.
Civil Case Types in Pulaski County
Pulaski County courts hear the full range of civil cases. Contract disputes and personal injury claims are common. Debt collection cases come through often. The court also handles property disputes, mechanic's liens, and domestic relations matters like divorce and custody. Small claims for amounts under $5,000 go through the Associate Circuit Division, which has simpler rules and faster timelines.
The military presence at Fort Leonard Wood adds some types of civil cases you might not see as often in other rural Missouri counties. These can include disputes between service members and local businesses, landlord issues tied to military reassignment, and contract matters related to base operations. Still, the basic process for filing and looking up these cases is the same as any other Pulaski County civil matter.
Public Access to Pulaski County Court Records
The Missouri Sunshine Law gives the public a right to access civil court records. The clerk must act on requests within three business days. You can ask in person or in writing. There is no fee to view records at the courthouse. You only pay for copies.
Sealed cases, juvenile files, and expunged records are not public. Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, and names of minors get redacted under Court Operating Rule 2. The Missouri State Archives holds older Pulaski County court records on microfilm for historical research.
Getting Legal Help in Pulaski County
The Missouri Bar has a lawyer directory you can search by practice area and location. Legal Services of Missouri provides free legal help to people who qualify based on income. Military personnel and their families may also have access to legal assistance through the Fort Leonard Wood Legal Assistance Office for some civil matters.
Court clerks cannot give legal advice under Supreme Court Operating Rule 25. But they can help with basic tasks like finding the right form or telling you the filing fee. Missouri courts have downloadable forms for people handling their own cases.
Nearby Counties
Pulaski County borders several other counties in south-central Missouri. The 26th Judicial Circuit covers Pulaski, Camden, and Laclede counties. If you need to check records in a neighboring county, use the links below.