10/26/2023 Court Fees for Service of Process
Effective 8/28/2023, Court Fees for Service of Process Section 57.280 & 488.435, RSMo, Senate Bill 186: Removes the requirement for any other person specially appointed to serve in a county that receives funds under Section 57.278, RSMo, to pay funds directly to the county treasurer. Now the court clerk shall collect ten dollars as a court cost for service of any summons, writ, subpoena, or other order of the court when any person other than a sheriff is specially appointed to serve in a county that receives funds from the deputy sheriff salary supplementation fund. The State Treasurer will then deposit the funds into the Deputy Sheriff Salary Supplementation Fund.
Due to recent legislative changes of Section 57.280 & 488.435 and the requirement for the clerk to collect the funds,
The Greene County 31st Judicial Circuit will implement the following procedure on November 20, 2023 for service filed this date and thereafter:
Upon initial case filing or subsequent requests for service throughout the case with a request for special process server, the $10.00 Sheriff Deputy Salary Supplementation Fee will be added as an outstanding fee. If not paid upon filing, the $10.00 fee will be placed on a payment plan with a due date of 30 days from the filing date. 60 days after that 30 day due date, the debt will then automatically be sent to debt collection under the filing party's name. At the time of the debt being turned over to debt collection, a 14.5% fee is added to the balance due.
Under 57.280, 4:
Any other person specially appointed to serve in a county shall execute and deliver to the circuit clerk, along with the confirmation of service, a signed and notarized affidavit of confirmation, made under penalty of perjury, that includes the amount, check number, and date of payment to evidence payment was made to the sheriff for the deputy sheriff salary supplementation fund as required by this subsection.
Upon the service return being filed or at any time, the filer could submit an Affidavit for Payment of Sheriff by Appointed Server with the above information listed. If this Affidavit is submitted, the $10.00 fee would be removed and no longer owed.
$10.00 fee to be assessed on Civil, Domestic, Probate and Juvenile cases, where applicable.
Affidavit CV355 for Payment to Sheriff by appointed server
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06-23-2023
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Notice: FAX SERVICES DISCONTINUED AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
Please click here for further information on submitting a Request for Records.
Please click here for further information on submitting any other type of filing or paperwork.
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06-02- 2022 PRESS RELEASE INFORMATION ON FILING NEW ORDERS OF PROTECTION- CLICK HERE
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02/28/2022
Click here for Administrative Order 2022-AO06
In re: Court Normalization Order Notification to the Public which is effective 2/28/2022
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07-29-2021
Click here for Administrative Order 2021-AO22
In Re: Court Normalization Order Notification to the Public - Face Coverings/Masking
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05-31-2021
Click here for Administrative Order 2021-AO20
In Re: Revised COVID-19 Directives - Court Normalization Order: Notification to the Public
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05-28-2021 PROBATE ATTORNEY FEE CHANGE.
Effective July 1, 2021, the standard fee for the respondent’s attorney in a guardianship/conservatorship will be $500.00. We will continue to collect the fee at the time of filing the petition. This bring the filing fee to $660.00. Click here to view notice.
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03-30-2021 CDC EXTENDS THE EVICTION MORATORIUM THROUGH JUNE 30, 2021
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky has signed an extension to the eviction moratorium further preventing the eviction of tenants who are unable to make rental payments. The moratorium that was scheduled to expire on March 31, 2021 is now extended through June 30, 2021.
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented a historic threat to the nation’s public health. Keeping people in their homes and out of crowded or congregate settings — like homeless shelters — by preventing evictions is a key step in helping to stop the spread of COVID-19.
The order can be found at: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/covid-eviction-declaration.html
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02-11-2021 NON-LAWYER FILINGS
Click here for ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER 2021-AO08
In Re: COVID-19 Order Regarding Non-Lawyer Filing
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01-27-2021
Click here for ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER 2021-AO06
In Re: Operating Phase Two - Court Normalization Order
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01-07-2021
NOTICE OF CHANGE IN COSTS FOR COPIES/RECORD REQUESTS EFFECTIVE 2-15-2021 Click here for details.
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12-11-2020
Click here for ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER 2020 - AO70
In Re: Jury Trials - Court Normalization Order Notification to the Public
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11-30-2020
Click here for ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER 2020 - AO63
In Re: Juvenile Division Notice of Hearings
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11-18-2020
Click here for ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER-AO62
In Re: Jury Trials - Court Normalization Order
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10-06-2020
Click here for ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER 2020-AO58
Operating Phase One - Court Normalization Order Notification to the Public
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8-28-2020
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8-18-2020
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08-05-2020
Click here for Administrative Order 2020 AO-51 JURY TRIAL
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08-05-2020
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05-29-2020
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05-15-2020
Click here for Administrative Order 2020-AO31, In Re: Operating Phase One- Court Normalization Order
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04-30-2020
Administrative Order 2020-AO31 issued by Presiding Judge Michael Cordonnier
In re: Order Regarding Requirement of Affidavit or Verified Allegation in Landlord/Tenant Petition for Possession for NonPayment of Rent CLICK HERE for Administrative Order CLICK HERE for Affidavit
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04-17-2020
UPDATE EFFECTIVE 4-17-2020 to Supreme Court Order. CLICK HERE to read updated Order.
This Order supersedes this Court’s order regarding COVID-19 dated April 1. 2020.
The Order is now in effect through Friday, May 15, 2020, and may be extended by this Court as circumstances warrant.
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04-03-2020
Administrative Order 2020-AO27 issued by Presiding Judge Michael Cordonnier
In re: the Issuance and Service of Writs and Process CLICK HERE
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04-02-2020
Please click the link for the UPDATED Order by the Chief Justice of the Missouri Supreme Court regarding COVID-19 Pandemic. Now extended until May 1. 2020.
Updated Order as of 04-01-2020. CLICK HERE
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JURY DUTY UPDATE:
ALL JURY TRIAL ARE CANCELED THROUGH MAY 1. JURORS SUMMONED TO APPEAR IN APRIL ARE RELEASED FROM SERVICE.
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CIRCUIT CLERK’S OFFICE HOURS
03-27-2020
Effective Monday, March 30, 2020 the Circuit Clerk’s Office will resume normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Administrative Order 25P-20 issued by Presiding Judge Michael Cordonnier
In Re: COVID 19 ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER 25P-20 NOTICE OF HEARINGS- JUVENILE DIVISION CLICK HERE
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03/23/2020
CIRCUIT CLERK’S OFFICE Operating Under Temporary Hours
The Greene County Circuit Clerk’s Office has modified office hours in response to the Covid-19 Pandemic effective Monday, March 23rd, 2020. The office will be open Monday-Friday from 8:00 am to 12 pm noon. These hours will be in effect thru April 17th, 2020 and may be extended as circumstances warrant.
Please see additional information about the courts in the 31st Judicial Circuit by visiting the Circuit Clerk’s website at www.greenecountycourts.org.
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Administrative Order No.16P-20 issued by Presiding Judge Michael Cordonnier
In re: Application for Orders of Protection CLICK HERE
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SUPREME COURT ORDER EFFECTIVE MARCH 22, 2020.
Please click the link below for the Order by the Chief Justice of the Missouri Supreme Court regarding COVID-19 Pandemic. CLICK HERE
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03/20/20
JURY DUTY UPDATE:
ALL JURORS SUMMONED FOR MARCH 23 AND MARCH 30, YOUR JURY DUTY IS CANCELLED AND YOU ARE RELEASED FROM SERVICE.
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03-19-2020
Administrative Order No. 15P-20 issued by Presiding Judge Michael Cordonnier
In re: Suspension of Issuance and Enforcement of Writs of Restitution, Writs of Replevin, Writs of Attachment and any or Writs of Execution CLICK HERE
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FAMILY COURT UPDATE:
ORDER CLARIFYING ALL PARENTING PLANS
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF GREENE COUNTY, STATE OF MISSOURI
Re: ORDER CLARIFYING ALL PARENTING PLANS
On March 13, 2020, national and state emergencies were declared following the classification of COVID-19 as a pandemic. In response, on March 16, 2020, the Missouri Supreme Court issued an Order suspending all in-person proceedings, with few exceptions, in the Circuit Courts of Missouri. In addition, all Missouri school districts have temporarily suspended classes. The temporary school closure is scheduled to expire, with students returning to a regular school schedule on April 6, 2020. However, the various school officials have publically announced that, depending on the developing circumstances, the school closure(s) may be extended.
The Court has become aware that based on the unprecedented circumstances caused by the pandemic, there has developed some confusion, and perhaps misinterpretation of previous orders issued by this court related to child custody, child visitation and parenting plans. This order is intended to clarify all custody and visitation schedules in Parenting Plans and previous Court Orders.
For purposes of determining the custody or visitation schedule, the original published school schedule shall control in all instances. Custody and visitation shall not be affected by the school’s closure that arises from an epidemic or pandemic, including what is currently referred to as the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nothing in this Order prevents parties from establishing their own agreement to alter the ordered schedule or from petitioning the court for a modification of prior orders.
This Order is entered and adopted this 19th day of March, 2020 by all Judges of the 31st Judicial Circuit.
So Ordered: The Greene County Circuit Court en Banc.
03-18-2020
FAMILY COURT UPDATE:
FAMILY COURT ORDER REGARDING CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCES
Until further notice this Court’s Order for Case Management Conferences is suspended. All Case Management Conferences in Family Courts 1, 2, 3 & 4 will be held by conference call as follows:
1. Parties shall exchange the following documents and information seven days prior to hearing:
a. Tax returns for the last three calendar years;
b. Current income and expense statement;
c. Most recent check stub with year-to-date information;
d. Proposed Parenting Plan;
e. Whether a party is requesting maintenance; and
f. Verification of Parent Education class
Counsel shall file a Certificate of Service of required documents on opposing party.
2. Parties shall exchange proposed Form 14 calculations no less than three days prior to hearing, with supporting documents and suggestions for numbers used in calculations.
3. All counsel shall confer prior to the Case Management Conference in an effort to resolve issues regarding temporary contact and support.
4. Case Management Conferences shall be conducted at their regularly scheduled time and shall be initiated by counsel for Petitioner unless otherwise agreed. Clients need not be present. Counsel shall have all counsel engaged in the call prior to contacting the Court. Contact the clerk for the Court in which you are scheduled promptly at the time of your setting. Each attorney should announce the identity of those present with them during the call.
5. Counsel shall be prepared to respond to inquiries regarding completion of ADR and Parent Education classes, the need for a GAL and appropriate scheduling of mediation.
6. Counsel shall have calendars available. All necessary hearings and trial will be set during the call.
7. Contact numbers for each division clerk are as follows:
a. Family Court 1 868-4802
b. Family Court 2 868-4800
c. Family Court 3 868-4180
d. Family Court 4 829-6084
Temporary Change to Routine Motion Procedure
In response to public health directives related to COVID-19 and pursuant to the Order of the Missouri Supreme Court entered March 16, 2020, until further notice the Family Court Division of the Thirty-First Judicial Circuit has implemented the following procedure for the disposition of routine motions:
Routine motions are to be e-filed under the normal procedure.
If a routine motion may be sustained by agreement, a detailed written agreement shall be e-filed and the appropriate Family Court division clerk shall be notified via email that same has been filed. A proposed order for the court’s consideration may be submitted to the Family Court division clerk via email and shall be in word format.
If a routine motion is contested, the attorneys shall advise the appropriate division clerk and shall submit available dates and times for a telephonic conference. The court will schedule such a conference with notification made via docket entry. Unless otherwise instructed, the attorney for the moving party shall be responsible for facilitating the conference call.
Requests for a hearing date/trial setting may be made by written correspondence to the division clerk.
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ATTENTION LITIGANTS: Litigants who do not have an attorney may be concerned about how they will find out when their hearing has been rescheduled as State of Missouri circuit courts postpone hearings due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19. Pro se litigants can easily “Track Your Case” in Missouri Case.net to find their next court date. The following information does not apply to municipal courts as cities have their own databases. For information about municipal court hearings, go to their websites.
TRACK YOUR CASE
1. Go to Missouri Case.net https://www.courts.mo.gov/casenet
2. Select “Search for Cases by Case Number” and enter your case number. Or, if you do not know your case number select “Litigant Name Search” and enter your name.
3. Select “Track this Case” (You will see a footprint logo)
4. Provide your e-mail address and mobile phone number if you want to receive text alerts (text alerts optional)
5. Click on the applicable “Notice Option” to receive reminders of your court date/scheduled payments.
6. Enter the special characters in the verification box 7. Click on “Track this Case”*
*Information provided is not an official Court record.
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03-17-2020
ATTENTION ATTORNEYS: The Judges of the 31st Circuit are prepared to conduct hearings via telephone conference to the extent that is feasible. Attorneys are requested to contact the division clerk(s) to schedule a time and phone number so teleconferences may be accomplished.
ATTENTION CITIZENS: During this time period of the Supreme Court Order (March 17 - April 3, 2020) the public is encouraged to check Case.Net or they may call the Greene County Circuit Clerk’s Office at 417-868-4074 to find out the updated status of their case(s).
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03-16-2020
ORDER FROM JUDGE MICHAEL CORDONNIER, PRESIDING JUDGE FOR THE 31ST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT. Click here.
Please click the link below for the Order by the Chief Justice of the Missouri Supreme Court regarding COVID-19 Pandemic. https://www.courts.mo.gov/page.jsp?id=151973