Where is the Stone County Circuit Court?
The address for the Stone County Circuit Court is:
110 S Maple St.,
Galena, MO 65656
When is the Stone County Circuit Court open?
Not showing up to court isn’t an option. You have to handle the situation one way or another. If you can’t make your court date, you will need to reschedule either in person or over the phone. You can visit the courthouse during their regular hours. Go earlier to avoid busy times and long lines.
Monday – Friday
7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
(417) 357-6114
A good place to check for case information is https://www.courts.mo.gov/casenet
What Type of Cases Does the Stone County Court Handle?
The Stone Court is the 39th Judicial Circuit of the State of Missouri. That means they handle all violations of the Stone County Municipal Code and Missouri Revised Statutes within the appointed counties. In this case, the court deals with cases of Stone County.
The 39th Judicial Court handles all kinds of felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions, which can include many matters related to traffic offenses, including:
- All levels of driving while intoxicated/under the influence (DWI/DUI).
- Speeding tickets
- Careless and imprudent driving tickets
- Driving while suspended
- Driving without a valid license
- Leaving the scene of an accident
- Other miscellaneous traffic tickets.
What’s the Difference Between the Associate Court and the Circuit Court in Missouri?
The associate judge hears civil cases that involve claims of less than $25,000 and other cases set by statute (for example, unlawful detainer actions). An elected circuit judge can hear all types of cases.
Traffic Tickets Have the Court Date on the Ticket, but Are Sometimes Wrong.
When you get issued a traffic ticket, you will also receive a court date from the issuing officer. It’s always smart to double-check the court date before showing up because sometimes things get put in weird places and odd things happen. You can access the Stone County court information on Missouri Casenet.
Select Stone County Judicial Circuit from the “Search For Cases In…” field, then enter your name as it appears on the ticket. After that, enter the year your ticket was issued, and click “Find.” If you can’t find your ticket that way or if you can’t access Case.net, contact your traffic ticket attorney or the courthouse for assistance.
Can an Individual Avoid Going to Court in Stone County?
In most cases, there are ways for an individual to avoid going to court. In fact, one of the huge benefits of having a traffic ticket lawyer on your side is that they can almost always advocate for you without your presence being required at all! It’s important to check with your attorney and see if you will be able to avoid court because every case is different.
You can also avoid going to court by pleading guilty on any given day during regular business hours. You can go to the courthouse, enter your guilty plea, pay the fines and take the hits, and walk away without going to court. However, remember that these tickets damage your record and it’s never a bad idea to talk with your attorney before pleading guilty!
Also, note that some cases will require the personal appearance of the offender whether you have a lawyer or not. Always double-check before skipping your court date.
How Do I Get an Extension on My Fines, Costs and/or Programs?
All extensions have to be approved by the presiding judge, and (more often than not) these requests will require a court appearance of their own. You can request an extension during open court which is held every Tuesday. Report to the Circuit Clerk’s Office first, and they will direct you.
If your costs are in collections, you won’t be able to request an extension under any circumstances.
The Following Municipal Courts are within the jurisdiction of the 39th Judicial Circuit in Stone County:
Crane Municipal Court
120 S Commerce St.,
Crane, MO 65633
Phone: (417) 723-5766
Branson West Municipal Court
110 Silver Lady St.,
Branson West, Missouri, 65737
Phone: (417) 272-1447
Galena Municipal Court
111 S Main St.,
Galena, MO 65656
Phone: (417) 357-6226
Indian Point Village Municipal Court
110 S Maple St.,
Galena, MO 65656
Phone: (417) 357-6114
Kimberling City Municipal Court
34 Kimberling Blvd.,
Kimberling City, MO 65686
Phone: (417) 739-4922
Reeds Spring Municipal Court
22601 Main St.,
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
Phone: (417) 272-3309
