46th Judicial Circuit Court of Taney County Missouri

46th Judicial Circuit Court of Taney County Missouri

What is the location of the Taney County Circuit Court?

The address for the Taney County Circuit Court is:

266 Main Street

Forsyth, MO 65653

When Is the Taney County Circuit Court Open?

You never want to miss a court date. Failure to appear or to have assigned and approved representation in your place could result in a warrant for your arrest. If you’re unable to make the court date either personally or with representation, make sure to contact the court. You can go in person at the hours below, or you can call the office phone.

Monday – Friday

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

(417) 546-7230

A good place to check for case information and updates is https://www.courts.mo.gov/casenet.

What Type of Cases Does the Taney County Court Handle?

The Taney Court is the 46th Judicial Circuit of the State of Missouri. They take care of cases where someone is charged with violating the Missouri Revised Status and the Taney County Municipal Code. They handle felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions that take place within Taney County. They deal with traffic offenses including:

What Type of Cases Does the Taney County Court Handle

    • 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.

    Traffic Tickets usually will have the Court Date on the Ticket, but sometimes that date can be wrong.

    If you do get issued a ticket, the issuing officer will put a court date on the ticket. However, it’s always smart to check with the courthouse to make sure all the dates line up. You can access all the public Taney County court information on Missouri Casenet here: https://www.courts.mo.gov/casenet

    Here’s how you navigate the site to see your court date: First, select Taney County Judicial Circuit from the field titled “Search For Cases In” and enter your name as shown on your ticket. Next, in the field “Year Case was Filed”, enter the year your ticket was issued and then click “Find”.

    If you can’t locate your case on Missouri Casenet, call the office. You can also get in touch with your traffic ticket attorney and they will be able to find your court date for you.

    What is the difference between an associate court and a Circuit Court in Missouri?

    Judges in Associate Court hear civil cases involving claims less than $25,000 and other cases as set by statute. Circuit judges hear all types of cases.

    Can an Individual Avoid Going to Court in Taney County?

    Many cases can be handled without your personal appearance in court. However, that can only be done under certain circumstances or with proper representation. A traffic ticket attorney can often stand in your place and advocate your case, but every case is different. It’s worthwhile to check with your attorney because your personal circumstances could change everything.

    Another way a case could be handled without your personal appearance in court is that you could go the courthouse during their hours and enter a guilty plea. You could be able to pay your fines right there and not have to worry about it again. You can do the same thing online for most traffic tickets.

    However, remember that pleading guilty results in points more often than not, and it could even mean a conviction on a criminal record, depending on the infraction. All traffic tickets have consequences that you might not think of, so it’s always a good idea to consult with a traffic attorney.

    How Do I Get an Extension on My Fines, Costs, and/or Programs?

    All extensions must be approved by a judge, but they will also almost always require a court appearance. To request an extension, you will need to go to the courthouse during their open hours and report to the Circuit Clerk’s Office.

    *Please note that if your costs are in collections, you will not be able to request an extension on cost.

    The Following Municipal Courts are within the jurisdiction of the 46th Judicial Circuit in Taney County:

    Branson West Municipal Court

    110 Silver Lady Street,

    Branson West, Missouri, 65737

    Phone: (417) 272-1447

    Branson Municipal Court

    110 W Maddux

    Branson, MO 65616

    Phone: (417) 335-4578

    Forsyth Municipal Court

    266 Main Street

    Forsyth, MO 65653

    Phone: (417) 546-4763

    Hollister Municipal Court

    266 Main Street

    Forsyth, MO 65653

    Phone: (417) 334-3262

    Merriam Woods Municipal Court

    266 Main Street

    Forsyth, MO 65653

    Phone: 417-561-4341

    Rockaway Beach Municipal Court

    266 Main Street

    Forsyth, MO 65653

    Phone: (417) 561-4424

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