Judgment Index Search

The Judgment Index Search provides access to official court judgments. Users can search by a litigant’s name to find summaries of judgments entered against them. This search feature was made available to the public in accordance with Court Operating Rule 2, effective January 1, 2012.

Case Number Search
Docket Entries

Search Functionality

Search Scope

  • Default Search: The search is set to include all participating courts by default, encompassing all trial court judicial circuit and appellate court locations.
  • Court Selection: Users may refine their searches to specific circuits or appellate courts to narrow down results.

Required Fields

  • Last Name: Input of the litigant’s last name is mandatory. Partial last names are permissible. The field is not case sensitive.

Optional Fields

  • Include Alias Information: This option is unchecked by default. When checked, it enables searches for names that might be aliases.
  • First Name: Functions similarly to the Last Name field; not case sensitive and requires only the initial letters.
  • Middle Initial (MI): Allows entry of a single letter for the middle name.
  • Year Case Was Filed: Must be entered in a four-digit format.
  • Case Status:
    • All: Displays all cases matching the search criteria.
    • Pending: Shows only open cases.
    • Disposed: Shows cases with a final determination.

Related Article: Search Missouri Public Court Records

Case Type

Users can select from the following categories to filter results:

  • All: Includes all civil, criminal, probate, traffic/municipal, and infraction cases.
  • Civil: Covers circuit and associate cases, transcript judgments, and administrative orders.
  • Criminal: Encompasses circuit and associate felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions.
  • Probate: Involves guardianships, conservatorships, trusts, estates, and wills on deposit. Mental health cases are not public.
  • Traffic/Municipal: Pertains to moving and non-moving violations.
  • Infraction: Addresses violations punishable only by fines, noting changes in law from August 28, 2009, to February 25, 2010.

Geographic Filters

  • County: Adjusts based on the court selection. For example, in the 4th Circuit, available case locations include Atchison, Gentry, Holt, Nodaway, and Worth counties.
  • Location: When a specific county is selected, the location field populates with the divisions within that county, further narrowing the search.

Execution

Upon entering and selecting the desired search criteria, click the Find button to execute the search. A list of relevant cases will be displayed, providing users with the information needed to understand the judgments entered.