Dunklin County Traffic Court Records

Traffic court records in Dunklin County are maintained by the 35th Judicial Circuit in Kennett and cover all traffic citations, fines, court hearings, and case outcomes filed in the county. If you received a citation in the Kennett or Malden area, or anywhere else in Dunklin County, this page explains how to look up your case and what steps to take next.

Search Dunklin County Traffic Cases Online

Missouri CaseNet is the free statewide court search tool that covers Dunklin County traffic court records filed in the 35th Judicial Circuit. You can look up cases by name, citation number, or case number. Results show the charge, hearing date, court result, and any fines entered. Go to www.courts.mo.gov/casenet to search. Call (888) 541-4894 for assistance.

Dunklin County is in the Bootheel region of Missouri. US-412 and US-62 are the main routes through the area, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol actively patrols both. Citations from those patrols typically go through the 35th Judicial Circuit in Kennett. Kennett and Malden both have municipal courts for violations within city limits. If your case does not appear in CaseNet, it may be in one of those municipal systems -- contact the court on your citation directly.

The CaseNet portal, shown below, is the starting point for a free Dunklin County traffic court records search.

CaseNet data is pulled from Missouri court systems across the state and is updated regularly as courts enter new case information.

35th Judicial Circuit in Dunklin County

The 35th Judicial Circuit courthouse for Dunklin County is at 1175 Floyd St., Kennett MO 63857. This is where misdemeanor and felony traffic cases are heard and where all circuit court traffic records are kept. If you need to appear in court, pay a fine to the circuit, or request copies of traffic records, the Kennett courthouse is where you need to go.

Dunklin County has several state routes in addition to the main US highways. Enforcement on these roads by county deputies and state troopers creates a steady flow of circuit court traffic cases. For violations occurring inside Kennett or Malden city limits, the relevant municipal court handles the case. The name of the court on your ticket tells you where to go. If you are not sure, call the 35th Judicial Circuit clerk's office in Kennett.

To get copies of circuit court traffic records, visit the clerk's office at the Kennett courthouse. Plain copies are $0.25 per page. Mail requests are also accepted. Bring the case number or the defendant's full name, the approximate year the case was filed, and payment for copy fees.

Missouri Driver Records -- What They Show

Your Missouri driver record is maintained by the Department of Revenue and shows your current license status, all active points, any suspensions or revocations, and relevant past convictions. Ordering one costs $2.82. You can request it online, by mail, or in person. Visit dor.mo.gov/driver-license/resources/records.html for instructions.

If you are dealing with a traffic case in Dunklin County, checking your record first tells you how much risk this particular citation carries. If your point total is already close to a threshold, a new conviction could push you into suspension. Knowing that ahead of time helps you make a better decision about whether to pay the fine, contest the citation, or ask about a diversion or reduced charge. The DOR points FAQ at dor.mo.gov/faq/driver-license/tickets-points.html explains the thresholds and how points accumulate.

Points, Suspensions, and Reinstatement in Missouri

Missouri tracks traffic convictions through a points system managed by the DOR. Points are added after a conviction, not after a citation. If you pay the fine on a ticket, that counts as a conviction. The thresholds are: 4 points in 12 months brings an advisory letter; 8 points in 18 months triggers a suspension; 12 or more points in 12 months means a one-year revocation. These rules apply whether the conviction came from Dunklin County or anywhere else in Missouri.

If your license is suspended, you must serve the full suspension period, pay a reinstatement fee, and in some cases provide proof of insurance before the DOR restores your driving privileges. Missing any of those steps delays reinstatement. If your suspension resulted from a failure to appear, there is also a $20 reinstatement fee tied to that issue. Full details at dor.mo.gov/faq/driver-license/fact-nrvc.html.

Fines, Statutes, and Self-Help in Dunklin County

Circuit court fines in Dunklin County are paid through the Missouri Fine Collection Center at 573-522-8504 or PO Box 236, Jefferson City MO 65102. Write your case number on any mailed payment. Municipal court fines in Kennett or Malden go to those courts directly. Contact the court on your citation for accepted payment methods.

Missouri traffic law is in the Revised Statutes at revisor.mo.gov. Chapter 304 covers traffic rules. Chapter 302 covers licensing. Chapter 479 covers municipal court procedures. For step-by-step self-help guidance on dealing with a traffic court case in Dunklin County, visit selfrepresent.mo.gov. The Missouri Courts directory at www.courts.mo.gov has contact info for the 35th Judicial Circuit in Kennett.

The screenshot below shows the Missouri DOR failure to appear FAQ, which explains what happens if you miss a Dunklin County traffic court date.

The DOR FAQ walks through the failure to appear process and explains how to clear a license suspension in Missouri.

Cities in Dunklin County

Kennett and Malden are the two largest cities in Dunklin County. Neither currently meets the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. Traffic citations within either city are handled by the respective municipal court.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Dunklin County in the Missouri Bootheel. If your citation lists a different county court, check the appropriate page.