St. Clair County Traffic Court Records
St. Clair County traffic court records are filed and maintained by the 27th Judicial Circuit in Osceola, Missouri. Located in west-central Missouri near Truman Lake, the county's circuit court holds regular docket calls and processes traffic cases for all communities in the county. Missouri's free CaseNet system provides online access to St. Clair County traffic court records, and the county's own circuit court website adds local detail. This guide covers how to find records, contact the Circuit Clerk, understand the court schedule, and deal with fines and the Missouri points system.
St. Clair County Quick Facts
St. Clair County Circuit Clerk and Court Schedule
Circuit Clerk Karen Hubbard oversees the 27th Judicial Circuit records for St. Clair County. The courthouse is at 655 2nd St., Osceola, MO 64776. You can reach the clerk's office at (417) 646-2226. Staff handle all traffic filings, maintain case records, collect payments, and provide copies on request. Copies cost $0.25 per page.
The 27th Judicial Circuit follows a set schedule for traffic and civil matters. Docket Call takes place on the 1st Monday of March, June, and November. Law Days are held on the 1st Monday of each month. If your traffic case is set for a docket call or law day, check the court calendar through the clerk's office or on CaseNet to confirm your required appearance date. Missing a scheduled court date leads to a failure-to-appear report to the Missouri DOR.
| Office | St. Clair County Circuit Clerk |
|---|---|
| Circuit Clerk | Karen Hubbard |
| Address | 655 2nd St., Osceola, MO 64776 |
| Phone | (417) 646-2226 |
| Docket Call | 1st Monday of March, June, November |
| Law Days | 1st Monday of each month |
| Copy Fee | $0.25 per page |
The image below shows the St. Clair County circuit court website, which provides information about court schedules and the clerk's office.
St. Clair County -- Circuit Court page
The St. Clair County circuit court site at stclaircomo.com lists court dates, clerk contact details, and general filing information.
Search St. Clair County Traffic Court Records on CaseNet
Missouri CaseNet at www.courts.mo.gov/casenet is the primary online tool for finding St. Clair County traffic court records. The system is free, requires no login, and covers all cases filed in the 27th Judicial Circuit. Search by driver name or case number. Results show the charge, filing date, scheduled dates, and case status. Closed cases include the final disposition.
Select "St. Clair" from the county drop-down when searching. Most recent traffic filings appear in CaseNet within a few days. For older cases that may not appear in the online system, contact the Circuit Clerk at (417) 646-2226. The clerk can search paper records and provide copies for the standard fee. CaseNet support is available statewide at (888) 541-4894 if you run into trouble with a search.
Because St. Clair County is a small rural county, the volume of traffic court records is lower than larger metro counties. That said, traffic on US-54 and Route 82 through the Osceola area generates regular enforcement activity, and the 27th Judicial Circuit processes those cases on the court's monthly schedule.
Traffic Violations in St. Clair County
Traffic violations in St. Clair County are classified under Missouri law as infractions, misdemeanors, or felonies depending on the severity of the charge. Most common citations -- speeding, failure to yield, improper lane change -- are infractions or class C misdemeanors. More serious violations like driving while intoxicated are higher-level misdemeanors. Repeat DWI offenses or traffic cases involving injury can rise to felony charges.
When you receive a citation in St. Clair County, the ticket states the offense, fine amount if preset, and the deadline to respond. You can pay the fine, which acts as a guilty plea, or contest the charge at a law day hearing. The 27th Judicial Circuit holds law days on the 1st Monday of each month, which is when most uncontested and contested traffic matters are heard in this county.
Traffic convictions add points to your Missouri driver's license record. The Missouri DOR explains the full points system at dor.mo.gov. Reaching 8 or more points in 18 months results in a 30-day license suspension. Higher totals lead to longer suspensions or revocations. For residents of St. Clair County where driving is often the only means of getting to work, protecting your license is a serious concern.
Paying Traffic Fines in St. Clair County
You can pay traffic fines at the Circuit Clerk office in Osceola. Missouri's Fine Collection Center at (573) 522-8504 also handles statewide fine payments and can confirm the balance owed on St. Clair County traffic cases. Have your case number available when you call. Check CaseNet for any payment instructions in your case record before contacting the court.
If you miss a payment or fail to appear in St. Clair County traffic court, the 27th Judicial Circuit reports the failure to appear to the Missouri DOR. Your driving privileges are suspended until the matter is resolved and a $20 reinstatement fee is paid. The DOR details this process at dor.mo.gov. Act quickly on any outstanding traffic matter in St. Clair County to keep your license valid.
Missouri Driver Records
Your Missouri driver record reflects all traffic convictions entered by circuit courts across the state, including the 27th Judicial Circuit in St. Clair County. You can order a copy for $2.82 at dor.mo.gov/driver-license/resources/records.html. The record shows convictions, point totals, suspensions, and reinstatements. Insurance companies, employers, and licensing boards use these records to assess your driving history.
If you believe a St. Clair County conviction was entered incorrectly on your record, contact the DOR and provide documentation from the 27th Judicial Circuit showing the actual disposition. Keep any written court orders or dismissal notices as evidence. Correcting a driver record takes time, so the sooner you catch an error, the better.
Self-Help and Legal Resources
Missouri's self-help legal site at selfrepresent.mo.gov has guides for dealing with traffic court on your own. The site is well-organized and covers everything from responding to a citation to what happens at a hearing. The Missouri Courts directory at courts.mo.gov lists the 27th Judicial Circuit's contact information. For serious traffic charges, consult a Missouri-licensed attorney. Legal aid organizations serving west-central Missouri may assist income-qualifying residents with traffic matters in St. Clair County.
Cities in St. Clair County
Osceola is the county seat and home to the 27th Judicial Circuit clerk's office. Other communities in St. Clair County include Appleton City, Lowry City, and Roscoe. No city in St. Clair County meets the population threshold for a dedicated page on this site. All traffic court records for the county are processed through the Circuit Clerk office at 655 2nd St. in Osceola.
Nearby Counties
St. Clair County sits in west-central Missouri, surrounded by these counties. Each has its own circuit court and handles traffic cases separately. Check CaseNet or your ticket to confirm the correct court for your case.