Serving Jackson County, Missouri
16th Judicial Circuit of Missouri
One of the largest trial courts in the State of Missouri — 38 judicial officers hearing criminal, civil, family, juvenile, and probate matters, with courthouses in Kansas City and Independence.
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News & Notices
All news →- April 17, 2026 News Release Governor names Tricia Scaglia to Division 30
- February 17, 2026 News Release Gov. Kehoe names Michelle Cocayne to Division 6
- December 3, 2025 News Release Gov. Kehoe names Judge Gromowsky to Division 7
- September 19, 2025 News Release Judicial Conference honors Judge Long, Commissioner Rosen
- August 6, 2025 Closure Advisory Court warns of jury-service scam
Departments
A Court of General Jurisdiction
The matters the 16th Circuit hears
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Criminal
Felony and criminal cases tried before the Court.
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Civil
Civil disputes, small claims, and related matters.
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Family & Juvenile
Marriage, custody, juvenile, and protection cases.
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Probate
Estates, guardianships, and conservatorships.
Courthouse Locations
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