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What Is Missouri CaseNet?
Missouri CaseNet is the official online court records system operated by the Office of State Courts Administrator (OSCA) under the Missouri Judicial Branch, providing free public access to 45 million+ case records from all 114 Missouri counties — available Monday–Friday, 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. CST, no login required for all 5 public search methods.
114Missouri counties covered
45M+Case records available
5Public search methods
$0Cost to search publicly
7Case types accessible
1980sRecords dating back to
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Who Operates Missouri CaseNet?
The Office of State Courts Administrator (OSCA), under the Missouri Judicial Branch, operates Missouri CaseNet through the Missouri Court Automation Program (MCAP), authorized under Section 476.055, Revised Statutes of Missouri (RSMo). CaseNet is a government system — not affiliated with any private company or third-party service.
Official Missouri CaseNet URL:
courts.mo.gov/cnet
casenet.us is an independent informational guide. It is not affiliated with OSCA, the Missouri Judicial Branch, or any government entity. Always use courts.mo.gov for official court records.
casenet.us is an independent informational guide. It is not affiliated with OSCA, the Missouri Judicial Branch, or any government entity. Always use courts.mo.gov for official court records.
Missouri CaseNet — Entity-Attribute-Value Reference
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Operator | Office of State Courts Administrator (OSCA), Missouri Judicial Branch |
| Legal authority | Section 476.055, Revised Statutes of Missouri (RSMo) |
| System name | Missouri Court Automation Program (MCAP) |
| Official URL | courts.mo.gov/cnet (also: courts.mo.gov/casenet) |
| County coverage | All 114 Missouri counties |
| Availability | Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m. CST |
| Cost | Free — no registration required for all 5 public search methods |
| Case record volume | 45+ million records, dating to the 1980s (availability varies by county) |
| Online documents | Public documents filed on or after July 1, 2023 viewable online |
| Pre-2023 documents | Filed before July 1, 2023 — courthouse public access terminal only |
| Account required for | eFiling, Manage My Case, Track This Case (NOT for any public search) |
| OSCA Help Desk hours | Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CST (excluding state holidays) |
How Do You Search Missouri CaseNet by Litigant Name?
Missouri CaseNet litigant name search requires entering at least 2 characters of a last name or full business name at courts.mo.gov/casenet. Adding first name, case type, and judicial circuit narrows results. The search returns matching parties across all public Missouri court cases simultaneously — civil, criminal, traffic, and family.
👤 Missouri CaseNet Litigant Name Search — Step-by-Step
Use when: You know the name of a person or business involved in a Missouri court case.
Input required: Last name (minimum 2 characters) or full business name.
- Go to courts.mo.gov/casenet and click Litigant Name Search from the main menu
- Enter the last name — minimum 2 characters required — or the full business name
- Optionally add the first name and middle name to reduce the results list
- Select a specific judicial circuit (county) or leave blank for a statewide search
- Choose a case type (civil, criminal, traffic, family) if known to filter results
- Check Include Alias Information — this captures alternate name spellings and known aliases
- Click Find and select the correct case from the results list to view docket entries, charges, judgments, and scheduled hearings
⚠️ High-volume search tip: Common names (e.g., "Smith," "Johnson") return hundreds of results statewide.
Always filter by judicial circuit (county) and add the middle name before clicking Find.
Full litigant name search guide →
What Are the 5 Search Methods on Missouri CaseNet?
Missouri CaseNet provides 5 public search methods: litigant name (most used), case number (fastest for known cases), filing date (date-range browse), scheduled hearings (upcoming court dates by judge or attorney), and judgment index (final judgment lookup for background checks). All 5 methods are free and require no login.
Litigant Name Search — most used method
- Select Litigant Name Search from the CaseNet main menu
- Enter last name (min 2 chars) or full business name
- Optionally add first name, middle name, case type, and judicial circuit
- Check Include Alias Information for alternate name variations
- Click Find and select the correct case to view full docket
💡 This search covers civil, criminal, traffic, family, probate, and appellate cases simultaneously across all 114 counties.
Full litigant name search guide →
Case Number Search — fastest method
- Select Case Number Search from the CaseNet main menu
- Enter the full case number — partial entries are not accepted
- Select the court from the dropdown menu (St. Louis, Jackson County, etc.)
- Click Find — the exact case record returns immediately
💡 Missouri case numbers follow this format: [2-digit year][circuit code]-[case type][number]. Use the Case Number Decoder below to decode yours.
Full case number search guide →
Filing Date Search — date-range browse
- Select Filing Date Search from the CaseNet main menu
- Enter a start date and choose the date range period
- Filter by case type code (CM = misdemeanor, TR = traffic, DP = civil/domestic)
- Select the county/circuit to narrow geographic results
- Browse results sorted by date to locate your case
💡 Filing date = the date the plaintiff filed the complaint or the prosecutor filed charges — not the date of the incident.
Full filing date search guide →
Scheduled Hearings/Trials Search — upcoming court dates
- Select Scheduled Hearings/Trials from the CaseNet main menu
- Enter the starting date and select a 1-day or 7-day window
- Search by judge name, commissioner name, or attorney MOBAR number
- Sort results by date and time to identify the target hearing
- Cross-reference with case number or party name to confirm
💡 Attorney MOBAR numbers are available from the Missouri Bar attorney search at mobar.org. This is required for attorney-specific hearing searches.
Full scheduled hearings guide →
Judgment Index Search — final judgments only
- Select Judgment Index Search (Direct Link Judgment Index) from CaseNet
- Enter last name — first name is optional
- Enable Include Alias Information to capture alternate name entries
- Filter by case type and year if known
- Click Find to view final judgments entered against that name
💡 The Judgment Index displays cases with a final judgment entered only. Active or pending cases appear in Litigant Name Search — not here.
Full judgment index guide →
How Do You Read a Missouri CaseNet Case Number?
A Missouri CaseNet case number encodes 4 data points: the filing year (first 2 digits), the circuit court code (letters before the hyphen), the case type code (letters after the hyphen), and the sequential case number. Example: 24SL-CC01234 = 2024, St. Louis County Circuit Court, Civil case, number 01234.
🧩 Missouri Case Number Decoder
Enter a Missouri case number and this tool will explain each component.
Filing Year
Circuit Court
Case Type
Case Number
Try an example: • •
Missouri Court Circuit Codes Reference
| Code | Circuit Court | Code | Circuit Court |
|---|---|---|---|
| SL | St. Louis County (21st Circuit) | JA | Jackson County (16th Circuit) |
| SLC | St. Louis City (22nd Circuit) | GR | Greene County (31st Circuit) |
| BN | Boone County (13th Circuit) | CL | Clay County (7th Circuit) |
| ST | St. Charles County (11th Circuit) | JF | Jefferson County (23rd Circuit) |
| CX | Cole County (19th Circuit) | FRA | Franklin County (20th Circuit) |
Missouri Case Type Codes Reference
| Code | Case Type | Code | Case Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CC | Civil (General) | CR | Criminal Felony |
| CM | Criminal Misdemeanor | TR | Traffic Violation |
| DP | Domestic / Divorce | CS | Civil Special Proceeding |
| P | Probate | SC | Small Claims |
| IF | Infraction | DV | Domestic Violence |
| CV | Civil (Federal docket style) | AB | Appellate Brief |
Does Missouri CaseNet Require a Login to Search?
Public case searches on Missouri CaseNet require no login or registration. An account is required for 3 account-restricted functions only: eFiling (electronic court document submission), Manage My Case (case document organization), and Track This Case (automated docket update alerts by email or text).
| CaseNet Function | Login Required? | Who Uses It |
|---|---|---|
| Litigant name search | ✔ No login | Public, employers, landlords, attorneys, journalists |
| Case number search | ✔ No login | Anyone with a Missouri case number |
| Filing date search | ✔ No login | Legal researchers, attorneys, journalists |
| Scheduled hearings search | ✔ No login | Litigants, attorneys, family members |
| Judgment index search | ✔ No login | Background checks, creditors, landlords |
| eFiling | ❌ Account required | Missouri attorneys and authorized filers |
| Manage My Case | ❌ Account required | Registered users managing active cases |
| Track This Case | ❌ Account required | Anyone wanting automated docket change alerts |
What Types of Court Cases Are Available on Missouri CaseNet?
Missouri CaseNet provides public access to 7 case categories: civil, criminal, traffic violations, family law, probate, small claims, and appellate cases. Availability depends on whether the filing court uses MCAP software and whether the case is classified as public under Missouri Revised Statutes and Missouri Court Operating Rule 2.
Civil Cases
Contract disputes, personal injury, landlord-tenant matters, property disagreements, and judgment enforcement actions filed in Missouri Circuit Courts.
Criminal Cases
Misdemeanors, felonies, probation violations, and state-filed charges — including case status, charges, sentencing, and probation information.
Traffic Citations
Speeding tickets, DUI/DWI charges, suspended license violations, and moving violations with fine amounts, court dates, and payment deadlines.
Family Law Cases
Divorce proceedings, child custody and support orders, adoption filings, and paternity cases — paternity records visible only after judgment is entered.
Probate Cases
Estate administration, will filings, letters testamentary, guardianship, and conservatorship proceedings in Missouri Circuit Courts.
Small Claims Cases
Disputes below Missouri's small claims dollar limit, searchable through litigant name search and case number search on CaseNet.
Appellate Cases
Cases before Missouri's 3 Court of Appeals districts (Eastern, Western, Southern) and the Missouri Supreme Court (7 justices).
⛔ Not available on CaseNet:
Juvenile records (unless certified and tried as an adult) •
Sealed or confidential records restricted by court order •
Cases from courts not participating in MCAP software •
Documents filed before July 1, 2023 (courthouse terminal access only)
When Is Missouri CaseNet Available Online?
Missouri CaseNet is available Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. CST. The system is offline on Saturdays, Sundays, and weekdays between 1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. CST for scheduled maintenance. OSCA publishes planned outages in the System Unavailability Log at courts.mo.gov.
Monday
6:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m. CST (19 hours)
Tuesday
6:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m. CST (19 hours)
Wednesday
6:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m. CST (19 hours)
Thursday
6:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m. CST (19 hours)
Friday
6:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m. CST (19 hours)
Saturday
⛔ Offline — scheduled maintenance
Sunday
⛔ Offline — scheduled maintenance
OSCA Help Desk: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. CST, excluding Missouri state holidays. For outages, check the System Unavailability Log before calling.
How Do You Pay Court Fines Online Through Missouri CaseNet?
Missouri CaseNet accepts online court fine payments through the Pay By Web platform, accessible from individual case pages at courts.mo.gov/casenet. Accepted methods: MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover, and electronic checks. Payment confirmation integrates into the case docket on completion. Availability varies by county.
| Pay By Web — Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Accepted credit cards | MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover |
| Electronic payment | Electronic checks (ACH) accepted |
| Convenience fee | Processing fees may apply — varies by county |
| Confirmation | Issued immediately; recorded in case docket automatically |
| Court participation | Not all 114 Missouri courts — check your case page for the Pay By Web link |
| Eligible case types | Traffic citations, court costs, and fines in participating courts |
| How to access | Search your case → open case page → click Pay By Web link |
What Court Records Are Not Available on Missouri CaseNet?
4 record categories are excluded from Missouri CaseNet public access: sealed or confidential records restricted by court order, juvenile records unless certified as adult, cases from courts not in MCAP, and all documents filed before July 1, 2023. Federal court records require PACER. Full criminal history requires Missouri State Highway Patrol.
| Record Type | CaseNet Access? | Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Public cases — documents filed after July 1, 2023 | ✔ Full online access | courts.mo.gov/casenet |
| Public cases — documents filed before July 1, 2023 | ✖ Case info only; documents offline | Courthouse public access terminal |
| Sealed or confidential records | ✖ Not accessible | Court order required |
| Juvenile records | ✖ No (unless adult-certified) | Missouri Family Court (restricted) |
| Federal court cases in Missouri | ✖ State courts only | PACER (pacer.gov) — $0.10/page |
| Full criminal history RAP sheet | ✖ Individual charges only | Missouri State Highway Patrol — $14 fee |
| DOC inmate custody status | ✖ Not available | Missouri DOC Offender Search |
Who Uses Missouri CaseNet and for What Purpose?
Missouri CaseNet serves 6 primary user groups: Missouri residents tracking their own cases, attorneys managing client dockets and eFiling, self-represented litigants monitoring proceedings, employers and landlords conducting background checks, journalists researching public records, and legal researchers and policy analysts studying judicial data.
| User Group | Primary Use | Search Methods Used |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri residents | Check own case status, upcoming hearings, docket entry updates | Case number, litigant name |
| Attorneys | Client case management, eFiling, hearing schedule monitoring, judgment retrieval | All 5 methods + account functions |
| Self-represented litigants | Track filings, monitor opposing party activity, verify hearing dates | Case number, litigant name |
| Employers / Landlords | Litigation history and civil judgment background checks before renting or hiring | Litigant name, judgment index |
| Journalists | Case documentation for investigative reporting, public record verification | Litigant name, filing date |
| Legal researchers | Historical case pattern analysis, judicial statistics, policy research | Filing date, litigant name, case number |
Missouri CaseNet — Quick Access Links
All 5 public search functions below are free and require no login. Account-restricted functions (eFiling, Manage My Case, Track This Case) require a registered account created at courts.mo.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri CaseNet
The 10 most common questions about Missouri CaseNet cover the official URL, litigant name search troubleshooting, login requirements, mobile access, the PACER distinction, background checks, docket update timing, document viewing, name removal, and misspelling variants (casnet, casent, mo case net).
Is courts.mo.gov/casenet the only official Missouri CaseNet website?
Yes. The only official Missouri CaseNet URL is courts.mo.gov/casenet (also accessible at courts.mo.gov/cnet). OSCA operates it under the Missouri Judicial Branch pursuant to RSMo Section 476.055. Casenet.us, mo-casenet.us, casenetmo.net, casenetmo.us, and similar domains are independent informational guides — not affiliated with OSCA or the Missouri court system. Always use courts.mo.gov for official access.
Why does my Missouri CaseNet litigant name search return no results?
Litigant name search returns no results for 5 reasons: (1) fewer than 2 characters entered in the last name field, (2) the name is misspelled — try alternate spellings and check Include Alias Information, (3) the case is sealed, confidential, or a juvenile record, (4) the court that filed the case does not use MCAP software, or (5) CaseNet is within its offline window — 1:00 a.m.–6:00 a.m. CST weekdays, and all weekend. Also try narrowing by circuit/county if the statewide results list is too long.
Can you access Missouri CaseNet on a mobile phone or tablet?
Yes. Missouri CaseNet functions on mobile browsers at courts.mo.gov/casenet. No official OSCA mobile app exists as of 2026. Chrome, Safari, and Firefox mobile browsers support all 5 search methods and document viewing for cases filed on or after July 1, 2023. Note that OSCA has not optimized the portal for mobile viewports — the site renders the desktop layout on small screens, which may require horizontal scrolling on phones.
How is Missouri CaseNet different from PACER?
Missouri CaseNet covers state court cases in all 114 Missouri counties — Circuit Courts, Court of Appeals (Eastern, Western, Southern Districts), and the Missouri Supreme Court. PACER (pacer.gov) covers federal court cases in Missouri's two federal districts: Eastern (St. Louis) and Western (Kansas City). PACER charges $0.10 per page (first $30 per quarter is free). CaseNet is completely free. Use PACER for federal lawsuits, federal criminal indictments, and bankruptcy filings — CaseNet does not contain these records.
Can employers and landlords use Missouri CaseNet for background checks?
Yes. The litigant name search and judgment index on Missouri CaseNet are publicly accessible without login. Employers and landlords use them to check court-filed charges, civil judgments, and lawsuit history. CaseNet shows state court case records only — it does not include arrests without charges, sealed records, or federal court records. For a complete criminal history (RAP sheet), contact the Missouri State Highway Patrol Criminal Records and Identification Division — there is a $14 fee. Be aware that Missouri law may restrict the use of certain criminal records in employment decisions (RSMo Chapter 213).
How often do docket entries update on Missouri CaseNet?
Docket entries update in real time after a court clerk enters them into the MCAP system. In practice, many courts batch-upload the previous week's entries on Friday afternoon or Monday morning rather than updating continuously throughout the day. For same-day accuracy after a recent hearing or filing, contact the circuit court clerk in the county where the case was filed rather than relying solely on CaseNet's docket.
How do you view court documents on Missouri CaseNet?
Court documents filed on or after July 1, 2023 are viewable online from the Docket Entries tab of any public case. Click the blue PDF link next to the docket entry description to open the document in your browser. Documents filed before July 1, 2023, are not available online — they require an in-person visit to a public access terminal at the courthouse in the county where the case was filed. Circuit Court clerks can assist with locating and printing older documents.
Is "casnet," "casent," or "mo case net" the same as Missouri CaseNet?
Yes. All of these are spelling variations or alternate forms of the same official system. Common variants include: casnet, casent, casernet, casenety, mo casenet, mo case net, case net mo, mocasenet, casenet mo, case.net, case.net missouri, case.net mo, mocasenet mo, casenet.com, casenet.gov. The correct official name is Case.net, informally referred to as Missouri CaseNet. All lead to the same system at courts.mo.gov/casenet.
What is the Missouri DOC inmate search and how does it differ from CaseNet?
The Missouri DOC Offender Search is operated by the Missouri Department of Corrections and shows custody status, facility location, and release date for individuals in Missouri state correctional facilities. Missouri CaseNet shows court case records — charges, docket entries, judgments, and hearings. They serve different purposes: CaseNet shows what happened in court; MODOC shows current incarceration status. A person can appear on CaseNet (convicted) without currently being in MODOC custody (released), and vice versa. Access MODOC search at casenet.us/missouri/modoc-inmate-search/.
How do you remove your name from Missouri CaseNet?
Missouri CaseNet displays public court records as mandated under Section 476.055 RSMo. Removing a name requires one of 3 legal processes: (1) Criminal expungement under RSMo Section 610.140 — waiting periods apply after sentence completion (1 year for misdemeanors, 3 years for most felonies); (2) Court order to seal a civil record for qualifying matters; or (3) confirming a clerical error and filing a correction through the circuit clerk. Dismissals and acquittals do not automatically remove records from CaseNet — the case record remains visible. Consult a licensed Missouri attorney for case-specific expungement advice. Never assume a third-party service can remove CaseNet records without a court order.
📄 Remote Public Access — Important:
Court documents filed before July 1, 2023, are not available online via CaseNet.
To view older documents, visit a public access terminal at the courthouse in the county where the case was filed.
Find Missouri courthouse locations at
courts.mo.gov.
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