About us

2019 Founded
114 Counties covered
45M+ Case records
5 Search methods
$0 Cost to search
10+ Years research
Site Identity

What Is casenet.us?

casenet.us is an independent informational guide for Missouri CaseNet — the official online court records system at courts.mo.gov/casenet, operated by the Office of State Courts Administrator (OSCA) under the Missouri Judicial Branch pursuant to Section 476.055, Revised Statutes of Missouri.

The Missouri Judicial Branch provides free public access to 45+ million case records across all 114 Missouri counties — but the official portal at courts.mo.gov provides no instructional documentation, no troubleshooting guides, no plain-language explanations of case types, and no tools for understanding case numbers or docket entries. casenet.us was created to fill that usability gap.

Every piece of content on this site is authored by Sarah Moe, J.D. (Juris Doctor, UMKC School of Law), a Missouri court records researcher with over 10 years of experience assisting Missouri residents, attorneys, employers, and journalists in accessing public court records. Content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

Why This Site Exists

What casenet.us Provides That courts.mo.gov Does Not

Search Method Walkthroughs
Step-by-step guides for all 5 public search methods with screenshots, field-by-field explanations, and common error solutions the official portal does not provide.
Case Number Decoder
Interactive tool that decodes Missouri case numbers into filing year, circuit court code, case type code, and sequential number — a feature absent from courts.mo.gov.
Troubleshooting Guides
Plain-language explanations for “CaseNet not working,” zero-result searches, access issues, maintenance windows, and VPN-related access problems.
Plain-Language Legal Context
Explanations of case type codes, docket entry terminology, case status definitions (Active, Disposed, Closed), and what each record type means for non-lawyers.
Related System Guides
Coverage of systems connected to CaseNet: MODOC inmate search, PACER (federal courts), Missouri State Highway Patrol RAP sheets, and Missouri Bar attorney search.
Availability & Outage Tracking
CaseNet operating hours, maintenance windows, holiday schedules, and guidance on the OSCA System Unavailability Log — explained in plain language.
Site Reference Facts

casenet.us — Site Attribute Reference

Site nameCaseNet MO (casenet.us)
Site typeIndependent informational guide for a government portal (courts.mo.gov)
Central entityMissouri CaseNet — official OSCA court records portal
Founded2019
AuthorSarah Moe, J.D. — Missouri Court Records Researcher
Topical scopeMissouri state court records, public records access, CaseNet search methods, Missouri legal processes
Geographic scopeMissouri statewide — all 114 counties, all 45 judicial circuits
Government affiliationNone — casenet.us is not affiliated with OSCA, the Missouri Judicial Branch, or any government entity
Official CaseNet URLcourts.mo.gov/casenet (not casenet.us)
Content typeInformational only — not legal advice
Editorial standardAll content authored and reviewed by Sarah Moe, J.D. Citations reference RSMo statutes and OSCA documentation
Last site reviewMay 2026
Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions About casenet.us

No. casenet.us is an independent informational guide. The only official Missouri CaseNet URL is courts.mo.gov/casenet (also accessible at courts.mo.gov/cnet), operated by the Missouri Office of State Courts Administrator (OSCA) under the Missouri Judicial Branch pursuant to RSMo Section 476.055. casenet.us is not affiliated with OSCA, the Missouri courts, or any government entity. Always use courts.mo.gov for official access to Missouri court records.
All content on casenet.us is authored by Sarah Moe, J.D. — a Juris Doctor graduate of the University of Missouri–Kansas City (UMKC) School of Law with over 10 years of experience conducting legal research on Missouri court systems. Sarah specializes in CaseNet navigation, Missouri Circuit Court procedures, and public records access law. All content is informational only and does not constitute legal advice.
casenet.us does not provide direct access to Missouri court records — only courts.mo.gov/casenet does. This site provides instructional guides, step-by-step walkthroughs, and troubleshooting information to help you use the official CaseNet portal effectively. If you cannot access CaseNet, see our CaseNet Not Working guide for common solutions.
All content is authored and reviewed by Sarah Moe, J.D. and is updated when the Missouri Judicial Branch or OSCA publishes changes to CaseNet procedures, availability schedules, or system features. Key references (RSMo §476.055, §610.140, Chapter 213) are verified against current Missouri statutes. The most recent full site review was conducted in May 2026. For real-time system status, always check the OSCA System Unavailability Log at courts.mo.gov.
casenet.us is funded through Google AdSense display advertising and affiliate partnerships with background check, legal information, and court records services. Affiliate links are clearly disclosed and never influence editorial content. We do not accept sponsored content and are not paid by OSCA, any court, or any government entity. Our editorial content is produced independently of advertising relationships.
⚠️ Important Non-Affiliation Notice

casenet.us is an independent informational website. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the Missouri Office of State Courts Administrator (OSCA), the Missouri Judicial Branch, the Missouri Supreme Court, or any state or federal government entity. The official Missouri CaseNet portal is located at courts.mo.gov/casenet. All court record searches must be conducted at the official government website. Content on casenet.us is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed Missouri attorney for case-specific legal guidance.