CaseNet MO: Search Missouri Court Cases Online

CaseNet is Missouri’s online court case lookup system. It is used across the state and gives public access to many court records and case details. Instead of checking different county systems, users can search through one statewide platform for available case information.

Through CaseNet, users may be able to:

• Search cases by litigant name
• Search by case number
• Review case header details
• Check docket entries
• View parties and attorneys
• Look at charges, judgments, and hearings
• Track case activity through email or text notifications

courts.mo.gov/casenet officially warns users about fake websites circulating online that pretend to be connected with Case.net. These websites may look similar to the official court website, but they are not managed by or affiliated with the Missouri courts.

According to the official warning, at least one fake Case.net website may expose users to viruses or other malware. We also noticed a few other similar websites that are not listed on the official page. We have listed those websites below:

How to Identify the Official Website

Only [www.courts.mo.gov/casenet/](https://www.courts.mo.gov/casenet/) is the official Case.net website run by the Missouri courts. This is the authentic website where users can search Missouri court case information.

Always check the domain before using the website. The official Missouri Courts website uses the courts.mo.gov domain. Avoid websites that use similar names but different endings, spellings, or extra words.

When using Missouri CaseNet, some search methods are more practical than others.

1.Case Number Search

If you already know the exact case number, this is usually the fastest and most accurate way to find a case. It takes you directly to the correct file without forcing you to sort through multiple records with similar names.

2.Litigant Name Search

If you do not have the case number, Litigant Name Search is usually the next best option. This lets you search using the name of the person or party connected to the case.

This method is useful when you are trying to find a case by:

• Last name
• First name
• Middle name or middle initial

Note: Because many people may share the same name, this search often works best when you enter as much accurate information as possible.

Case.net Database also offers the following search methods based on your needs. Let’s see what those are for and which steps should be taken to search the court cases:

Filing Date Search

If you remember the date your case was filed, you can use the Filing Date Search method to find it. This search requires you to select a court location and enter the filing start date. The system will return cases filed during the 7-day period starting from the date you entered.

This method also lets you filter results by case type, including All, Criminal, Civil, Probate, Traffic/Municipal, and Infraction.

Steps to Search by Filing Date

1. Open the Filing Date Search page: https://www.courts.mo.gov/casenet/filingDateSearch.do?newSearch=Y
2. Select the court location where the case was filed.
3. Enter the filing start date.
4. Choose a case type to narrow the results.
5. Click the Find button.

Optional Options

You can narrow the search by selecting a specific case type, county, or court location, if those options are available for the selected court. These filters can help you get more accurate results.

Scheduled Hearing Search

In the Scheduled Hearings/Trials Search, you can only view your upcoming court hearing or trial. This search only shows court hearings or trials that are scheduled for the future. So, let’s understand which methods can be used to search and what their steps are.

There are two search methods:

1. By Judge/Commissioner name
2. By Attorney name

Judge/Commissioner Search Steps

1. Open the Scheduled Hearings direct page: https://www.courts.mo.gov/casenet/scheduledHearingSearch.do?refreshForm=Y
2. Select the circuit court where your case was filed.
3. Select your start date. Ensure the date is no earlier than the current date.
4. Select your search period: single day or up to 7 days.
5. Then select Search by Judge/Commissioner from the dropdown.
6. Then pick the name of the Judge/Commissioner from the dropdown list and press the “FIND” button.

Search Through Attorney Name Steps

Open the same page URL: https://www.courts.mo.gov/casenet/scheduledHearingSearch.do?refreshForm=Y

Search by Attorney name has the same steps as mentioned above. In this method, only three things change: in Search Type, select Attorney, then enter the attorney’s MOBAR number in the field, select the county, and then press “FIND.”

After the search, the results will show in a list. Each case number is a link. You can click that link to view your details.

Judgment Index

If the court has given a final decision or judgment against any person or business, you can use the Judgment Index Search to search that person’s or business’s name and view the judgment summary, for example, if a judgment was entered in a case like a loan, fine, civil case, traffic case, or any other court matter.

Judgment Index Search Steps:

1. Open the Judgment Index Search page: https://www.courts.mo.gov/casenet/judgmentIndex.do?newSearch=Y
2. Select your court location. If you do not know the exact court, keep “All Participating Courts” selected.
3. Add the person’s or business’s last name in the Last Name field.
4. If you think the person may also be listed under another name or alias, check the “Include Alias Information” box.
5. Press the “Find” button.
6. On the results page, the list of cases with judgments will be shown.
7. Click the Case Number to view the basic case details.
8. Click the Judgment Type to view the judgment details.
9. If any link appears in Additional Info, such as Vacate/Set Aside, Revival of Judgment, or Bankruptcy Discharge, click it to view the current case status.

If you are trying to find a criminal court case in Missouri, the name search tool is one of the most common starting points. Here is the basic process:

01

Open the Missouri Courts case search page

Start at https://www.courts.mo.gov/ Missouri Case Net Search, the online case search system for state courts, and go to the search section.

02

Choose Litigant Name Search

From the available search options, select Litigant Name Search.

03

Select the case type

Choose the type of case you want to search. For example:

• Criminal
• Civil
• Family
• Domestic
• Traffic
• Municipal

Important: If you are only looking for criminal records, selecting criminal cases helps keep the results more relevant.

04

Enter the person’s name

Type the available name details into the search fields. This may include:

• Last name
• First name
• Middle name
• Middle initial

05

Choose a jurisdiction or search statewide

You may be able to search:

• A specific county or circuit
• All jurisdictions in Missouri

A statewide search is broader, but it may return a very large number of records. If you already know the county, narrowing the jurisdiction can save time.

06

Review the results

Once the search runs, look through the results and find the correct case. If too many records appear, refine the search by adding more identifying details such as the middle name.

One of the most common issues in Case Net MO is getting too many matching records. This usually happens when the name is common.

For example, a search for a name like Tim Smith could return hundreds of results across Missouri. In that situation, adding a middle name or limiting the search to a specific county can reduce the list and make the correct case easier to find.

Good ways to narrow your results include:

• Add a middle name
• Try a middle initial
• Search a specific county or circuit
• Limit the case type
• Use the exact case number if you have it

When using Litigant Name Search, exact formatting can affect your results.

For example:

• If the court record used only a middle initial, searching the full middle name may not show the case
• If the record used only first name and last name, adding a middle initial might block the match
• Some records may appear under slightly different name formats

Because of this, it is often smart to try several versions of the same name, such as:

• First name + last name
• First name + middle initial + last name
• First name + full middle name + last name

This can help you find records that do not appear on the first try.

After you run a search, CaseNet in MO shows a list of matching records. By default, the system may show a smaller number of results per page, but users can often change the display to show more at once.

You may be able to view:

When you click the blue case number link, the full case file page opens. This page may contain several tabs with different types of information.

The amount of information visible online can vary depending on the court and the type of case.

If you want to pay your court fee, fine, or cost online, the “Pay By Web” option is for you. Which payment methods are used in it, and how payment can be made through Pay By Web, let’s understand below:

Three payment methods can be used to pay:

How to Pay with Pay By Web Steps:

1. Open the Pay By Web direct page: https://www.courts.mo.gov/page.jsp?id=1886
2. Select the court from the dropdown (All Participating Courts).
3. Enter your case number.
4. The system finds the specific case for which you want to make payment.
5. Enter your payment details. As mentioned earlier, you can pay with 3 methods: debit card, credit card, or electronic check / eCheck.
6. Press the “Pay” button.

Sometimes yes, but not always.

In many circuit court and probate court cases, some filed documents may be available to open online. However, not every court file will provide full document access. Some records or attachments may be restricted, and certain secure documents may not be publicly visible.

So while CaseNet is useful for checking case activity and basic court information, it may not always show every document connected to a file.

One of the more useful CaseNet features is the ability to track a case.

In some cases, users can choose a Track This Case option and sign up for notifications. After entering an email address, and sometimes a phone number for text alerts, the system may send notices when new activity is filed in the case.

This can be helpful if you want to monitor:

• New filings
• Case updates
• Changes in the docket
• Hearing-related activity

This feature can be especially useful for case parties, family members, heirs, or anyone who wants to follow proceedings without checking the system manually every day.

Missouri is known for offering relatively broad public access to statewide court case information compared with many states where systems differ from county to county.

That does not mean every document is visible in every case, but it does mean members of the public can often search and review a substantial amount of case information through one central system.

To search more efficiently, keep these tips in mind:

• Use case number search whenever possible
• If searching by name, start with the last name and first name
• Try different middle name or middle initial combinations
• Narrow the search to a specific county if you know where the case was filed
• Select the correct case type before searching
• Review multiple pages if the name is common

If you need to find a Missouri court case online, CaseNet is usually the main place to start. For most users, the easiest method is either Case Number Search or Litigant Name Search. Once you locate the right file, you can often review important details like the case header, docket entries, parties, hearings, and available judgments.

The key to getting better results is to search carefully, use the correct case type, try name variations when needed, and narrow the jurisdiction if the statewide results are too broad.

The information in this guide is based on our own review of the CaseNet system and details verified from official Missouri Courts resources.