13th Judicial CircuitGeneral Information

Boone County Circuit Clerk: (573) 886-4000
Callaway County Circuit Clerk: (573) 642-0780

For all other phone numbers, please see our Contact Information page.

Court offices are generally staffed between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday each week except for the following observed holidays:

The Court is closed for all State of Missouri and United States Federal holidays. See the current list below

The 13th Judicial Circuit will take appropriate steps to ensure everyone has access to its services, programs and activities.

Requesting Auxiliary Aids or Services

Please give the court at least 5 days notice in advance of the request for auxiliary aids or services. For emergencies or urgent requests, the court should be notified immediately. The best effort to fulfill the request will be made.

All requests for auxiliary aids or services in Boone or Callaway county courthouses should be directed to the ADA Coordinator:

Derek Hux
Court Administrator
Boone County Courthouse
705 E. Walnut St.
Columbia, MO 65201
Phone: (573) 886-4050
Email: derek.hux@courts.mo.gov

Wheelchair Accessible

The Boone and Callaway county courthouses both have ramps leading to the front doors and elevators are available inside.

Grievances

If you feel that you have been discriminated against because of your disability, please contact the ADA Coordinator listed above.

Wireless internet access is NOT provided for the general public, jurors or litigants.

Attorneys - Attorneys should follow the instructions located on the 'For Attorneys' page.

Media - Media should follow the instructions located on the 'Media' page.

Courtroom Decorum and Dress

In an effort to maintain the dignity and respect afforded to the courtroom, the following decorum and dress guidelines are expected to be upheld by parties and the public while in a courthouse (Local Court Rule 9.7)

• Counsel is expected to dress appropriately and shall inform the parties and any prospective witness that appropriate dress shall be required.
• Hats shall not be worn in the courtroom.
• Courtrooms may be warmer or cooler than outside temperatures, plan clothing accordingly.
• No food or drink is allowed in the courtrooms.
• Unless otherwise specifically permitted by the court, only counsel, parties and court personnel may appear within the bar.
• Do not approach the bench until the judge calls your case.
• Persons waiting for their case to be called shall remain respectful to the court and other parties by remaining quiet in the gallery and hallways of the court.
• If you are unable to find your case on the docket, please go to the clerk’s office.
• Children and babies who are crying or otherwise making loud noise may be taken into an attorney conference room outside of the courtroom for privacy.

Electronic Devices

(Local Court Rule 9.6)

No one is permitted to bring electronic devices into the courthouse without prior court authorization. Failure to observe this rule may result in confiscation of your device.

Weapons

Firearms are not allowed in the courthouse, including conceal and carry weapons. Weapons include, but are not limited to: guns, knives, tasers, swiss army knives (including those on key chains), mace or pepper spray (including those on key chains), brass knuckles, and hand tools (screw drivers, etc).

Cell Phones

Cell Phones are not permitted in the Boone County Courthouse or Callaway County Justice Center without prior court authorization. Phone lockers for public use are provided

Cameras and Audio Recorders

No photography, no video recording, and no audio recording is permitted without prior order of the court.

Media should follow the insructions located on the Media

Lost and Found

If an item is lost in the courthouse, please contact the marshal’s office at (573) 886-4079 in Boone County, or (573) 642-0781 in Callaway County. If you find an item you believe is lost, please give it to a court marshal.

Fingerprints for Probate Court

The Boone County Court Marshals takes fingerprints for Probate Court. To schedule your fingerprints, please call (573) 886-4075.

The Callaway County Sheriff’s office handles fingerprints for Callaway County Probate Cases. To schedule your fingerprints, please call (573) 642-7291.

Reporting an Incident

To report an incident in the Boone County Courthouse, please call (573) 886-4079, in the Callaway County Courthouse, please call (573) 642-0781. In an emergency call 911.

Law Enforcement Personnel Appearing for Personal Business

Law enforcement personnel appearing at the court for personal business are not allowed to bring their issued weapon and are required to pass through the metal detector.

If you would like to file a complaint about any court personel, or if you would like to comment about a court policy, email the Deputy Court Administrator : Lana.Brooks@courts.mo.gov