Title XXXII — COURTS

483.010. Qualifications of a clerk. — No person shall be appointed or elected clerk of any court, unless he be a citizen of the United States, above the age of twenty-one years, and shall have resided within the state one whole year, and within the geographical area over which th…

483.015. Election — term of office — commission exceptions, Jackson County court administrator to be clerk, St. Louis County circuit clerk, how selected — circuit clerk of sixth, seventh, and twenty-second judicial circuits, how selected. — 1. At the general election in the year …

483.020. Vacancy, how filled. — When any vacancy shall occur in the office of any circuit clerk so elected, by death, resignation, removal, refusal to act or otherwise, it shall be the duty of the governor in the case of an elected clerk to fill such vacancy by appointing some el…

483.050. If surety of clerk is insufficient, new bond required. — If, at any time, any court shall be satisfied that any surety of the clerk of said court is deceased or insolvent, or otherwise insufficient, or in danger of becoming insufficient, or that the penalty of the bond o…

483.055. Office supplies — duties relating to. — Each clerk shall preserve the seal and other property belonging to his office, and shall provide and preserve suitable books, stationery and furniture for his office, and keep a correct account thereof; and each court shall audit s…

483.060. Allowances, how paid. — All such allowances made to the clerks of the supreme court and the districts of the Missouri court of appeals shall be paid by the state, and those made to circuit and division clerks by the proper county except as otherwise provided by law. Allo…

483.065. Office and records, where kept. — Each clerk shall keep his office at such places as the court shall direct, and shall there keep the records, papers, seal and property belonging to his office and transact his official business; except that, each clerk may store closed c…

483.070. May remove records, when. — In case of danger from an invading enemy any clerk may remove the records, papers and other things appertaining to his office to some secure place until the danger is removed. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 13294) Prior revisions: 1929 § 11675; 1919 …

483.075. Duties of clerk — when county clerk replaces circuit clerk, exception. — 1. Every clerk shall record the judgments, rules, orders and other proceedings of the court; issue and attest all process when required by law and affix the seal of his office thereto, or if none be…

483.080. Deputies, their duties. — Every clerk may appoint such number of deputies or assistants as may be authorized to be appointed under procedures provided by law who shall be at least seventeen years of age and have all other qualifications of their principals and take the l…

483.082. Court records, how kept. — 1. Notwithstanding the provision of any other statute to the contrary, it shall be the duty of the clerks of all courts to keep such records of the courts and in such a manner as may be directed by rule of the supreme court so that they shall a…

483.083. Circuit clerks, compensation. — 1. (1) Each circuit clerk shall annually receive as compensation the following amounts as base salary: (a) In counties of the first classification, except those counties where court is held in two cities, in which instance an additional fo…

483.086. Clerk to serve as secretary to court en banc (St. Louis City). — In any city not within a county the circuit clerk shall serve as secretary to the court en banc. The circuit clerk shall attend all sittings of the court en banc at which the presiding judge presides, and k…

483.130. Courts to direct filing of papers. — Subject to other provisions of law, the provisions of supreme court rule and the supervisory jurisdiction of the supreme court, the courts, respectively, shall, by rule, direct the pleadings and other papers to be filed in such form a…

483.135. Clerk to bunch, label, and index papers. — Whenever, in the opinion of any court of record, or the judge or judges thereof in vacation, it shall be necessary for the papers in cases remaining on file in the office of the clerk of such court to be bunched and encased in s…

*483.140. Judge to superintend keeping of records. — It shall be the special duty of every judge of a court of record to examine into and superintend the manner in which the rolls and records of the court are made up and kept; to prescribe orders that will procure uniformity, reg…

483.145. Court to reconstruct records, when. — In the event that a case file or record is lost or destroyed, it may be reconstructed under the supervision of the court. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 2006, A.L. 1978 H.B. 1634) Prior revisions: 1929 § 1842; 1919 § 2339; 1909 § 3861 Effec…

483.150. Clerks to keep account of fines. — The clerks of the several courts of record shall keep a true account of all fines, penalties, forfeitures and judgments imposed, adjudged or rendered in favor of the state or any county by their respective courts, distinguishing those p…

483.160. Clerks of courts to deliver reports to successors. — 1. Hereafter it shall be the duty of all court clerks to keep in their offices a catalogue of all reports belonging to their respective offices, and they shall deliver or account to their successors in office for all s…

483.163. Circuit clerk to cooperate in nonsupport investigations; additional compensation, exception. — 1. Each circuit clerk, except the circuit clerk in any city not within a county, shall cooperate with the prosecuting attorney and family support division in the investigation …

483.165. Nonfeasance or misfeasance, misdemeanor. — If any clerk shall knowingly and willfully do any act contrary to the duties of his office, or shall knowingly and willfully fail to perform any act or duty required of him by law, he shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor in o…

483.170. Duty of court when clerk is charged with misdemeanor in office — notice — temporary clerk during suspension. — 1. When any court shall believe from its own knowledge or from information secured from others given to the court under oath or affirmation, that the clerk of t…

483.175. Duty of attorney general or prosecuting attorney — notice. — Whenever the attorney general or prosecuting attorney shall be required to prosecute charges against any clerk, he shall make out each charge in due form, and cause a copy thereof to be served on him, together …

483.180. Notice and copy of charges to be delivered — witnesses summoned. — Such notice and a copy of the charges shall be delivered to such clerk thirty days at least before the day so appointed, and the attorney general or prosecuting attorney shall file such charges in the off…

483.190. Trial by the court or a jury. — A jury may be summoned to try the truth of the charges, if they are denied, or the whole matter may be submitted to the court for its determination. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 13305) Prior revisions: 1929 § 11686; 1919 § 2130; 1909 § 2693

483.195. Clerk found guilty, removed and fined. — If any clerk against whom charges shall be exhibited as aforesaid shall be found guilty thereof, he shall be removed from his office, and be fined at the discretion of the court in any sum not exceeding one thousand dollars to the…

483.200. If clerk acquitted, reinstatement — costs. — If any such clerk shall be acquitted, he shall be reinstated in his office, and the state shall pay the cost. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 13307, A.L. 1978 H.B. 1634) Prior revisions: 1929 § 11688; 1919 § 2132; 1909 § 2695 Effectiv…

483.205. Additional proceedings by indictment. — In addition to the mode herein provided, any clerk may, for any misdemeanor in office, be removed and otherwise punished by indictment in the circuit court. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 13308) Prior revisions: 1929 § 11689; 1919 § 2133;…

483.210. Clerk's successor to receive all records of office. — If any clerk die, resign or be removed, he or his executors or administrators shall deliver all records, books, papers, files, seals and other things belonging to his office to his successor as soon as appointed, who …

483.225. Office, where kept. — Notwithstanding any other provisions of law or provisions of supreme court rules, the clerk of the supreme court shall keep his office in the supreme court building at Jefferson City and other personnel which the supreme court is authorized to appoi…

483.235. Liable on bond for acts of his deputies. — The clerk of the supreme court shall be liable on his official bond for the acts of his deputies in the discharge of their duties as such. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 13280, A.L. 1978 H.B. 1634) Prior revisions: 1929 § 11661; 1919 §…

483.240. Circuit clerks, duties and responsibilities — exceptions. — 1. Each circuit clerk shall have administrative control over, and be responsible for, the safekeeping of the records of the circuit court of each county or of the city of St. Louis, except for the following: (1)…

483.241. Other clerks, duties. — 1. Deputy circuit clerks shall constitute the clerical staff of the circuit clerk to perform those duties for which the circuit clerk has general administrative control. 2. Division clerks shall constitute the clerical staff of the circuit court t…

483.245. Deputy circuit clerks, appointment, removal, assignment of duties — compensation, how determined and paid. — 1. The provisions of this section shall become effective on July 1, 1981. 2. The circuit clerk, or person exercising the authority of the circuit clerk pursuant t…

483.246. Municipal clerks, selection, tenure, compensation — limitation on compensation. — The selection, tenure and compensation of municipal clerks shall be as provided by the municipality involved; provided, however, that the compensation of municipal clerks shall not be predi…

483.260. Clerk to employ attorney (St. Louis City). — The clerk of the circuit court of the city of St. Louis may employ an attorney or attorneys to aid and advise him in the discharge of his duties, to render independent legal advice and services and to represent him in court. T…

483.270. Certain abstract of judgments to be continued (St. Louis City). — The clerk of said circuit court shall keep in his office the abstract of judgments kept by the clerk of the St. Louis land court prior to January 1, 1866 in pursuance of "the act to establish a land court …

483.310. Investment of funds in registry — income, how used — clerk defined — collection of moneys, procedure. — 1. Whenever any funds other than court costs collected and disbursed pursuant to subsection 2 of section 488.012 are paid into the registry of any circuit court and th…

483.312. Security required for deposit of funds in circuit court registry. — 1. Whenever any funds subject to section 483.310 placed in the registry of the circuit court in any county, and in cities now having or which hereafter have six hundred thousand inhabitants or more, are …

483.355. Circuit clerk of Lewis County — duties. — The circuit clerk of Lewis County shall attend the circuit court at Canton in person, or by deputy, and perform such duties in respect to said court as is or may be required of the clerks of the circuit courts of this state, for …

483.360. Clerk to file judgments at Lewis County seat. — It shall be the duty of the circuit clerk, on or before the adjournment of any term of said court, to make and certify under the seal of said court an abstract of any judgment or decree rendered therein, and all liens and n…

483.390. Papers may be recorded in office of clerk of circuit court — fee charged. — 1. In all civil actions any party interested therein may, upon payment of the fees, have any or all of the following papers recorded in the office of the clerk of the circuit court in the county …

483.420. Circuit clerk, office (Cape Girardeau County). — The circuit clerk of Cape Girardeau County may maintain and staff offices at the courthouses in Jackson and Cape Girardeau. ­­-------- (L. 1978 H.B. 1634, A.L. 2011 H.B. 340)

483.445. District No. 2 clerk, qualifications — election (Marion County). — There shall be a clerk of district number 2 of the circuit court of Marion County, who shall possess the qualifications of other clerks of the circuit courts, who shall be elected by the qualified voters …

483.450. Residence and office hours of clerk. — The clerk of district number 2 of the circuit court of Marion County shall reside in said city of Hannibal, and shall keep his office open at all reasonable hours. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 2424, A.L. 1978 H.B. 1634) Prior revisions: …

483.480. Probate clerk, oath — itemized fee bill. — 1. Every probate clerk, when appointed, shall take the oath required of other clerks of courts of record. 2. Every clerk of probate, upon request, shall deliver to any person making payment of fees an itemized account of each ch…

483.500. Fees of the clerks of the supreme court and court of appeals — collection. — 1. An appellant or plaintiff in error shall pay court costs in an amount determined pursuant to sections 488.010 to 488.020; provided, that nothing herein shall be construed to apply to proceedi…

483.505. Account of fees — supreme court. — The clerk of the supreme court shall keep a true and accurate account of all fees earned in such clerk's office. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 13275, A.L. 1982 S.B. 497, A.L. 1996 S.B. 869) Prior revisions: 1929 § 11656; 1919 § 2102; 1909 § 2…

483.510. Account of fees — court of appeals. — The clerk of each of the districts of the court of appeals shall keep a true and accurate account of all fees earned in such clerk's office. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 13276, A.L. 1973 S.B. 263, A.L. 1982 S.B. 497, A.L. 1996 S.B. 869) P…

483.530. Fees, clerk's duties. — The clerk who is responsible for collecting fees pursuant to the provisions of section 483.550 shall charge and collect the court costs in such amounts as are determined pursuant to sections 488.010 to 488.020*. ­­-------- (L. 1978 H.B. 1634, A.L.…