Small claims court was established to help people handle cases involving money ($5,000 or less, not including costs) by themselves and without a lawyer.
Detailed information on the small claims court and the process of pursuing a small claims case can be found by clicking the link for the ‘Missouri Small Claims Court Handbook’
In order to file a small claims action, the following forms will need to be completed:
1. Small Claims Petition2. Confidential Filing Information Sheets3. Redaction Certification
Additional forms for small claims court can be found here.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission of the Barry County Circuit Clerk’s Office is to efficiently and accurately process, provide & maintain information and records while providing the highest quality & courteous service through professionally trained and diverse customer focused staff, utilizing accessible, automated & integrated technology to the citizens of Barry County, Missouri