Bates County Circuit Court
Filing information for Bates County Circuit Court in Butler, MO. Part of the Bates County small claims court system.
E-Filing
Not available
Max Claim
$5,000
Courthouse Details
Bates County Circuit Court
1 N Delaware St
Butler, MO 64730
Mailing Address
1 N Delaware St
Butler, MO 64730
Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday (Closed 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm)
Area Served
All of Bates County
How to File at Bates County Circuit Court
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse during business hours.
File by mail
Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this court first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.
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A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
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