5th Judicial Circuit Court
of Andrew & Buchanan County, Missouri USA

LETTER TO ATTORNEYS

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COVID-19 Order

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As of June 1, 2022, the Buchanan County Circuit Clerk’s office will no longer be accepting personal checks as payment for GAL fees.  You may still pay GAL fees by cash, credit card, money order or cashier’s check made payable to Buchanan County Circuit Clerk’s Office.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

If you have symptoms of an acute respiratory illness and you are a prospective juror, a party or witness in a hearing, or have any business at the courthouse, please read this notice. 

The 5th Judicial Circuit Court is taking precautions to maintain a safe and healthy court environment for all visitors and staff.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that individuals who have symptoms of acute respiratory illness which includes congestion, runny nose, cough, sore throat, fever, body aches, or fatigue, stay home until they recover and are free of fever (100.4° F [37.8° C] or greater using an oral thermometer), signs of a fever, and any other symptoms for at least 24 hours, without the use of fever-reducing or other symptom-altering medicines (e.g. cough suppressants).

Prospective jurors who have symptoms of acute respiratory illness are requested to stay home and not report for jury duty until they are free of fever (100.4° F [37.8° C] or greater using an oral thermometer), signs of a fever, and any other symptoms for at least 24 hours, without the use of fever-reducing or other symptom-altering medicines (e.g. cough suppressants).  If you are ill, do not report for duty and contact the Jury Administrator at (816) 271-1552, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM to reschedule your service.

 If you have a pending court hearing in the next week, and you have symptoms of acute respiratory illness, please contact your attorney and inform your attorney of your illness so that a continuance can be sought.  If you do not have an attorney and you have symptoms of acute respiratory illness, please call (816) 271-1462, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM to request to speak to the division clerk.  Please have your case number, court date, and court division available when you call.  Failure to follow this protocol may result in your civil case being dismissed or a warrant issued for your arrest in a criminal case.

 If you are a witness in a hearing and you have symptoms of acute respiratory illness, please contact the attorney or party that subpoenaed you and inform them of your illness so that other arrangements can be made to accommodate you.