Bates County Circuit Court

2nd Floor

660-679-5171 & 660-679-3188

Shelli White, Circuit Clerk
Deputy Circuit Clerks: Teresa Wilson, Elaine Diehl, Lynn Kauffman, Sandy Tallman, Shawna Johnson & Shelia Bianco

Responsibilities:  Child Support, All Circuit Court Records, Civil, Criminal, Jury Trials, Domestic, Passports, Jury Selection

Filing Fees effective July 1, 2021:

• Small Claims up to $5,000…………………………………. $20.50*

• Associate Civil up to $25,000……………………………… $48.50*
  • Trial De Novo Chapter 517…………………………. $48.50*
  • Small Claim Appeals………………………………….. $57.00*
• Domestic Relations
  • Dissolution, Modifications, Legal Separations, Paternity………………….. $102.50*

• Contempt, Family Access, Termination of Parental Rights………………………………… $100.50*

• Adoptions…………………………………………………………. $148.50*

• Circuit Civil over $40,000
  • Civil…………………………………………………………. $98.50*
  • Name Change……………………………………………. $98.50*
  • Trial De Novo Admin Hearings…………………… $95.50*
  • Circuit Appeal…………………………………………… $70.00
• Probate
  • Letters Testamentary/Administration………… $133.50*
  • Admit Will Only……………………………………….. $53.50
  • Refusal of Letter – Spouse/Creditor……………. $53.50
  • Determination of Heirship………………………… $53.50
  • Small Estate Affidavit…………………………………$53.50
  • Guardian/Conservatorship—Adult…………….. $93.50*
  • Guardian/Conservatorship—Minor……………. $78.50*

*Service fees may apply