Court Rules
Court-wide rules apply

Judge Jessica Agnelly

Judge • Jackson County Circuit Court

Limits & Logistics

Court-wide

Document Limits

Suggestions
5 pgs
Application For Continuance
3 pgs
Continuance Application
3 pgs

Courtesy Copies

Petition

  • 1 copy • Upon Filing

Adjournments

Court-wide

Request must include

Reason For RequestNumber Of Previous RequestsPrevious Requests Granted Or DeniedOriginal DateAdversary Position
60Calendar Daysnotice

Communication

Court-wide
Phone
(816) 881-3920
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
Phone
Judge: Kansas City (816) 881-3759, Independence (816) 881-1732; Commissioner: Kansas City (816) 881-3761, Independence (816) 881-1732; Deputy Commissioner: Kansas City (816) 881-3753, Independence (816) 881-1732
Phone
SchedulingEmergencies
No status inquiries

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

Jackson County Circuit Court publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 824 rules are what govern this courtroom.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Financial statements

    In dissolution or legal-separation actions, each party must complete and file sworn Forms 1402A and 1402B and serve them on the opposing party within sixty days after service of the petition.

  • Applies to
    Financial statements

    In child-support, alimony, or maintenance modification motions, each party must complete and file sworn Forms 1402B and 1402E and serve them on the opposing party within sixty days after service of the motion.

  • Applies to
    Iv d income withholding notice

    In IV-D cases, written notice must be submitted by Circuit Court Form 1408 or letter to the specified Department of Civil Records contact and must state the circuit case number, identify the case as IV-D, identify the obligor's employer and address, state the arrearage amount, and state the order's entry or modification date.

Filing Timing

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  • Within 60 days after notice approving the final settlement and distribution order, the personal representative must distribute the estate assets and file receipts and a proposed discharge order.

  • The Request for Final Court Costs Estimate must be filed at least two weeks before the final settlement.

  • An application for exempt property must be filed by verified petition within a reasonable time and before the property is distributed or sold.

Service

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  • Every withdrawal pleading and termination of limited appearance must include the client’s full address and be served on the client in addition to all other required recipients.

  • Absent the client’s written consent, the withdrawal motion must be served with hearing details, and withdrawal cannot occur until the client receives written notice and has reasonable time to retain or obtain another attorney.

  • Service
    Mail

    When the client cannot be located, the attorney may serve the required notice by mail to the client’s last address on file with the court and any additional address provided to the attorney; withdrawal remains subject to Rule 21.4.4.

Fees

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  • Applies to
    In forma pauperis application

    When in forma pauperis status is granted, Jackson County must pay filing and publication costs unless the order granting leave specifically excepts them.

  • Applies to
    Proceedings

    Filing fees and cost deposits are set by schedules approved by the Presiding Judge, published on the Court’s website, and deposited when proceedings are instituted or requested.

  • Applies to
    In forma pauperis application

    A confined applicant seeking in forma pauperis status in a civil proceeding must submit the required motion and affidavit, except for specified Supreme Court proceedings and habeas corpus proceedings.

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