The 16th Judicial Circuit Court of Missouri is the trial-level court serving Jackson County, which includes the cities of Kansas City and Independence. Established in 1826, it is one of Missouri's oldest judicial circuits. The court's operations are supported by a staff of more than 735 employees.
Its core function is to provide essential judicial services to the residents of its jurisdiction, processing a wide range of civil and criminal cases. The court maintains physical operations within Jackson County, a major metropolitan area in western Missouri.
