Presiding judge Frank Conley stands over the full court, including, back row, circuit judges Gene Hamilton and Ellen Roper, and front row from left, associate judges Chris Kelly, Jodie Asel, Joe Holt, Larry Bryson, and Cary Augustine, and family court commissioner Sarah Miller. To pay traffic or parking fines, visit the Traffic Violations Bureau, also on the second floor of the Howard Building. All other civil and criminal cases are handled in the Boone County Courthouse, Eighth and Walnut streets. Missouri law divides Boone County Circuit Court into circuit, associate circuit and family court. Felony criminal cases and other civil cases are tried in circuit court.
Family court has jurisdiction over domestic and juvenile cases.
Court services director Bob Perry Appointed by the circuit court presiding judge, Perry s office is on the third floor of the courthouse. Responsibilities include general administration of the court, data processing, courthouse and courtroom security, jury management, bond investigations and supervision of the Juvenile Justice Center. The circuit clerk s office maintains records of criminal and civil cases in circuit and associate circuit courts. It is on the main floor of the courthouse. For more information, call 886-4000.