Civil Process Service

 

 

 

The Caldwell County Sheriff's Department will only serve court issued / ordered documents or documents provided by our office. 
To be accepted for service, court documents must have the court seal and the signature of the court clerk or judge. 
It is the responsibility of the requesting party to provide the Sheriff's Office with the original or certified copy of the process and sufficient copies for all parties to be served.
It is the responsibility of the requesting party to provide the Sheriff's Office with the best-known actual address for service to be made. PO boxes, general delivery instructions and / or other directions not providing a specific location are not accepted. Service papers received without a verified service address will be returned to the requesting party. 
It is the responsibility of the requesting party to provide a self-addressed stamped envelope if they wish to have the return mailed to them after service is completed. Otherwise, all returns will be submitted to the court. 
The Sheriff may refuse to perform any service, other than when court costs are waived as provided by law, until the charge is paid. 
It is the responsibility of the requesting party to ensure that the appropriate fee is submitted prior to service being attempted. Documents submitted for service without the correct fee will be returned to the requesting party.
The CCSD staff are not attorneys and are not permitted to offer legal advice. If you have questions regarding the papers you were served, you should contact the attorney listed on the paperwork or an attorney of your choice.
The CCSD staff maintains an impartial position between all parties involved in any civil process service.
Mail the documents with payment made by check or money order to the Caldwell County Sheriff's Department, P.O. Box 158 Kingston, MO 64650.
    
We do not accept personal checks but will accept checks written by the court clerk or any law firm.

Service fees are as follows:

CIVIL SUMMONS/AFFIDAVITS/SHOW CAUSE    $30.00
CRIMINAL SUMMONS    $0.00
SUBPOENA    $20.00
STATE VS. JOHN DOE (SOME EXCEPTIONS)    $0.00
GARNISHMENT    $50.00
NOTICE - CIVIL    $30.00
NOTICE - CRIMINAL    $13.00
ORDER - CIVIL    $30.00
EXECUTIONS/EVICTIONS/NOTICE TO VACATE    $60.00
WRIT OR ORDER OF INJUNCTION    $50.00
EXPARTE ORDER OF PROTECTION    $0.00
WARRANTS    $0.00

PLUS MILEAGE TRAVELED @ .655 CENTS PER MILE (Effective 01/01/2024)

MILEAGE     
BRAYMER (40 Miles)    $26.80
BRECKENRIDGE (40 Miles)    $26.80
CAMERON (40 Miles)    $26.80
KIDDER (40 Miles)    $26.80
LAWSON/LATHROP (40 Miles)    $26.80
COWGILL ( 34 Miles )    $22.78
HAMILTON ( 14 Miles )     $9.38
POLO (14 Miles )     $9.38

COMMISSION FOR SALE BY SHERIFF    
5% ON $500 AND 4% ON ALL SUMS ABOVE $500, AND HALF OF THESE SUMS WHEN
THE MONEY IS PAID TO THE SHERIFF WITHOUT A LEVY.  

 
TRUSTEE SALE    
2% FOR THE FIRST $1000, 1% FOR THE NEXT $4000, 1 1/2 % FOR ALL OVER  $5000
    
Mileage fees are assessed for approximate mileage from the Caldwell County Sheriff's Department to the service address and back. 

Deputies will make up to four attempts to serve papers. If we are unable to make contact with the individual or other allowable parties for acceptable service by the fourth attempt, we will "Non-Est" the papers and notify your office.  

Any questions regarding civil process service should be directed to the Civil Process Coordinator, Nicole Lund. 

You can reach the Civil Process Coordinator via email at civilprocess@caldwellcosdmo.gov or via phone at (816) 586-2751 Monday through Friday, 8:00 am until 4:00 pm.