Chariton County, Missouri Public Records

Chariton County is located in north-central Missouri and is part of the Columbia, Missouri metropolitan area. The county seat is Keytesville.

The county was established in 1820 and is named after the Chariton River, which runs through the county.

The government of Chariton County, Missouri is led by a three-member County Commission. The Commission is responsible for setting the budget, levying taxes, and making policy decisions. The Commission is elected by the citizens of Chariton County and serves four-year terms.

The County Commission is supported by a variety of county departments, including the Sheriff's Office, the County Clerk, the County Assessor, the County Treasurer, the County Collector, the County Health Department, and the County Public Works Department.

The county is home to several state parks, including Mark Twain State Park and Thousand Hills State Park.

The economy of Chariton County is largely based on agriculture, with corn, soybeans, and wheat being the primary crops. The county is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a furniture factory and a plastics factory.

Chariton County Missouri court is located in Keytesville, Missouri. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, traffic violations, and small claims. The court also handles probate matters, guardianships, conservatorships, adoptions, and juvenile matters.