Dade County, Missouri Public Records

Dade County, Missouri is located in the southwestern corner of the state. The county seat is Greenfield. The county was established in 1841. The county has a total area of 607 square miles.

Dade County is governed by an elected three-member Board of Commissioners. The County Sheriff is elected for a four-year term, as are all constitutional officers. The other countywide elected officials are a Circuit Clerk, Recorder of Deeds, and a Prosecuting Attorney.

The County operates a variety of other services, such as education and public works, law enforcement, emergency services, health services, public records, and parks and recreation.

The economy of Dade County is dominated by agriculture, with corn, wheat, hay, and onions among the major crops. There are also several manufacturing establishments, such as a furniture factory, a meat packing plant, and several metal- and plastic-working chemical plants.

Dade County Circuit Court is located in Greenfield, Missouri and is the court of general jurisdiction for Dade County. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, traffic violations, and small claims. The court also has jurisdiction over probate matters, guardianships, conservatorships, adoptions, and juvenile matters.