Dekalb County, Missouri Public Records

Dekalb County is located in the northwest corner of Missouri and is part of the St. Joseph, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county seat is Maysville.

Dekalb County is governed by a three-member County Commission, which is elected in staggered four-year terms. The County Commission is responsible for setting the budget, levying taxes, and making policy decisions.

The county is served by the Dekalb County Sheriff's Office, which is responsible for law enforcement and corrections.

The county is also served by the Dekalb County Health Department, which is responsible for public health and safety.

The county is served by the Dekalb County Public Library, which is located in Maysville. The library is open to the public and offers a variety of services, including books, magazines, DVDs, and computer access.

The county is served by the Dekalb County Economic Development Corporation, which is responsible for promoting economic development in the county.

Dekalb County Circuit Court is located in Maysville, Missouri. It is a trial court of general jurisdiction with jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases. The court has jurisdiction over all felony criminal cases, all civil cases involving more than $25,000, all family law cases, and all juvenile cases. The court also has jurisdiction over probate matters, guardianships, conservatorships, and mental health cases.