Maries County, Missouri Public Records

Maries County is located in the central part of Missouri and is part of the Rolla, MO Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county seat is Vienna. The County was organized on January 29, 1855.

The county is governed by a three-member county commission, which is elected in staggered four-year terms. Other elected officials include the sheriff, prosecuting attorney, assessor, collector, and public administrator.

The county is served by the Maries County R-1 School District, which operates three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.

The economy of Maries County is largely based on agriculture, with corn, soybeans, and hay being the primary crops. Other industries include manufacturing, retail, and tourism.

Maries County Circuit Court is located in Vienna, Missouri and is the court of general jurisdiction for Maries 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.