Ozark County, Missouri Public Records

Ozark County is located in the south-central part of Missouri. It is bordered by Douglas, Howell, Shannon, Taney, and Wright counties. The county seat is Gainesville.

The county was organized on January 29, 1841, and is named after the Ozark Mountains. The county is home to the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, which is the first national park in the United States to protect a river system.

The economy of Ozark County is largely based on agriculture, forestry, and tourism. The county is home to several state parks, including Big Spring State Park, Alley Spring State Park, and Round Spring State Park.

The county is governed by a three-member county commission, which is elected in partisan elections every four years. The county also has a sheriff, a prosecuting attorney, a circuit court judge, and a county clerk.

Ozark County Circuit Court is located in Gainesville, Missouri and is the court of general jurisdiction for Ozark 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 mental health cases.