Pemiscot County, Missouri Public Records

Pemiscot County is located in the southeastern corner of Missouri and is part of the Arkansas Delta region. The county seat is Caruthersville. The county was organized on February 19, 1851.

Pemiscot 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 county's budget, levying taxes, and overseeing county departments. The county also has a Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff, Assessor, Collector, and Public Administrator.

The county is served by the Pemiscot County Health Department, which provides public health services to the county's residents. The department is responsible for providing immunizations, health screenings, and other health services.

The county is served by the Pemiscot County Library, which provides library services to the county's residents. The library is located in Caruthersville and is open to the public.

Pemiscot County Circuit Court is located in Caruthersville, 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 appeals from lower courts.