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About Polk County, Missouri
Polk County is located in the southwest corner of Missouri and is part of the Springfield, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county seat is Bolivar. The county was organized in 1835.
Polk County is governed by a three-member county commission, elected from single-member districts. The county also has a sheriff, prosecuting attorney, assessor, collector, and other county officials.
The county is served by the Bolivar R-1 School District, which includes Bolivar High School. The county also has several private schools.
The economy of Polk County is largely based on agriculture, with beef cattle, hay, and corn being the primary crops. The county also has a strong manufacturing sector, with several factories located in the county.
The county is home to several state parks, including Big Sugar Creek State Park, Lake of the Ozarks State Park, and Truman State Park.
Polk County is governed by a three-member county commission, elected from single-member districts. The county also has a sheriff, prosecuting attorney, assessor, collector, and other county officials.
The county is served by the Bolivar R-1 School District, which includes Bolivar High School. The county also has several private schools.
The economy of Polk County is largely based on agriculture, with beef cattle, hay, and corn being the primary crops. The county also has a strong manufacturing sector, with several factories located in the county.
The county is home to several state parks, including Big Sugar Creek State Park, Lake of the Ozarks State Park, and Truman State Park.
Polk County Public Records
Polk County Record of Deaths and Births
Official birth and death certificates from the county of Polk
Polk County Tax Collector
Information on delinquent taxes and tax sales
Polk County Property and Real Estate Taxes
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Polk County Assessor's Office
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Southwest Baptist University
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University of Missouri Extension Polk County
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Polk County Geographic Information Services
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Polk County Public Library
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Polk County Historical Society
Information on history of the county
Polk County Genealogical Society
Information and history and ancestry of the people of the area
Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce
Business and corporate information
Polk County Emergency Planning Committee
Information on natural and man made emergencies
Polk County Health Center
Public health, preventive and environmental services
Polk County Social Services
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Polk County Voter Information Lookup
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Polk County Sheriff's Office
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Polk County Sex Offender Search
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Polk County Census
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Polk County Courts
Polk County Circuit Court is located in Bolivar, Missouri and is the court of general jurisdiction for the county. It has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic violations. The court also has jurisdiction over probate matters, juvenile cases, and family law matters.
Polk County Circuit Clerk
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Polk County Case Search
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Polk County Judicial Circuit 30
Criminal and civil trial court and administrative information
Polk County Juvenile Detention Center
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Judges of the Southern Appellate District
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Bolivar Municipal Division
Fair Play Municipal Division Humansville Municipal Division Hear and determine municipal ordin
Court Staff
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Southern District Clerk's Office
Clerk of Court of Southern Appellate Division
Polk County Jury Service
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Polk County Domestic Violence Information
Information on domestic violence
Polk County Local Resources and Services
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Court Forms
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Polk County Court of Appeals Southern District
Intermediate appellate court