Data You Give Us Directly
Search Queries
If a visitor enters a name or case number into a search tool on this site, the query is sent to the third-party provider that operates that tool. The provider processes the request and returns any result; this site does not keep an internal log of the submitted search terms.
Messages and Contact Submissions
An email sent to us is retained to allow a response. It is kept within our organization unless disclosure is required by a legal obligation.
Data We Gather Automatically
When a page loads, hosting and service systems may receive ordinary technical information associated with the visit:
- The IP address assigned to the visiting device
- Browser type, browser version, operating system, and device type
- Pages viewed and time spent on them
- The referring site, if one is supplied
- Dates and times of page requests
Cookies and Analytics
Cookies and analytics may be used to understand aggregated traffic and site performance. A browser can be configured to refuse cookies, although some site behavior may then differ. Analytics information helps identify technical problems and broad usage patterns.
What We Do With This Data
- Operate, secure, and improve the site
- Route a visitor's query to the provider operating a search tool
- Measure general page use and performance
- Investigate and correct technical failures
- Display advertising that may be interest based
No Court-Record Data on File
Newton County Court Docket does not host, compile, maintain, or sell court-docket databases or personal case-record files. It offers general routing information for the 40th Judicial Circuit Court, the Newton County Circuit Clerk, and Missouri Case.net. It is not a consumer reporting agency under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and visitor information is not assembled into consumer reports or dossiers about other people.
Third-Party Search Partners
Search boxes may be provided by outside companies. Information entered into one is handled under that company's privacy policy, retention practices, and sharing rules, not this policy. Those practices are outside this site's control, so review the partner's policy before submitting a query.
Links to Other Websites
Links may lead to Missouri court resources, clerk pages, municipal court pages, legal-aid resources, and third-party search services. Once a visitor leaves this site, the destination's privacy policy applies. Review it before providing personal information.
Advertising partners may track activity across websites to deliver targeted advertisements. Any such tracking is performed through their services rather than through court-record files maintained by this site.
Who Might See Your Data
We do not sell personal data. Information may nevertheless be processed by:
- Search partners receiving a query submitted through their tools
- Analytics providers used to measure performance and traffic
- Advertising networks serving advertisements on site pages
- Government or law-enforcement authorities when a valid legal order requires disclosure
How We Protect Your Data
Reasonable security practices are used to protect information collected through the site. No online system can promise complete security, and this policy does not guarantee that unauthorized access or a service interruption will never occur.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect personal information from people under 18. If we learn that a minor has provided personal information, we will take reasonable steps to remove it.
Your Data Rights
Missouri Sunshine Law, Chapter 610, RSMo, provides a public-record framework for public bodies, while Missouri Court Operating Rule 4 governs access to official court records and confidential court material. Neither source turns this privately operated reference site into a court-record custodian or grants access to sealed court information. A visitor may ask for a copy of personal information held by us, request a correction, request deletion where applicable, or ask about certain processing choices.
- Request a copy of personal information held about you
- Ask that inaccurate information be corrected
- Request deletion of personal information where applicable
- Ask about options to limit certain processing
Updates to This Policy
This policy may be revised from time to time. A revised policy takes effect when posted here, with its updated effective date.
Effective date: August 29, 2026