Douglas County
Associate Court Day Stats for June 11
During Judge Elizabeth Bock’s Associate Court Day held June 11, a total of 30 criminal cases were listed on the docket. There were four felony cases, one infraction and 25 misdemeanor cases; two misdemeanor and/or infraction guilty pleas, and two failure to appear warrants issued. One case waived preliminary hearing and is now in Division…
Read MoreCircuit Court Law Day Held Last Week
According to information provided from the Douglas County prosecuting attorney’s office, circuit law day held last week had 50 cases on the docket. During the session, four felony guilty pleas were presented, and two failure to appear warrants issued.
Read MoreWright, Douglas, Ozark County Courts Reopening
On June 15, in accordance with the Missouri Supreme Court which provides guidance to the presiding judge of each judicial circuit, Judge Craig Carter announces Wright, Douglas and Ozark counties, in the 44th Judicial Circuit, will move into Phase Three guidelines on Monday, June 15, 2020. The courts, however, will continue social distancing as…
Read MoreAssociate Court Held on May 21
Associate Court was held on May 21, with Judge Bock presiding, and a total of 18 criminal cases on the docket. There were 13 felony cases, four misdemeanor cases, and one infraction. There was one misdemeanor guilty plea and four failure to appear warrants issued. Two cases waived preliminary hearing and are now in Division…
Read MoreCounty Library to Host Summer Reading Program
There is still time for children ages 3 to 12 and teens ages 13 to 18 to sign up for the Douglas County Public Library’s 2020 Summer Reading Program, “Imagine Your Story.” The program features folk and fairy tales. The library is also opening to the public June 1. However, the staff will continue…
Read MoreDouglas County Public Library To Open June 1
The Douglas County Public Library will open for service inside the building on Monday, June 1. The doors will be open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday mornings, from 9 a.m. – 12 noon. During those hours, patrons are welcome to use the library for 30 minutes. Social distancing will…
Read MoreDouglas County Public Library Summer Reading Information
Children ages 3 to 18 can participated in the Douglas County Public Library’s 2020 Summer reading program, “Imagine Your Story.” Currently, the library is offering curbside service only. Parents can call the library at 683-5633 to register their child. Upon arriving in the parking lot, call to let us know you are here to pick…
Read MoreDouglas County Commissioners Pay Natural Gas Bill, Interest on New Jail Facility
On Thursday, May 14, Douglas County Commissioners met with Presiding Commissioner Lance Stillings, District No. 1 Commissioner, Craig Cunningham, District No. 2 Commissioner, Lawson Curtis and County Clerk, Karry Davis. During the session, commissioners signed a voucher for the Law Enforcement Sales Tax Fund in the amount of $663.89, paid to Summit Natural Gas of…
Read MoreCelebrating Happy Endings
On Friday evening, May 8, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office responded to a request for help in finding a lost juvenile missing in eastern Douglas County. According to the report, the youth became separated from his brothers while out in the woods. Approximately 150 citizens, first responders, firefighters and law enforcement agencies assisted in the…
Read MoreDouglas County Public Library Summer Reading Information
Children ages 3 to 18 can participated in the Douglas County Public Library’s 2020 Summer reading program, “Imagine Your Story.” Currently, the library is offering curbside service only. Parents can call the library at 683-5633 to register their child. Upon arriving in the parking lot, call to let us know you are here to pick…
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