Prosecuting Attorney's Office Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where is the Boone County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office located and what are the office hours?

   The main office for the Boone County Prosecuting Attorney is located in the Boone County Courthouse. The Family Support Division is located at 22 N. 8th Street.

   Get Directions from your location.

   Boone County Prosecuting Attorney
   705 E. Walnut Street
   Columbia, Missouri 65201
   573-886-4100   FAX #573-886-4148
   Office Hours: 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. - Monday – Friday
   
   Boone County Prosecuting Attorney
   Family Support Division
   22 N. 8th Street
   Columbia, Missouri 65201
   573-886-4127   FAX #573-886-4139
   Office Hours: 8:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. 1:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
   Office closed during the noon hour.
   

2. I feel that a crime has been committed. How can I report the crime?

   Call 911
   If the crime was committed in the following locations you should contact:

   City of Columbia – Inside City Limits
   Columbia Police Department
   600 E. Walnut Street
   Columbia, Missouri
   573-874-7652

   In the County
   Boone County Sheriff’s Department
   2121 County Drive
   Columbia, Missouri 65202
   573-875-1111

   In Ashland
   Ashland Police Department
   109 East Broadway
   Ashland, Missouri 65010
   573-657-9062

   In Centralia
   Centralia Police Department
   114 South Rollins
   Centralia, Missouri 65240
   573-682-2132

3. I have received a bad check as payment for goods or services. Do I have any recourse?

   The Boone County Prosecutor’s Office has a Bad Check Unit that can help recover your money. For more information please contact our Bad Check Collections Unit at 573-886-4121 or visit our Bad Check Unit's Web page.

4. I need legal advice, may I speak to a prosecuting attorney?

   The Boone County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office can not give legal advice on private matters. You may contact a private attorney or for free legal counsel you may contact Mid-Missouri Legal Services.

   Mid-Missouri Legal Services
   205 E. Forest Avenue
   Columbia, Missouri 65203
   573-442-0116

5. I want a divorce and also need help getting child support. Can the Boone County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office help me?

   The Boone County Prosecutor’s Office cannot provide legal advice or take legal action in divorce cases. You should consult with a private attorney. For matters concerning Child Support contact our Child Support office at 573-886-4127 or visit our Child Support Web page.

6. I believe my elderly relative is being victimized and/or abused. Who can I contact?

   If you believe that an elderly individual is a victim of abuse, call your local police department. For other crimes committed against elderly individuals, such as telephone scams, you may contact the Missouri Attorney General’s Office using their toll free number 1-800-688-9889. You may also visit the Missouri Attorney General’s Web site at http://www.ago.mo.gov.

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