Cape girardeau County, MO Arrest Records, Warrants, and Jail Information

The Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Office allows access to arrest records via mail, phone, and in-person requests at:

Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Office

216 North Missouri Street

Jackson, MO 63755

Phone: (573) 243-3551

Individuals may also find arrest records online through the sheriff's Inmate Roster. Simply click on an inmate to find arrest information, including charges and the arresting agencies involved.

Police departments in Cape Girardeau County typically maintain records of suspects arrested within their jurisdiction. To get these records, locate the nearest police department to make an in-person request. The following Cape Girardeau County police offices provide websites that allow you to submit requests electronically.

• Cape Girardeau Police Department​
• Jackson Police Department​

The MSHP's Online Arrest Reports database offers access to arrests made in Cape Girardeau within the past five days. Users can search by entering the individual's name and arrest date, if applicable.

The state agency, through its Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS), also maintains and provides access to name-based and fingerprint-based criminal history records. Those interested in name-based criminal records should visit the Missouri Automated Criminal History Site (MACHS). Then, click the Name Search Portal and sign up for a free Name Search account. Once logged in, enter the required information about the subject and submit payment details for the $15 processing charge.

Employers and licensing agencies with proper authorization can use the Fingerprint Search Portal to access detailed criminal records. Applicants must enter a valid state-issued registration number to conduct their searches. Each search costs $20, while the fingerprinting fees cost $11.50. Fingerprint-based requests typically take between seven to 10 days to process, while name searches are available instantly.

Criminal court records, containing defendants' names and charges, are maintained by the Circuit Clerk and other designated court clerks in Cape Girardeau County. Interested persons can get these records by submitting written requests in person or by mail to:

Cape Girardeau Circuit Clerk

203 North High, Suite 129

Jackson, MO 63755

Phone: (573) 243-1755

To view criminal case files online, requesters should open the Missouri Case.net portal and search by name, case number, or filing date. Cape Girardeau's arrest records are also available on reputable third-party databases like InfoTracer.