Clay County, MO Arrest Records, Warrants, and Jail Information
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How To Search Clay County Arrest Records
Missouri records over 150,000 arrests annually, with Clay County accounting for approximately 2.8% (around 4,200 arrests). These records are publicly accessible under the Missouri Sunshine Law, with copy fees ranging from $5 to $20. However, certain records, including those involving juveniles, domestic violence, sexual assault, ongoing investigations, and witness protection, are exempt from disclosure. Access to these exempt records is typically restricted to specific authorized parties, including the person named on the record and other law enforcement agencies such as courts like Circuit Court, Prosecuting Attorney's Office, and the police.
How To Look Up Clay County Arrest Records
Clay County arrest records may be accessed through several agencies, including the sheriff's office, local police departments, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol's Criminal Justice Information Services Division.
Sheriff Arrest Records
You may obtain copies of arrest records from the Clay County Sheriff's Office by contacting its Records Division at (816) 407-3750 or visiting in person.
Clay County Sheriff's Office 12 S. Water Street Liberty, MO 64068 The sheriff's office also provides an inmate lookup tool that allows users to access selected arrest-related information online.
Police Arrest Records
To access Clay County arrest records, interested persons should visit the local police department overseeing the city or town where the arrest was made. You must provide details such as the individual's name and arrest date, and a fee may be required. Some PDs offer online "Public Records" requests through their official websites or show recent incident logs. Major police departments in the county include:
The Missouri Criminal Agency
The Missouri State Highway Patrol Criminal Justice Information Services Division compiles criminal history records, including arrest reports, from law enforcement agencies statewide. Copies of these reports can be obtained online through the Missouri Automated Criminal History System (MACHS) or by submitting a Criminal Record Check Request form via mail, along with the required supporting documents and fees, to:
Missouri State Highway Patrol Criminal Justice Information Services Division 1510 East Elm Street Jefferson City, MO 65102
There is a $15 fee per request. Contact the Criminal Justice Information Services Division at (573) 526-6153 for more information.
Criminal Court Records
Records of arrests that lead to charges being brought against the offender are also available at the Clay County Circuit Court (for felony cases) or the county's various Municipal Courts (for misdemeanor and ordinance violation cases). You may access these records online via the Missouri Case.net judicial records system or in person at the courthouse where the case was filed. Clay County Circuit Court 11 S. Water Street Liberty, MO 64068 You will generally be required to provide a name or case number to facilitate a record search and pay a copy fee. In addition to these options, you may also access Clay County arrest records through reputable third-party websites like InfoTracer. These websites generally offer convenience, faster access, and broader search options.
Arrest Statistics
Clay County had an arrest rate of 13 arrests per 1,000 residents according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Clay County Sheriff's Office, Missouri Department of Public Safety, and FBI Crime Data Explorer. Below are the recorded arrest statistics for adults and juveniles in Clay County.
| Arrest Type | Number of Arrests |
|---|---|
| Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter | 5 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 |
| Robbery | 42 |
| Rape | 24 |
| Aggravated Assault | 386 |
| Simple Assault | 1,247 |
| Arson | 9 |
| Burglary/Breaking & Entering | 112 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 157 |
| Larceny | 683 |
| Total Crimes Against Persons (Violent Crimes) | 1704 |
| Total Property Crimes | 961 |
| Total Number of Arrests | 7,239 |
Source: Missouri Department of Public Safety