Over 150,000 arrests are made in Missouri annually, about 3,000 of which occur in Franklin County. The county's arrest records are accessible to the public according to the Missouri Sunshine Law. The general public can obtain copies of arrest records in the county for a fee ranging from $0.25 to $30.
However, certain arrest records are restricted from public access for sensitivity, security, or privacy reasons. Arrest records of juveniles, medical and mental health records, expunged records, and records involving active investigations are typically closed to the public. Only authorized persons such as law enforcement officers, judicial officers, persons named on the records, their legal representatives, and the County Prosecutor's Office may access confidential records in the county.
Arrest records may be accessed through several agencies, such as the Sheriff's Office, local Police Departments, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Interested individuals may obtain the County's arrest records by visiting the Franklin County Sheriff's Office at:
The Sheriff's Office
1 Bruns Drive
Union, MO 63084
Phone: (636) 583-2560
Fax: (636) 584-6877
Record seekers can visit the office during business hours and are encouraged to schedule an appointment before visiting.
Police arrest records may be accessed from various police departments within the county. It is important to ascertain where the arrest occurred before making a request. Typically, the arrestee's name and date of arrest must be supplied when making a request. There may also be applicable fees for copies, depending on the department. In addition, some Police Departments in the County provide online platforms for accessing their arrest logs. Major Police Departments in the county include the following:
The Missouri State Highway Patrol, through the Criminal Justice Information Center, maintains a central database of criminal records from across the State of Missouri, including those from Franklin County. Record seekers can register and use the agency's Missouri Automated Criminal History Site (MACHS) to access the county's criminal records at $15 per search. Alternatively, they can request name-based or fingerprint-based criminal history records from the CJIC by mailing the complete package to:
Missouri State Highway Patrol CJIS Division P.O. Box 9500 Jefferson City, MO 65102-9500
Requesters can contact the CJIS Division at (573) 526-6153 for further assistance.
Criminal court records include arrest records for arrests that led to prosecution. The Circuit Court is the primary trial court in the county, and the Circuit Court Clerk maintains these records. Interested persons can visit the Circuit Court Clerk's Office to access the county's criminal court records at:
Circuit Court Clerk
401 East Main Street
Room 100A
Union, MO 63084
They can also call the Criminal Records Division at (636) 583-7365 or access the county's criminal court records online on the Missouri Courts Case.Net website. In addition, persons interested in looking up the County's arrest records may use reliable third-party websites like InfoTracer to access them. These resources typically provide more convenient and faster access across a broader jurisdiction.
Franklin County has an arrest rate of 29 per 1,000 population. Below are some arrest figures for both adults and juveniles during this period:
| Arrest Type | Number of Arrests |
|---|---|
| Criminal Homicide | 2 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Rape | 26 |
| Aggravated Assault | 184 |
| Arson | 12 |
| Burglary | 317 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 180 |
| Larceny | 1446 |
| Total Number of Arrests | 3,068 |
Source: Missouri State Highway Patrol, Criminal Justice Information Center
| Department | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Gerald Police Department | PO Box 59, 106 East Fitzgerald Avenue | (573)764-3424 |
| New Haven Police Department | 1100 Olive St | (573)237-2211 |
| Union Police Department | 119 S Church St | (636)583-3700 |
| Washington Police Department | 301 Jefferson St | (636) 390-1050 |
| Name | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin County MO Juvenile Detention | 401 East Springfield Avenue | 636-583-7373 |
| Missouri Eastern Correctional Center (MECC) | 18701 Us Highway 66 | 636-257-3322 |