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Franklin County, MO Arrests & Jail Records

How To Search Franklin County Arrest Records

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.

How To Look Up Franklin County Arrest Records

Arrest records may be accessed through several agencies, such as the Sheriff's Office, local Police Departments, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Sheriff Arrest Records

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

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:

Missouri State Highway Patrol

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.

Franklin County Criminal Court Records

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 Arrest Statistics

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 TypeNumber of Arrests
Criminal Homicide2
Negligent Manslaughter0
Robbery4
Rape26
Aggravated Assault184
Arson12
Burglary317
Motor Vehicle Theft180
Larceny1446
Total Number of Arrests3,068

Source: Missouri State Highway Patrol, Criminal Justice Information Center

Police Departments in Franklin County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Gerald Police DepartmentPO Box 59, 106 East Fitzgerald Avenue(573)764-3424
New Haven Police Department1100 Olive St(573)237-2211
Union Police Department119 S Church St(636)583-3700
Washington Police Department301 Jefferson St(636) 390-1050

Franklin County Jail

  • Agency Name: Franklin County MO Jail
  • State: MO
  • City: Union
  • Type: County
  • Address: 1 Bruns Lane
  • Phone Number: 636-583-2560 ext. 224
  • Fax: 636-583-6877
  • Email: fcsorecords@franklinmo.net
  • Website: http://franklincountymosheriff.com/

Prisons and Jails in Franklin County

NameAddressPhone
Franklin County MO Juvenile Detention401 East Springfield Avenue636-583-7373
Missouri Eastern Correctional Center (MECC)18701 Us Highway 66636-257-3322
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