About 132,000 arrests are made in Missouri annually, out of which Green County accounts for over 22,000. Given the Missouri Sunshine Law provision, most arrest records in the state are publicly accessible for inspection and disclosure at copy fees ranging between $0.10 and $44.
However, records containing a Suspended Imposition of Sentence (SIS) after the probation period, juvenile, sealed, and other restricted records, are withheld from disclosure to the public. Access to such arrest records is limited to the persons mentioned in the record and law enforcement agencies such as the police, Circuit Court, and the Greene County Prosecuting Attorney.
Several government agencies, including the Sheriff's Office, local police departments, and the state's Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS), manage Greene County arrest records.
Copies of arrest records in Greene County may be obtained from the Green County Sheriff's Office by completing and mailing the Sunshine Request Form to:
Greene County Sheriff's Office
Records Division
5100 West Division Street
Springfield, MO 65802
Interested individuals may also call or fax the Record Division at (417) 829-6235 to obtain the arrest records. The Sheriff's Office requires information such as the arrestee's name, the purpose of the request, and the address/location where the arrest occurred. Furthermore, Green County arrest records of current inmates are available online through the JailTracker portal.
Many Greene County arrests are made by Police Departments operating in the county. Interested persons may access these arrest records by visiting their websites. A fee is usually charged for record copies obtained. Some Police Departments in the county include:
Greene County arrest and criminal history records are compiled and maintained by the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division of the Missouri State Highway Patrol. These arrest records may be accessed online through the Missouri Automated Criminal History Site (MACHS). To use this platform, interested individuals may choose from two search options, Name and Fingerprint-based search portals.
A $15 fee per request and details such as the arrestee's name, date of birth, and social security number are required for the MACHS Name Search. For the MACHS Fingerprint option, the requestor must provide a registration number. This may be provided by the licensing agency or an employer depending on the requestor's need. The fee for this service ranges between $14 and $20 per request. Interested persons may call (573) 526-6153 for further inquiries.
Alternatively, interested individuals may request copies of arrest records by mailing their requests to:
Criminal Records & Identification Division
P.O. Box 568
1510 E. Elm Street
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Several Greene County arrest incidents result in prosecution at the Greene County Consolidated Circuit Courts Court Divisions. Records of these arrests are commonly managed by the Greene County Circuit Clerk. Interested persons may find these records through the Missouri Case.Net portal or visit the Clerk's Office at:
Green County Circuit Clerk
1010 North Boonville Avenue
Springfield, MO 65802
You may also perform faster, and more convenient arrest record searches through reputable third-party websites like InfoTracer.
Greene County has an arrest rate of 627.7 per 100,000 people. Here are some current arrest figures recorded in the County:
| Arrest Type | Number of Arrests |
|---|---|
| Murder | 16 |
| Robbery | 99 |
| Rape | 40 |
| Aggravated Assault | 510 |
| Arson | 10 |
| Burglary | 225 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 429 |
| Larceny | 1,431 |
| Total Crimes Against Persons (Violent Crimes) | 665 |
| Total Property Crimes | 2,095 |
| Total Number of Arrests | 22,000 |
Source: Missouri Department of Public Safety
It is situated in Greene county, Missouri with a total number of 261 employees - 13 female, 121 male officers and 127 civilians. Greene County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is MO0390000, it belongs to the West North Central division in the Midwest region with a region code of Region II.
| Department | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Strafford Police Department | 113 East Pine Street | (417)736-4000 |
| Willard Police Department | 795 Hughes Road | (417)742-3077 |
| Ash Grove Police Department | 100 W Main St | 417-751-2333 |
| Name | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Greene County MO Juvenile Justice Center | 1111 North Robberson Street | 417-868-4008 |
| Springfield MCFP | 1900 W. Sunshine St | 417-862-7041 |