Over 150,000 arrests are made in Missouri annually, about 26,195 of which occur in Jackson 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, sensitivity, or privacy reasons. Arrest records of juveniles, expunged records, and records involving active investigations are typically close to the public. Only authorized persons such as law enforcement officers, judicial officers, persons named on the records, and the Jackson County Prosecutor's Office may access confidential records in the county.
Jackson County arrest records may be accessed through several agencies, such as the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, local police departments, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Interested persons may obtain Jackson County's arrest records by visiting the Jackson County Sheriff's Office at:
Jackson County Sheriff's Office
4001 Northeast Lakewood Court
Lee's Summit, MO 64064
Phone: (816) 541-8017
Record seekers can visit the office during business hours and are encouraged to schedule an appointment before visiting. In addition, Jackson County also provides arrest information on the Inmate Online Search portal.
Jackson County 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 Jackson 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 for Missouri, including Jackson 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.
Jackson County criminal court records include arrest records for arrests that led to prosecution. The Jackson County Circuit Court is the primary trial court in the county and the clerks of the court maintain the records. Interested persons can visit the Jackson County Circuit Court to access the county's criminal court records at:
16th Circuit Court of Jackson County Missouri
415 East 12th Street
Kansas City, MO 64106
They can also access the county's criminal court records online on the Missouri Courts Case.Net website.
In addition, persons interested in looking up Jackson County arrest records may use reliable third-party websites like InfoTracer to access them. These resources typically provide more convenient and faster access.
Jackson County has an arrest rate of 19 per 1,000 population. Below are some arrest figures recorded in Jackson County:
| Arrest Type | Number of Arrests |
|---|---|
| Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter | 97 |
| Manslaughter by Negligence | 4 |
| Robbery | 282 |
| Rape | 85 |
| Aggravated Assault | 929 |
| Arson | 16 |
| Burglary | 249 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 448 |
| Larceny | 3,640 |
| Total Number of Arrests | 26,195 |
Source: Missouri State Highway Patrol, Criminal Justice Information Center
| Department | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Grain Valley Police Department | 711 Main Street | 816-847-6250 |
| Grandview Police Department | 1200 Main Street | (816)316-4900 |
| Independence Police Department | 223 N. Memorial Drive | 816.325.7300 |
| Lone Jack Police Department | 207 N Bynum Rd | (816)697-2911 |
| Blue Springs Police Department | 1100 SW Smith St. | 816-228-0164 |
| Buckner Police Department | 315 S Hudson St | (816)650-3939 |
| Name | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson County MO Juvenile Justice | 625 East 26th Street | 816-474-3606 |
| Jackson County Regional Correctional Center | 505 E. 13th Street | 816-881-4200 |
| Kansas City Reentry Center (KCRC) | 651 Mulberry | 816-842-7467 |