Jefferson County, MO Arrest Records, Warrants, and Jail Information

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office allows access to arrest records via mail, phone, and in-person requests. Complete and send the record request form to:

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

400 First Street

P.O. Box 100

Hillsboro, MO 63050

Phone: (636) 797-5000

Individuals may also find arrest records online through the sheriff's Inmate Search. Simply click on an inmate to find arrest information, including charges and arresting agencies involved.

Each police department in Jefferson County maintains records of persons arrested within their jurisdiction. To get these records, locate the nearest police department to make an in-person request. The following Jefferson County police offices provide websites that allow you to submit requests electronically:

• Arnold Police Department
• Festus Police Department
• Herculaneum Police Department
• Crystal City Police Department
• De Soto Police Department

The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) provides online arrest reports to members of the public. To search the state's database, enter the subject's name, arrest date, and county, then click Search. The system will display a list of individuals arrested by the MSHP within the past five days.

Requesters can also find arrest information on the criminal history records maintained by the MSHP Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS). The state agency provides name-based and fingerprint-based criminal records checks through the Missouri Automated Criminal History Site (MACHS). To request a criminal record through MACHS, open the Name Search Portal and create a new account. Enter the accurate subject's details and billing information for the $15 processing fee.

Authorized licensing agencies and employers can get criminal records using the Fingerprint Search Portal. They must enter the state-issued registration number before conducting their searches. Each search costs $20, while the fingerprinting fees cost $11.50. Fingerprint-based requests typically take between seven to 10 days to process, while name searches are available instantly.

The Jefferson County Circuit Clerk and other designated court clerks typically maintain criminal case files. Such files may include arrest information like the defendant's name and charges. Anyone can get these records by submitting formal requests in person or by mail to:

Jefferson Circuit Clerk

300 Main Street

P.O. Box 100

Hillsboro, MO 63050

Phone: (636) 797-5443

To view criminal court records online, visit the Missouri Case.net portal and search by name, case number, or filing date. Jefferson's arrest records are also available on reputable third-party databases like InfoTracer.