Missouri law enforcement agencies record more than 200,000 arrests on an annual basis, with approximately 2,000 taking place in Saint Francois County. The Missouri Public Records Laws allow public disclosure of arrest records, although requesters may need to pay copy fees of up to 10 cents per page. However, certain records are considered confidential and are therefore exempt from public access. Some examples include juvenile records, domestic violence records, sealed or expunged records, and records relating to ongoing investigations. Copies of these records are only accessible to certain authorized persons, including the parties involved, the police, the Saint Francois Prosecuting Attorney's Office, and other law enforcement agencies in the county.
Residents of Saint Francois County have access to arrest records through multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Sheriff's Office, local police departments, and the Missouri Highway Patrol.
The Saint Francois Sheriff's Office is a major law enforcement agency responsible for conducting criminal investigations, managing the county jail, and maintaining criminal history records of offenders. Individuals interested in accessing arrest records from the Saint Francois Sheriff's Office may do so in person or by using the contact information below:
Saint Francois County Sheriff's Office
1550 Doubet Road
Farmington, Missouri 63640
Phone: (573) 756-3252
Local police departments in Saint Francois County also provide access to arrest records. To access these records, interested persons may contact the particular police department in charge of the city or town where the offender was arrested. It is important to first visit the official websites of the department before making an in-person request. This is because some police departments in the county offer online resources that allow record seekers to search for arrest records. Here are some of the police departments in Saint Francois County:
The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) maintains criminal history records, including arrest reports from law enforcement agencies across the state. These records are accessible online through the Missouri Automated Criminal History Site (MACHS), which allows for name-based and fingerprint-based searches. A request fee of $15.00 is required for each name-based or personal identifier search. Fingerprint-based searches attract a fee of $20.00 per request, in addition to other fees as may be required. For additional information, please contact the MSHP at (573) 526-6153.
Arrest records resulting in formal charges form part of court records. The records are maintained by the Clerk of the Circuit Court and other courts in the county. Anyone interested in accessing criminal court records may do so in person at the courthouse or through the Case.net portal. In the alternative, interested persons may use third-party websites such as InfoTracer to access Saint Francois County arrest records. These websites use automated search tools that enable faster access to arrest records at a lower cost.
Saint Francois County experienced an arrest rate of 17 arrests per 1,000 residents. The table below provides arrest statistics in the county based on crime types:
| Arrest Type | Number of Arrests |
|---|---|
| Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Rape | 6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 40 |
| Arson | 2 |
| Burglary/Breaking & Entering | 47 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 31 |
| Larceny | 273 |
| Total Crimes Against Persons (Violent Crimes) | 165 |
| Total Property Crimes | 1,618 |
| Total Number of Arrests | 2,076 |
Source: Missouri State Highway Patrol
| Name | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center (ERDCC) | 2727 Highway K | 573-358-5516 |