St. Louis County, MO Arrests & Jail Records

The Sheriff's Office maintains records related to arrests and active warrants within the county. To obtain arrest records in the county, individuals may contact the St. Louis  County Sheriff's Office by phone or by visiting in person at:

105 South Central Avenue

Clayton, MO 63105

Phone: (314) 615-4724

For online access to arrest records and warrant information, requesters may visit their official website.

Many municipalities within St. Louis County have independent police departments, each with its own procedures for accessing arrest records. To obtain these records, individuals must contact the specific law enforcement agency responsible for the arrest. Identifying the exact jurisdiction is essential, as records are maintained by the respective agency. Additionally, the St. Louis Bureau of Central Police Records oversees county-wide arrest records, which may be requested in person at:

7900 Forsyth Blvd

Clayton, MO 63105

Phone: (314) 615-5317

They may also mail requests by downloading and completing the Notarized Application for Police / Traffic Accident Report. Below are some of the major police departments in the county:

• St. Louis County Police Department
• St. Louis Metropolitan Police Departments
• Jennings Precinct Police Department
• Fenton Precinct Police Department
• Wildwood Police Department

The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) maintains criminal records for the state, including those for St. Louis County. Access to these records is provided through the Missouri Automated Criminal History Site (MACHS), which offers both name-based and fingerprint-based search options. Fingerprint-based searches are conducted only when required by state or federal statutes. Fees are associated with obtaining copies of criminal records. For further assistance, individuals may contact the MSHP's Criminal Justice Information Services Division at (573) 526-6312 or visit their headquarters at:

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Criminal Justice Information Services Division

1510 East Elm Street

Jefferson City, MO 65101

On the other hand, those looking for St. Louis County arrest records may search the Missouri Department of Corrections' Offender Search website. This database includes records of convicted and detained individuals across the state. However, it only provides information on active offenders, including those on probation, and does not include details on discharged inmates.

In St. Louis County criminal court records, including those stemming from arrests leading to formal charges, are maintained by the 21st Judicial Circuit Court, located at 105 South Central Avenue, Clayton, MO 63105. The Circuit Clerk's Office oversees these records. Individuals can access case information online or in person by visiting the courthouse. Records can be searched by name or case number. The fee schedule includes charges of $0.30 per page for copies and an additional $1.50 for document certification.

Additionally, third-party websites like InfoTracer provide access to St. Louis County arrest records, offering a quicker and more convenient way to search with broader access to public records.