O'Fallon Criminal History Records

O'Fallon criminal history records are available through the St. Charles County Circuit Court and the O'Fallon Police Department. As the largest city in St. Charles County, O'Fallon is part of the 11th Judicial Circuit. The city police department has a dedicated records section with both online and in-person request options. The municipal court also provides court services for Lake St. Louis and Weldon Spring. This page explains how to find criminal history records in O'Fallon, including fees, office hours, and the process for each type of search.

St. Charles County Handles O'Fallon Criminal Cases

O'Fallon is in St. Charles County. Criminal cases go through the 11th Judicial Circuit Court. The Circuit Clerk Office is at 300 North Second Street, Suite 217, St. Charles, MO 63301.

Criminal records are also maintained by the St. Charles County Sheriff's Department Records Division. The Sheriff's Office is at 101 Sheriff Dierker Court, O'Fallon, MO 63366. Records Division hours are weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Criminal record copies cost $5 each.

You need to bring ID. Accepted forms include a driver's license, state ID, Social Security card, military ID, or birth certificate. If you are requesting records for someone else, you need a notarized statement. Court records can be searched on CaseNet for free online. The St. Charles County Circuit Clerk also has its own online search portal.

O'Fallon Police Department Records

The O'Fallon Police Department Records Section is open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone: 636-379-5678 or 636-379-5643. A written request is needed for all police reports.

Accident reports are usually ready 7 to 10 days after the incident. A single accident report is free. If you need more than one, there is a $27 per hour research fee plus $0.10 per page. Criminal report availability depends on public record laws. Some reports may be closed if the case is still active.

Open records research costs $27 per hour plus $0.10 per page. Incident reports include the date, time, type of call, and victim's name. They are available with a written request.

A local criminal history check within O'Fallon city limits costs $5. You must bring a government-issued photo ID. No third-party searches are allowed for non-law enforcement people. Results take up to three business days.

Free fingerprinting is available for O'Fallon residents. Hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the police department. This is useful if you need fingerprints for a state or federal criminal history check through MACHS.

O'Fallon Municipal Court

The O'Fallon Municipal Court is at the O'Fallon Justice Center, 1019 Bryan Road, O'Fallon, MO 63366. Phone: 636-240-8766. Fax: 636-379-5415. Email: ofalloncourt@ofallonmo.gov. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Municipal Court Judge Tim Engelmeyer presides. Prosecuting Attorney K. Kyle McKay handles prosecution. Court Administrator Jeff Chapple manages the operations along with six clerks. The court is a division of the St. Charles County Circuit Court under the 11th Judicial Circuit.

Online case searches go through CaseNet. The Track Your Case feature sends email and text alerts. Since January 2023, the O'Fallon Municipal Court also serves Lake St. Louis and Weldon Spring. MO Rides offers transportation help for people who need a ride to court.

Public Records Requests in O'Fallon

O'Fallon follows the Missouri Sunshine Law under Chapter 610 RSMo. Requests can be submitted through the city's online request system. The response deadline is the end of the third business day from receipt.

Fees vary by request type and the amount of staff time required. The office gives you a cost estimate before processing. The Records Section is the first point of contact when you call or visit the police department. Closed records include ongoing investigations, personnel records, confidential communications, and security information. These are exempt from public disclosure.

The department reports crime statistics to the State Department of Justice. These stats are public. If you want general crime data rather than individual criminal records, the statistics may be what you need.

How to Search Criminal History in O'Fallon

CaseNet is the fastest free search. Filter to St. Charles County. It shows most criminal cases from O'Fallon. For a full statewide check, use MACHS. Under Section 43.503 RSMo, Missouri law enforcement sends all arrest data to the Highway Patrol's central database.

• CaseNet: free, no account
• MACHS name search: $15 (or $14 through MSHP)
• MACHS fingerprint search: about $43
• O'Fallon local check: $5
• Sheriff criminal record copy: $5
• Court copies: $0.25 per page, $1.50 certified

Mailed requests through MSHP take 4 to 6 weeks to process. In-person requests at the O'Fallon police station are faster, usually within three business days. Expungement of qualifying records is possible under Section 610.140 RSMo. File the petition with the St. Charles County Circuit Court.

O'Fallon Criminal History Expungement

Section 610.140 RSMo allows expungement of certain criminal records in Missouri. Misdemeanors can be expunged after 3 years. Felonies need a 7-year wait. For O'Fallon cases, file the petition in St. Charles County Circuit Court at 300 North Second Street in St. Charles. The court will review your full record before making a decision.

Violent crimes and sex offenses do not qualify. You cannot have pending charges at the time of filing. If approved, the record is sealed. It will not show up on CaseNet or most background checks. Check with the St. Charles County Circuit Clerk for current filing fees. The process takes several weeks from start to finish.

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St. Charles County Resources

For more on criminal history records across the county, visit the St. Charles County criminal history page. It covers the Sheriff's Office, circuit court, and all county-level sources.