Andrew County Criminal History Records

Andrew County criminal history records can be searched through the 5th Judicial Circuit Court, which serves both Andrew and Buchanan counties from Savannah. The county sits in the northwest corner of Missouri and handles all criminal cases through the circuit court system. Whether you need to look up a specific case or search for arrest records, this page covers each office that manages criminal history data in Andrew County and how to access those records.

Andrew County Circuit Court Criminal Records

The 5th Judicial Circuit Court processes all criminal cases for Andrew County. The Circuit Clerk is Tannah Buhman. The office address is P.O. Box 318 in Savannah, and the phone number is (816) 324-3921. Criminal docket calls happen every Tuesday in the Circuit Division. The Domestic Division runs its docket on Mondays, and the Probate Division meets on Mondays and Fridays.

Court records for Andrew County criminal cases are available online through Missouri CaseNet. This free search tool covers all Missouri counties. You can look up cases by name, case number, or filing date. CaseNet results show charges, docket entries, parties, and judgments. Some sealed records will not appear in search results. If you need a certified copy of a court record, contact the clerk's office directly.

Copy fees follow the standard Missouri rate. That is $2 for the first page and 25 cents for each page after. The clerk's office handles adult abuse orders, jury coordination, and all types of court filings. Criminal case files include felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic offenses that go through the circuit court system.

Andrew County Sheriff's Office

The Andrew County Sheriff's Office is at 400 E. Main in Savannah. Sheriff Grant Gillett runs the department. The phone number is (816) 324-4114. The office provides patrol, investigations, court security, and civil process services across the county. Dispatch is available around the clock for emergencies.

The Andrew County government website has contact info and resources for county departments.

Records from the Andrew County Sheriff's Office include arrest reports, incident reports, and booking data. These records feed into the state's central criminal history database under Section 43.503 RSMo. The law requires all Missouri law enforcement to send arrest and charge data to the Highway Patrol. That means Andrew County records are part of the statewide system you can search through MACHS.

The Sheriff's Office also coordinates with the 5th Circuit Juvenile Office for juvenile matters affecting Andrew and Buchanan counties. Civil process services, including serving subpoenas and court orders, are handled through this office as well.

Andrew County Jail and Booking Records

The Andrew County Jail is at 400 E. Main Street in Savannah. It is run by the Sheriff's Office. The jail holds people waiting for trial and those serving sentences for county offenses. The facility phone number is (816) 324-4114.

Booking records at the jail include the date of arrest, charges filed, bond amounts, and scheduled court dates. Each booking creates a criminal history record for the person processed. Inmate rosters are available for public viewing. The jail provides meals, medical care, and visitation for inmates. If you need to find out about a current inmate's status, call the Sheriff's Office or check online inmate search tools like VineLink.

Andrew County Criminal Prosecution

The Andrew County Prosecuting Attorney is Monica Morrey. The office is at P.O. Box 377 in Savannah. Call (816) 324-3535 with questions. This office reviews all cases from law enforcement and decides what charges to bring. The Prosecuting Attorney handles felony and misdemeanor cases for the county.

The office works with a Victim Advocate who provides several services to crime victims. These include referrals to local and state resources, court date notifications, and emotional support through the process. The Victim Advocate can also explain the criminal justice process and go with victims to court hearings. All charges filed by this office are recorded at the Circuit Clerk's office and show up on CaseNet.

How to Search Criminal History in Andrew County

Start with CaseNet for free criminal case lookups. Go to courts.mo.gov/casenet and search by name or case number. Filter to Andrew County to see local cases only. The results include docket entries, charges, and case outcomes. No account is needed to use CaseNet.

For a statewide criminal history check that includes Andrew County, use the MACHS portal from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. MACHS pulls from the central repository that covers all Missouri counties. A name-based search costs $15. Fingerprint-based checks cost about $43 total. You will need to create an account first.

In-person requests go to the Andrew County courthouse or Sheriff's Office in Savannah. Bring a photo ID and the name or case number you want to look up. Under the Missouri Sunshine Law, government offices must respond to records requests within three business days. A denial must come with a written reason and a cite to the statute that allows it.

• CaseNet search: free, no signup needed
• MACHS name search: $15 per request
• MACHS fingerprint search: about $43 total
• Court copy fees: $2 first page, $0.25 each after
• In-person requests at Savannah courthouse

If you want to clear a criminal record in Andrew County, expungement petitions are filed under Section 610.140 RSMo. The petition goes to the circuit court in the county where the arrest took place. Once a record is expunged, it will not show up on CaseNet or most other searches. Only the person whose record was cleared can get a copy for their own files.

Cities in Andrew County

Andrew County includes several small cities and towns. Criminal cases for residents across the county go through the 5th Judicial Circuit Court in Savannah. No cities in Andrew County meet the population threshold for a separate city page on this site.

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