Search Callaway County Criminal History
Callaway County criminal history records are managed through the 13th Judicial Circuit Court in Fulton. The county's law enforcement and court offices work together to keep criminal case data on file and accessible to the public. From the Circuit Clerk to the Sheriff's Office, there are multiple places in Callaway County where you can search for criminal records and get copies of case documents. This guide covers every method and office that handles criminal history in Callaway County.
Callaway County Quick Facts
Callaway County Circuit Court Records
The 13th Judicial Circuit Court processes all criminal cases in Callaway County. The Circuit Clerk is Megan Morse. The office is at 10 E. Fifth Street in Fulton. Call (573) 642-0780 for questions about court filings or to ask about getting copies. The clerk handles civil, criminal, traffic, probate, and family court cases. Court records from Callaway County are also on Missouri CaseNet, which is free to use.
To get copies of criminal case files, go to the clerk's office with a name or case number. Fees for copies are $2 for the first page and 25 cents for each page after. You can also search CaseNet from any computer. Select Callaway County and enter a name or case number. The site shows charges, docket entries, and court outcomes. If a case is sealed, it will not show on CaseNet.
The Callaway County clerk also handles passport applications and keeps records for the court. If you need certified copies of a judgment or disposition, plan to visit during regular business hours.
Callaway County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Darryl Maylee runs the Callaway County Sheriff's Office at 1201 State Rd. O in Fulton. The phone number is (573) 592-2454. The department covers patrol, criminal investigations, and emergency response across the county. Deputies work alongside the Fulton Police Department and other local agencies to handle law enforcement throughout Callaway County.
The Callaway County government portal provides additional resources for records searches and county services.
The Sheriff's Office also runs the Callaway County Law Enforcement Center and keeps 24/7 dispatch going. You can request incident reports and arrest records through the office. Under Section 43.503 RSMo, all Missouri law enforcement must report arrest data to the Highway Patrol's central database. This makes Callaway County records part of the statewide criminal history system that you can search through MACHS.
Callaway County Jail and Booking Records
The Callaway County Jail sits at the Law Enforcement Center on State Road O in Fulton. The Sheriff's Office runs the facility. It holds people waiting for trial and those serving sentences for county offenses. Call (573) 592-2454 to ask about inmates or bond info.
Booking records include each person's arrest date, the charges filed, bond amounts, and scheduled court dates. These records form part of the criminal history file for anyone processed through the Callaway County Jail. The jail staff coordinates with the 13th Circuit Court on court appearances and case status updates.
Criminal Cases and the Callaway County Prosecutor
The Callaway County Prosecuting Attorney is Sandra Colhour. The office is at 5 E. Second St. in Fulton. Phone: (573) 642-0714. The prosecutor reviews every case that comes in from law enforcement, picks the right charges, and handles the case in court. All filings from this office go on record with the Circuit Clerk.
Victim services are available through the office as well. Crime victims can get updates on case progress and connect with advocates who help them through the court process. If you want to know where a particular criminal case stands, the Prosecuting Attorney's Office can help direct your request.
How to Search Callaway County Criminal History
Start with CaseNet for a quick and free search. Go to courts.mo.gov/casenet, select Callaway County, and search by name. Results include charges, court dates, and case outcomes. No sign-up is needed.
For a statewide search that goes past Callaway County, use the MACHS portal at machs.mo.gov. Name-based checks cost $15. Fingerprint checks run about $43 total with the FBI portion. You need to create an account first. MACHS pulls from the Highway Patrol's central criminal history database, which covers every county in the state.
You can also visit the Circuit Clerk's office in Fulton for in-person lookups. Bring an ID and the name of the person you want to search. The Missouri Sunshine Law (Chapter 610) applies to all Callaway County offices. They have three business days to respond to a records request. Denial must come with a written reason citing the specific law.
- CaseNet: free, no account needed
- MACHS name search: $15
- MACHS fingerprint search: about $43
- Court copies: $2 first page, $0.25 each after
Some Callaway County criminal records can be expunged. Under Section 610.140 RSMo, people who meet certain conditions can petition to seal their records. Expungement petitions go to the circuit court in the county where the arrest or conviction took place. Once granted, the record no longer shows up on CaseNet or through MACHS.
Public Access to Callaway County Criminal Records
Missouri's Sunshine Law gives the public a right to view government records, and that includes criminal history files in Callaway County. Chapter 610 RSMo sets the rules. Section 610.023 says any public body must respond to a records request within three business days. If they say no, they have to put the reason in writing and cite the specific law that blocks release.
Section 610.100 covers law enforcement records. Arrest logs, incident reports, and booking data are open to the public in most cases. Some records can be closed if release would hurt an active case. But once a case is done, the records are generally open. Juvenile records are an exception. Those stay sealed.
Fees for copies fall under Section 610.026. Callaway County offices can charge for the actual cost of making copies. They cannot charge search fees or labor fees on top of that. If you think a request was wrongly denied, you can take the matter to court. The law allows the court to award legal fees if the denial was not in good faith.
Cities in Callaway County
Callaway County includes the city of Fulton and several smaller communities. Criminal cases for all Callaway County residents are handled by the 13th Judicial Circuit Court in Fulton. No cities in Callaway County meet the population threshold for a separate city page.