Camden County Criminal History Search
Camden County criminal history records are kept by the 26th Judicial Circuit Court and the Camden County Sheriff's Office in Camdenton. The county sits along the Lake of the Ozarks, and its law enforcement handles a steady flow of cases tied to both the local population and seasonal visitors. Whether you need court records, arrest data, or information about a pending case, this page covers every option for searching criminal history in Camden County.
Camden County Quick Facts
Camden County Circuit Court Criminal Records
The 26th Judicial Circuit Court handles criminal cases filed in Camden County. The Circuit Clerk's Office is at 1 Court Circle NW, Suite 8, in Camdenton. The phone number is (573) 317-3900. Staff process filings for criminal, civil, traffic, probate, and family court cases. The office deals with a high volume of cases, partly because of the lake area's seasonal surge in activity.
Court records are searchable through Missouri CaseNet. This free tool lets you look up any case in Camden County by name or case number. Results show charges, hearings, and outcomes. No account is needed. Just pick Camden County from the list and type in your search. Sealed or expunged cases will not appear.
For paper copies, visit the clerk in person. Bring a name or case number. Copy fees start at $2 for the first page and 25 cents per additional page. The clerk can also certify documents for a fee if you need them for legal purposes.
Camden County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Tony Helms leads the Camden County Sheriff's Office at 1 Court Circle NW, Suite 13, in Camdenton. The phone number is (573) 346-2243. The department runs patrol, criminal investigations, water patrol on Lake of the Ozarks, court security, and civil process. The office keeps 24/7 dispatch services going year-round.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol's CaseNet portal is one way to search Camden County court records online.
Records requests for incident reports and arrest data go through the Sheriff's Office. Under Section 43.503 RSMo, all Camden County law enforcement must report arrest and charge data to the Highway Patrol. This feeds into the statewide criminal history database. For a complete search, use the MACHS portal at machs.mo.gov.
The Sheriff's Office coordinates with municipal police departments and the Highway Patrol's Lake Patrol unit. Camden County sees more calls during summer months. The office manages emergency services and works with other agencies on joint investigations when needed.
Camden County Jail Records
The Camden County Jail is at 1 Court Circle in Camdenton. Call (573) 346-2243 for inmate info. The Sheriff's Office runs the jail and holds people awaiting trial along with those serving time for county-level offenses. Booking records show arrest dates, charges filed, bond amounts, and court dates.
Every booking creates a record that becomes part of the person's criminal history. These records are stored locally and also sent to the state database through the reporting process required by Missouri law. The jail staff works with the 26th Circuit Court on scheduling court dates and managing inmate transfers.
Camden County Prosecuting Attorney
Richelle Grosvenor serves as the Camden County Prosecuting Attorney. The office is at 1 Court Circle NW, Suite 10, in Camdenton. Call (573) 317-3910. The office reviews cases from law enforcement, files charges, and represents the state in court. They also coordinate with victim advocates and treatment courts.
All criminal case filings from the Prosecuting Attorney's Office are on record with the Circuit Clerk and searchable on CaseNet. Victim services include crisis intervention and court advocacy. If you have questions about a specific case, reach out to the office during regular hours.
How to Look Up Criminal History in Camden County
CaseNet is the quickest free way to search Camden County criminal records. Visit courts.mo.gov/casenet and select Camden County. Type in a name or case number. You get charges, docket entries, and judgments for free. No sign-up required.
MACHS gives you a broader search. At machs.mo.gov, you can run a name-based check for $15 or a fingerprint check for roughly $43. MACHS covers the whole state, pulling from the Highway Patrol's central criminal history database. Create an account to get started.
In-person searches at the Circuit Clerk's office in Camdenton are another good option. Bring your ID and whatever info you have on the case. The Missouri Sunshine Law (Chapter 610) applies to all Camden County government offices. They must respond to records requests within three business days.
- CaseNet: free, instant results
- MACHS name check: $15
- MACHS fingerprint check: about $43
- Clerk copy fees: $2 first page, $0.25 each after
Expungement is available for some Camden County records under Section 610.140 RSMo. Eligible individuals can petition to have their record sealed. Once expunged, the record no longer shows on CaseNet or MACHS.
Public Access to Camden County Criminal Records
Missouri's Sunshine Law gives the public a right to view government records, and that includes criminal history files in Camden 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. Camden 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.