Find Criminal History in Carroll County
Carroll County criminal history records are maintained by the 9th Judicial Circuit Court and the Carroll County Sheriff's Office in Carrollton. The county keeps criminal case data through its court system, law enforcement offices, and jail. Whether you need to look up a past case or check on active charges, there are several places and tools that can help you find criminal history records in Carroll County.
Carroll County Quick Facts
Carroll County Circuit Court Criminal Records
The 9th Judicial Circuit Court processes all criminal cases in Carroll County. The Circuit Clerk is Janet Horine. She also serves as the Recorder of Deeds. The office is in the Carroll County Courthouse at 8 S. Main, Suite 3, in Carrollton. Phone: (660) 542-1466. The clerk handles criminal, civil, traffic, probate, and family court filings.
You can search Carroll County court records for free on Missouri CaseNet. Pick Carroll County from the drop-down and type a name or case number. Results show charges, hearing dates, and case outcomes. No account is needed. Sealed records won't appear on CaseNet.
For copies of case documents, visit the clerk's office. Bring an ID and a name or case number. Copy fees are $2 for the first page and 25 cents for each page after. The 9th Circuit also covers Chariton and Linn counties, so the clerk handles filings from across the circuit.
Carroll County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Wm. Jewell McCoy leads the Carroll County Sheriff's Office at 106 S. Folger in Carrollton. Phone: (660) 542-1121. The department handles patrol, criminal investigations, court security, and civil process. The mission is to protect life and property and prevent crime throughout Carroll County.
The MACHS system, run by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, provides a statewide criminal history search that includes Carroll County records.
The Sheriff's Office keeps records of arrests and incidents. You can request copies in person or by phone. Under Section 43.503 RSMo, all Carroll County law enforcement must report arrest and charge data to the Highway Patrol's central database. For a statewide criminal history check, visit machs.mo.gov.
Carroll County Jail Records
The Carroll County Jail is at 106 S. Folger in Carrollton. The phone number is (660) 542-2200. The Sheriff's Office runs the jail. It holds inmates waiting for trial and those serving time on county charges. Booking records show arrest dates, charges, bond amounts, and scheduled court dates.
These records become part of each person's criminal history file. When someone is booked at the Carroll County Jail, the data goes into local records and eventually gets reported to the state. The jail staff works with the 9th Circuit Court on court dates and case status for all inmates in the facility.
Carroll County Prosecuting Attorney
Cassandra Brown is the Carroll County Prosecuting Attorney. The office is at 8 S. Main, Suite 5, in Carrollton. Phone: (660) 542-0323. The office reviews all cases from law enforcement and decides what charges to file. Every criminal filing from this office ends up on record with the Circuit Clerk.
Victim services are available through the office. The Prosecuting Attorney works with the North Central Missouri Children's Advocacy Center and House of Hope to help crime victims get shelter, crisis support, and advocacy. If you need info about a pending criminal case in Carroll County, start with the Prosecuting Attorney's Office or the Circuit Clerk.
How to Search Carroll County Criminal History
CaseNet is the easiest free option. Visit courts.mo.gov/casenet, pick Carroll County, and search by name. Results include charges, docket entries, and judgments. It takes just a minute or two.
For a statewide criminal history check, use MACHS at machs.mo.gov. Name checks cost $15. Fingerprint checks run about $43 total with the FBI fee. Create an account and submit your search. MACHS pulls data from every county in Missouri through the Highway Patrol's central repository.
Walk-in requests at the Carroll County Courthouse are also accepted. The Missouri Sunshine Law (Chapter 610) gives you the right to request records. Government offices must respond within three business days.
- CaseNet: free, no sign-up
- MACHS name search: $15
- MACHS fingerprint check: about $43
- Court copies: $2 first page, $0.25 additional
Some Carroll County criminal records may be eligible for expungement. Section 610.140 RSMo allows certain offenses to be sealed after a waiting period. Petitions are filed in the circuit court where the case was originally handled.
Public Access to Carroll County Criminal Records
Missouri's Sunshine Law gives the public a right to view government records, and that includes criminal history files in Carroll 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. Carroll 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.