Clark County Criminal History Lookup
Clark County criminal history records are kept by the 1st Judicial Circuit Court in Kahoka, in the far northeast corner of Missouri. This small, rural county has a straightforward court system that handles criminal cases at the Clark County Courthouse. You can search criminal history online through CaseNet or contact the Circuit Clerk's office directly. The Clark County Sheriff's Office and Prosecuting Attorney also hold records connected to arrests and criminal charges filed in the county.
Clark County Quick Facts
Clark County Circuit Court Criminal Records
The Circuit Clerk is Kimberly A. Schantz-Smith. The office is at 111 E. Court St., Suite 210, in Kahoka. Call (660) 727-3292. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The office closes for all state holidays and takes a lunch break at noon.
The 1st Judicial Circuit handles traffic, misdemeanor, felony, protection orders, small claims, civil, domestic relations, child support, probate, juvenile, and adoption cases. Criminal history records are part of this system. You can look up Clark County criminal cases on Missouri CaseNet for free. Search by name or case number and filter to Clark County.
Some cases have a plead and pay option online. But for criminal history searches, CaseNet is the main tool. It shows charges, docket entries, and case results. If you need certified copies, visit the courthouse in person.
Clark County Sheriff and Criminal History Records
The Clark County Sheriff's Office is at 518 N. Lincoln St., Suite 1, in Kahoka. Sheriff Shawn Webster runs the office. Call (660) 727-2911. The office handles patrol, criminal investigations, court security, and civil process for all of Clark County.
The Clark County Sheriff's Office website has details about the department and how to contact them for records.
The Sheriff's Office operates the historic Rotary Jail. Criminal records from the office include incident reports and arrest data. Under Section 43.503, all arrest data goes to the Highway Patrol's central database. A statewide search through MACHS will include Clark County records.
The mission of the Clark County Sheriff's Office is to protect lives, property, and rights of the people they serve. They focus on maintaining order and enforcing the laws of both Clark County and the State of Missouri.
Clark County Jail Records
The Clark County Jail is at 518 N. Lincoln Street in Kahoka. Call (660) 727-2911 for inmate info. The facility includes the historic Rotary Jail. It holds pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates. Booking records are part of each person's criminal history file in Clark County.
Booking data includes the arrest date, charges, and bond information. Contact the Sheriff's Office for details about specific inmates or booking records.
Clark County Prosecuting Attorney
The Clark County Prosecuting Attorney is Lindsey Gravitt. The office is at 111 E. Court St. in Kahoka. Call (660) 727-2616. The office reviews every case from law enforcement and decides what charges to file. They handle all criminal prosecution in Clark County.
The office works with AVENUES and The Child Center to provide victim services, including shelter, forensic interviews, child advocacy, and therapy for residents of Clark County and nearby counties. All charges filed become part of the criminal history record and show up on CaseNet once in the court system.
How to Search Clark County Criminal History
Start with CaseNet. It is free and covers all Missouri courts. Search by name and pick Clark County from the list. You will see criminal case filings, charges, and outcomes.
For a broader check, use machs.mo.gov. A name search costs $15. This covers all 114 Missouri counties, not just Clark County. You need to create an account first.
Visit the courthouse in Kahoka for in-person requests. Bring a photo ID. The Circuit Clerk's office can pull case files during their open hours. Remember they close for lunch from noon to 1:00 p.m.
Under Chapter 610, Missouri's open records law, government offices must respond within three business days. If they deny your request, they owe you a written reason. Expunged records under Section 610.140 will not show in standard searches. Only the person whose record was sealed can access it with a photo ID at the court.
Criminal History Expungement in Clark County
Section 610.140 RSMo allows people to petition for expungement of certain criminal records in Clark County. The waiting period is three years for most misdemeanors and seven years for eligible felonies. Not all crimes qualify. Violent offenses, sex crimes, and DWI charges are not eligible.
You file the petition in the circuit court where the arrest or charge took place. The court will set a hearing date. If no one objects and the person meets all the conditions, the judge can order the record sealed. Once sealed, the record does not show up on CaseNet or in standard background checks.
Some marijuana-related offenses were auto-expunged after Missouri passed Amendment 3 in 2022. The state handled those cases without a petition. For all other eligible offenses, you must file on your own or hire a lawyer. The circuit clerk in Clark County can tell you the filing fee. Legal aid groups in the area may help with the paperwork at no cost.
Cities in Clark County
Clark County includes the city of Kahoka and several small communities. No cities in Clark County meet the population threshold for a separate page on this site. All criminal cases go through the 1st Judicial Circuit Court in Kahoka.