Find Clinton County Criminal History
Clinton County criminal history records are kept at the courthouse in Plattsburg, Missouri. This northwest Missouri county covers 403 square miles and handles criminal cases through its circuit court system. You can search for criminal history data online through CaseNet or contact the Clinton County offices directly. The Sheriff's Office maintains detailed records of all offenses and arrests, while the Circuit Clerk's office holds the official court files for every criminal case.
Clinton County Quick Facts
Clinton County Circuit Court Criminal Records
The Clinton County Circuit Clerk's Office is at 207 N Main St. in Plattsburg. Call 816-539-3726. The office keeps all court records for Clinton County. You can look up case info through Missouri CaseNet online. This free tool shows court dates, judgments, and case status for criminal filings.
The Circuit Clerk handles civil, criminal, traffic, and probate cases. Filing fees vary by case type. If you need certified copies of court documents, visit the office in person during regular business hours. The office is open Monday through Friday.
For a statewide criminal history search, use the MACHS portal. This system is run by the Missouri State Highway Patrol and pulls from the central criminal history database. A name search costs $15. Under Section 43.503, all Missouri law enforcement must send arrest data to this database, so Clinton County records are included.
Clinton County Sheriff's Office
The Clinton County Sheriff's Office is at 207 N Main St., Ste. 06, in Plattsburg. Call 816-539-2156. The office provides law enforcement for all 403 square miles of Clinton County, 24 hours a day. Deputies have jurisdiction in every municipality, township, and village in the county.
The Clinton County Sheriff's Office handles a wide range of duties including records management.
The Administration Operations Division handles CCW licensing, civil and criminal process, sheriff's sales, and records. The Records Section maintains all offense reports, auto accidents, and provides copies of reports upon public records request. They also compile criminal statistical information for the county.
Web Check services are available by appointment only. This is a fingerprint-based check that goes through the state system. Call ahead to schedule it. All arrest data from the Clinton County Sheriff's Office goes to the Highway Patrol's central database per Chapter 43 of the Missouri Revised Statutes.
Clinton County Jail and Booking Records
The Clinton County Jail is run by the Sheriff's Office. Call 816-539-2156 for info. The jail holds inmates waiting for trial and those serving sentences. Booking records include arrest dates, charges, bond amounts, and court dates.
The jail uses Securus Technologies for inmate phone services. JPay handles inmate account funding. Family and friends can add commissary funds through the lobby kiosk or online. Video visitation is available through Securus Video Communication. iCare inmate packages can be ordered online for delivery.
Clinton County Prosecuting Attorney
The Clinton County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is at 207 N Main St. in Plattsburg. Call 816-539-3711. The office handles all felony and misdemeanor prosecutions, juvenile cases, and victim advocacy. They also provide bad check collection services.
The Prosecuting Attorney reviews every case from law enforcement and decides what charges to file. All criminal charges become part of the court record and can be searched through CaseNet once filed with the Circuit Clerk. Once a charge enters the system, it stays unless later expunged by court order.
How to Search Clinton County Criminal History
Start at courts.mo.gov/casenet. This free tool shows Clinton County criminal cases, charges, and outcomes. No signup is needed. Search by name or case number.
For a statewide search, go to machs.mo.gov. A name search costs $15. Fingerprint checks run about $43. MACHS covers all 114 Missouri counties.
Visit the courthouse in Plattsburg for in-person requests. Bring a photo ID. The Records Section at the Sheriff's Office can provide copies of incident reports and arrest records.
Under Chapter 610, Missouri's Sunshine Law, offices must respond to records requests within three business days. Expunged records under Section 610.140 will not appear in any standard search. Only the person whose record was sealed can view it at the court with a photo ID.
Public Access to Clinton County Criminal Records
Missouri's Sunshine Law gives the public a right to view government records, and that includes criminal history files in Clinton 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. Clinton 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 Clinton County
Clinton County includes Plattsburg, Lathrop, and other small towns. No cities in Clinton County meet the population threshold for a separate page on this site. All criminal cases go through the circuit court in Plattsburg.