Dade County Criminal History Search
Dade County criminal history records are managed by the 28th Judicial Circuit Court in Greenfield, Missouri. This small southwest Missouri county handles all criminal filings at the Dade County Courthouse. You can search criminal history online through Missouri CaseNet or contact the Circuit Clerk or Sheriff's Office for records. The Prosecuting Attorney handles all criminal case prosecution, and those filings tie into the criminal history system for Dade County.
Dade County Quick Facts
Dade County Circuit Court Criminal Records
The Dade County Circuit Clerk's Office is at 300 W Water St. in Greenfield. Call 417-637-2271. The office is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The court observes state holidays. The 28th Judicial Circuit handles civil, criminal, traffic, and probate cases.
Search Dade County criminal history records on Missouri CaseNet. It is free. You can search by name or case number and filter to Dade County. CaseNet shows charges, docket entries, and case outcomes. No account is needed. Ticket payments can also be made up to the day of court.
The Dade County government website has details about county offices and services.
Keep in mind that the office cannot give legal advice. For a statewide criminal history check that goes beyond court records, use MACHS. A name search costs $15. Under Section 43.503, Dade County arrest data flows into the Highway Patrol's central database.
Dade County Sheriff's Office
The Dade County Sheriff's Office is at 201 E Water St. in Greenfield, inside the courthouse. Call 417-637-2312. The office handles patrol, investigations, civil process, and jail operations for the county.
Records requests can be made in person or by phone. The Sheriff's Office keeps all incident and arrest records for Dade County. They work with the Greenfield Police Department and the Missouri State Highway Patrol. All arrest data goes to the state system per Chapter 43 of the Missouri statutes.
A statewide criminal history search through MACHS will include Dade County records. This is the best option if you need a check that covers more than just this county.
Dade County Jail Records
The Dade County Jail is run by the Sheriff's Office. Call 417-637-2312. The jail holds inmates waiting for trial and those serving sentences. Booking records are part of each person's criminal history file in Dade County.
The jail provides security, housing, and medical care. Visitation policies can be obtained by calling the Sheriff's Office. Inmate information is available through the office. Each booking creates a record that ties into the court system and state criminal history database.
Dade County Prosecuting Attorney
The Dade County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is at 300 W Water St. in Greenfield. Call 417-637-2121. The office handles all criminal prosecution in the county. They review cases from law enforcement and file charges.
Victim services are available through the office. All charges filed become part of the criminal history record and are searchable on CaseNet once in the court system. The Prosecuting Attorney's decision to file is what puts a case into the public record. Without a charge being filed, an arrest alone may not appear in court records.
Once a charge enters the court system, it stays in the criminal history file unless later expunged. Even dismissed cases show up in searches until the person petitions for removal. The Dade County Prosecuting Attorney handles the full range of criminal matters, from traffic offenses to serious felonies.
How to Search Dade County Criminal History
Start with CaseNet. This is free. Type a name and filter to Dade County. You will see case filings, charges, and outcomes for criminal cases.
For a statewide check, use machs.mo.gov. It costs $15 for a name search and about $43 for fingerprint-based checks. This covers all Missouri counties.
Visit the courthouse at 300 W Water St. in Greenfield for in-person requests. The Circuit Clerk's office opens at 7:30 a.m. Bring a photo ID and a name or case number. Copy fees apply.
Under Missouri's Chapter 610 Sunshine Law, all government offices must respond to records requests within three business days. If they deny your request, you get a written reason citing the law. This covers the Dade County Circuit Clerk, Sheriff, and Prosecuting Attorney.
Expunged records under Section 610.140 will not appear in standard searches. Missouri has expanded expungement eligibility in recent years. The waiting period varies by offense type. Violent felonies and sex crimes cannot be expunged. If a Dade County record has been sealed, it will not show on CaseNet or MACHS. Only the person whose record was sealed can access it at the court with photo ID.
Criminal History Expungement in Dade County
Section 610.140 RSMo covers expungement in Missouri. Misdemeanors may qualify three years after the sentence ends. Felonies need a seven-year wait. The petition goes to the circuit court where the arrest happened. For Dade County cases, that is the courthouse in Greenfield.
Some marijuana offenses are auto-expunged now. The court does it without a petition. Other cases need a formal filing and the $250 fee. Once a record is sealed, CaseNet and MACHS will not show it. Only the person can view the sealed file at the court with photo ID. Violent crimes and sex offenses are never eligible.
Statewide Criminal History Search
MACHS at machs.mo.gov is the go-to tool for statewide checks. A name search costs $15. Fingerprint checks run about $43 with the FBI fee. You need an account. Name check results come back fast.
CaseNet at courts.mo.gov/casenet is free and covers all Missouri counties. Filter to Dade County for local cases. It only shows court records though. Arrests without charges will not show up. The DOC offender search at web.mo.gov/doc/offSearchWeb/ covers state prisoners and people on supervision.
Public Access to Dade County Criminal Records
Section 610.100 of Missouri law addresses law enforcement records. Arrest logs, incident reports, and booking data are open to the public unless release would harm an active case. Once a case is resolved, those records open up. Juvenile records are always sealed.
Copy fees are governed by Section 610.026. Dade County offices can charge for the cost of making copies but not for search time or labor. If an office denies a request, they must put the reason in writing and cite the law. You can challenge a bad denial in court.
Cities in Dade County
Dade County includes Greenfield and several small communities. No cities in Dade County meet the population threshold for a separate page. All criminal cases go through the 28th Judicial Circuit Court.