Daviess County Criminal History Records
Daviess County criminal history records are managed at the courthouse in Gallatin, Missouri. This small northwest Missouri county processes criminal cases through its circuit court system. You can search for criminal history online using CaseNet or contact the Daviess County courthouse offices directly. The Sheriff's Office and Prosecuting Attorney maintain additional records tied to arrests, charges, and investigations in Daviess County.
Daviess County Quick Facts
Daviess County Circuit Court Criminal Records
The Daviess County Circuit Clerk's Office is at the courthouse in Gallatin. The mailing address is PO Box 337, Gallatin, MO 64640. Call 660-663-3300 ext 2. The office handles civil, criminal, traffic, probate, and juvenile cases. Court records are available to the public unless sealed.
Search Daviess County criminal history through Missouri CaseNet. This free tool covers all Missouri counties. Type in a name or case number and filter to Daviess County. CaseNet shows charges, docket entries, and case results. Certified copies of court documents can be obtained at the courthouse for a fee.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol's MACHS system is another option for criminal history searches.
For a statewide check, MACHS pulls from the central criminal history database. A name search costs $15. Under Section 43.503, all arrest data from Daviess County goes to the Highway Patrol.
Daviess County Sheriff's Office
The Daviess County Sheriff's Office is at 102 N Main St. in Gallatin, inside the courthouse building. Call 660-663-2031. The office provides patrol, investigations, civil process, and jail operations. Records of incidents and arrests are kept and available upon request.
The Sheriff's Office works with the Gallatin Police Department and other local agencies. CCW permits can be obtained through the office. All arrest and charge data from Daviess County goes to the statewide criminal history database per Chapter 43 of Missouri law.
Under Chapter 610, the Sheriff's Office must respond to records requests within three business days. If they deny a request, they owe you a written reason.
Daviess County Jail Records
The Daviess County Jail is run by the Sheriff's Office. Call 660-663-2031. The jail holds people waiting for trial and sentenced inmates. Booking records include the arrest date, charges, and bond details. These are part of each person's criminal history file.
Visitation and inmate info can be obtained by contacting the Sheriff's Office. Each booking record ties into the court system and the statewide criminal history database. The booking data becomes part of the larger criminal history file that follows the case from arrest through final disposition. If you need details about a specific booking, the Sheriff's Office can help.
Daviess County Criminal Prosecution
The Daviess County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is at 102 N Main in Gallatin. Call 660-663-4129. The office reviews law enforcement reports and decides what charges to file. They handle all criminal cases in the county. This includes felonies, misdemeanors, and juvenile matters.
Victim services are available through the office. Crime victims can get updates on case status and connect with support resources. All charges filed become part of the criminal history record at the Circuit Clerk's office and are searchable through CaseNet once entered into the court system.
The Prosecuting Attorney works with law enforcement across Daviess County to build cases and bring them to trial. Once a charge is filed, it stays on the criminal history record unless later expunged by court order. This means even dismissed charges may still show up in a search until the person takes steps to have them removed.
How to Search Daviess County Criminal History
Use CaseNet first. It is free. Search by name and filter to Daviess County for local criminal case data.
For a statewide search, go to machs.mo.gov. Pay $15 for a name search. Create an account first. Fingerprint-based checks cost about $43 and cover both state and FBI records.
In-person requests go to the courthouse in Gallatin. Bring a photo ID and the name or case number. The Circuit Clerk can pull files. Copy fees are $2 for the first page and 25 cents each after that.
Missouri's Chapter 610 open records law gives you the right to request records from any government office in Daviess County. They must respond within three business days. If a request gets denied, you are owed a written reason that cites the specific statute.
Expunged records under Section 610.140 will not appear in public searches. Missouri expanded its expungement law in recent years so more offenses now qualify. The waiting period depends on the offense type. If a Daviess County criminal history record has been sealed, it will not show on CaseNet or in a MACHS search. Only the person whose record was expunged can access it at the court with a valid photo ID.
Public Access to Daviess County Criminal Records
Missouri's Sunshine Law under Chapter 610 RSMo gives you the right to ask for criminal records from any public office in Daviess County. Section 610.023 says the office must respond within three business days. That is a hard rule. It applies to the Sheriff's Office, the Circuit Clerk, and every other county office.
Section 610.100 covers law enforcement records. Arrest logs, incident reports, and booking data fall under this part of the law. You can ask for them in writing or in person. The fees cannot be more than the real cost of copying per Section 610.026. If they charge too much, you can push back.
If a Daviess County office denies your request, they must give you a written reason. That reason has to cite the specific statute that allows them to say no. A vague denial is not valid under the law. You have the right to challenge it.
Statewide Criminal History Search
The MACHS portal at machs.mo.gov is the main tool for statewide checks. A name search costs $15. Fingerprint checks run about $43 total with the FBI fee. You need to set up an account first. Results come back fast for name checks.
CaseNet at courts.mo.gov/casenet is free. It shows court records from all 114 Missouri counties. You can filter to Daviess County or search the whole state. CaseNet only shows court cases though. It will not show arrests that did not lead to charges.
The Department of Corrections runs an offender search at web.mo.gov/doc/offSearchWeb/. This covers people in state prison or on supervision. Use it if you need to check on someone who was sent to a state facility from Daviess County or anywhere else in Missouri.
Cities in Daviess County
Daviess County includes Gallatin and other small towns. No cities in Daviess County have a separate page on this site. All criminal cases are handled through the circuit court in Gallatin.