Hickory County Criminal History Records
Hickory County criminal history records are maintained at the Circuit Court in Hermitage, Missouri. This is one of Missouri's smaller counties with a population of about 9,600. The county sits near Pomme de Terre Lake and Stockton Lake in the Ozarks region. Criminal cases go through the Circuit Clerk's office at 23645 Polk St. You can search case data on CaseNet for free or visit the clerk to get copies. The Hickory County Sheriff's Office and Prosecuting Attorney hold arrest records, charge data, and other criminal case files.
Hickory County Quick Facts
Hickory County Circuit Court Criminal Records
The Circuit Court handles all criminal cases filed in Hickory County. The Circuit Clerk's office is at 23645 Polk St in Hermitage. The mailing address is PO Box 345, Hermitage, MO 65668. The phone number is 417-745-6421. The office handles civil, criminal, traffic, and probate filings.
Criminal case records for Hickory County can be found on Missouri CaseNet. This free tool lets you search by name, case number, or filing date. Filter by Hickory County to get local results. CaseNet shows charges, docket entries, parties, and case dispositions. For certified copies, contact the clerk in person or by mail. Copy fees run $2 for the first page and 25 cents for each page after.
Sealed records in Hickory County do not show on CaseNet. Only a party to the case can access sealed files by visiting the courthouse with photo ID.
Hickory County Sheriff's Office
The Hickory County Sheriff's Office is at 18682 Jackson St in Hermitage. The mailing address is Rt 2 Box 2805, Hermitage, MO 65668. The phone is 417-745-6415. The office handles patrol, investigations, civil process, jail operations, and court security.
Records requests and CCW permits are available through the office. Under Section 43.503 RSMo, all law enforcement in Missouri must send arrest data to the Highway Patrol's central repository. Hickory County records are part of the statewide criminal history database.
For a full statewide criminal history check, use the MACHS portal. A name search costs $15. Fingerprint checks run about $43 total.
Hickory County Jail and Booking Records
The Hickory County Jail is run by the Sheriff's Office. Call 417-745-6415 for booking info, bond amounts, or inmate status. The jail holds people awaiting trial and those serving sentences.
Each booking creates a record with the arrest date, charges, bond, and court dates. These records become part of the criminal history file for each person processed through the Hickory County jail. Contact the Sheriff's Office for booking details or release info.
Hickory County Criminal Prosecution
The Hickory County Prosecuting Attorney is at PO Box 154, Hermitage, MO 65668. The phone number is 417-745-6413. The office reviews law enforcement reports and decides what charges to file. Traffic questions can also be directed to the Prosecuting Attorney.
All criminal filings end up in the court record. You can search them on CaseNet. Under the Missouri Sunshine Law in Chapter 610, county offices must respond to records requests within three business days and cite the specific statute for any denial.
How to Search Criminal History in Hickory County
Start with CaseNet for a free search. Go to courts.mo.gov/casenet and type in a name or case number. Filter to Hickory County for local cases.
Use MACHS for a broader statewide search. This covers all 114 Missouri counties from the Highway Patrol's database. You need an account.
- CaseNet: free, no account needed
- MACHS name search: $15
- MACHS fingerprint check: about $43
- Court copies: $2 first page, $0.25 each after
To clear a criminal record in Hickory County, file for expungement under Section 610.140 RSMo. The petition goes to the Circuit Court where the arrest took place. Waiting periods vary by offense. A filing fee applies.
The Missouri Department of Corrections offender search can supplement a Hickory County criminal history check. It shows people in or released from state facilities.
Public Access to Hickory County Records
The Missouri Sunshine Law (Chapter 610 RSMo) makes Hickory County government records public. Records are open by default. Only a specific law can close them. This applies to the Circuit Clerk, Sheriff's Office, and all other county offices.
Section 610.023 gives Hickory County offices three business days to respond to your request. They must hand over the records, explain a need for more time, or deny the request in writing. A denial has to cite the statute that allows the withholding. You do not need to give a reason for your request.
Arrest and law enforcement records follow Section 610.100. Names, charges, and dates of arrest are always open to the public. Active investigation files may be closed. After charges get filed or the case concludes, the records open up. The Hickory County Sheriff's Office in Hermitage handles law enforcement records requests.
Expungement in Hickory County
Some Hickory County criminal records can be erased under Section 610.140 RSMo. The law excludes dangerous felonies and sex offenses. Many misdemeanors and some felonies are eligible for expungement.
Misdemeanors require a three-year wait. Felonies require seven years. The wait starts after you finish your entire sentence, probation, and any fines. No new charges during the waiting period.
File a petition with the Circuit Court in Hermitage. Pay the filing fee. The court notifies the prosecutor and any victims on file. A hearing may be held. If the judge grants it, the record is sealed from public view. CaseNet removes the case from search results. The MACHS database is updated too. All agencies with copies of the record must comply with the court order.
Cities in Hickory County
Hickory County includes Hermitage, Wheatland, and Weaubleau. All criminal cases go through the Circuit Court in Hermitage. No cities in Hickory County meet the population threshold for a separate city page.