Search Holt County Criminal History
Holt County criminal history records are held at the Circuit Court in Oregon, Missouri. This small county in the far northwest corner of the state has a population of about 4,400. Criminal cases go through the Circuit Clerk-Recorder's Office at the courthouse. You can search case records for free on CaseNet or contact the clerk to request copies. The Holt County Sheriff's Office and Prosecuting Attorney also keep records of arrests, charges, and criminal cases across the county. Here is a full guide to finding criminal history records in Holt County.
Holt County Quick Facts
Holt County Circuit Court Criminal Records
The Circuit Court handles all criminal cases in Holt County. The Circuit Clerk-Recorder's Office mailing address is PO Box 318, Oregon, MO 64473. The phone is 660-446-3301. The fax number is 660-446-3328. You can reach the clerk by email at rebecca.monroe@courts.mo.gov. The office manages civil, criminal, traffic, and probate cases.
Look up Holt County criminal records on Missouri CaseNet for free. Search by name or case number and filter to Holt County. CaseNet shows charges, docket entries, parties, and case outcomes. For certified copies of documents, visit the clerk or send a written request. Copy fees are $2 for the first page and 25 cents for each additional page.
Sealed records do not show on CaseNet. Only parties to a sealed case can view those files. You need photo ID to access them at the courthouse.
Holt County Sheriff's Office
The Holt County Sheriff's Office is at 107 S Main St in Oregon. The mailing address is PO Box 229, Oregon, MO 64473. The phone is 660-446-3300. The office handles patrol, investigations, civil process, and jail operations.
The Sheriff's Office works with the Oregon Police Department and other local agencies. Records requests can be made by contacting the office. Per Section 43.503 RSMo, all arrest and charge data from Holt County law enforcement goes to the Highway Patrol's central repository.
For a statewide criminal history search, use the MACHS portal. Name searches cost $15. Fingerprint checks are about $43 with the FBI portion.
Holt County Jail Records
The Holt County Jail is run by the Sheriff's Office. Call 660-446-3300 for booking info. For jail records requests, you can also write to: Holt County Sheriff, Attention: Jail Records, 102 W Nodaway, PO Box 229, Oregon, MO 64473.
Booking records include the arrest date, charges, bond amount, and court dates. These become part of the criminal history file for each person booked. The jail holds people awaiting trial and those serving short sentences.
Holt County Criminal Prosecution
The Holt County Prosecuting Attorney is at 102 W Nodaway in Oregon. The mailing address is PO Box 467, Oregon, MO 64473. Phone is 660-446-3326. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The prosecutor reviews cases and files criminal charges.
All filings go on record at the Circuit Clerk's office and are searchable on CaseNet. Under Chapter 610 RSMo, the Sunshine Law requires county offices to respond to records requests within three business days.
How to Search Criminal History in Holt County
CaseNet is the fastest free way to search Holt County criminal records. Go to courts.mo.gov/casenet and type in a name or case number. Filter to Holt County.
For a statewide check, use MACHS. It covers all 114 Missouri counties from the Highway Patrol's database. You need an account to start.
- CaseNet: free, no signup needed
- MACHS name search: $15
- MACHS fingerprint check: about $43
- Court copies: $2 first page, $0.25 each after
Expungement in Holt County follows Section 610.140 RSMo. File a petition with the Circuit Court where the arrest took place. Waiting periods depend on the offense type. There is a filing fee.
The Missouri Department of Corrections offender search can supplement a Holt County check. It shows people in or released from state prison.
Public Access to Holt County Records
Holt County records are open under the Missouri Sunshine Law (Chapter 610 RSMo). Government records are presumed public. Only a specific statute can close them. This covers the Circuit Clerk, Sheriff's Office, and Prosecuting Attorney.
Section 610.023 gives Holt County offices three business days to respond to a request. They must provide the records, ask for more time, or deny in writing. A written denial must name the exact law. You never need to explain why you want a record.
Law enforcement records have their own set of rules under Section 610.100. Basic arrest data is public. Names, charges, and dates are always available. Investigative files may stay closed during an active case. Once the case ends, those files usually open up. Since Holt County is small, most requests go through the Sheriff's Office in Oregon.
Expungement in Holt County
Section 610.140 RSMo allows certain Holt County records to be expunged. Dangerous felonies and sex offenses are not eligible. Many misdemeanors and some felonies can qualify.
The wait is three years for misdemeanors and seven years for felonies. You must have finished your full sentence, including any probation and fines. No new criminal charges during the waiting period are allowed.
File a petition with the Circuit Court in Oregon. Pay the filing fee. The prosecutor and any victims are notified by the court. The judge reviews the petition. If granted, the record is sealed. CaseNet removes it from public search. MACHS is updated to match. The Holt County Sheriff's Office must also update its files per the court order.
Cities in Holt County
Holt County includes Oregon, Mound City, and Craig. All criminal cases go through the Circuit Court in Oregon. No cities in Holt County meet the population threshold for a separate city page.