Jasper County Criminal History Records
Jasper County criminal history records are managed by the 29th Judicial Circuit Court in Carthage, Missouri. With a population over 122,000 residents spread across 641 square miles, Jasper County is one of the larger counties in southwest Missouri. The court system processes a high volume of criminal cases each year. You can search for criminal history data through CaseNet or visit the courthouse in Carthage. The Sheriff's Office, Detention Center, and Prosecuting Attorney all maintain records connected to criminal cases in Jasper County.
Jasper County Quick Facts
Jasper County Circuit Court Criminal Records
The Jasper County Circuit Clerk's Office is at 302 S Main St. in Carthage. Call (417) 358-0404. The 29th Judicial Circuit handles criminal, civil, probate, traffic, and juvenile cases. The office manages the court docket for all judicial proceedings and coordinates jury selection. Court records are available through Missouri CaseNet, the statewide automated case management system.
CaseNet lets you search by name, case number, or filing date. Filter to Jasper County for local results. You will see charges, docket entries, and case outcomes. This is free and no account is needed. Record requests can also be made in person at the courthouse or through written requests. Copy fees are charged per page.
The Jasper County government website provides access to county resources and departments.
For a statewide criminal history check, use MACHS. Under Section 43.503, all law enforcement in Missouri must send arrest data to the Highway Patrol's central database. A name search costs $15. Fingerprint-based checks cost about $43 total.
Jasper County Sheriff's Office
The Jasper County Sheriff's Office is at 231 S Main St. in Carthage. The current Sheriff is Randee Kaiser. Call (417) 358-8177. The office serves all 641 square miles of Jasper County and provides patrol, criminal investigations, civil process, and jail administration.
The Sheriff's Office runs community programs including the Eddie Eagle gun safety program, a Youth Cadet Program, and a Citizens Academy. They also maintain a sex offender registry and post scam alerts. All arrest data from the office goes to the statewide criminal history database per Chapter 43.
Under Chapter 610, the Sheriff's Office must respond to records requests within three business days. A MACHS search will include Jasper County criminal history records along with data from all other Missouri counties.
Jasper County Detention Center
The Jasper County Detention Center is at 405 E 5th St. in Carthage. Call (417) 358-8177. The facility holds inmates waiting for trial and those serving sentences. An online inmate roster on the Sheriff's website shows current inmates and those released in the past 48 hours.
Visitation is through video on CIDnet. On-site video visits run from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on a pod rotation schedule. Remote video visitation is available daily from 7:00 a.m. to midnight through HomeWAV. Commissary funds can be added through Access Corrections. Inmates can receive mail at: Inmate Name, Jasper County Detention Center, 405 E 5th St., Carthage, MO 64836.
Booking records include the arrest date, charges filed, bond amounts, and court dates. Each booking creates a criminal history record that ties into the court system and the statewide database.
Jasper County Criminal Case Prosecution
The Jasper County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is at 302 S Main St. in Carthage. Call (417) 358-0440. The office reviews all cases from law enforcement, files charges, and takes cases to court. They handle both felony and misdemeanor prosecutions as well as juvenile cases.
The office works closely with crime victims and provides updates on case status. All charges filed become part of the criminal history record at the Circuit Clerk's office and are searchable through CaseNet.
How to Search Jasper County Criminal History
The fastest free way is CaseNet. Search by name and filter to Jasper County. This shows case filings, charges, and outcomes. No account is needed.
For a broader search, use machs.mo.gov. A name search costs $15. Create an account first. Fingerprint checks run about $43 total. MACHS covers all Missouri counties.
Visit the courthouse at 302 S Main St. in Carthage for in-person requests. Bring a photo ID and a name or case number. Copy fees apply per page. The Circuit Clerk can pull case files for you.
- CaseNet: free, no sign-up needed
- MACHS name search: $15
- MACHS fingerprint check: about $43
- Inmate roster: free on Sheriff's website
Missouri's Chapter 610 Sunshine Law requires government offices to respond to records requests within three business days. Expunged records under Section 610.140 will not show in standard searches. Only the person whose record was sealed can access it at the court with photo ID.
Criminal History Expungement in Jasper County
Section 610.140 RSMo allows people to petition for expungement of certain criminal records in Jasper County. The waiting period is three years for most misdemeanors and seven years for eligible felonies. Not all crimes qualify. Violent offenses, sex crimes, and DWI charges are not eligible.
You file the petition in the circuit court where the arrest or charge took place. The court will set a hearing date. If no one objects and the person meets all the conditions, the judge can order the record sealed. Once sealed, the record does not show up on CaseNet or in standard background checks.
Some marijuana-related offenses were auto-expunged after Missouri passed Amendment 3 in 2022. The state handled those cases without a petition. For all other eligible offenses, you must file on your own or hire a lawyer. The circuit clerk in Jasper County can tell you the filing fee. Legal aid groups in the area may help with the paperwork at no cost.
Cities in Jasper County
Jasper County is home to Joplin, the largest city in the county, along with Carthage and other communities. Criminal cases for city residents go through the 29th Judicial Circuit Court.