Laclede County Criminal History Records
Laclede County criminal history records are managed through the 26th Judicial Circuit Court and the Laclede County Sheriff's Office in Lebanon, Missouri. With a population of about 36,039, Laclede County processes a steady number of criminal cases each year. The Sheriff's Office operates a 150-bed detention center and a 911 dispatch center, while the Circuit Clerk handles all court filings. You can search criminal history records through CaseNet, request records from the clerk, or run a statewide check through the Highway Patrol's MACHS portal. This page covers every method for finding criminal history records in Laclede County.
Laclede County Quick Facts
Laclede County Circuit Court Criminal Records
The Laclede County Circuit Clerk keeps all criminal case files at 200 N Adams Ave, Lebanon, MO 65536. Call (417) 532-2471 for questions. The office is part of the 26th Judicial Circuit and handles criminal, civil, probate, traffic, and juvenile cases.
You can look up Laclede County criminal cases online through Missouri CaseNet. This free tool lets you search by name, case number, or filing date. Filter results to Laclede County for local cases. CaseNet shows docket entries, charges, parties, and judgments. No registration is needed for a basic search.
The Circuit Clerk also manages jury selection and keeps the court's official records. Copy fees are standard across Missouri: $2 for the first page and 25 cents for each one after that. If you need certified copies, the cost is a bit more. Bring a valid ID to the office when you visit.
Records that have been sealed or expunged under Section 610.140 RSMo will not show up on CaseNet. Only a party to the case can view sealed records, and they must go to the clerk's office in person with a photo ID.
Laclede County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff David Millsap runs the Laclede County Sheriff's Office at 240 N Adams Ave in Lebanon. The main phone number is (417) 532-2311. Captain Casey Pitts serves as Chief Deputy. The office provides patrol, investigations, civil process, and jail operations.
The Laclede County Sheriff runs a 150-bed detention center at the same address. The jail phone numbers are (417) 533-7496 and (417) 533-7497. Captain Jack Stone oversees detention operations. Visitation is done by video through HomeWAV from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM daily.
You can reach the Laclede County Sheriff's Office for criminal history records tied to arrests and incidents. The office responds to records requests under the Missouri Sunshine Law (Chapter 610). Government bodies must respond within three business days.
Under Section 43.503 RSMo, all Laclede County law enforcement must send arrest and charge data to the Highway Patrol's central repository. This includes the Sheriff's Office and the Lebanon Police Department. Both agencies feed records into the statewide criminal history database.
Statewide Criminal History Checks
The MACHS portal is the state tool for criminal background checks. It pulls data from the Highway Patrol's central database, which includes Laclede County records. A name-based search costs $15. Fingerprint checks cost about $43 total.
Name-based results show convictions, arrests under 30 days old, and pending charges. These are "possible match" results. For a confirmed match, use a fingerprint-based check through IdentoGO. The state charges $20 for the fingerprint search, plus IdentoGO processing fees. Add $13.25 for an FBI search.
You can also mail a request using form SHP-158 to the CJIS Division at PO Box 9500, Jefferson City, MO 65102. Mail requests take 4 to 6 weeks. Pay by check or money order to "State of Missouri - Criminal Record System Fund." Walk-in service at the public window in Jefferson City takes about 30 minutes.
Laclede County Criminal Case Prosecution
The Laclede County Prosecuting Attorney's office is at 200 N Adams Ave in Lebanon. Call (417) 532-9103. The prosecutor reviews cases from both the Sheriff's Office and the Lebanon Police Department, then files charges in circuit court.
All charges filed by the prosecutor end up in the Circuit Clerk's records. You can track these on CaseNet. The 911 dispatch center at (417) 533-3421 handles calls for the whole county. The Sheriff's Office also processes concealed carry permit applications.
The Missouri Department of Corrections offender search is another free tool. It covers people who have served time in state prison. This does not include county jail records or cases that never led to a state prison sentence.
How to Find Criminal History in Laclede County
Start with CaseNet for free court record searches. Go to courts.mo.gov/casenet and type in a name or case number. This is the fastest option and works from any device.
For a full statewide criminal history check, use MACHS. Create an account at machs.mo.gov and pay the $15 fee. Results are sent to your account and stay there for 30 days. After that, you need to submit a new request with another payment.
- CaseNet: free, no account needed
- MACHS name search: $15
- MACHS fingerprint check: about $43
- Court copies: $2 first page, $0.25 after
- Mail requests: 4 to 6 weeks
In-person requests go to the Circuit Clerk at 200 N Adams Ave in Lebanon. Bring ID and a name or case number. The clerk's office is open during regular business hours Monday through Friday.
Criminal History Expungement in Laclede County
Section 610.140 RSMo allows people to petition for expungement of certain criminal records in Laclede 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 Laclede County can tell you the filing fee. Legal aid groups in the area may help with the paperwork at no cost.