Search Lincoln County Criminal History
Lincoln County criminal history records are managed by the 45th Judicial Circuit Court and the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office in Troy, Missouri. Lincoln County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the St. Louis metro area with about 52,566 residents. Sheriff Rick Harrell runs a modern law enforcement operation that includes a Criminal Investigation Division and a Special Investigations Unit. Circuit Clerk Kathy Hall keeps all court records at the Lincoln County Justice Center. You can search criminal history online through CaseNet or use the state MACHS portal for a full background check. This page explains every way to find criminal history records in Lincoln County.
Lincoln County Quick Facts
Lincoln County Circuit Court Criminal Records
Circuit Clerk Kathy Hall runs the clerk's office at the Lincoln County Justice Center, 45 Business Park Dr, Troy, MO 63379. Phone: (636) 528-6300 ext. 253. The office is part of the 45th Judicial Circuit and handles criminal, civil, probate, traffic, and juvenile case filings.
Search Lincoln County criminal cases for free on Missouri CaseNet. This state tool covers all 114 counties. Type in a name or case number. Filter to Lincoln County. CaseNet shows charges, docket entries, parties, and judgments. No account is needed for a basic search.
The Justice Center houses both the courtrooms and the clerk's office. It is a modern facility that provides good access for the public. Copy fees are $2 for the first page and 25 cents for each additional page. Certified copies are available for a higher fee.
Expunged records under Section 610.140 RSMo do not appear on CaseNet. If a case has been sealed, only the parties involved can view it by visiting the clerk's office with a photo ID.
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Rick Harrell leads the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office at 65 Business Park Dr, Troy, MO 63379. Main phone: (636) 528-8546. Non-emergency dispatch: (636) 528-6100. The office is open 24 hours for dispatch.
The Sheriff's Office runs several divisions. The Criminal Investigation Division (CID) handles major cases. The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) focuses on drugs and other specialized work. Lieutenant Amy Tippett leads the School Resource Officer program. This is a well-staffed operation for a county of this size.
Under Section 43.503 RSMo, the Sheriff's Office sends all arrest and charge data to the Highway Patrol's central criminal history repository. Lincoln County records are part of the state database. Records requests fall under the Sunshine Law (Chapter 610), which requires a response within three business days.
The Lincoln County Jail at 65 Business Park Dr holds pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates. Phone: (636) 462-6507. The modern facility provides medical care, meals, and programming. Contact the jail for visitation info and current inmate status.
Statewide Criminal History Checks
The MACHS portal covers Lincoln County and all other Missouri counties. A name-based search costs $15 and takes 5 to 7 business days. Results show convictions, recent arrests, and pending charges.
For a confirmed match, use a fingerprint check through IdentoGO. That costs about $43 total. FBI searches add $13.25. You can also mail form SHP-158 to the CJIS Division at PO Box 9500, Jefferson City, MO 65102. Mail requests take 4 to 6 weeks.
Lincoln County Criminal Prosecution
Prosecuting Attorney Mike Wood files all criminal charges in Lincoln County. Office: PO Box 319, 45 Business Park Dr, Troy, MO 63379. Phone: (636) 528-8571. The office works closely with law enforcement and provides victim advocacy services.
Lincoln County gained national attention for the Pamela Hupp case, one of Missouri's most notable criminal cases. All criminal filings from the prosecutor's office are part of the public record at the Circuit Clerk's office and show on CaseNet.
The Missouri DOC offender search is a free tool to check if someone has served state prison time. It does not include county jail records.
How to Find Criminal History in Lincoln County
CaseNet is the best free option. Go to courts.mo.gov/casenet and search by name or case number.
- CaseNet: free, no account needed
- MACHS name search: $15
- MACHS fingerprint: about $43
- Court copies: $2 first page, $0.25 after
- Mail requests: 4 to 6 weeks
Visit the Justice Center in Troy for in-person lookups. Bring a valid ID. The clerk must respond within three business days per the Sunshine Law.
Public Access to Lincoln County Criminal Records
Missouri's Sunshine Law gives the public a right to view government records, and that includes criminal history files in Lincoln County. Chapter 610 RSMo sets the rules. Section 610.023 says any public body must respond to a records request within three business days. If they say no, they have to put the reason in writing and cite the specific law that blocks release.
Section 610.100 covers law enforcement records. Arrest logs, incident reports, and booking data are open to the public in most cases. Some records can be closed if release would hurt an active case. But once a case is done, the records are generally open. Juvenile records are an exception. Those stay sealed.
Fees for copies fall under Section 610.026. Lincoln County offices can charge for the actual cost of making copies. They cannot charge search fees or labor fees on top of that. If you think a request was wrongly denied, you can take the matter to court. The law allows the court to award legal fees if the denial was not in good faith.