New Madrid County Criminal History Records
New Madrid County criminal history records are handled by the 33rd Judicial Circuit Court in New Madrid. The county sits in Missouri's Bootheel region along the Mississippi River. Criminal cases go through the Circuit Clerk's office while the Sheriff's Office keeps arrest data and jail records. This page covers every option for searching criminal history in New Madrid County, whether you use online tools or visit the courthouse in person.
New Madrid County Quick Facts
New Madrid County Circuit Court Criminal Records
The 33rd Judicial Circuit Court handles criminal cases in New Madrid County. The Circuit Clerk, Marsha M. Holiman, manages records at 450 Main St, 2nd Floor, in New Madrid. Call (573) 748-2228 for case info. The office handles criminal, civil, probate, traffic, and juvenile filings.
Search New Madrid County criminal history records for free through Missouri CaseNet. Enter a name or case number and filter to New Madrid County. CaseNet shows docket entries, charges, parties, and judgments. Sealed and expunged records will not appear in the results.
The New Madrid County government website offers links to county offices and resources for searching criminal history records.
For certified copies, visit the clerk's office. Fees are $2 for the first page and 25 cents for each page after. New Madrid County shares the 33rd Circuit with Mississippi and Scott counties. Under Chapter 610 RSMo, some criminal records can be sealed or expunged by court order.
New Madrid County Sheriff's Office Criminal History
The New Madrid County Sheriff's Office is at 2 Courthouse Square in New Madrid. Call (573) 748-2516. Sheriff William "Bud" Cooper leads the department. The office handles patrol, investigations, civil process, and jail operations.
Request arrest records and incident reports during business hours. The office works with local police departments across the county. Under Section 43.503 RSMo, all arrest data from New Madrid County flows to the Highway Patrol's central repository. This feeds the statewide criminal history database.
For a statewide check, use the MACHS portal. Name searches cost $15. Fingerprint checks run about $43 total. You need a MACHS account to start a search.
New Madrid County Jail and Booking Records
The New Madrid County Jail is at 2 Courthouse Square in New Madrid. It holds pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates. Call (573) 748-2516 for inmate info. Booking records cover arrest dates, charges, bond amounts, and court dates.
These records form part of each person's criminal history file. They connect to the case records at the circuit court. Contact the Sheriff's Office for inmate status and visitation info.
New Madrid County Criminal Cases and Prosecution
The New Madrid County Prosecuting Attorney, Andrew Lawson, handles criminal cases from the office at 450 Main St, 2nd Floor, in New Madrid. Call (573) 748-5144. The prosecutor reviews police reports, files charges, and represents the state in court.
All criminal filings become part of the court record at the Circuit Clerk's office. Search them through CaseNet once they are filed.
How to Search Criminal History in New Madrid County
CaseNet is your quickest free option. Go to courts.mo.gov/casenet and search by name or case number. Filter to New Madrid County for local results.
The MACHS portal at machs.mo.gov gives statewide criminal history data. It covers all 114 Missouri counties. Name searches are $15.
Visit the Circuit Clerk at 450 Main St in New Madrid for in-person requests. Bring ID and the name or case number you need.
- CaseNet: free, no signup needed
- MACHS name search: $15
- MACHS fingerprint search: about $43
- Court copies: $2 first page, $0.25 each after
- Sunshine Law: response within 3 business days
The Missouri DOC offender search shows state prisoners. Missouri's Sunshine Law requires a response within three business days.
New Madrid County Criminal Record Expungement
Under Section 610.140 RSMo, some criminal records can be expunged in Missouri. Misdemeanors may qualify after three years. Felonies after seven. Violent crimes and sex offenses are never eligible.
File in New Madrid County Circuit Court. The fee is about $250. Prove that all sentence conditions were met and the waiting period has passed.
Additional Criminal History Resources for New Madrid County
New Madrid County shares the 33rd Judicial Circuit with Mississippi and Scott counties. Court resources and judges rotate across all three counties. When searching CaseNet, make sure to filter by the correct county name. A case from nearby Scott County will not show under New Madrid County results.
The Highway Patrol's Criminal Justice Information Services division manages the state's central criminal history database. All MACHS background checks go through this office. New Madrid County arrest and charge data feeds into the central repository. Employers, volunteer groups, and licensing boards statewide rely on MACHS.
The Family Care Safety Registry runs multi-database checks covering the criminal history file, sex offender registry, and abuse records. The fee is $14.75. Workers in New Madrid County who deal with children, the elderly, or people with disabilities need this registration.
Legal aid for New Madrid County residents may be available through Legal Services of Eastern Missouri. The Missouri Bar Lawyer Referral Service can help find a local attorney. The Bootheel region of Missouri has specific legal aid organizations that serve this area. For criminal record questions, talk to an attorney who practices in the 33rd Judicial Circuit.
For the most thorough criminal history search on someone with ties to New Madrid County, use CaseNet and MACHS together. CaseNet shows court case details. MACHS shows the state criminal history record. The DOC offender search adds another check for anyone who served state prison time. Combining all three tools gives the most complete picture of someone's criminal history.
Public Access to New Madrid County Criminal Records
Chapter 610 RSMo protects your right to access criminal records in New Madrid County. Section 610.023 requires a three-day response. That covers the Circuit Clerk, the Sheriff at 2 Courthouse Square, and all other offices in the county.
Law enforcement records like arrest logs fall under Section 610.100. Copy fees cannot exceed the real cost per Section 610.026. If a New Madrid County office denies your request, the denial must be in writing and cite the specific statute. A vague refusal is not valid under the law.
New Madrid County Jail and Booking Records
Booking records at the New Madrid County Jail include arrest dates, charges, bond amounts, and court dates. Per Section 43.503 RSMo, all booking data goes to the statewide criminal history system. Each booking creates a permanent entry.
Call (573) 748-2516 for inmate info. The Sheriff runs the jail at 2 Courthouse Square. Visitation rules can change, so check first. Booking data ties into court records at the Circuit Clerk and forms part of the full criminal history file for each person.