Perry County Criminal History Records Search
Perry County criminal history records are held by the 32nd Judicial Circuit Court and the Perry County Sheriff's Office in Perryville. The Prosecuting Attorney's Office handles around 1,000 criminal cases per year in addition to traffic tickets. Criminal case files, arrest data, and court documents are available through several channels. You can search Perry County criminal records online through CaseNet or visit the courthouse in Perryville. This guide covers all the ways to find and request criminal history in Perry County.
Perry County Quick Facts
Perry County Circuit Court Criminal Records
The Perry County Circuit Court Clerk is at 15 W. Ste. Maries St, Perryville, MO 63775. The phone number is 573-547-6581. The office manages records for the 32nd Judicial Circuit. Case types include civil, criminal, family, and probate.
You can search Perry County criminal history on Missouri CaseNet for free. CaseNet lists charges, docket entries, and case outcomes. If you want a paper copy, go to the clerk's office with a name or case number. The fee is $2 for the first page and 25 cents after. The clerk also processes marriage licenses and keeps the court calendar.
The Perry County Courthouse has civil and domestic divisions on site. Criminal and traffic matters are part of the main filing system. Sealed records are not available to the public through CaseNet or in person.
Perry County Sheriff's Office
The Perry County Sheriff's Office is at 710 S. Kingshighway, Perryville, MO 63775. Call 573-547-4576. The office has a Records Clerk for report requests, available Monday through Friday. The Sheriff's Office also handles concealed carry permits and sex offender registry compliance.
The office provides 24-hour dispatch. For emergencies, call 911. Civil process and paper service requests are handled during normal hours.
Under Section 43.503 RSMo, Perry County law enforcement sends arrest and charge data to the Highway Patrol's central repository. This feeds the statewide criminal history database.
The Sheriff's Office coordinates with local police and the Highway Patrol for regional law enforcement. Records requests are processed under Chapter 610 RSMo, the Sunshine Law. Agencies have three business days to respond.
Perry County Criminal Prosecution
The Perry County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is at 123 N. Spring St, Perryville, MO 63775. Call 573-547-1023. Caitlin Pistorio has led the office since 2019. Staff includes administrative assistants and a bad check administrator.
The office handles about 1,000 criminal cases per year plus traffic tickets. Criminal filings from this office show up on CaseNet through the Circuit Clerk. The prosecution team is committed to fair and aggressive enforcement of criminal laws in Perry County.
How to Search Criminal History in Perry County
Start with CaseNet for free case lookups. Search by name and filter to Perry County. No account needed. For a statewide search, use MACHS from the Highway Patrol. Name checks cost $15. Fingerprint checks are about $43.
In-person requests go to the courthouse at 15 W. Ste. Maries St in Perryville. Bring an ID and the name or case number. The clerk pulls files during business hours. Mail requests through CJIS take 4 to 6 weeks.
- CaseNet: free, no signup
- MACHS name search: $15
- MACHS fingerprint search: about $43
- Court copies: $2 first page, $0.25 after
Expungement in Perry County follows Section 610.140 RSMo. File a petition in the circuit court where the arrest took place. The court reviews the case and decides if the record can be sealed.
Public Access to Perry County Records
The Missouri Sunshine Law (Chapter 610 RSMo) makes Perry County government records open to the public. Court files, arrest logs, and other county documents are covered by this law. Records are presumed open unless a specific statute closes them.
Section 610.023 gives Perry County offices three business days to respond to a records request. The response must either provide the records, explain why more time is needed, or deny the request in writing. A denial must name the exact statute that justifies withholding the record. No reason is required from the person making the request.
For law enforcement records, Section 610.100 sets the rules. Basic arrest data is always open. That means names, charges, and dates. Investigative files may be closed while a case is still under review. Once the investigation concludes or charges are filed, those records typically become public. The Perry County Sheriff's Office handles these requests through their Records Clerk.
Expungement in Perry County
Perry County residents may be able to clear certain criminal records. Section 610.140 RSMo lays out the rules. Not all crimes qualify. Class A felonies, dangerous felonies, and offenses that require sex offender registration cannot be expunged. Many misdemeanors and some lower-level felonies are eligible.
You must wait three years after finishing your sentence for a misdemeanor. For felonies, the wait is seven years. This includes all probation, parole, fines, and restitution. You cannot have any new criminal charges during the waiting period.
To start in Perry County, file a petition with the 32nd Judicial Circuit Court in Perryville. Pay the filing fee. The court notifies the prosecutor and any victims. A judge reviews the petition and may hold a hearing. If the court grants expungement, the record is sealed. It will not show on CaseNet or in MACHS results. All agencies that hold a copy must update their records.
Cities in Perry County
Perry County includes Perryville and several smaller towns. All criminal cases go through the 32nd Judicial Circuit Court in Perryville. No cities in Perry County meet the population threshold for a dedicated page.