Pettis County Criminal History Search
Pettis County criminal history records are managed by the 18th Judicial Circuit Court and the Pettis County Sheriff's Office in Sedalia. The county is a mid-size jurisdiction in west-central Missouri with an active court system that processes criminal, civil, and traffic cases. The Sheriff's Office provides patrol, investigations, civil process, and jail services. You can search criminal case records through CaseNet or visit the courthouse in Sedalia for copies. This page covers the main options for finding Pettis County criminal history records.
Pettis County Quick Facts
Pettis County Circuit Court Criminal Records
The Pettis County Circuit Court Clerk is at 415 S. Ohio Ave, Ste. 324, Sedalia, MO 65301. Call 660-826-5000 ext. 926. The office handles civil, domestic, criminal, and traffic cases for the 18th Judicial Circuit. Civil and domestic divisions are on the third floor of the courthouse.
Search Pettis County criminal history for free on Missouri CaseNet. CaseNet shows charges, docket entries, and case outcomes for all public cases. For paper copies, visit the clerk's office with the name or case number. Fees are $2 for the first page and 25 cents per page after.
Filing fees vary by case type and are set by state statute. The office accepts filings during business hours. Probate matters go through a separate division. The clerk also processes passport forms and handles jury duty questions. Sealed records in Pettis County are not shown on CaseNet.
Pettis County Sheriff's Office
The Pettis County Sheriff's Office is at 319 S. Lamine Ave, Sedalia, MO 65301. Call 660-827-0052. Sheriff Brad Anders leads the department with Chief Deputy Tollie Rowe. The office has Patrol, Investigations, Civil Process, and Jail divisions.
Records requests, civil paper service, and fingerprinting are available during business hours. The jail division holds inmates waiting for trial and those serving sentences. For emergencies, the office provides 24-hour dispatch.
The office coordinates with the Sedalia Police Department and the Highway Patrol for regional cases. Under Section 43.503 RSMo, Pettis County arrest data goes to the state's central criminal history repository. Records are also available under Chapter 610 RSMo, the Sunshine Law.
Pettis County Jail Records
The Pettis County Jail is run by the Sheriff's Office. Call 660-827-0056 for inmate info. The jail provides housing, medical care, and commissary for inmates. Booking records include arrest dates, charges, and bond amounts.
These booking records are part of each person's criminal history file. All data from the jail feeds into the statewide database through the Highway Patrol.
Pettis County Criminal Cases and Prosecution
The Pettis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is at 415 S. Ohio Ave, Ste. 320, Sedalia, MO 65301. Call 660-826-5000 ext. 925. The office prosecutes criminal cases, handles victim advocacy, and deals with bad check issues.
All criminal case filings from the prosecutor show up in the court record and on CaseNet. The office reviews law enforcement reports and files charges when the evidence supports it. Check CaseNet to see if charges have been filed in a Pettis County case.
How to Search Criminal History in Pettis County
Use CaseNet first. It is free and needs no account. Search by name and filter to Pettis County. For a statewide criminal history check, use MACHS at machs.mo.gov. A name search costs $15. Fingerprint checks cost about $43 total.
You can also go to the courthouse at 415 S. Ohio Ave in Sedalia. Bring a photo ID and the name or case number you need. The clerk processes requests during business hours.
- CaseNet: free, no signup
- MACHS name check: $15
- MACHS fingerprint: about $43
- Copies: $2 first page, $0.25 after
- Mail requests via CJIS: 4 to 6 weeks
For expungement in Pettis County, file a petition under Section 610.140 RSMo in the circuit court where the arrest happened. The judge reviews the case and rules on whether the record can be sealed or removed.
Public Access to Pettis County Records
Pettis County government records are open under the Missouri Sunshine Law (Chapter 610 RSMo). Records are presumed public unless a specific statute says otherwise. This covers the Circuit Clerk, the Sheriff's Office, and all other Pettis County offices.
Section 610.023 requires offices to respond within three business days. They can produce the records, explain a need for more time, or deny the request. Denials must be written and must cite the exact law. You do not have to say why you want the records.
Law enforcement records follow Section 610.100. Arrest information is public. Names, charges, and arrest dates are always available. Investigative files can be held back while a case is still open. After charges are filed or the investigation ends, those records generally open up. The Pettis County Sheriff's Office at 319 S. Lamine Ave in Sedalia processes these requests.
Expungement in Pettis County
Section 610.140 RSMo controls expungement in Pettis County. Not all offenses qualify. Dangerous felonies and sex offenses are excluded. Many misdemeanors and some felonies are eligible.
The wait is three years for misdemeanors. Seven years for felonies. You must complete your full sentence first, including probation, fines, and restitution. No new criminal charges during the wait.
File a petition with the 18th Judicial Circuit Court in Sedalia. There is a filing fee. The court notifies the Pettis County Prosecuting Attorney and any victims. A judge reviews the case and may schedule a hearing. If granted, the record is sealed from public databases. CaseNet removes the case. MACHS updates its records. The Sheriff's Office and other agencies must also comply with the court order.
Cities in Pettis County
Pettis County includes Sedalia and several smaller communities. All criminal cases go through the 18th Judicial Circuit Court. No cities in Pettis County meet the population threshold for a dedicated page.