Access Phelps County Criminal History
Phelps County criminal history records are managed by the 25th Judicial Circuit Court and the Phelps County Sheriff's Office in Rolla. The county is home to Missouri University of Science and Technology, which adds to the local population. Criminal cases go through the circuit court, and arrest data flows to the state criminal history database. The Sheriff also serves as Emergency Management Director. This page covers all the ways to find criminal history records in Phelps County.
Phelps County Quick Facts
Phelps County Circuit Court Criminal Records
The Phelps County Circuit Court Clerk, Marlaina Wallace, is at 200 N. Main St, Ste. 201, Rolla, MO 65401. Call 573-458-6210. The office handles criminal, civil, probate, juvenile, and traffic cases. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays.
Search Phelps County criminal history records on Missouri CaseNet for free. CaseNet shows charges, docket entries, and case outcomes. For paper copies, visit the clerk's office. Fees are $2 for the first page and 25 cents for each page after that.
The clerk's office website has answers to common questions about court procedures. Filing fees are set by state statute. The office also handles passport applications and jury duty questions. Sealed records are not visible on CaseNet or available to the public.
Phelps County Sheriff's Office
The Phelps County Sheriff's Office is at 500 W. 2nd St, Rolla, MO 65401. Call 573-426-3860. Sheriff Mike Kirn leads the department. The office provides patrol, investigations, civil process, and jail operations. The Sheriff also acts as the county's Emergency Management Director.
Records requests for arrest data and incident reports follow the Missouri Sunshine Law (Chapter 610 RSMo). Agencies must respond within three business days. The office coordinates with the Rolla Police Department and the Highway Patrol for regional cases.
Under Section 43.503 RSMo, all Phelps County arrest and charge data goes to the Highway Patrol's central repository. This means Phelps County criminal records are part of the statewide database. For full statewide checks, use MACHS.
Phelps County Jail and Booking Records
The Phelps County Jail is at 500 W. Second Street in Rolla. Call 573-426-3860 for inmate information. The facility holds people waiting for trial and those serving sentences. Booking records include the date of arrest, charges, and bond amounts.
These records are part of each person's criminal history in Phelps County. The jail data feeds into the statewide system maintained by the Highway Patrol. Contact the Sheriff's Office for visitation policies and hours.
Phelps County Criminal Case Prosecution
The Phelps County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is at 200 N. Main St, Ste. G-69, Rolla, MO 65401. Taylor Banholzer leads the office. Call 573-458-6170. The prosecutor reviews law enforcement reports and files charges. Victim assistance services are available.
Criminal filings from this office become part of the court record. They show on CaseNet once entered by the clerk. The office works closely with law enforcement across the county to bring cases through the court system.
How to Look Up Phelps County Criminal History
Start with CaseNet. It is free and does not need an account. Type in a name and filter to Phelps County. For a broader statewide search, use MACHS. Name searches cost $15. Fingerprint checks cost about $43.
Visit the courthouse at 200 N. Main St in Rolla for in-person requests. Bring a photo ID. The clerk pulls files during business hours. Mail requests through CJIS take 4 to 6 weeks to process.
- CaseNet: free, no account
- MACHS name search: $15
- MACHS fingerprint: about $43
- Copies: $2 first page, $0.25 after
- CJIS mail: 4 to 6 weeks
To expunge a criminal record in Phelps County, file a petition under Section 610.140 RSMo. The petition goes to the circuit court where the arrest was made. The court reviews the case and decides if sealing or removal is allowed.
Public Access to Phelps County Records
The Missouri Sunshine Law (Chapter 610 RSMo) makes Phelps County records public. All government records are presumed open. A specific law must exist to close them. This covers the Circuit Clerk, Sheriff, Prosecuting Attorney, and every other county office.
Section 610.023 gives Phelps County offices three business days to respond. They must provide records, explain a delay, or deny the request in writing. Denials must cite the statute. You do not have to give any reason for making the request.
Law enforcement records follow Section 610.100. Arrest logs are always public. Names, charges, and dates are open. Investigative files can stay closed while a case is active. After charges are filed or the investigation ends, the records become available. The Phelps County Sheriff's Office and the Rolla Police Department both handle records requests under this law.
Expungement in Phelps County
Section 610.140 RSMo allows expungement of certain records in Phelps County. Dangerous felonies and sex offenses do not qualify. Many misdemeanors and some felonies are eligible.
The wait is three years for misdemeanors. For felonies, it is seven years. You must complete your sentence, probation, and all fines before the clock starts. No new criminal charges during the wait period.
File a petition with the 25th Judicial Circuit Court in Rolla. Pay the filing fee. The court notifies the Phelps County Prosecuting Attorney and any victims. A hearing may follow. If the judge grants the expungement, the record is sealed. CaseNet removes the case from public view. MACHS updates its records too. The Sheriff's Office and all other agencies holding the record must comply.
Cities in Phelps County
Phelps County includes Rolla and several smaller towns. All criminal cases go through the 25th Judicial Circuit Court. No cities in Phelps County meet the population threshold for a dedicated page.