Pike County Criminal History Records
Pike County criminal history records are held by the 9th Judicial Circuit Court and the Pike County Sheriff's Office in Bowling Green. This eastern Missouri county sits along the Mississippi River. Criminal case files, arrest logs, and court documents are all available through official channels. The Sheriff's Office works with municipal police and the Highway Patrol for regional law enforcement. This page explains how to search and request criminal history records in Pike County.
Pike County Quick Facts
Pike County Circuit Court Criminal Records
The Pike County Circuit Court Clerk is at 115 W. Main St, Bowling Green, MO 63334. Call 573-324-5582. The office manages records for the 9th Judicial Circuit. Case files cover criminal, civil, probate, and family matters.
Search Pike County criminal history on Missouri CaseNet for free. CaseNet shows charges, docket entries, and outcomes. For copies, go to the clerk's office with a name or case number. The fee is $2 for the first page and 25 cents per page after. The clerk also handles marriage licenses and passport applications.
Sealed criminal records will not appear on CaseNet. Only the parties to a sealed case can access the files. You must show up in person with a photo ID to view sealed records.
Pike County Sheriff's Office
The Pike County Sheriff's Office is at 1600 Business Hwy 54 West, Bowling Green, MO 63334. The phone number is 573-324-3202. The office provides patrol, investigations, civil process, and jail operations. Records requests can be made in person or by phone.
The Sheriff's Office provides 24-hour law enforcement coverage. Arrest records, incident reports, and warrant data are available under the Missouri Sunshine Law (Chapter 610 RSMo). Agencies must respond to requests within three business days.
Under Section 43.503 RSMo, Pike County law enforcement sends all arrest and charge data to the Highway Patrol's central repository. This means Pike County criminal records are in the statewide database. Use MACHS for a full statewide check.
Pike County Criminal Prosecution
The Pike County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is at 115 W. Main St, Bowling Green, MO 63334. Alex Ellison leads the office. Call 573-324-2201. The prosecutor reviews law enforcement reports and decides what charges to file. This office represents the state in all criminal cases within Pike County, from misdemeanor charges to felony prosecutions. Staff work with law enforcement to build cases and with victim advocates to support those affected by crime.
All criminal filings show up on CaseNet through the Circuit Clerk. The office handles criminal cases and juvenile matters. If you need to know whether charges were filed in a Pike County case, check CaseNet or call the clerk. The prosecutor also handles cases involving probation violations and can file motions for revocation when conditions are broken.
Pike County Criminal History and Jail Records
The Pike County Jail is run by the Sheriff's Office at 1600 Business Hwy 54 West in Bowling Green. Call 573-324-3202 for inmate info. The jail holds people waiting for trial and those serving sentences on county charges. Booking records include the arrest date, charges, bond amount, and court dates. These records become part of the individual's criminal history file in Pike County.
Visitation policies and hours are set by the Sheriff's Office. Contact them directly for the current schedule. The jail also processes bail bonds and coordinates with the circuit court for inmate court appearances. All data from the jail feeds into the statewide criminal history system maintained by the Missouri State Highway Patrol under Section 43.530 RSMo.
Public Access to Pike County Records
The Missouri Sunshine Law gives the public the right to inspect and copy records held by government bodies, including Pike County offices. Under Section 610.023, each office must respond to requests within three business days. If a request is denied, the office must explain why in writing and cite the specific statute that allows the denial. Fees for copies cannot exceed the actual cost of finding and duplicating the documents.
Section 610.100 covers law enforcement records specifically. Incident reports and arrest reports have their own rules for public access. Closed investigation records may have different access rules than open cases. If you want records from the Pike County Sheriff's Office, put your request in writing for best results. Include as much detail as you can about what you need.
For people who want to clear their record, Missouri's expungement law under Section 610.140 RSMo sets the rules. The waiting period is three years for most misdemeanors and seven years for eligible felonies, counted from when the sentence, probation, or parole ended. You file the petition in the circuit court where the arrest took place. The Missouri Department of Corrections offender search can help you check what records exist before filing.
How to Search Criminal History in Pike County
The easiest way is CaseNet. Free, no account. Type a name and filter to Pike County. For statewide checks, use MACHS. Name searches cost $15. Fingerprint checks are about $43 total.
Go to the courthouse at 115 W. Main St in Bowling Green for in-person requests. Bring a photo ID. The clerk pulls files on the spot during business hours.
- CaseNet: free, no account needed
- MACHS name search: $15
- MACHS fingerprint: about $43
- Court copies: $2 first page, $0.25 after
- Mail via CJIS: 4 to 6 weeks
Expungement in Pike County follows Section 610.140 RSMo. File in the circuit court where the arrest occurred. The judge reviews the case and decides on sealing or removal.
Cities in Pike County
Pike County includes Bowling Green, Louisiana, and other small towns. All criminal cases go through the 9th Judicial Circuit Court. No cities in Pike County meet the population threshold for a dedicated page.