Find Ralls County Criminal History
Ralls County criminal history records are managed through the 9th Judicial Circuit Court in New London. The county is a small rural area in northeastern Missouri. The Sheriff's Office maintains an online inmate roster and weekly crime reports, making it easier than most small counties to track criminal activity. The Circuit Clerk handles court case files. This page covers all the ways to find criminal history records in Ralls County.
Ralls County Quick Facts
Ralls County Circuit Court Criminal Records
The 9th Judicial Circuit Court handles criminal cases in Ralls County. The Circuit Clerk-Recorder's office is in New London. Call (573) 985-5631 or (573) 985-5641 for case info. The office handles criminal, civil, probate, and family cases. It also serves as the county recorder for marriage licenses and land documents.
Search Ralls County criminal history for free on Missouri CaseNet. Enter a name or case number and filter to Ralls County. CaseNet shows charges, docket entries, parties, and case outcomes. Not all records appear. Sealed and expunged cases are hidden from public view.
The Ralls County Sheriff's Office publishes an online inmate roster and weekly crime reports, giving people another way to stay informed about criminal activity in the county.
For certified copies, visit the clerk's office in New London. Copy fees are $2 for the first page and 25 cents per additional page. Under Chapter 610 RSMo, some records can be sealed by court order.
Ralls County Sheriff's Office Criminal History
The Ralls County Sheriff's Office is at 209 E 4th St in New London. Call (573) 985-5611. Sheriff Brian Allen leads the department. The office handles patrol, investigations, civil process, and jail operations.
The Sheriff's Office maintains an online inmate roster, weekly crime reports, sex offender registry info, and a Most Wanted list. Request incident reports during business hours. The office works with the Highway Patrol and nearby county agencies.
Under Section 43.503 RSMo, all arrest data from Ralls County goes to the Highway Patrol's central repository. For a statewide check, use the MACHS portal. Name searches cost $15. Fingerprint checks run about $43 total.
Ralls County Jail and Booking Records
The Ralls County Jail is run by the Sheriff's Office. Call (573) 985-5611 for inmate info. The facility holds pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates. Booking records include arrest dates, charges, bond amounts, and court dates.
These records are part of each person's criminal history file in Ralls County. An online inmate roster is maintained by the Sheriff's Office. Contact them for additional details about visitation and inmate services.
Ralls County Criminal Cases and Prosecution
The Ralls County Prosecuting Attorney, Rodney J. Rodenbaugh, handles criminal cases from the office in New London. Call (573) 985-5681. The prosecutor reviews police reports, files charges, and represents the state in court proceedings. The office also handles juvenile matters.
All criminal filings become part of the court record at the clerk's office. Search them through CaseNet once charges are filed.
How to Search Criminal History in Ralls County
Start with CaseNet at courts.mo.gov/casenet. It is free. Search by name or case number and filter to Ralls County.
For statewide results, the MACHS portal at machs.mo.gov pulls from the Highway Patrol's central database. All 114 Missouri counties are covered. Name searches are $15.
Visit the Circuit Clerk in New London for in-person requests. Bring ID and a name or case number. The clerk can pull files and make copies during business hours.
- CaseNet: free, no account needed
- MACHS name search: $15
- MACHS fingerprint search: about $43
- Court copies: $2 first page, $0.25 each after
- Sheriff inmate roster: free online
- Weekly crime reports: free on Sheriff's site
The Missouri DOC offender search covers state prisoners. Missouri's Sunshine Law requires response within three business days to all records requests.
Ralls 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 not eligible.
File the petition in Ralls County Circuit Court. The fee is about $250. You must show all sentence conditions were met and the required waiting period has passed.
Additional Criminal History Resources for Ralls County
Ralls County stands out from many small Missouri counties because the Sheriff's Office publishes an online inmate roster, weekly crime reports, sex offender data, and a Most Wanted list. These free resources give the public more information about criminal activity than most rural counties provide.
The 9th Judicial Circuit covers Ralls County and several other northeastern Missouri counties. Court resources and judges are shared across the circuit. When searching CaseNet, be sure to filter by Ralls County specifically. Cases from neighboring counties in the same circuit will not appear under Ralls County results.
The Highway Patrol's Criminal Justice Information Services division manages the statewide criminal history database. All MACHS background checks go through this office. Ralls County arrest data feeds into the central repository. Employers, licensing boards, and volunteer organizations throughout Missouri use MACHS.
The Family Care Safety Registry runs multi-database checks including the criminal history file, sex offender registry, and abuse records. The fee is $14.75. Workers who care for children, the elderly, or people with disabilities in Ralls County must register.
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri may help Ralls County residents with criminal record questions. The Missouri Bar Lawyer Referral Service can connect you with an attorney familiar with the 9th Judicial Circuit. The Ralls County Circuit Clerk also serves as recorder, so the same office handles both court records and land documents.
Public Access to Ralls County Criminal Records
Chapter 610 RSMo protects your right to access criminal records in Ralls County. Section 610.023 requires a three-day response from all public offices. That includes the Circuit Clerk in New London, the Sheriff, and every other county office.
Section 610.100 covers law enforcement records like arrest logs and reports. Fees are capped at actual cost per Section 610.026. A denied request must include a written explanation with the statute cited. Ralls County offices must follow the same rules as every other county in Missouri.
Statewide Criminal History Search
MACHS at machs.mo.gov handles statewide checks. Name searches cost $15. Fingerprint checks cost about $43. Set up an account first. Results for name checks come back fast.
CaseNet at courts.mo.gov/casenet is free and covers all Missouri counties. Filter to Ralls County or search the whole state. CaseNet shows court cases only. The DOC search at web.mo.gov/doc/offSearchWeb/ shows state prison inmates and people on supervision.