Search St. Francois County Criminal History

St. Francois County criminal history records are kept by the 24th Judicial Circuit Court and the Sheriff's Office in Farmington. The county sits in the Lead Belt region of Missouri. Criminal cases go through the circuit court, and the Sheriff's Office holds arrest and booking records. You can search St. Francois County criminal history through CaseNet, the MACHS portal, or in person at the courthouse. This page walks through each option for getting criminal history records.

St. Francois County Circuit Court Criminal Records

The St. Francois County Circuit Court Clerk manages all criminal case files for the 24th Judicial Circuit. The office is at 1 N. Washington St, Ste. 303, Farmington, MO 63640. Call 573-756-4551 EXT 317. The office has both a civil and criminal division.

For criminal history questions, contact the criminal division at SFRCriminal.email@courts.mo.gov. The civil division can be reached at SFRCivil.email@courts.mo.gov. The clerk's office handles all case types including criminal, civil, probate, and family matters. Filing fees are collected per Missouri statute.

St. Francois County criminal history cases are on Missouri CaseNet. This free tool covers all Missouri counties. Search by name or case number. Filter to St. Francois County for local results. CaseNet shows docket entries, charges, court dates, and outcomes. Sealed records do not appear.

Under the Missouri Sunshine Law (Chapter 610 RSMo), the clerk's office must respond to records requests within three business days. If a request is denied, the office has to give you a written reason. Copy fees are $2 for the first page and 25 cents for each page after.

St. Francois County Sheriff's Office

The St. Francois County Sheriff's Office is at 1550 Doubet Road, Farmington, MO 63640. Sheriff Daniel R. Bullock leads the department. Phone: 573-756-3252 or 573-431-2777. The office handles patrol, investigations, civil process, and jail operations.

The Sheriff's Office keeps records of all arrests and incident reports. They operate the MobilePatrol app for inmate info and crime alerts. The office also handles DARE programs, concealed carry permits, and jail visitation. Records requests fall under the Missouri Sunshine Law.

Under Section 43.503 RSMo, all law enforcement must report arrests to the Highway Patrol's central repository. St. Francois County criminal history records are part of the statewide database. The Sheriff's Office works with local police and the Highway Patrol for regional law enforcement.

St. Francois County Jail Criminal History Booking

The St. Francois County Jail is at 1550 Doubet Road in Farmington. It is run by the Sheriff's Office. Call 573-756-3252. The jail holds inmates waiting for trial and those serving sentences. Visitation info is on the Sheriff's Office website.

Booking records include arrest dates, charges, bond amounts, and court dates. These records form part of a person's criminal history in St. Francois County. For current inmate info, check the MobilePatrol app or call the jail. For older booking data, file a formal records request.

Statewide Criminal History Checks

The MACHS portal runs full criminal history checks. A name search costs $15. Fingerprint checks are about $43 with the FBI portion. You need to create an account at machs.mo.gov.

MACHS pulls from the Highway Patrol's central database. It covers all Missouri counties, not just St. Francois County. If someone has records in multiple counties, the report shows everything. Mail requests go to the CJIS Division and take 4 to 6 weeks.

St. Francois County Criminal Prosecution

The St. Francois County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is led by Blake Dudley. The office is at 1 N. Washington St, Ste. 101, Farmington, MO 63640. Phone: 573-756-1955. The office reviews law enforcement cases and files criminal charges.

All filings are on record at the Circuit Clerk's office and show up on CaseNet. The office advocates open communication with the public. You can reach them by phone, mail, or email. Child support enforcement can be reached at 573-431-5341.

Expungement of St. Francois County criminal history records goes through the circuit court. Under Missouri law, certain records can be expunged after a waiting period. The time depends on the type of charge. Contact the circuit clerk or a local attorney to learn about the process.

Understanding St. Francois County Criminal History

Criminal history records in St. Francois County come from the circuit court, Sheriff's Office, and county jail. Court records are the most detailed source. They show charges, pleas, hearings, and dispositions. Arrest records from the Sheriff's Office document custody events. Booking records from the jail add bond and scheduling info.

St. Francois County shares the 24th Judicial Circuit with Ste. Genevieve County. If you are searching for criminal history in this area, you may want to check both counties on CaseNet. A MACHS search covers the whole state at once, so it will pick up records from both counties and all other Missouri counties.

Expungement is available for many criminal offenses in Missouri. Under Section 610.140 RSMo, misdemeanors can be expunged three years after the case ends. Most felonies need seven years. Certain violent and sexual offenses cannot be expunged. Petitions go to the circuit court where the case was heard.

How to Look Up Criminal History in St. Francois County

CaseNet is the best free option. Go to courts.mo.gov/casenet. For a statewide search, use MACHS at machs.mo.gov. In-person requests go to the courthouse in Farmington.

• CaseNet: free, no account needed
• MACHS name search: $15
• MACHS fingerprint check: about $43
• Court copies: $2 first page, $0.25 each after
• CJIS mail requests: 4 to 6 weeks

For in-person requests, bring a photo ID and the name or case number of the person. The clerk's office can pull up records and print copies during business hours.

Public Access to St. Francois County Criminal Records

Missouri's Sunshine Law gives the public a right to view government records, and that includes criminal history files in St. Francois County. Chapter 610 RSMo sets the rules. Section 610.023 says any public body must respond to a records request within three business days. If they say no, they have to put the reason in writing and cite the specific law that blocks release.

Section 610.100 covers law enforcement records. Arrest logs, incident reports, and booking data are open to the public in most cases. Some records can be closed if release would hurt an active case. But once a case is done, the records are generally open. Juvenile records are an exception. Those stay sealed.

Fees for copies fall under Section 610.026. St. Francois County offices can charge for the actual cost of making copies. They cannot charge search fees or labor fees on top of that. If you think a request was wrongly denied, you can take the matter to court. The law allows the court to award legal fees if the denial was not in good faith.

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