Missouri Criminal Records
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Where to Find Missouri Criminal Records
The Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) maintains the database for Missouri criminal records. Criminal records may be requested in person for a name-based search or fingerprint search, or requests can be mailed into the department. The fee for name-based searches is $10 and $20 for fingerprint searches, payable only by certified check or money order.
Who Can Legally Obtain Missouri Criminal Records?
Missouri does not limit criminal records to law enforcement agencies. Any member of the public may request a criminal record for themselves or another person.
Correcting a Criminal Record
Call or go in person to the Missouri Highway Patrol office to dispute any mistakes found on a criminal record. Provide supporting documentation if available to remedy the mistake, and it will be reviewed.
For those who wish to retrieve Missouri background checks and criminal records, take the following measures:
Step 1:
Visit the CJIS website to download the Missouri Background Check Request Form.
Step 2:
Fill out the request form and either have your fingerprints taken by a local law enforcement agency or choose a name-based search.
Step 3:
Mail the completed form with the fingerprint card if applicable and a certified check or money order for $10 (name search) or $20 (fingerprint search). Or, take the form and money to the Missouri Highway Patrol office and perform the search in person.
If you need additional assistance, contact the Missouri State Highway Patrol below:
If you would like to access Missouri arrest records, the Missouri Department of Corrections provides an online database to make your search easier. The database allows you to search by name and aliases to find active offenders.
Step 1: Go online to the Missouri Department of Corrections’ website to navigate to the Missouri Offender Web Search tool. Click the “Proceed to Offender Search” link at the bottom after reading the statement.
Step 2: Input the offender’s name or DOC number and click the Search button on the right.
Step 3: Results will then be displayed. You can view the details of the record by clicking on the DOC ID link.
For more assistance accessing Missouri arrest records, you can contact the Department of Corrections at the information below:
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