Missouri

Missouri Criminal Records

Missouri criminal records are maintained by the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP), Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) division. Background checks are available in two forms: name-based searches and fingerprint-based searches through the Missouri Automated Criminal History Site (MACHS). Any person may request a criminal background check on any individual for a fee. Court records are accessible through Case.net, the Missouri Courts online case information system. MSHP also operates the Missouri Sex Offender Registry with searchable offender data by name, date of birth, or address. The Missouri Department of Corrections provides an automated offender search tool.

Missouri Statewide Criminal Search Resources

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MSHP — Criminal Record CheckBackground check requests available in two forms: name-based search and fingerprint-based search. Must provide applicant name, date of birth, and sex.
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MSHP — CJIS FAQFrequently asked questions about criminal background checks in Missouri. Any person may request a check on any individual for a fee.
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MACHS — Missouri Automated Criminal History SiteMissouri one-stop website for all criminal background check needs. Online access to criminal history information.
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MSHP Criminal Justice Information ServicesMSHP CJIS division portal. Criminal record checks, sex offender registry, MoVECHS, and public records requests. Call 1-888-SOR-MSHP for sex offender questions.
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MSHP — Public Records RequestRequest public records from MSHP including criminal records, inspection reports, and other law enforcement documents.
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Case.net — Missouri Court RecordsSearch Missouri court case records online through Case.net, the Missouri Courts public case information system.
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Missouri Sex Offender Registry — SearchSearch registered sex offenders in Missouri by name, date of birth, or address. At least one criteria required.
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Missouri Sex Offender Registry HomeMSHP sex offender registry information. Supplement to registries maintained by registering officials in Missouri.
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Missouri Sex Offender Registry StatisticsStatistical reports on Missouri registered sex offenders including offender count by registration status and county.
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Missouri DOC — Offender SearchAutomated offender search tool from the Missouri Department of Corrections. Search offenders currently incarcerated or under supervision.
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Missouri DOC — Contact / Offender InquiryDepartment offender inquiry and constituent services. Automated offender search tool available for public use.
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Missouri VINELink — Victim NotificationSearch for offenders in Missouri custody and register for automated victim notification of custody status changes.

Did You Know? Missouri Allows Anyone to Request a Criminal Background Check on Any Individual

Missouri is one of the more open states for criminal-record access. The Missouri State Highway Patrol allows any person to request a criminal background check on any individual through the MACHS system. Both name-based and fingerprint-based searches are available.

Court records are separately accessible through Case.net, the Missouri Courts’ online case information system. Between MACHS and Case.net, Missouri provides relatively broad public access to criminal record information compared to most states.

About Missouri Criminal Records: Criminal history record information is maintained by the state central repository. Court records may provide additional case-level detail. For official background checks, contact the state criminal history agency listed above. Sex offender registries are updated by local law enforcement and maintained at the state level.