Odessa, Missouri Public Records

If you are arrested in the City of Odessa, Missouri, you will be transported to the Lafayette County Jail for booking and processing. During booking, officers will record your personal information, take fingerprints and photographs, and log personal belongings. After booking, you may be held pending arraignment before the Lafayette County Court. Under Missouri law, you have the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney; if you cannot afford legal representation, a public defender will be appointed. Bail may be set at arraignment depending on the charges, your criminal history, and flight risk. Criminal history records are maintained by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The Lafayette County Sheriff's Office maintains an online inmate roster at https://doc.mo.gov/divisions/offender-mgmt/find-an-offender/ where you can look up current detainees.

Odessa, Missouri is part of the Odessa R-VII School District. According to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, the district's performance data for the 2018-2019 school year is as follows:

- Average ACT Score: 19.2
- Graduation Rate: 92.3%
- Attendance Rate: 95.2%
- Dropout Rate: 0.7%
- College and Career Readiness: 33.3%

Odessa R-VII School District is located in Lafayette County, Missouri. According to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, the district's performance data for the 2019-2020 school year is as follows:

- Average daily attendance rate: 95.2%
- Graduation rate: 95.2%
- Average ACT score: 21.2
- Average composite score on the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP): Proficient
- Percent of students scoring proficient or advanced on the MAP: 68.2%

The most recent crime statistics for Odessa, Missouri are from 2019. In 2019, there were a total of 5 reported crimes in Odessa, Missouri. Of those 5 reported crimes, there were 0 violent crimes, 0 property crimes, and 5 other crimes.

Unfortunately, there is no available crime data for Odessa, Lafayette County, Missouri. The closest available data is for Lafayette County as a whole. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, there were a total of 545 reported crimes in Lafayette County in 2019, including 4 murders, 8 rapes, and 53 robberies.

The Odessa Public Library in Lafayette County, Missouri provides residents with access to public records and government document resources. Library cardholders can access online databases including genealogy services, historical newspapers, and Missouri government records. The reference staff can assist with locating court records, property records, and vital records through the library's online catalog and interlibrary loan network. The library maintains materials on how to submit public records requests under the Missouri Sunshine Law, which governs access to government documents in Missouri. The library also offers access to genealogy resources including the Odessa Missouri Archives and Genealogy at https://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/resources/genealogy. Contact the Odessa Public Library reference desk at (816) for assistance or to confirm hours and services.

The Odessa Public Library in Lafayette County, Missouri provides residents with access to public records and government document resources. Library cardholders can access online databases including genealogy services, historical newspapers, and Missouri government records. The reference staff can assist with locating court records, property records, and vital records through the library's online catalog and interlibrary loan network. The library maintains materials on how to submit public records requests under the Missouri Sunshine Law, which governs access to government documents in Missouri. The library also offers access to genealogy resources including the Odessa Missouri Archives and Genealogy at https://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/resources/genealogy. Contact the Odessa Public Library reference desk at (816) for assistance or to confirm hours and services.

The Odessa, Missouri Library is located at:

Odessa Public Library

201 S. 2nd Street

Odessa, MO 64076

The Odessa, Lafayette County, Missouri Library is located at:

Odessa Public Library

201 S. 2nd Street

Odessa, MO 64076

Fingerprinting services in Odessa, Lafayette County, Missouri are available through the Odessa Police Department and the Lafayette County Sheriff's Office. Services are provided for employment background checks, licensing applications, immigration purposes, and personal record requests. You will typically need to bring a valid government-issued photo ID and, where applicable, a completed fingerprint card from the requesting agency. Appointments can often be scheduled by calling (816) or by visiting the department's website. Fingerprints are submitted to the Missouri State Highway Patrol and the FBI for identity verification and criminal history review. Statewide criminal history checks can also be requested through the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Fingerprinting services for Odessa, Missouri residents are provided at the Odessa Police Department, which serves Lafayette County. Fingerprinting is required for a variety of purposes, including pre-employment background checks, professional licensing (nursing, teaching, law, real estate), volunteer work with children or the elderly, immigration and naturalization applications, firearm purchases, and FBI Identity History Summary requests. To schedule fingerprinting, call the Odessa Police Department at (816) or visit in person. Bring a valid, government-issued photo ID (driver's license or passport) and any required agency forms. Fingerprint cards are typically forwarded to the Missouri State Highway Patrol for processing. For statewide fingerprint-based background checks, visit the Missouri State Highway Patrol at https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/MSHPWeb/PatrolDivisions/CRID/criminalRecords.html.

In order to obtain vital records from Odessa, Missouri, you must contact the Odessa City Clerk's Office. You can reach them by phone at (816) 633-7500 or by email at cityclerk@odessamo.org.

The records available from the Odessa City Clerk's Office include birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates, and divorce decrees. To obtain any of these records, you must provide the full name of the person listed on the record, the date of the event, and the address of the event. You may also need to provide proof of your identity and a fee.

In order to obtain vital records from Odessa, Lafayette County, Missouri, you must contact the Lafayette County Clerk's Office.

The vital records available from the Lafayette County Clerk's Office include birth certificates, death certificates, marriage licenses, and divorce decrees. You will need to provide proof of identity and a fee to obtain these records.

A background check in Odessa, Lafayette County, Missouri typically includes a review of criminal history, driving records, credit history, employment verification, education verification, and sex offender registry status. Employers, landlords, and licensing boards commonly request background checks in Missouri. Criminal background checks are processed through the Missouri State Highway Patrol, which maintains arrest records, convictions, and disposition data for Missouri residents. The Missouri State Highway Patrol provides official criminal history checks at https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/MSHPWeb/PatrolDivisions/CRID/criminalRecords.html. Under the Missouri Sunshine Law, individuals have the right to request their own records. Federal background checks are available through the FBI's Identity History Summary program. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) governs how background check information may be used by employers and landlords.