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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the process for someone who is arrested in St Clair, Franklin County, Missouri to go through the jail and court system?
If you are arrested in the City of St Clair, Missouri, you will be transported to the 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 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 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.
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What are the school district and education performance data for St Clair, Franklin County, Missouri?
The St. Clair R-XIII School District serves the city of St. Clair, Franklin 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:

- Graduation Rate: 95.2%
- Attendance Rate: 95.2%
- Dropout Rate: 0.0%
- College and Career Readiness: 68.2%
- English Language Proficiency: 83.3%
- Math Proficiency: 68.2%
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What are the crime statistics for St Clair, Franklin County, Missouri?
According to the most recent data from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, there were a total of 5,845 reported crimes in St Clair, Franklin County, Missouri in 2019. Of those reported crimes, there were 1,845 violent crimes and 4,000 property crimes.
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What publicly accessible records can be obtained from the St Clair, Franklin County, Missouri Library?
The St Clair Public Library in 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 St Clair Missouri Archives and Genealogy at https://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/resources/genealogy. Contact the St Clair Public Library reference desk at (636) for assistance or to confirm hours and services.
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Where is the St Clair, Franklin County, Missouri Public Library located?
The St Clair, Franklin County, Missouri Library is located at:

St. Clair Public Library

200 N. Main Street
St. Clair, MO 63077
Phone: (636) 629-2118
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Where is the nearest fingerprinting office located in St Clair, Franklin County, Missouri?
Fingerprinting services for St Clair, Missouri residents are provided at the St Clair Police Department, which serves 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 St Clair Police Department at (636) 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.
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What are the requirements for obtaining vital records from St Clair, Franklin County, Missouri, and what information is provided in the records?
The procedures to obtain St Clair, Franklin County, Missouri vital records are as follows:

1. Visit the Franklin County Clerk's Office in person or contact them by phone.

2. Provide the necessary information, such as the full name of the person whose record you are requesting, the date of the event, and the type of record you are requesting.

3. Pay the required fee.

4. Receive the requested record.

The types of records available include birth certificates, death certificates, marriage licenses, and divorce decrees. Each record will include the name of the person, the date of the event, and the place of the event.
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About background check
A background check in St Clair, 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.
Last reviewed: Mar 25, 2026 Updated: Mar 25, 2026