Access St. Joseph Recent Arrests

St. Joseph recent arrests are tracked by the Buchanan County Sheriff and the St. Joseph Police Department. The county sheriff runs the jail and posts a roster online, while the city police handle arrests within St. Joseph. You can search for recent arrests by checking the county jail roster, visiting the sheriff office, or filing a Sunshine Law request for records. This page walks through every way to look up St. Joseph arrest records and booking details.

St. Joseph Recent Arrests at Buchanan County

The Buchanan County Sheriff's Office is at 501 Faraon Street, St. Joseph, MO 64501. The phone number is 816-236-8845. A free jail roster is available at the sheriff office. You can visit in person to check on St. Joseph recent arrests or call the office during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.

In-person records requests require a completed public records request form, specific details like name, date of birth, and approximate arrest date, and a valid government-issued photo ID. Written requests by mail or email are also accepted. Fees for St. Joseph arrest records at the county level are standard. Copies cost 10 cents per page under Section 610.026 RSMo. Certified copies are $3 per record. Electronic media costs the actual amount. Staff time is billed at cost after the first 30 minutes. Mugshots cost $5 each.

Processing takes 3 to 5 business days for most requests. The Buchanan County Circuit Court is at 411 Jules Street, St. Joseph, MO 64501 and the phone is 816-271-1462.

Search St. Joseph Arrest Records

The Buchanan County Sheriff handles arrest records for the St. Joseph area. You can call the sheriff office or visit in person to ask about recent bookings, fees, and how to get copies of arrest reports.

This resource covers everything from the sheriff office to the circuit court and explains what you need to bring for an in-person request.

Court Records for St. Joseph Arrests

St. Joseph is in the 5th Judicial Circuit, which covers Buchanan County. Criminal cases from St. Joseph recent arrests are filed here. You can search them on Case.net for free. Just enter a name. The system shows case status, charges, hearings, and docket entries. No account is needed. Documents filed on or after July 1, 2023 can be viewed online under Section 476.055 RSMo.

Public access terminals are available at the courthouse and at the St. Joseph Public Library at 927 Felix Street, St. Joseph, MO 64501. The library phone is 816-232-7729. Staff can help you use the search tools if you are not sure how to find what you need. St. Joseph Municipal Court handles city ordinance cases separately from state criminal charges.

More Ways to Find St. Joseph Arrests

The MACHS system lets you run a statewide name search for $15. This covers open records including St. Joseph recent arrests, convictions, and pending charges. Results are fast. A fingerprint search costs $20 and pulls the full history. MACHS is run by the Missouri Highway Patrol and is available 24/7 for name checks.

Under Section 610.100 RSMo, arrest reports in St. Joseph are public while charges are pending or after conviction. If no charges are filed within 30 days, the record closes. Dismissed cases lead to closed records too. The Missouri Attorney General's Sunshine Law page has more detail on your rights when requesting these files.

The Missouri VINE system tracks inmates in most county jails. Search by name and sign up for free alerts when someone is released or transferred. The toll-free number is 877-654-8463.

Note: Online requests for statewide criminal history can also be submitted by mail using Form SHP-158, which costs $14 by mail plus $2 for a notary letter.

St. Joseph and Buchanan County

Buchanan County processes all St. Joseph bookings. The sheriff runs the jail and the circuit court manages criminal filings. St. Joseph is the county seat, so all county offices are in town. The St. Joseph Police Department handles arrests within city limits, and then inmates transfer to the county system for holding.

Recent Arrests in Nearby Cities

Kansas City is the nearest major city with its own arrest search page on this site.