Cedar County Recent Arrests
Cedar County recent arrests are handled by the sheriff's office in Stockton, which runs a jail facility and maintains an inmate roster through Jail Tracker. Sheriff James "Jimbob" McCrary leads the office. The county is in southwest Missouri and covers a rural area around Stockton Lake. You can search for recent arrests using the online roster, state databases like VINE and MACHS, or by calling the sheriff's office. Court records are on Case.net. This page lays out all your options for finding Cedar County arrest records.
Cedar County Quick Facts
Cedar County Arrest Records Online
The Cedar County Sheriff's Office is at 202 S. High St. in Stockton. The phone number is (417) 276-5133 and the jail extension is 251. The fax is (417) 276-5135. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. The non-emergency line is the same as the main number.
The jail uses Jail Tracker for its roster system. You can search for inmates by name and see full details including charges, bond amounts, booking dates, and mugshots. The roster is the fastest way to check for recent arrests in Cedar County. The jail holds people awaiting trial or sentencing and also takes inmates from the US Marshal's Service. Bibles may be brought to inmates in person at the jail.
Visitation is by appointment only. Hours are weekdays from 8 AM to 4 PM. Each visit lasts 13 minutes and must be scheduled in advance by the inmate. Only one visit per week per inmate is allowed. Visitors need a photo ID and children must be supervised by an adult at all times.
Cedar County Recent Arrests Search
The image below shows a roster search tool used to find Cedar County inmates. You can also call the sheriff office in Stockton or use Missouri VINE to check current booking data.
The aggregator pulls data from the Jail Tracker system used by Cedar County. It shows names, charges, and booking information for all current detainees held in the Cedar County jail in Stockton.
Court Records for Cedar County Arrests
Criminal cases from Cedar County arrests go through the circuit court. All records are searchable on Case.net, created under Section 476.055 RSMo. Search by name, case number, or date. No account required. It shows docket entries, hearings, charges, bonds, and case outcomes.
Documents filed after July 1, 2023 are viewable online. For older filings, contact the circuit clerk at (417) 276-4530. You can track cases by signing up for email or text alerts on Case.net.
Statewide Tools for Cedar County Arrests
The Missouri Automated Criminal History Site does name searches for $15 and fingerprint searches for $20. It is run by the Highway Patrol and available online 24/7. MACHS returns open records including convictions, pending charges, and arrests within 30 days.
The Missouri VINE system is free and covers Cedar County. Search by name to check custody status. Sign up for release alerts by phone, email, or text. Call 877-654-8463. VINE is confidential and has a mobile app.
Note: Commissary money left at the Cedar County Sheriff's Office may be applied toward the inmate's housing bill.
How to Get Cedar County Arrest Records
Start with the Jail Tracker roster for current inmates. Use Case.net for court records after charges are filed. For a full criminal history, go through MACHS online or mail Form SHP-158 to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, CJIS Division, P.O. Box 9500, Jefferson City, MO 65102. A mailed name search costs $14 plus a $2 notary fee. Walk-in service is at 1510 East Elm Street in Jefferson City.
You can also visit the Cedar County Sheriff's Office at 202 S. High St. in Stockton during weekday hours. Bring a valid photo ID. Call (417) 276-4530 for the circuit clerk. The Case.net help desk number is 888-541-4894, open weekdays from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Cedar County is small enough that in-person visits to the sheriff's office are often the fastest way to get what you need.
Cedar County Arrest Record Access Laws
Arrest records are public under Missouri's Sunshine Law. Under Section 610.100 RSMo, arrest reports include the name, charge, officer, and evidence. Records stay open as long as charges are pending or after a conviction has been entered. This applies to all Cedar County arrests processed through the sheriff's office.
Records close if no charges come within 30 days, after dismissal, or after a not guilty finding. Records tied to a Suspended Imposition of Sentence also close once probation is completed. Copies are 10 cents per page under Section 610.026 RSMo. The office has three business days to respond. You can request records in person at 202 S. High St. in Stockton during business hours with a valid ID.
Recent Arrests in Nearby Counties
Cedar County is in southwest Missouri near Stockton Lake. These neighboring counties may have related arrest records.
Arrests near Stockton Lake can end up in Cedar or Hickory County depending on which side of the lake the incident occurred.