Dade County Arrest Lookup
Dade County recent arrests are handled by the sheriff's office in Greenfield, a small town in southwest Missouri. The county has a 14-bed jail, so capacity is limited and some inmates may be held elsewhere. If you want to find out who was recently arrested in Dade County, there are a few tools you can use. This page covers the sheriff's office, state databases, and court records that help you search for recent arrest information in Dade County.
Dade County Quick Facts
Dade County Sheriff Arrest Records
The Dade County Sheriff's Office in Greenfield handles all arrests and jail operations for the county. The phone number is (417) 637-2143. When someone is arrested, they go through booking at the county jail. Staff log the person's name, charges, bond amount, and other details. The jail only has 14 beds, making it one of the smallest in Missouri.
Because of the limited space, Dade County sometimes transfers inmates to neighboring county jails. If you are looking for someone arrested in Dade County and the sheriff's office says they are not at the local jail, the person may have been moved. Ask which facility is holding them. The Missouri VINE system can also help you track down where an inmate is being held, regardless of which jail they are in.
The circuit clerk's number is (417) 637-2271 for questions about court filings and case status.
Dade County Court Records After Arrest
Once charges are filed, the case goes through the 28th Judicial Circuit. Court records for Dade County are available on Case.net, the state's free online court database maintained under Section 476.055 RSMo. You can search by name or case number to find charges, hearing dates, bond hearings, and case outcomes.
Case.net does not require a login for basic searches. Documents filed on or after July 1, 2023 can be viewed from your device. Older filings may need an in-person visit to the circuit clerk in Greenfield. The system is free and covers every circuit court in Missouri.
Tracking Recent Arrests in Dade County
Missouri VINE is a free tool that tracks inmates in Dade County and across the state. You search by name and see if someone is in custody. VINE also lets you register for alerts. When the person is released, moved, or transferred, you get a phone call, email, or text. The service runs 24/7 and the toll-free number is 877-654-8463.
For a county with only 14 jail beds, VINE is especially helpful. It can tell you which facility is holding the person, even if they were transferred out of Dade County. The mobile app makes it easy to check from anywhere. No account or fee is needed.
Public Access to Dade County Arrest Records
Arrest records in Dade County are public under Missouri law. Section 610.100 RSMo requires arrest reports to include the person's name, charge, detention details, and arresting officer. These stay open as long as charges are pending or a conviction was entered.
Records close if no charges are filed within 30 days. Dismissals and acquittals also close the record. To get copies, submit a written request to the Dade County Sheriff's Office. Paper copies are 10 cents per page under Section 610.026 RSMo. The agency must respond within three business days.
The image below shows a Missouri jail roster search page similar to those used for booking lookups in Dade County.
Roster tools like this let you search for inmates by name and view their charges and bond details.
Statewide Criminal History Checks
The Missouri Automated Criminal History Site covers Dade County and every other county in the state. A name search costs $15 and returns open records, including recent arrests, pending charges, and convictions. A fingerprint check is $20 and includes closed records. MACHS is run by the Highway Patrol and available online for name searches at any time.
Results from name searches come back quickly. Fingerprint results take 5 to 7 business days. You can run the search online, by mail, or in person at the Highway Patrol office in Jefferson City.
Nearby County Arrest Records
Dade County is in southwest Missouri. These neighboring counties have their own jails and booking records.
Recent Arrests in Missouri Cities
For arrest records from the largest Missouri cities, try these pages.