Franklin County Recent Arrests Search
Franklin County recent arrests are processed through the sheriff's detention center in Union, a max security facility that averaged 175 detainees in 2024. Sheriff Steven M. Pelton leads the office. Franklin County is west of St. Louis and has a sizable population. You can look up recent arrests through the detention page, check court records on Case.net, or use statewide tools like VINE and MACHS. This page covers every way to search for arrest records in Franklin County.
Franklin County Quick Facts
Franklin County Arrest Records Online
The Franklin County Sheriff's Office at #1 Bruns Dr. in Union operates a max security detention center. Sheriff Steven M. Pelton oversees the facility, which averaged 175 detainees in 2024. That makes it one of the busier jails in the greater St. Louis region. Call (636) 583-2560 for questions about recent arrests or custody status.
The detention center uses HomeWAV for video visitation and PayTel for phone service. Records requests can be sent to fcsorecords@franklinmo.gov. The facility processes bookings for all Franklin County law enforcement agencies plus municipal holds. Franklin County is large and stretches from the St. Louis suburbs into more rural areas to the west.
The sheriff's office handles patrol, investigations, warrant service, and civil process for the county. All arrests in the unincorporated parts of Franklin County go through the sheriff's office. Municipal police departments in the county also book through the detention center.
Franklin County Recent Arrests Portal
Franklin County provides detention information through the sheriff's office website. You can use the Missouri VINE system to search for inmates held at the Franklin County detention center.
VINE covers the Franklin County facility and lets you check custody status at any time. For direct inquiries, email the records division at fcsorecords@franklinmo.gov or call the sheriff's office.
Court Records for Franklin County Arrests
Criminal cases from Franklin County go through the circuit court. All records are on Case.net, created under Section 476.055 RSMo. You can search by name, case number, or filing date. No account is needed for a basic search.
Case.net shows docket entries, hearings, charges, bonds, and case outcomes. Documents filed after July 1, 2023 are viewable online. The system runs Monday through Friday from 6 AM to 1 AM. You can set up alerts to track a specific case as it moves through the court process. For older filings, contact the circuit clerk.
State Databases for Franklin County
The Missouri Automated Criminal History Site runs name searches for $15 and fingerprint checks for $20. MACHS is run by the Highway Patrol and returns convictions, pending charges, and arrests from the past 30 days. It works online around the clock.
Missouri VINE is free and covers the Franklin County detention center. Search by name and sign up for release alerts. Call 877-654-8463 or use the mobile app. The service is confidential and available 24/7.
Note: Franklin County records requests by email to fcsorecords@franklinmo.gov may get a faster response than mail requests.
Franklin County Arrest Record Laws
Missouri's Sunshine Law makes arrest records public. Under Section 610.100 RSMo, arrest reports must list the name, charge, officer, and evidence seized. Records stay open while cases are active or after conviction. They close after 30 days without charges, dismissal, or acquittal. Records tied to a Suspended Imposition of Sentence close after probation ends.
Copies cost 10 cents per page under Section 610.026 RSMo. The agency must respond within three business days. Franklin County handles a high volume of records requests given its population, so email to fcsorecords@franklinmo.gov can be faster than mail.
Franklin County Detention Center Details
The Franklin County detention center is a max security facility at #1 Bruns Dr. in Union. It averaged 175 detainees in 2024, making it one of the busier county jails in the greater St. Louis metro area. The facility processes bookings for all county law enforcement agencies and some municipal holds from cities within Franklin County.
HomeWAV is used for video visitation. PayTel handles inmate phone services. The center runs around the clock for intake and release operations. Given the average population of 175 detainees, the facility sees a steady stream of bookings and releases every day. Records requests can go through the records division email or the sheriff's office in person.
Recent Arrests in Nearby Counties
Franklin County sits west of St. Louis. These nearby counties may have arrest records for incidents in the area.
Franklin County's location between St. Louis and the rural Ozarks makes it a crossroads for law enforcement. Arrests near county lines may be handled by either jurisdiction.
Nearby City Arrest Searches
Franklin County is close to the St. Louis metro area. O'Fallon and St. Charles are also within easy reach to the east. Arrests in the eastern parts of Franklin County sometimes involve residents of these larger cities.