Harrison County Recent Arrests
Harrison County recent arrests are processed at the county jail in Bethany, Missouri. Sheriff Trevor Place leads the office and oversees all bookings, warrant service, and patrol in the county. The jail is a 46-bed facility built in 2004 at 1501 Central St. You can search for inmates through an online roster tool or call (660) 425-3199 for direct information. This page walks through every method for finding recent arrests in Harrison County, from the sheriff's roster to state databases.
Harrison County Quick Facts
Harrison County Sheriff and Arrest Records
Sheriff Trevor Place runs the Harrison County Sheriff's Office at 1501 Central St. in Bethany. The jail was built in 2004 and holds up to 46 inmates. When a person is arrested in Harrison County, they are brought to this facility for booking. The booking record captures the person's name, charges, bond amount, and arrest date. Inmate Canteen handles commissary services for people held in the jail.
You can search for Harrison County recent arrests by calling the sheriff at (660) 425-3199 or checking Missouri VINE online. VINE displays current inmates along with their charges and is free to use without an account.
The screenshot below shows the Harrison County jail roster search page.
Check the roster regularly, as new arrests and releases change the list throughout the day.
You can also call the sheriff's office at (660) 425-3199 during business hours. Dispatch is available around the clock and can confirm if someone is currently in custody at the Harrison County jail.
Court Records for Harrison County Arrests
Criminal cases from Harrison County recent arrests go to the 3rd Judicial Circuit. The circuit clerk handles all case filings, including charges, bond hearings, pleas, and sentences. You can search these for free on Case.net, Missouri's court records portal built under Section 476.055 RSMo.
Just type in a name and Case.net shows matching cases from Harrison County and the rest of Missouri. It lists charges, docket entries, hearing dates, and judgments. No account is needed for a basic search. Documents filed on or after July 1, 2023 are viewable online. For older records, you may need to visit the circuit clerk in Bethany. The "Track This Case" feature sends alerts when a case status changes.
Statewide Search Tools for Harrison County
The Missouri VINE system is a free tool that tracks custody status in Harrison County and across the state. Search by name to see if someone is in jail, has been released, or has been transferred. You can sign up for alerts by phone or email. The toll-free line is 877-654-8463.
MACHS offers criminal history checks. A name-based search costs $15 and shows open records, which include convictions, pending charges, and arrests within the last 30 days. A fingerprint search costs $20 and pulls the complete record. MACHS is run by the Highway Patrol and works 24 hours a day for name searches. The DOC Offender Search shows people in state prison or on supervised release but does not include county jail bookings.
Public Records Law and Harrison County Arrests
Arrest records in Harrison County are public under Missouri's Sunshine Law. The law is in Sections 610.010 through 610.200 RSMo. Anyone can request these records without giving a reason. The sheriff must respond within three business days. Under Section 610.100 RSMo, arrest reports include the charge, the arresting officer, and a description of any evidence seized.
Records stay open while charges are pending or after a conviction. They close if no charges are filed in 30 days or if the case is dismissed. Copies are 10 cents per page under Section 610.026 RSMo. The Attorney General's office handles complaints about denied requests.
Recent Arrests in Nearby Counties
Harrison County is in northwest Missouri. If you need to search for recent arrests in a neighboring area, try these county pages.