Livingston County Recent Arrests
Livingston County recent arrests are handled by the sheriff's office in Chillicothe, but the county jail closed on December 31, 2012 after 34 years of operation. All inmates are now housed at the Daviess/DeKalb Regional Jail in Pattonsburg. The county pays $30 per day per inmate plus $25 for each transport. If you need to find someone recently arrested in Livingston County, you will need to check the regional jail roster. This page covers every way to search for arrest records in Livingston County.
Livingston County Quick Facts
Livingston County Sheriff and Arrests
The Livingston County Sheriff's Office is in Chillicothe. You can reach them at (660) 646-0515. The sheriff still handles all law enforcement for the county. When someone is arrested, the sheriff processes the booking and then transports the person to the Daviess/DeKalb Regional Jail in Pattonsburg. That facility serves multiple counties in northwest Missouri.
The county jail operated for 34 years before it closed at the end of 2012. Budget pressures and facility issues led to the closure. Now, the county contracts with the regional jail for all inmate housing. The cost is $30 per inmate per day, plus a $25 fee for each transport. Those costs add up, but building a new jail would have been far more expensive. If you want to check on someone who was arrested in Livingston County, call the sheriff first and they can confirm where the person is being held.
The regional jail in Pattonsburg posts its own roster online.
Livingston County Recent Arrests in Court
Court records for criminal cases in Livingston County are on Case.net. The county is part of the 43rd Judicial Circuit. You can search by name or case number at no cost. Results show charges, hearing dates, judgments, and case progress. Case.net is authorized under Section 476.055 RSMo.
Even though the jail closed, the court system works normally. Charges are still filed in the Livingston County circuit court in Chillicothe, and all records go into Case.net. Documents filed after July 1, 2023 can be viewed online from your device. For older records, visit the circuit clerk in person. The "Track This Case" tool lets you get email and text alerts for case updates. The system runs weekdays from 6 AM to 1 AM.
Note: The Case.net help desk number is 888-541-4894, open 7:30 AM to 5 PM on weekdays.
Search Livingston County Arrest Records
Since Livingston County inmates are held at the Daviess/DeKalb Regional Jail, the regional facility's roster is where you will find current booking info. The image below shows the Daviess County jail page, which covers the regional facility in Pattonsburg.
The regional jail roster includes inmates from Livingston, Daviess, and DeKalb counties. Look for the person's name and check the booking jurisdiction to confirm the arrest was in Livingston County.
Public Records for Livingston County Arrests
Missouri's Sunshine Law applies to Livingston County. Under Section 610.100 RSMo, arrest reports are open records. They include the person's name, the charge, the arresting officer, and evidence seized. You can request a copy from the sheriff's office. No reason is needed. The response deadline is three business days.
Records close when no charges are filed within 30 days. Dismissed cases and not guilty verdicts also close the record. Copying fees are 10 cents per page under Section 610.026 RSMo. The Missouri Attorney General handles complaints about agencies that do not follow the Sunshine Law. Violations can result in fines up to $5,000 for purposeful noncompliance.
Livingston County Arrest Alerts and Checks
The VINE system tracks inmates from Livingston County at the regional jail. You can search by name and register for alerts. The system sends notifications by phone, text, or email when there is a custody change. It is free and available 24/7. The toll-free line is 877-654-8463.
For a statewide background check, MACHS offers name-based searches for $15 and fingerprint searches for $20. The Missouri DOC Offender Search is free and covers active inmates and supervised offenders across the state. It does not show county jail inmates or people who have completed their sentences. The Sex Offender Registry is also free and searchable by name or county.
Nearby Counties
Livingston County is in north-central Missouri. These are neighboring counties where you can search arrest records.
Livingston County Cities
Livingston County has no cities above the major population threshold. Chillicothe is the county seat and the biggest town. All arrests go through the Livingston County Sheriff and are housed at the Daviess/DeKalb Regional Jail. For records in larger cities, try St. Joseph or Kansas City.