Pettis County Recent Arrests

Pettis County recent arrests are managed by the sheriff office in Sedalia. Sheriff Brad Anders oversees a department that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The office also supports a Crime Stoppers line for anonymous tips. If you need to look up who is in the Pettis County jail or check a criminal case on the court system, several tools are available. This page explains each one and how to get the arrest records you need from Pettis County, Missouri.

Pettis County Sheriff and Arrest Records

Sheriff Brad Anders runs the Pettis County Sheriff Office at 319 S. Lamine Ave. in Sedalia. The phone number is (660) 827-0052. The office is open around the clock, every day of the year. The department handles arrests in the county and runs the jail. HomeWAV provides video visitation, and JailATM handles commissary transactions for inmates.

You can view the Pettis County Sheriff Office page for general information about the department. The office also runs a Crime Stoppers line at 660-827-TIPS, where people can report information about crimes anonymously. This feeds into the overall arrest process in the county, since tips sometimes lead directly to arrests.

The screenshot below shows the Pettis County Sheriff Office website, which provides information about law enforcement services in the county.

Arrest reports in Pettis County are public records under Section 610.100 RSMo. They include the person's name, the charge, details of detention, and the arresting officer. Records remain open while charges are pending or a conviction has been entered. If no charge is filed within 30 days, the report becomes closed.

Court Records for Pettis County Recent Arrests

Case.net gives you free access to Pettis County court records. The county sits in the 18th Judicial Circuit. You can search by name, case number, or filing date. No account is needed. The system shows docket entries, hearing dates, and judgments for criminal and civil cases.

Documents filed after July 1, 2023 can be viewed from your own device. Older records may need an in-person request at the circuit clerk in Sedalia. The "Track This Case" tool on Case.net sends you alerts when a case status changes. This is helpful when you are tracking a recent arrest through the court process. Case.net operates under Section 476.055 RSMo and runs from 6 AM to 1 AM, Monday through Friday.

Note: Certified court document copies must be obtained from the circuit clerk office in person or by mail.

State Databases for Pettis County Arrests

The Missouri VINE system tracks inmates in Pettis County. VINE is free and available 24/7. Search by name to check custody status, charges, and bond info. You can also sign up for alerts when someone is released or transferred. The toll-free line is 877-654-8463.

The Missouri Automated Criminal History Site runs statewide background checks. A name search costs $15 and returns open records. A fingerprint search costs $20 and gives you the full criminal history. MACHS is run by the Highway Patrol CJIS Division and is available around the clock for name searches. The DOC Offender Search is free and covers people in state prison or on supervised release. It updates every day.

Public Access to Pettis County Records

Missouri's Sunshine Law makes arrest records available to anyone. Agencies must respond within three business days. Paper copies cost no more than 10 cents per page under Section 610.026 RSMo. If a request is denied, the agency must cite the legal reason in writing.

For a quick check, start with VINE or Case.net. For a state-level criminal history, use MACHS online or mail Form SHP-158 to the Highway Patrol at P.O. Box 9500, Jefferson City, MO 65102. Walk-in service at the MSHP office takes about 30 minutes. You can also call the Pettis County Sheriff at (660) 827-0052 to ask about recent bookings.

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