Phelps County Arrest Records

Phelps County recent arrests are processed through the sheriff office in Rolla. Sheriff Michael Kirn oversees two jail facilities with a combined capacity of 243 beds, making this one of the larger detention operations among mid-size Missouri counties. If you need to find out about recent arrests in Phelps County, the sheriff office, state court records, and VINE notification system are all available. This page covers each tool and how to use them for your search.

Phelps County Sheriff and Recent Arrests

Sheriff Michael Kirn runs the Phelps County Sheriff Office at 500 W. 2nd St. in Rolla. The phone number is (573) 426-3860. The sheriff operates two detention facilities with a total capacity of 243 beds. That is a sizable operation for a county of this size and means Phelps County sometimes houses inmates from other jurisdictions as well.

The Phelps County Sheriff website has a corrections page with information about the jail. HomeWAV provides video visitation services, and JailATM handles commissary deposits. For current booking info, the Missouri VINE system is the most reliable online option. You can search by name and see custody status, charges, and bond details. VINE is free and available around the clock.

Arrest reports filed in Phelps County are open records under Section 610.100 RSMo. Each report includes the name of the person arrested, the charge, the arresting officer, and a description of any evidence seized. Records stay open while charges are pending or after conviction. If no charge is filed in 30 days, the record closes.

Phelps County Court Records Search

Case.net is the free state portal for court records. Phelps County is in the 25th Judicial Circuit. You can search by name, case number, or filing date without an account. The system shows docket entries, hearing dates, judgments, and case status for all types of cases.

Documents filed on or after July 1, 2023 are viewable online. For older records, contact the circuit clerk in Rolla. Case.net has a "Track This Case" feature that sends email or text alerts when a case status changes. This is useful if you want to follow a recent arrest through the court system without checking back every day. Case.net operates from 6 AM to 1 AM on weekdays under Section 476.055 RSMo.

State Resources for Phelps County Arrests

The Missouri Automated Criminal History Site offers statewide name and fingerprint searches. A name search costs $15 and returns open records, including convictions and arrests less than 30 days old. Fingerprint searches cost $20 and return the complete criminal history. MACHS is available 24/7 for name-based checks.

The image below shows a Missouri county sheriff website used for arrest record lookups. Phelps County's sheriff site has a corrections section, and the VINE system fills in the gaps for real-time inmate data.

The Missouri DOC Offender Search is free and covers state prison inmates and those on parole or probation. It does not cover county jail bookings but helps verify prior corrections history. The Sunshine Law ensures that arrest records in Phelps County remain accessible. Agencies must respond within three business days, and paper copies cost no more than 10 cents per page under Section 610.026 RSMo.

Note: Phelps County's two jail facilities may house inmates from other counties, so the roster could include people not arrested locally.

Getting Phelps County Arrest Records

Start with VINE or Case.net for a quick, free search. Call the sheriff at (573) 426-3860 for current booking details. For a statewide criminal history, use MACHS online or mail Form SHP-158 to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, CJIS Division, P.O. Box 9500, Jefferson City, MO 65102. Walk-in service at the MSHP office takes about 30 minutes.

• Search VINE for current custody status
• Use Case.net for court case details
• Call the Phelps County Sheriff at (573) 426-3860
• Run a MACHS check for statewide records
• Visit the circuit clerk for certified copies

Nearby Counties

These counties border Phelps County and maintain their own arrest records systems.