Pike County Recent Arrests

Pike County recent arrests are processed by the sheriff office in Bowling Green. Sheriff Stephen Korte, who has served since 2009, leads the department. The office publishes a weekly arrests roster and uses the LAWMAN records management system. Court records are free to search on Case.net. This page covers each tool for finding recent arrest information in Pike County, from the weekly roster to state-level databases like MACHS and VINE.

Pike County Sheriff and Weekly Arrest Roster

Sheriff Stephen Korte operates from 1600 Bus. 54 in Bowling Green. The phone number is (573) 324-3202. The department publishes a weekly arrests roster, which gives the public a regular update on who has been booked into the Pike County jail. The office uses the LAWMAN records management system, and Inmate Canteen handles commissary services for inmates.

The Pike County Sheriff page has information about the department and its services. The weekly roster is a good starting point if you want to see recent arrests. For the most current data between roster updates, calling the sheriff at (573) 324-3202 is the fastest option.

Under Section 610.100 RSMo, arrest reports are open records. They list the person's name, charge, arresting officer, and evidence description. These records stay open as long as charges are pending or a conviction was entered. The report closes if no charge is filed within 30 days, or if the case is dismissed.

Pike County Court Records and Recent Arrests

Case.net is the state's free court records portal. Pike County is part of the 45th Judicial Circuit. You can search by name, case number, or filing date without creating an account. Results show docket entries, hearing schedules, judgments, and case status for criminal and civil matters.

Documents filed on or after July 1, 2023 can be viewed online from any device. Older filings may require a visit to the circuit clerk in Bowling Green. The "Track This Case" feature sends you email or text alerts when something changes in a case, which is useful if you are following a recent arrest through the court system. Case.net runs from 6 AM to 1 AM, Monday through Friday, under Section 476.055 RSMo.

Note: For certified copies of court records, you must go through the circuit clerk office directly.

State Tools for Pike County Arrest Lookups

The Missouri VINE system tracks inmates across most Missouri county jails. You can search Pike County by name and check custody status, charges, and bond details. VINE is free and available 24/7. You can register for alerts that tell you when an inmate is released or transferred. The toll-free number is 877-654-8463.

The Missouri Automated Criminal History Site provides statewide checks. Name searches cost $15 and pull open records. Fingerprint searches cost $20 and return the full criminal history. The DOC Offender Search is free and shows people in state prison or on supervised release. It updates daily but does not cover county jail bookings.

The image below shows a Missouri county inmate roster system, similar to the types of tools used across the state. Pike County's weekly arrest roster and the VINE system are your main online options for current booking data.

Missouri's Sunshine Law ensures public access to arrest records. Agencies respond within three business days. Copies are capped at 10 cents per page under Section 610.026 RSMo.

Getting Pike County Arrest Records

For the fastest results, check the weekly roster or call the sheriff at (573) 324-3202. Use VINE for real-time custody checks. Search Case.net for court case details. For a full statewide background check, use MACHS online or submit Form SHP-158 to the Missouri State Highway Patrol at P.O. Box 9500, Jefferson City, MO 65102. Walk-in requests at the MSHP office take about 30 minutes.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Pike County and maintain their own arrest records.