Ste. Genevieve County Recent Arrests
Ste. Genevieve County recent arrests are handled by the sheriff's office on Basler Drive. The county runs a Type I jail facility with 300-bed capacity, making it one of the larger detention centers in southeast Missouri. Sheriff Gary Stolzer oversees operations. You can check on inmates through VINE or call the sheriff directly. Court records for Ste. Genevieve County cases are searchable on Case.net. This page goes through all the ways to search for recent arrests in Ste. Genevieve County.
Ste. Genevieve County Quick Facts
Ste. Genevieve County Arrest Records
The Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff's Office runs a 300-bed Type I facility at 5 Basler Dr. in Ste. Genevieve. That is a large capacity for a county this size, and the jail often houses inmates from other jurisdictions under contract. Sheriff Gary Stolzer manages the operation. When someone is arrested in the county, they are booked here.
The booking record includes the person's name, charges, bond amount, and intake date. The jail uses CityTeleCoin for commissary and video visitation services. Call the sheriff at (573) 883-5820 for questions about who is in custody. The dispatch line is open around the clock.
Because the facility is large and houses outside inmates, not everyone on the roster was necessarily arrested in Ste. Genevieve County. Check the charges and arresting agency to confirm where the case originated.
Ste. Genevieve County Arrests Portal
Below is a screenshot from the Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff's Office website showing the office page and contact information.
The sheriff's office website is where you start for local resources. For real-time custody data, the VINE system is the most reliable online tool available for Ste. Genevieve County inmates.
Ste. Genevieve County Court Records
Once charges are filed, cases go to the circuit court. All records are on Case.net, set up under Section 476.055 RSMo. Search by name, case number, or filing date without an account.
Docket entries, hearings, charges, and case status are all posted. Documents filed on or after July 1, 2023 can be viewed from home. Older filings may need a trip to the circuit clerk. The "Track This Case" feature sends alerts when a case gets updated.
State Tools for Ste. Genevieve County
The Missouri Automated Criminal History Site covers Ste. Genevieve County. A name search is $15 for open records. A fingerprint search is $20 for the complete history. Name searches return results right away. MACHS runs 24/7.
The Missouri VINE system tracks inmates at the Ste. Genevieve County jail. Search by name, free of charge. Register for alerts on releases and transfers. The toll-free number is 877-654-8463. The DOC Offender Search covers state-supervised individuals.
Arrest Access Laws in Ste. Genevieve County
Missouri's Sunshine Law makes arrest records public. Under Section 610.100 RSMo, arrest reports include the name, charge, arresting officer, and evidence seized. Records stay open while charges are pending or after conviction.
If no charges come within 30 days, the record closes. Dismissed cases and not guilty verdicts also close records. Copying fees are 10 cents per page under Section 610.026 RSMo. Agencies must respond within three business days. SIS records close after probation ends.
Note: The 300-bed facility sometimes holds inmates for the U.S. Marshals Service and other federal agencies, so not all records may fall under Missouri's Sunshine Law.
Recent Arrests in Nearby Counties
Ste. Genevieve County is along the Mississippi River in southeast Missouri. These are the neighboring counties.
St. Francois County to the west also has a large jail operation with two facilities. Perry County to the south uses an ISOMS portal for its live jail roster.
How to Get Ste. Genevieve Arrest Records
Start with VINE for current custody information. Use Case.net for court records after charges are filed. For a formal criminal history, go through MACHS online or mail Form SHP-158 to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, CJIS Division, P.O. Box 9500, Jefferson City, MO 65102. A mailed name search costs $14 plus a $2 notary fee. Walk-in service is available at 1510 East Elm Street in Jefferson City.
You can visit the Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff's Office at 5 Basler Dr. in person during business hours. Bring valid ID and make your request under the Sunshine Law. The circuit clerk handles court records separately if you need certified copies of case filings.