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Cape Girardeau County, MO Public Records

Cape Girardeau County is mandated by Chapter 610 of the revised statutes of Missouri to give open access to all public records within the county. This law is popularly known as the Sunshine Law of Missouri. Public records include court, property, and vital records. The County Clerk is responsible for keeping and maintaining public records, as well as making them easily accessible to the public. It is important to know that not all public records are open to the public. There are closed records, such as records of juvenile cases and sensitive family matters. Closed records can only be accessed by obtaining special authorization.

Courts in Cape Girardeau County

Court Records in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri

Court records in Cape Girardeau County can be accessed either by mail or by physically visiting the county courthouse. A Public Records Request Form can be downloaded from the county court website and filled out with a valid contact address. The completed form should be mailed to:

County Clerk, Attn

Records Requests, 1 Barton Square,

Suite 301,

Jackson, MO 63755

You can also physically visit the courthouse to request and obtain copies of any public record. You will need to carry along a completed copy of the request form to the courthouse. Note that for security and confidentiality purposes, records such as divorce cases and crimes involving minors are not open to the public and will only be accessible by obtaining a court order or special warrant.

Court Name:
Address:
City:
Cape Girardeau County Circuit Court
203 North High Street
Jackson

Jails and Prisons in Cape Girardeau County

Find Inmate Search and Jail Records in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri

Cape Girardeau County Detention Center is managed by the county Sheriff's Office, which provides the public with access to inmate information on its website. Interested persons can use the online roster to search records of current inmates and anyone released in the last 48 hours. Available records include an inmate's booking number, booking date, charges, bond amount, and release date. For inmate information not available online, contact the Sheriff's Office to make a request.

The Sheriff's Office may not release arrest records containing information that may threaten the security of an inmate or compromise an ongoing investigation.

Jails and Prisons Name:
Address:
City:
Cape Girardeau County MO Jail
216 North Missouri Street
Jackson
Cape Girardeau Juvenile Detention
2137 Rust Ave
Cape Girardeau

Police Departments and Sheriff Offices in Cape Girardeau County

Arrest Records in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri

The Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments, including the Cape Girardeau Police Department, Scott City Police Department, Jackson Police Department, and New Police Station, maintain records of arrests in Cape Girardeau County. Arrest records include information such as the booking date, the booking officer, the charge, the arrest date, and biometric data like mugshots and fingerprints. To obtain a copy of an arrest record, contact the local arresting agency. Some arrest records will not be released to the public if there are legal or security concerns.

Police Departments Name:
Address:
City:
Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Office
216 N Missouri St
Jackson

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