Saint Louis County, MO Public Records

Courts in Saint Louis County

Court Records in Saint Louis County, Missouri

The St. Louis County Circuit Court documents and maintains records of judgements, exhibits, arguments, and pleas of cases heard before the Chancery Court, Youth Court, and Municipal Court of the county. These records can be accessed physically or online. To physically request and obtain copies of court, any interested individual can walk into the courthouse at:

105, South Central Avenue

Clayton, MO 63105.

(314)-615- 8029

The circuit clerk is readily available to search for and provide any public record requested. One can also request copies of official court records on the online portal of the St. Louis County Circuit Court. To remotely access public records, only the case number is needed to track the documents. Some court records will not be released to the public if considered sensitive and a security breach. Access will only be granted to these records after obtaining special authorization from the court.

Jails and Prisons in Saint Louis County

Find Inmate Search and Jail Records in Saint Louis County, Missouri

St. Louis County has several maximum and minimum correctional facilities managed by the Missouri Department of Corrections (MODOC), the St. Louis Police Department, the St. Louis County Department of Justice Services, and the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP).

The Inmate Locator portal on the online platform of the St Louis County Department of Justice Services allows public access to inmate records. You can also search for inmates on the St. Louis Police Department webpage via the Jail Inmate Information platform. Information about offenders in state and federal prisons can be accessed using the MODOC's Offender Search and the BOP's Inmate Locator platforms. Note that information about certain offenders may not be available on the MODOC for security or confidential reasons.

Police Departments and Sheriff Offices in Saint Louis County

Arrest Records in Saint Louis County, Missouri

St. Louis County's arrest records contain information about suspects detained by law enforcement agencies. The information these records store includes biometrics, criminal history, names of arresting officers, and a detailed narration of events leading up to the arrest. The arrest records are generated, filed, and maintained by the Sheriff's Department and the Police Departments of St. Louis County.

These records also include mugshots and fingerprint identifications. Arrest records are typically available to the public upon request at the local police station, provided there are no security or confidentiality concerns. Local police departments operating in the county include St. Louis PD, St. Louis metropolitan PD, Jennings PD, and Velda City PD.