Florissant Criminal Records and Arrest Search

Florissant criminal records are maintained by the Florissant Police Department Records Division and the 21st Judicial Circuit Court in St. Louis County, giving the public access to incident reports, arrest information, and court case data for the city. This page covers how to request Florissant criminal records under Missouri's Sunshine Law, where to find court filings for cases originating in the city, how to search for active warrants, and which statewide databases cover Florissant arrests and criminal history.

Florissant Police Department Records Division

The Florissant Police Department Records Division is the primary contact point for public records requests tied to criminal incidents in the city. The division is open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. In 2024, the Records Division processed 6,969 criminal incident reports, 1,536 traffic crash reports, and 2,594 supplemental investigative reports, reflecting a significant volume of public records activity. The processing charge for a report is $10 per document. Records may be picked up in person or, in some cases, emailed to requestors who submit formal Sunshine Law requests.

Missouri's Sunshine Law, Chapter 610 RSMo, requires law enforcement agencies to respond to written records requests within three business days. Section 610.100 makes arrest records public by default. The Florissant Police Department must either provide the requested record, deny it with a cited legal basis, or notify you that more time is needed. If you plan to request records by email under the Sunshine Law, include your full name, contact information, a description of the record you want, and whether you prefer email delivery. The City of Florissant website has contact information for the police department and general city services.

Two key documents from the Florissant Police Department are available for download. The Florissant Police Department Records information sheet (PDF) explains the full records request process. The department's Records Policy document (PDF) covers what types of records are releasable, under what conditions, and how the Sunshine Law applies to Florissant criminal records specifically. Both are PDF documents you can download and review before submitting a request.

The image below is linked from the City of Florissant website, which serves as the central hub for police department contacts and public records information.

The Florissant city site links to police department resources, including the Records Division contact information and current public records procedures.

Note: The $10 processing charge applies per report. Complex or voluminous requests may take longer than three business days and may require an estimate of fees before processing begins.

Florissant Arrest Warrant Search

If you need to search for active arrest warrants connected to a Florissant case, you can visit the Florissant Police Department Records Division in person and request an arrest warrant search. The Records Division handles this type of request and can check whether a warrant is on file. Active warrants are court orders, typically issued by the 21st Judicial Circuit Court in St. Louis County, and are part of the official court record. The Florissant Police Department arrest search page offers additional information on how arrest data and warrant information are managed in the city.

Warrant information may also appear on Missouri's Case.net at courts.mo.gov/casenet if the warrant was issued as part of a circuit court case. Municipal court warrants for minor infractions may not appear on Case.net if they were issued at the city level rather than the circuit court level. If a Case.net search returns no results, checking directly with the Florissant Police Department Records Division is the next step. The Records Division staff can confirm whether a warrant is active or has been resolved.

Note: Active warrant information is sensitive and subject to legal restrictions. Not every warrant may be disclosed through a standard public records request depending on the nature of the case.

Florissant Court Records and Case.net

Criminal cases from Florissant are filed in the 21st Judicial Circuit Court in St. Louis County. The 21st Circuit handles felonies, misdemeanors, and other criminal matters for all cities within St. Louis County, including Florissant. Missouri's free Case.net portal at courts.mo.gov/casenet gives public access to St. Louis County circuit court records. You can search by name, case number, or filing date without creating an account. Case.net shows charges, scheduled hearings, bond conditions, and final case dispositions for Florissant criminal matters.

Certified copies of court documents must be requested through the St. Louis County Circuit Clerk's office directly. Case.net is read-only. If a Florissant case was expunged under Missouri law, it will no longer appear in the Case.net results. Juvenile records are also sealed by default. Older cases from before Case.net's coverage window may only be available in paper form at the St. Louis County Courthouse. For cases that resulted in state prison sentences, the Missouri Department of Corrections Offender Search at web.mo.gov/doc/offSearchWeb/ shows current custody status separately from the court docket.

MACHS Background Checks Covering Florissant

Missouri's Automated Criminal History Site (MACHS) at machs.mo.gov is the state-level system for formal background checks that include Florissant arrest data. MACHS aggregates criminal history submissions from all Missouri law enforcement agencies, including the Florissant Police Department. When an arrest is made in Florissant and properly reported to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, it enters the MACHS database. A name-based check costs $15. A fingerprint-based check costs $20 and is more precise because it links the result to a biometric record rather than a name match.

MACHS is the appropriate system for official background check purposes, including those needed for licensing, state agency requirements, or legal proceedings. Results from MACHS are recognized as authoritative in Missouri. Third-party background check websites are not equivalent to a MACHS result for formal purposes. The MACHS site guides you through the payment and submission steps. Fingerprint submissions may require scheduling an appointment at an authorized facility, which the MACHS site lists. For Florissant residents or those with Florissant connections, MACHS provides the most complete official criminal history available through state channels.

Missouri Sex Offender Registry: Florissant Searches

The Missouri State Highway Patrol maintains the Sex Offender Registry at mshp.dps.missouri.gov. Registered sex offenders who live, work, or attend school in Florissant must keep their information current with the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office. The registry is free and searchable by name, address, or date of birth. Each profile includes a photo, current home address, employer information if applicable, and the offense that triggered the registration requirement. Missouri law requires offenders to update their registration when they move or change employment. Failure to comply is a separate criminal offense.

Searching the registry for a Florissant address can show whether any registered offenders are living in a specific neighborhood. The Highway Patrol updates the registry on a regular basis based on local law enforcement reports. This is a useful supplement to criminal records and court data when researching a Florissant address or individual.

Expungement of Florissant Criminal Records

Missouri's expungement statute at RSMo 610.140 allows some Florissant criminal records to be sealed from public access. The waiting period is three years after completing the sentence for most misdemeanors and seven years for most felonies. The petition is filed in the 21st Judicial Circuit Court in St. Louis County, which is the court that originally handled the Florissant case. Certain categories of offenses are excluded from eligibility by statute, including many violent crimes and sex offenses, regardless of how long ago the conviction occurred.

Once a petition is filed, the St. Louis County Prosecutor's office must be notified and may oppose the petition. The court may schedule a hearing before ruling. If expungement is granted, the record is removed from Case.net and most public databases. Law enforcement agencies retain access in specific legal circumstances. Consulting a Missouri attorney before filing is recommended. The dual layer of Florissant being a city within St. Louis County means the procedural steps all run through county-level court resources, not Florissant city offices.

• File in the 21st Judicial Circuit, St. Louis County
• Three-year wait for most misdemeanor sentences
• Seven-year wait for most felony sentences
• Violent crimes and sex offenses are excluded from eligibility
• St. Louis County Prosecutor is notified and may contest the petition

Nearby Cities with Criminal Records Pages

Florissant is in the northern part of St. Louis County. The city below is in the same county and uses the same 21st Judicial Circuit for criminal matters.

For county-wide resources, including the St. Louis County Courthouse address and circuit court details, visit the St. Louis County page.