Search Andrew County Criminal Records

Andrew County criminal records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office in Savannah and the 5th Judicial Circuit Court. This page explains how to find arrest records, look up court cases, and check the inmate roster for the Andrew County Jail. Most criminal records in Andrew County are available to the public at no charge through Missouri's online case search system, though some categories of records may be restricted depending on case outcome. The Sheriff's Office also maintains an online inmate roster for real-time booking information.

Andrew County Sheriff's Office Criminal Records

The Andrew County Sheriff's Office is located at 400 East Market Street in Savannah, MO 64485, with a phone number of 816-324-3511. The Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for Andrew County and maintains records for all arrests made in the county's unincorporated areas. The office also manages the county jail and keeps an online inmate roster showing current detainees.

The inmate roster on the Sheriff's website lists current detainees with booking information and charges. If you're looking for someone who was recently booked, this is the fastest way to check. The site also covers concealed carry permits, civil process services, and employment opportunities with the department. Victim advocate services for Andrew County residents are coordinated through the Prosecuting Attorney's office at P.O. Box 377, Savannah, MO 64485, phone 816-324-3535, per information maintained by the Missouri Department of Public Safety.

Note: Arrests made by the Savannah Police Department are separate from Sheriff's Office arrests. Both agencies submit data to the state's criminal history repository, but their local records are held separately.

Andrew County Court Records and the 5th Judicial Circuit

All criminal cases in Andrew County go through the 5th Judicial Circuit. The Circuit Court Clerk's Office is at 411 Court St., Savannah, MO 64485 and can be reached at (816) 324-4221. The clerk maintains the official record for every case filed, including all filings, motions, orders, and final judgments. To get copies of specific documents from the file, you'll need to contact the clerk's office directly.

For an online search, Missouri Case.net is free and gives you access to Andrew County court records without registration. You can search by litigant name, case number, or filing date. The system shows docket entries, charges, parties to a case, and case status. It covers all 114 counties and is updated as new information is entered by court staff. Case.net doesn't show document images, only the case index and docket entries, so if you need actual paperwork, a visit or written request to the clerk is required.

Andrew County court records on Case.net include civil, criminal, probate, juvenile, and family law matters. Criminal searches will show the charge, filing date, current status, and any hearings or judgments entered in the case.

Arrest Records in Andrew County

Arrest records in Andrew County document every booking made by local law enforcement. They include the person's name, date of birth, the charges filed, the booking date, bond amount if set, and in many cases a mugshot. These records are created at the time of booking and submitted to the MSHP CJIS Division as part of Missouri's statewide criminal history system.

Under Missouri Chapter 610, arrest records become public once a case is closed. The catch is that certain arrest records become closed if charges are never filed within 30 days, if charges are dismissed, or if the person is acquitted. So records tied to convictions are easily found; records for arrests that went nowhere may be restricted. Active cases with pending charges are almost always open.

The Andrew County court access portal provides additional search options for court and public records. You can use it alongside Case.net to get a more complete picture. For statewide criminal history, the MACHS system at machs.mo.gov is the most thorough public option.

Andrew County Jail and Inmate Roster

The Andrew County Jail is managed by the Sheriff's Office at 400 East Market Street in Savannah. Inmates awaiting trial or serving short sentences are held here. The online roster is accessible through the Sheriff's Office website and is updated regularly with current detainee information. This is the best place to check on someone recently arrested in the county.

Visitation rules and schedules are set by the jail administration and can change. It's always best to call ahead before visiting. Mail and commissary services are available to inmates. The Missouri DOC offender search covers state prison inmates and parolees, but not county jail detainees. If the person you're looking for is in state custody, use the DOC tool; if they're in Andrew County Jail, use the Sheriff's roster.

Accessing Andrew County Criminal Records Through MACHS

The fastest way to get a formal criminal history check for someone in Andrew County is through MACHS. A name-based search costs $15 and gives you open public records. That covers convictions, arrests from the past 30 days, and cases with charges pending final disposition. The results say "possible match" because they're name-based and not fingerprint-verified. They're still useful for most purposes.

A fingerprint-based search provides a definitive "positive match" and costs $20 for state records alone, or about $41.75 with the FBI national check added. Fingerprint searches return closed records too, like non-conviction data and cases where expungement was granted but the person has other records. You need to schedule an appointment with IDEMIA to submit prints. State-only results usually come back in 7 to 10 business days.

For a certified copy of a criminal history report, MSHP CJIS can add notarization for an extra $5. The division's contact address is Annex Building, 1510 East Elm Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101, and they can be reached at (573) 526-6153. The MSHP CJIS page has details on all available services.

Missouri Sunshine Law in Andrew County

Missouri's open records law, codified in Chapter 610, requires Andrew County agencies to make government records available to the public. The law sets a three-business-day deadline for agencies to respond to records requests. They can provide the records, deny the request with a written legal reason, or give you an estimated time if the records require more preparation.

Criminal records in particular are covered under Sections 610.100 and 610.105. Arrest records are public once cases close. Records from arrests that never resulted in charges within 30 days, or from cases that ended in dismissal or acquittal, become closed. This doesn't mean they're destroyed, just that they're not available to the general public. Agencies still hold them for law enforcement use.

You can check the Missouri sex offender registry at any time for Andrew County offenders. The registry is maintained by the Missouri State Highway Patrol and can be searched by name, address, or date of birth. It shows both compliant and non-compliant registrants along with photos and offense details.

Expungement and Andrew County Criminal History

Missouri's expungement law at RSMo 610.140 gives eligible individuals a path to having criminal records sealed or destroyed. The waiting period is three years after final disposition for misdemeanors and seven years for felonies. You must have no other convictions, no pending charges, and all financial obligations from the case must be satisfied.

Missouri limits expungements to one felony and two misdemeanors per person, per lifetime. You file the petition in the circuit court where the original case was heard. For Andrew County cases, that's the 5th Judicial Circuit in Savannah. If the court grants the petition, all state agencies must destroy their records of the offense. If denied, you must wait a year before filing again. The MSHP CJIS Division handles the destruction of state-level records once a court order is entered.

The Andrew County Sheriff's Office website serves as a central resource for residents seeking public safety and records information in the county.

The site links to inmate roster information, civil procedures, concealed carry permit details, and other law enforcement services maintained by the Andrew County Sheriff.

Nearby Counties

Andrew County shares borders with several northwest Missouri counties, all of which maintain their own criminal records systems.