Saline County Criminal Records and Arrest Lookup
Saline County criminal records are held by the Sheriff's Office in Marshall and the Circuit Clerk at the Saline County Courthouse. Residents can search arrest records, court case filings, and criminal history through the public Case.net portal, the MACHS statewide database, and direct requests to county offices. This page explains how to find Saline County criminal records through each of those channels.
Saline County Quick Facts
Saline County Sheriff and Arrest Records
Saline County Sheriff Cindi Mullins operates the Sheriff's Office at 1915 W. Arrow St., P.O. Box 366, Marshall, MO 65340. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You can reach the office at (660) 886-5511. The Sheriff handles all county law enforcement, manages the county jail, and is the primary agency for arrest records outside the city of Marshall. All arrests by the Sheriff's Office are logged and become public records under the Missouri Sunshine Law.
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data shows that Saline County agencies made 792 arrests between January 2022 and January 2025. That averages out to roughly 260 arrests per year. The Sheriff's Office accounts for a large share of those, with the Marshall Police Department covering the county seat separately.
The Saline County arrest records page provides a starting point for searching public arrest data tied to the county.
The Saline County Sheriff's Office in Marshall handles arrest processing, jail operations, and criminal record keeping for the county.
To request an arrest report from the Sheriff's Office, contact them during business hours at (660) 886-5511 or submit a written request by mail to the address above. Bring or include identifying information about the record you need.
Note: Arrest records become closed in Missouri if a person is not charged within 30 days of arrest. If the record you want is more than 30 days old and no charges were filed, the Sheriff's Office may not be required to release it.
Saline County Circuit Clerk and Court Records
The Saline County Circuit Clerk is located at the Saline County Courthouse, 19 E. Arrow Street, Room 205, Marshall, MO 65340. The phone number is (660) 886-2300. The clerk maintains official records for all case types filed in the circuit court, including criminal, civil, juvenile, traffic, small claims, adult abuse, child protection orders, probate, and child support. If you need an official copy of any court document from Saline County, this is the office to contact.
All Saline County circuit court cases can also be searched online through Case.net, Missouri's free statewide court search portal. Case.net lets you search by name, case number, or filing date. Results show charges, court dates, case type, and final disposition. Case.net is available 24/7 and does not require a fee or login. For certified copies or original filed documents, you must go through the Circuit Clerk's office.
When you search on Case.net, note that you may see multiple people with the same name. Always confirm a case by checking the date of birth and county to make sure you have the right person before drawing conclusions from what you find.
MACHS Criminal History for Saline County
The Missouri Automated Criminal History Site, MACHS, is the official statewide criminal history database run by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Access it at machs.mo.gov. MACHS includes arrest and conviction records from the Saline County Sheriff's Office and all other Missouri law enforcement agencies that submit data to the state system. A name-based check costs $15. A fingerprint-based check costs $20 and is the most reliable method.
MACHS is useful when you need a comprehensive Missouri criminal history on someone with ties to Saline County. A single MACHS search pulls records from agencies statewide, so you can see if the person has arrests or convictions in other Missouri counties beyond Saline. This is especially helpful for background purposes when you need to cast a wider net beyond one county.
MACHS does not include federal records. Federal criminal cases with Saline County ties are heard in the Western District of Missouri federal court. Those records can be searched through PACER at pacer.gov.
Missouri Sunshine Law and Saline County Record Requests
Missouri's Sunshine Law, Chapter 610 RSMo, governs access to public records in Saline County. Section 610.023 requires government agencies to respond to records requests within three business days. The Sheriff's Office and Circuit Clerk must follow this law. If they deny a request, they must identify the specific exemption they are relying on. You have the right to challenge that denial in circuit court if you believe it is improper.
Section 610.100 covers arrest records and makes them open to the public in most circumstances. The main exception is the 30-day rule: if an arrest does not result in charges being filed within 30 days, the arrest record is closed and not releasable to the public. Court records filed in the circuit court are generally open as well. Juvenile records and certain sealed case records are exceptions. If you are unsure whether a specific Saline County record is public, call the Circuit Clerk or Sheriff and ask.
Sex Offender Registry - Saline County
Missouri's Sex Offender Registry is maintained by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. It is free and searchable by name, address, or date of birth. Registered sex offenders living in Saline County are required to register with the Sheriff's Office and keep their registration current. The registry shows each offender's name, photo, current address, and offense history. Failure to register or update a registration is a felony in Missouri.
The Missouri Department of Corrections also maintains a free offender search at web.mo.gov/doc/offSearchWeb/ that covers active probationers and parolees supervised in the state. If someone from Saline County is under active DOC supervision, they will appear in this search. You can filter by county to find people supervised in Saline County specifically.
Expungement of Saline County Criminal Records
Missouri's expungement statute, RSMo 610.140, lets eligible individuals petition the circuit court where the original conviction happened. Saline County cases were heard in the 15th Judicial Circuit, so petitions go to the circuit court in Marshall. The wait is three years after completing a misdemeanor sentence and seven years after completing a felony sentence. Missouri caps lifetime expungements at one felony or two misdemeanors. Class A felonies and dangerous felonies cannot be expunged.
The petition process involves filing a written motion, notifying the relevant agencies, and attending a hearing. If the judge grants the petition, the Saline County criminal record is sealed from public view and removed from most background checks. The record may still appear in some law enforcement and court databases. For help with expungement in Saline County, contact Missouri Legal Aid or a private attorney familiar with the 15th Judicial Circuit.
Note: After expungement is granted, a person is generally allowed to state that they have not been convicted of that offense on most job applications in Missouri.