Stone County Criminal Records
Stone County sits in southwest Missouri and its criminal records are split across several agencies, each holding a different piece of the picture. The Stone County Sheriff's Office keeps an active inmate roster, while the circuit court maintains case filings, and the state's MACHS system holds the broadest arrest history. This page explains where to look, what each source covers, and how to get the information you need fast.
Stone County Quick Facts
Stone County Sheriff's Office Inmate Roster
The Stone County Sheriff's Office in Galena runs 24-hour law enforcement across the county and operates the county jail. The jail holds people who are awaiting trial, serving short sentences, or waiting to be transferred elsewhere. Most stays are for less serious offenses. Sentences longer than two years typically move to state prison. The sheriff's office is located at 110 South Maple Street, P.O. Box 245, Galena, Missouri 65656. You can reach them by phone at (417) 357-6116.
The Stone County Sheriff's Office posts a live inmate roster online. The roster shows who is currently housed in the jail, their booking date, and the charges listed against them. It updates regularly, so the list reflects current status. This is the fastest way to check whether someone is being held in the county right now.
The Stone County Sheriff's Office inmate roster is public and free to view. No login is needed. If someone was arrested but is no longer showing on the roster, they may have been released, transferred, or moved to a state facility.
Beyond the roster, the sheriff's office also responds to crime reports, executes warrants, and works with the circuit court. Records tied to these activities may appear in court filings that you can pull through Case.net.
Stone County Arrest Records and Case Files
Arrest records in Stone County are public under Missouri's Sunshine Law, which is found in Chapter 610 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri. Section 610.100 specifically covers arrest records. Agencies must give you access within three business days of your request under Section 610.023. There is one important limit: if someone is arrested but not charged within 30 days, that arrest record becomes a closed record. It no longer shows up in most public searches.
For Stone County arrests, you can also check the Stone County arrest records database maintained by third-party aggregators. These sites pull from publicly available data and can surface older records that may not appear on the live jail roster. They are useful for historical checks but may not reflect the most current status of a case.
Note: Arrest records show a charge was filed. They do not show a conviction. Always check court case records for the full outcome of any case.
Case.net Court Records for Stone County
Missouri's Case.net system is the primary public tool for searching court records statewide, and it covers Stone County's circuit court. Case.net is free and requires no account. You can search by name, case number, filing date, or attorney name. Results include criminal cases, civil matters, traffic charges, and more. For Stone County criminal records, a name search will return all cases tied to that person in the county, along with hearing dates, charges, and outcomes.
The Stone County Circuit Court operates out of Galena. Criminal filings from misdemeanor charges through felony cases all go through this court. Case.net pulls directly from the court's docket, so it reflects charges as they move through arraignment, hearings, and sentencing. Once a case closes, the record stays on Case.net unless an expungement order removes it. You can access Case.net at any time from any device.
MACHS Background Checks Covering Stone County
The Missouri Automated Criminal History Site, known as MACHS, is managed by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. It holds the most complete criminal history database in the state, covering arrests from Stone County and every other Missouri law enforcement agency. A name-based search costs $15. A fingerprint-based search, which is more accurate and harder to fool with common names, costs $20.
MACHS is the right tool when you need a thorough background check rather than just a current jail status. It covers cases that have been closed and sentenced, not just open matters. State agencies, employers with legal clearance requirements, and individuals seeking their own records all use MACHS. Visit machs.mo.gov to submit a request online. Results for name-based searches are usually available quickly, while fingerprint checks may take longer to process.
Note: MACHS results reflect arrests and dispositions reported by Missouri agencies. Cases handled in federal court or in other states will not appear in the MACHS database.
Stone County Jail Information
The Stone County Jail houses inmates who are serving time for local offenses or waiting on court dates. The facility is run by the sheriff's office and provides basic services to people in custody. For detailed information about the jail, including capacity, programs, and booking procedures, you can also check the Stone County Jail information page. That resource covers phone and visitation policies, which change from time to time, so it is worth checking directly if you need current details.
Commissary and phone services vary and are subject to change. Contact the sheriff's office at (417) 357-6116 for the most up-to-date policies on visitation scheduling and inmate contact.
Missouri Sex Offender Registry: Stone County
The Missouri State Highway Patrol maintains the statewide Sex Offender Registry. You can search for registered offenders in Stone County by name, address, or date of birth. The registry is free and public. It lists people convicted of qualifying sex offenses who are required by law to register and keep their information current. This is separate from the jail roster and the court records system. The registry may include people who have completed their sentence but still have an active registration requirement. Access the registry through the Missouri State Highway Patrol website.
Expungement of Stone County Criminal Records
Under RSMo 610.140, people who meet certain criteria can petition to have their Stone County criminal records expunged. The petition is filed in the Stone County circuit court, which is the court where the original case was heard. The law sets a waiting period of three years for misdemeanors and seven years for felonies. Lifetime limits apply: one felony expungement and two misdemeanor expungements are allowed. Not all offenses are eligible. Violent crimes, sex offenses, and certain other convictions are excluded from the expungement process.
If an expungement is granted, the case is removed from public access in Case.net and should no longer appear in standard background checks. MACHS records are also updated when an expungement order is received. The circuit court clerk in Galena can provide the petition forms and explain the local filing process.
Missouri DOC Offender Search and Stone County Residents
The Missouri Department of Corrections runs an offender search tool at web.mo.gov/doc/offSearchWeb/ that covers people on active probation or parole. If someone from Stone County was convicted of a felony and released under supervision, they may appear in this database. The search is free and returns basic information about the person's supervision status. It does not cover people who have completed all parts of their sentence and are no longer under DOC supervision.