Jackson County Arrest Records

Jackson County's arrest records are official files concerning arrest events within the county. An arrest is a legal process in which law enforcement officers apprehend suspected lawbreakers. Officers may also arrest individuals to prevent a potential danger to property or life. Note that officers may conduct arrests with or without a warrant. With that being said, arrested persons in Jackson County are often detained at the county jail, depending on the crime type.

Law enforcement agencies are mostly in charge of generating arrest records and also serve as record custodians of arrest information. Thus, citizens can inquire about the records from law enforcement agencies in the location where the arrest occurred.

Jackson County arrest records are important components of crime-related documents. For example, Jackson County court records may contain arrest information, such as warrants and arrest charges. Criminal history records and inmate information also feature arrest information.

Are Arrest Records Public in Jackson County?

Jackson County arrest records are mostly classified as public records under Missouri's Sunshine Law. The state law empowers the general public to inquire, view, and obtain copies of such records from government entities holding the records. It also permits government entities to provide options for requesters to access arrest information.

However, state laws restrict access to certain arrest records. The law authorizes custodian agencies to refuse or redact access to exempt arrest information. Exempted information is mostly data whose disclosure is judged to not be in the public interest. The following arrest records are exempt from public disclosure:

• Documents that, if disclosed, will pose a threat to the safety of concerned persons in a criminal investigation.
• Information on crime victims and witnesses.
• Arrest information that was sealed or expunged under court orders.

Note: Record custodians may release confidential or exempt arrests to persons directly affected by the arrest event. For instance, arrestees’ or crime victims’ parents, guardians, or legal representatives are eligible to obtain confidential arrest information.

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

In Jackson County, arrest records may include the following public information:

• Arrestee's personal information, including names, aliases, birth dates, and physical features.
• Arrest charges
• Arrest date, time, and location
• Release information
• County where the offender is currently held.

Jackson County Crime Rate

The Missouri State Highway Patrol generates an annual crime statistics report for all crimes reported in the state. Per the report, Jackson County recorded a total of 72,757 crimes and a crime rate of 10,152.77 per 100,000 residents. The report did not reveal the most reported crime types. However, the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer revealed that larceny thefts and aggravated assaults were the most reported crimes in 2022.

Jackson County Arrest Statistics

According to the MSHP’s crime statistics report, Jackson County’s law enforcement agencies conducted 9,387 arrests in 2023. On the other hand, Jackson County's correctional facilities held 2,475 inmates as of June 2019.

Find Jackson County Arrest Records

Interested persons or entities may find Jackson County arrest records by using government-owned resources. For instance, the Missouri State Highway Patrol maintains an online searchable database of arrest reports. To use the database, users must provide these search details:

• Arrestee's first or last name
• Arrest county
• Troop
• Arrest date

In contrast, the Jackson County sheriff's office allows in-person or mail-in requests for arrest or incident reports. To obtain reports via mail, inquirers must create an account and fill in the required details in the agency's online request form. In contrast, you can obtain the records in person by visiting the county sheriff's office at:

4001 Northeast Lakewood Court
Lee's Summit, MO 64064
Phone: (816) 541-8017
Email: JCSORECORDS@Jacksongov.org

Inmate records are alternative resources for finding Jackson County arrest records. Such records are publicly accessible and under the purview of agencies at the county, state, or federal level. The Jackson County Detention Center hosts an online search portal for detained persons in the county jail. Users only need to input the inmate's name, sex, or age to find information on the portal.

In contrast, Missouri's Department of Corrections keeps an inmate database for current inmates in the state's correctional facilities. To use the portal, users must input the offender's name or ID number.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons’ inmate locator is also a depository for inmate records. Users must fill in the inmate's name or prison number to find inmate records on the portal.

Free Arrest Record Search in Jackson County

Government entities may offer access to arrest records via online search sites or in-person inquiries. For online access, inquirers may find arrest records on these sites.

Missouri State Highway Patrol's arrest report database

Jackson County Detention Center’s inmate inquiry

Missouri Department of Corrections inmate database

Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator

The Jackson County Sheriff's office may allow free viewing of arrest or incident reports at this address:

4001 Northeast Lakewood Court
Lee's Summit, MO 64064
Phone: (816) 541-8017
Email: JCSORECORDS@Jacksongov.org

Third-party search sites are also sources for getting arrest records for free. Such sites are generally easy to use and may offer more than one crime-related document. Unlike most official search sites, third-party sites may offer direct downloads of arrest-related documents. Nevertheless, third-party search sites are mostly unregulated and may not offer complete or updated arrest information.

Get Jackson County Criminal Records

Jackson County criminal records are official files on criminal convictions. Such files may contain other crime-related data like arrest information and court supervision data.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol, via the Criminal Justice Information Center, is the designated record custodian of criminal records generated in the state. Furthermore, the agency allows name- or fingerprint-based requests for criminal records.

To search criminal records by name, inquirers must use the agency's online search website. Note that users must create an account or log into an existing account to use the search site. In addition, it costs $15 to conduct searches on the site.

For fingerprint-based searches, in-state requesters must follow these steps:

1. Book an online appointment to get a fingerprint via the agency's licensed third-party fingerprinting vendor.
2. Visit the vendor's nearest location to get your fingerprints taken.
3. Pay the required $31.5 fee for the fingerprint-based check.
4. The vendor will send your fingerprints to the agency to process the request. Next, the agency will send the criminal record to the requester's mailing address.

Out-of-state requesters must follow this guide to obtain criminal records:

1. Get fingerprinted at a local law enforcement agency. The agency will request a valid ID before taking your prints on an FD-258 card.
2. Fill out the other sections on the fingerprint card.
3. Enclosed is a $20 check or money order made payable to the "State of Missouri—Criminal Record System Fund".
4. Mail the fingerprint card and fees to:

Missouri State Highway Patrol
CJIS Division,
Post Office Box 9500
Jefferson City, MO 65102-9500

Jackson County Arrest Records vs. Criminal Records

In Jackson County, arrest records differ from criminal records in terms of content, creation process, and record custodian.

Arrest records generally cover arrest-related events like the arrestee's personal details, charges, booking date, bond condition, and arrest date and location. In contrast, criminal records cover crime-related information, including case summaries, court dispositions, and inmate information.

In terms of the creation process, local law enforcement agencies create arrest records during and after conducting an arrest. However, criminal records are created after arrest charges result in court convictions.

Note: arrest records do not indicate if the record subject is guilty of the charges.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

In Jackson County, arrest information will remain publicly visible unless the record subject expunges or seals it. Missouri state laws provide detailed guidelines for erasing arrest records. Nevertheless, some arrest records are not eligible for expungement under state laws.

Expunge Jackson County Arrest Records

In Jackson County, you can expunge arrest records by filing a petition with the county court that has jurisdiction over the record. Upon receiving the petition, the court will check if the petitioner is eligible to expunge the record. Next, the court will schedule a hearing date to determine the outcome of the petition.

Who is eligible to expunge arrest records in Jackson County?

Under Missouri state laws, you can expunge non-conviction arrest records under these conditions:

• Three years have passed since the petitioner was arrested.
• The petitioner was not charged in court.
• The petitioner was not convicted of a felony or misdemeanor charge.

To expunge arrest records that led to a criminal conviction, the petitioner must meet the following requirements:

• It is more than seven years since the petitioner completed the court sentence for a felony conviction.
• It is more than three years since the petitioner completed the court sentence for a misdemeanor offense.
• The petitioner has satisfied all the court dispositions, including the payment of fines.
• There are no pending charges.
• The petitioner’s conduct proves they are not a threat to public safety.
• The expungement does not affect the public welfare.

How to expunge arrest records in Jackson County

1. Create a petition that includes the following information:
   1. The petitioner's name, aliases, and physical features like sex, age, and race.
   2. A list of offenses to be expunged
   3. Current address
   4. Arrest or conviction date
   5. Case number
   6. The name of the county court that handled the case
   7. The county name
   8. List of agencies that hold copies of the record
2. Submit the petition to the county court that has jurisdiction over the case.

After receiving the petition, the court clerk will forward the petition to the prosecuting attorney who handled the case. If there are objections to the petition, the attorney must do so in writing within 30 days of receiving the petition.

The county court will take note of objections and schedule a hearing date within sixty days of getting the petition. If the petition is granted, the court will issue an order to expunge records to all concerned record custodians.

Jackson County Arrest Warrants

In Jackson County, court judges may issue arrest warrants if the defendant fails to honor the court summons. The court may also issue warrants after receiving a complaint or petition from law enforcement agencies. The complaint must provide enough proof of the defendant's criminal offense.

Arrest warrants issued in Jackson County may include these details:

• The defendant's name, known aliases, and identifying features like height, weight, gender, and race
• Criminal charges
• Arresting agency's name
• Court official's signature
• A statement requesting the defendant's arrest.

Jackson County Arrest Warrant Search

Interested parties can search for an active arrest warrant by visiting the county sheriff's warrant division at:

415 East 12th Street
Kansas City, Mo. 64129
Phone: (816) 541-8017

County courts also provide information on arrest warrants. Inquirers may find such records at the court that issued them.

Do Jackson County Arrest Warrants Expire?

Jackson County's arrest warrants remain active indefinitely until the offender gets arrested or the court nullifies them. Note that the statute of limitations does not affect the lifespan of an arrest warrant.