Saline County Arrest Records

The Saline County Sheriff's Office, municipal police departments, Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP), and other local law enforcement agencies create arrest records when they document individuals' arrests and jail bookings. Law officers hold arrestees awaiting trials or serving short sentences at the Saline County Jail.

In Saline County, Missouri, an arrest may become necessary if an officer witnesses a crime or a judge issues an arrest warrant. Saline County arrest records are precursory documents for criminal case prosecutions, which may be accessible as part of Saline County court records.

Are Arrest Records Public in Saline County?

Yes, Saline County arrest records are public information. Chapter 610 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri stipulates that all official documents (including Saline County arrest records) in the custody of government agencies are open for inspection and copies. However, exceptions apply for some Saline County arrest records relating to juveniles, active law enforcement investigations, sealed or expunged records, and sensitive personal information (such as social security numbers and financial account details).

The Saline County Sheriff's Office is the Primary arresting agency within the county and maintains the county's jail. Interested persons seeking access to Saline County arrest records should reach out to the Sheriff's Office at:

1915 W. Arrow St.
P.O. Box 366
Marshall
MO 65340
Phone: (660) 886-5511
Fax: (660) 886-5513
Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Saline County Arrest Statistics

According to data from the FBI (UCR) Program, local law enforcement agencies reported 792 arrests in Saline County between January 2022 and January 2025. 587 males and 205 females were arrested for various offenses by the Marshall Police Department, the Saline County Sheriff's Office, and the Sweet Spring Police Department. The following is a breakdown of Saline County arrests within the period under review:

• Drug/narcotic violations - 118
• Simple assaults - 131
• DUI - 117
• Larceny - 67
• Aggravated assaults - 62
• Burglary - 25
• Weapon law violations - 21
• Destruction of properties - 19
• Counterfeit/forgery - 16
• Motor vehicle theft - 11
• Disorder conducts - 10
• All other offenses - 195.

Find Saline County Arrest Records

The Saline County Sheriff's Office provides up-to-date details of arrest records through its Inmate Roster Page. Generally, interested persons may access arrest records of current and released inmates by contacting the Saline County Sheriff's Office during office hours.

Information seekers may also access Saline County arrest records that result in formal charges and court proceedings through the Missouri Case.net Portal. Inquirers may search by litigant name, filing date, or case number.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) provides a searchable database of recent arrests through its Online Arrest Reports Page. Individuals may view arrest details, location, charges, time, and date of arrest for Saline County arrestees.

Saline County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

Law enforcement in Saline County creates arrest records as evidence of individuals' arrests. An arrest record includes the personal information of the record owner, booking details, and conditions for release. In Saline County and other parts of Missouri, arrest records are public for 30 days after arrest. If arrests do not result in charges, they will become publicly inaccessible. Arrest records do not confirm guilt until the court declares them guilty.

Saline County criminal records are court-generated documents detailing the arrests, prosecutions, and incarcerations of individuals under the Saline County criminal justice system. If owners do not meet eligibility for expungement, the records may remain accessible to the public. Also, criminal records are used for background checks and employment screenings.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

An arrest information remains a permanent public record unless an individual petitions the Saline County Circuit Court for removal. In Saline County, owners of arrest records must fulfill the requirements under Missouri Revised Statutes §610.122 to be eligible to expunge their arrest information.

Saline County Arrest Warrants

Saline County arrest warrants are legal documents that the court authorizes law enforcement to take an individual into custody. In Saline County and other parts of Missouri, a judge/magistrate may issue an arrest warrant if:

• Law enforcement provides evidence of a crime
• A grand jury issues an indictment
• An individual flouts court orders
• A person violates the terms of their probation or parole.

A typical arrest warrant includes, but is not limited to:

• The suspect's details
• Statement of probable cause
• Date and time of the issuance
• Details of charges against the subject
• The judge's signature or official seal
• Name and location of the issuing court
• Instructions to law enforcement on how to execute the warrant.

Do Saline County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No, Saline County arrest warrants do not have expiry dates. In Saline County, arrest warrants remain active until law enforcement takes the subject into custody. However, a warrant may become inactive when a judge quashes it or a defense attorney files a motion to challenge the warrant. Additionally, if prosecutors do not file charges within the specified timeframe of a statute of limitations, it may affect their enforcement.

Expunge Saline County Arrest Records

Per Missouri Revised Statutes §§ 610.122–610.140, there is no automatic removal of arrest records that result in convictions. Individuals must petition the court and meet specific criteria. An individual is eligible to petition the Saline County Circuit Court to expunge an arrest record if:

• The arrest was based on false information
• The arrest does not lead to a conviction
• There is no probable cause at the time of the action to believe that the individual committed the offense.
• The arrest results from a non-violent misdemeanor or felony conviction
• The individual did not receive a suspended imposition of sentence (SIS) for the offense
• There are no prior or subsequent felony or misdemeanor convictions (excluding minor traffic violations).

Also, the record owner must complete the sentence for the offense, pay all court-imposed fines, and have no pending charges. In addition, the petitioner must observe a one-year waiting period after sentence completion for misdemeanors and three years for felonies. Applicants should note that only two misdemeanors and one felony are expungeable in a lifetime, with exceptions to violent convictions, sex crimes, and DUIs

The following steps outline the process for expunging Saline County arrest records:

• File a Petition for Expungement with the Saline County Circuit Court; the petition must include the following information:
  • the petitioner's personal information
  • details of the arrest or conviction
  • the arresting agency
  • a statement confirming eligibility
• Serve the petition to agencies that may have the record relating to the offense. These include the arresting agency, the prosecutor's office, the Missouri State Highway Patrol, and other relevant agencies.
• Attend the court hearing to counter objections to the petition
• The court will decide whether to grant expungement based on evidence and eligibility
• The court will issue an expungement order to the relevant agencies if the petition is successful.