Missouri Highway Patrol arrest reports can be searched online through the Patrol’s official Arrest Reports system. You can also use the Missouri Automated Criminal History Site (MACHS) for a full background check.
What the Online Arrest Reports Show
The Missouri State Highway Patrol posts arrest reports on its website. These reports list only arrests made by Patrol troopers. Arrests made by local police or county sheriffs are not included.
Each listing shows basic details such as the person’s name, age, city and state, and the date of arrest. The information is preliminary and unofficial. It comes directly from the Patrol’s daily arrest data.
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How Long Arrest Reports Stay Online
Arrest reports stay on the Patrol’s website for five days after posting. After that, the report is removed from public view. This means the online system is useful for recent arrests only, not older records.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Source | Missouri State Highway Patrol only |
| Availability | 5 days from posting |
| Record type | Preliminary and unofficial |
| Cost | Free |
| Coverage | Statewide, by troop |
How to Search Missouri Highway Patrol Arrest Reports
Follow these steps to search the Patrol’s online arrest report system.
- Go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrest reports page on the official MSHP website.
- Choose a search option. You can search by name or by troop.
- Select the troop area if you know where the arrest happened. Missouri is divided into several Patrol troops that cover different regions.
- Enter the name of the person, if searching by name.
- Review the results list. You can click column headers to sort by name, age, city, or arrest date.
- Open a report to see the available details.
If no results appear, the arrest may be older than five days, made by another agency, or not yet posted.
Searching by Troop
The Missouri State Highway Patrol operates several troops across the state. Each troop covers a specific region. Searching by troop narrows results to arrests made by officers in that area. This is helpful when you know the general location of an arrest but not the exact date.
Getting a Full Criminal History Report
The five-day arrest report system only shows recent, unofficial data. For a complete criminal history, Missouri offers the Missouri Automated Criminal History Site, known as MACHS. This site is run by the Patrol’s Criminal Justice Information Services Division, the state’s central repository for criminal records.
MACHS offers two types of searches.
| Search Type | What It Includes | Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name-based search | Convictions, arrests less than 30 days old, pending charges, suspended sentences | $15 plus a small convenience fee | Often immediate, sometimes longer |
| Fingerprint-based search | Complete closed and open criminal history records | $20 state fee plus vendor fee | About 5 to 10 business days |
A name-based search only returns a possible match. It uses the name along with the date of birth or Social Security number to reduce mismatches. A fingerprint-based search gives a confirmed match and includes closed records, such as dismissed charges or cases that ended in a not-guilty finding.
Setting Up a MACHS Account
To use MACHS, you need to create an account on the site. After registering, you can submit a name-based request and pay online with a major credit card. Results are usually delivered through your MACHS account. Name-based results are kept in the system for a limited time before they are archived.
What Information You Need to Search
To search Missouri arrest and criminal history records, have the following ready.
- Full legal name of the person
- Date of birth or Social Security number, for MACHS searches
- General location or troop area, for Patrol arrest report searches
- Approximate arrest date, if known
Records the Patrol Does Not Release Publicly
Missouri law places limits on what arrest and criminal records the public can see. Under Section 610.021 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, agencies can withhold records that would reveal the identity of a confidential witness, records that have been expunged or sealed by a court, records that expose investigation techniques, records that could endanger someone’s safety, and records involving juvenile offenders.
If a request is denied for these reasons, the agency must provide a written explanation.
Requesting Records Directly From the Patrol
For records not available through the online arrest report system or MACHS, you can submit a public records request to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The Patrol serves as the custodian of records for items such as crash reports, criminal history files, and other official documents. Requests can be made through the Patrol’s Records Division, which also handles matters related to the Missouri Sunshine Law.
Local Arrest Logs and Jail Rosters
Arrests made by city police departments or county sheriffs are not part of the Highway Patrol’s online system. Many local agencies keep their own arrest logs and jail rosters on their websites. If the arrest you are looking for did not involve a Highway Patrol trooper, check with the local police department or sheriff’s office in that county.
Fees Summary
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Online arrest reports (5-day listings) | Free |
| MACHS name-based search | $15 plus convenience fee |
| MACHS fingerprint-based search | $20 state fee plus vendor fee |
| Notarized results | Additional $5 |
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Accuracy and Limitations of Online Records
Arrest reports posted by the Patrol are marked as preliminary and unofficial. Charges can change after an arrest, and some arrests do not lead to formal charges. For legal matters, court filings, or official use, a certified record from MACHS or a direct request to the Patrol’s Records Division is more reliable than the short-term online arrest listing.
