Lee's Summit DUI Records
DUI records in Lee's Summit are managed through the Jackson County Circuit Court as part of the 16th Judicial Circuit. Lee's Summit is one of the larger suburbs in the Kansas City metro area, and its DUI cases go through both the local municipal court and the Jackson County circuit system. You can search for DWI and DUI records online using Case.net, or contact the Lee's Summit Police Department for arrest reports. The Jackson County Sheriff's Office, located right in Lee's Summit, also maintains records for the area.
Lee's Summit Quick Facts
Lee's Summit DUI Court System
DUI cases from Lee's Summit are handled by the Jackson County Circuit Court, the same court system that covers Kansas City and Independence. The 16th Judicial Circuit has courthouses in both Kansas City and Independence. The Department of Criminal Records maintains case files for all criminal and traffic matters across Jackson County, including DUI cases from Lee's Summit.
The Independence courthouse at 308 W Kansas, Suite 127 is one location where Lee's Summit residents can access DUI court records. The downtown Kansas City location at 1315 Locust also handles Jackson County cases. Both offices are open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. Call (816) 881-3000 for questions about a specific DUI case filed from Lee's Summit.
Lee's Summit also has its own municipal court. The court is at 10 NE Tudor Road, Lee's Summit, MO 64086. It handles city ordinance violations and traffic citations, including some DUI charges under local codes. Case information from the municipal court is available through Missouri Case.net. The court is listed under Jackson County municipal courts through the 16th Circuit's links page.
| Municipal Court | 10 NE Tudor Road, Lee's Summit, MO 64086 |
|---|---|
| Circuit Court (Independence) | 308 W Kansas, Suite 127, Independence, MO |
| Circuit Court (KC) | 1315 Locust, Kansas City, MO |
| Phone | (816) 881-3000 |
Lee's Summit DUI Arrest Records
The Lee's Summit Police Department maintains DUI arrest records. To get a copy of a police report, you need to fill out a records disclosure request form and submit it in person with a valid ID. The police records department is at 10 NE Tudor Road, Lee's Summit, MO 64086. The cost is $5 per copy for current reports. The department aims to respond within 3 business days of receiving your request.
Under Missouri's Sunshine Laws, Lee's Summit criminal records are public. That means DUI arrest reports are accessible once the investigation is no longer active. The Lee's Summit City Clerk also handles public records requests under the Sunshine Law. They maintain city council minutes, ordinances, and other city records that may relate to local DUI policies.
The Jackson County Sheriff's Office is located right in Lee's Summit at 4001 NE Lakewood Court, Lee's Summit, MO 64064. Their phone number is (816) 524-4302, and the records unit is at (816) 541-8017. You can also email them at JCSORECORDS@Jacksongov.org. Copy fees are $2 for the first page and 25 cents for each additional page. The sheriff's office handles records for the wider Jackson County area, not just Lee's Summit.
Note: The Jackson County Sheriff's Office directs criminal history searches to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Search Lee's Summit DUI Records Online
Missouri Case.net is the primary free tool for searching DUI records in Lee's Summit. The system covers all of Jackson County. You can search by name, case number, or filing date. Criminal and traffic cases from 1995 to the present are in the database. Docket entries, charges, party names, and case outcomes all show up. This is the fastest way to find a DUI record for someone in Lee's Summit without leaving home.
Case.net also offers a Track This Case tool. You enter your email or phone and pick the case you want to follow. The system sends you alerts when something changes on the case. This works for DUI cases filed in Lee's Summit and anywhere else in Jackson County. The feature is free and does not require an account for basic searches.
For a statewide criminal background check that covers DUI records beyond Lee's Summit, the Missouri State Highway Patrol MACHS system is the standard. A name-based search costs $15 and shows open records like convictions and recent arrests. Fingerprint-based searches cost $20 plus a processing fee and give a fuller picture. Results take about 5 to 7 business days.
DUI Laws for Lee's Summit Cases
Lee's Summit DUI cases are governed by Missouri law under Chapter 577. The legal BAC limit is 0.08%. First DUI offenses are class B misdemeanors with up to six months in jail and $500 in fines. Second offenses are class A misdemeanors. Third or later DUI arrests in Lee's Summit can be charged as felonies through the Jackson County Circuit Court.
The Missouri Department of Revenue manages the license side of Lee's Summit DUI cases. First-offense DUI brings a 90-day suspension. Refusing a chemical test means a one-year revocation. These administrative actions are separate from the criminal case and create their own set of records in the state system.
Expungement of DUI records in Lee's Summit is possible under Section 610.130 of the Missouri Revised Statutes. You must wait 10 years after your sentence, probation, or parole ends. The petition goes through the Jackson County Circuit Court. A judge reviews whether the DUI record qualifies to be sealed. Not every conviction is eligible for expungement.
Lee's Summit Records and Public Access
Missouri's Sunshine Law under Chapter 610 ensures public access to most DUI records in Lee's Summit. Arrest records, court filings, and police reports are generally open. Active investigation records stay closed until the case wraps up. Once the investigation is done, the DUI arrest report becomes a public record in Lee's Summit.
Copy fees under the Sunshine Law are $0.10 per page. The rate for staff time to locate records is $15 per hour, prorated. Simple requests for a single DUI report from Lee's Summit usually cost just a few dollars. Submit your request in writing for the best results. The city must acknowledge a Sunshine Law request within three business days.
Jackson County DUI Records
Lee's Summit is in Jackson County, and the 16th Judicial Circuit manages all circuit-level DUI cases for the area. The county maintains criminal and traffic case records across all Jackson County cities. For full details on the county court, clerk contacts, fee schedules, and other DUI resources, visit the Jackson County page.
Nearby Cities
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