St. Joseph DUI Records
St. Joseph DUI records are maintained by the Buchanan County Circuit Court and the St. Joseph Police Department. The city is the county seat of Buchanan County and falls under the 5th Judicial Circuit. If you need to find a DWI arrest record, look up a court case, or get copies of DUI-related filings in St. Joseph, you have a few options. You can search online through Case.net, request records from the police, or visit the Circuit Clerk at the Buchanan County courthouse. Most DUI records from St. Joseph going back to 1995 are in the state court database.
St. Joseph Quick Facts
DUI Cases in St. Joseph Courts
DUI cases from St. Joseph are filed in the Buchanan County Circuit Court. The courthouse sits at 411 Jules Street in St. Joseph. This is part of the 5th Judicial Circuit, which also covers Andrew County. The Circuit Clerk maintains all case files, court proceedings, dispositions, and sentencing records for DUI cases in St. Joseph. You can visit the office during business hours to inspect records or request copies.
Copies of DUI records at the Buchanan County Circuit Clerk cost $0.50 per page. Certification runs $1.00 per document. The clerk has public access terminals at the courthouse where you can search for DUI cases without any charge. This is a good option if you are in St. Joseph and want to look up a specific DWI case in person. The Buchanan County Circuit Clerk office can also help you figure out which documents you need.
Under Chapter 577 of the Missouri Revised Statutes, a first DWI in St. Joseph is a class B misdemeanor. Second offenses may be charged as a class A misdemeanor or even a felony depending on the time between offenses. The court tracks all of these charges in its records system, and most are searchable through Case.net once they have been entered.
| Court | Buchanan County Circuit Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 411 Jules Street, St. Joseph, MO 64501 |
| Phone | (816) 271-1462 |
| Circuit | 5th Judicial Circuit |
Search St. Joseph DUI Records Online
Missouri Case.net is the best way to search St. Joseph DUI records from home. The system is free for basic searches. You can look up cases by the person's name, case number, or filing date. Criminal DUI records from Buchanan County go back to 1995 in most cases. The results show charge details, court dates, and case outcomes for DUI filings in St. Joseph.
The Buchanan County Sheriff's Office at 501 Faraon Street, (816) 236-8845, also maintains arrest records for St. Joseph. The 5th Judicial Circuit Court at 411 Jules Street, (816) 271-1462, keeps the full case files. For statewide criminal history checks, the Missouri State Highway Patrol charges $14 for a name-based search and $20 for a fingerprint-based check through the MACHS system.
The 5th Judicial Circuit includes both Andrew and Buchanan Counties. Cases from St. Joseph are filed under Buchanan County in Case.net. When searching, make sure you select Buchanan County as the location to narrow your results to St. Joseph area DUI records.
St. Joseph Police DUI Arrest Records
The St. Joseph Police Department handles DUI arrests within city limits. The department is located at 501 Faraon Street. Their main phone line is (816) 271-4702, and the Records Division can be reached at (816) 271-4076. When a DUI arrest happens in St. Joseph, the police generate an arrest report and incident report that become part of the public record.
You can request copies of DUI arrest records by contacting the Records Division. Under the Missouri Sunshine Law, most arrest records are open to the public. The St. Joseph City Clerk at Room 303, 1100 Frederick Avenue, also processes formal records requests. You can reach the clerk at (816) 271-4730 or by email at clerk@ci.st-joseph.mo.us. The Sunshine Law gives you the right to inspect and copy public records, including DUI arrest reports from St. Joseph.
The Buchanan County Sheriff's Office at 501 Faraon Street, phone (816) 236-8845, also handles DUI arrests in areas outside city limits. Both agencies forward their arrest data to the court system, so the records eventually appear in Case.net under Buchanan County.
DUI Driver Record Checks in St. Joseph
A DUI arrest in St. Joseph triggers both a criminal case and an administrative action on your driver record. The Missouri Department of Revenue handles the license side. A first DWI means a 90-day suspension. A second offense within five years leads to a one-year revocation. Refusing a breath test results in an automatic one-year revocation under Missouri's implied consent law.
You can get a copy of your driving record through the Department of Revenue driver records page. The cost is $2.82. Basic records without personal information are available online. Records that include your name and address need a notarized Form 4681. The 24/7 information line at (573) 526-2407 can answer questions about suspensions and revocations tied to DUI cases in St. Joseph.
Note: You have just 15 days from a DUI arrest in St. Joseph to request an administrative hearing on your license suspension.
Clearing a DUI Record in St. Joseph
Some DUI records in St. Joseph can be expunged under Section 610.130 RSMo. You file a petition with the Buchanan County Circuit Court. The judge reviews the petition, and the prosecutor has a chance to respond. If the court grants the expungement, the DUI record gets sealed. Not every DUI conviction qualifies, so it is worth checking the current rules before you file.
Expungement can make a real difference for St. Joseph residents who have an old DUI on their record. Once sealed, the record will not show on most background checks. The process involves filing fees and a waiting period after you complete your sentence. The 5th Judicial Circuit handles all expungement petitions for DUI cases that were originally filed in St. Joseph.
Buchanan County DUI Records
St. Joseph is the county seat of Buchanan County. All DUI cases from the city are processed through the Buchanan County Circuit Court in the 5th Judicial Circuit. For a broader look at county court procedures, fees, and records access, visit the full county page.
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