Boone County DUI Records Search

Boone County DUI records are kept by the 13th Judicial Circuit Court in Columbia, Missouri. The Circuit Clerk files and stores all DWI case data, from first-time charges to repeat offenses. You can look up DUI records for Boone County through the state Case.net system or by visiting the courthouse. Columbia is the county seat and the main hub for all court activity in Boone County. Whether you need to check a case status, find a court date, or get copies of DUI filings, the circuit court office is where those records live. Online tools make it possible to search from home as well.

Boone County Circuit Court DUI Records

The Boone County Circuit Court is part of the 13th Judicial Circuit. Circuit Clerk Christy S. Hembree runs the office that handles all DUI case files. This court processes a high volume of cases each year due to the large population in the Columbia area. DUI charges in Boone County go through this court, and the clerk keeps all records on file for public access.

The courthouse is at 705 E. Walnut in Columbia. You can walk in during business hours to search DUI records or ask for copies. The staff can pull up cases by name or case number. Bring a valid photo ID when you visit. The phone number for the Circuit Clerk is (573) 886-8080 if you want to call ahead and check on a specific DUI case or ask about fees.

Search Boone County DUI Cases Online

Missouri Case.net is the main way to look up DUI records in Boone County without going to the courthouse. The state runs this free database, and it covers all circuit courts across Missouri. You can search by a person's name or by case number. DUI cases show up under criminal or traffic case types. The system shows charge details, court dates, and case outcomes.

To use Case.net for Boone County DUI records, go to the site and pick Boone County from the list. Type in the name you want to search. Results will show any DUI or DWI cases filed in the 13th Judicial Circuit. You can see the charge date, the specific statute cited, and the current case status. Case.net does not charge a fee for basic searches.

Keep in mind that Case.net may not have every old record. Some cases from years back might not be in the system. For those, you would need to contact the Boone County Circuit Clerk directly. The clerk can search older files that may not be digitized yet.

Note: Case.net updates may lag a few days behind actual court activity in Boone County.

DUI Laws in Boone County Missouri

DUI charges in Boone County fall under Missouri state law. The main statute is Chapter 577 of the Missouri Revised Statutes, which covers driving while intoxicated. A first DWI offense in Missouri is a Class B misdemeanor. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.08% for most drivers. Commercial drivers face a lower limit of 0.04%. Drivers under 21 can be charged with a BAC of just 0.02%.

Repeat DUI offenses carry stiffer penalties in Boone County courts. A second offense is a Class A misdemeanor. A third or later DWI is a felony under Missouri law. The court can order jail time, fines, community service, and substance abuse treatment. Boone County judges handle these cases in the 13th Judicial Circuit, and all penalties follow state guidelines.

Under Section 302.060, the Missouri Department of Revenue handles license suspensions and revocations tied to DUI convictions. The DOR website has details on how to get your license back after a DWI in Boone County. You may need to complete a substance abuse program and pay reinstatement fees.

Boone County DUI Record Access

DUI records in Boone County are public. Missouri's Sunshine Law gives people the right to see government records, and court files fall under this rule. You do not need to be the person named in the case to request DUI records. The Attorney General's Sunshine Law page explains how open records work in Missouri.

There are a few ways to get DUI records from Boone County. You can search online through Case.net for free. You can visit the courthouse at 705 E. Walnut in Columbia and ask the clerk to pull up a case. Or you can send a written request by mail. Each method has its own timeline. In-person requests are usually the fastest. Mail requests can take several business days.

Copies cost money. The standard rate is $0.50 per page for most court documents in Missouri. Certified copies cost more. If you need a certified copy of a DUI record from Boone County, ask the Circuit Clerk about the current fee. These fees can change, so it helps to call first.

Note: Some DUI records in Boone County may be sealed or expunged if the person qualified under Section 610.130 of Missouri law.

Boone County Sheriff and DUI Arrests

The Boone County Sheriff's Office handles DUI arrests in areas outside Columbia city limits. The sheriff's office is in Columbia and can be reached at (573) 875-1111. When a deputy makes a DUI arrest, the report goes to the prosecuting attorney. If charges are filed, the case enters the circuit court system and becomes part of the public DUI record in Boone County.

Columbia Police Department also makes DUI arrests within city limits. Those cases still go through the Boone County Circuit Court for prosecution. So whether the arrest came from the sheriff or city police, the DUI record ends up in the same court system. You search for it the same way through Case.net or the Circuit Clerk's office.

The Missouri Department of Corrections offender search can help you find people who were sentenced to state prison for DUI-related felonies in Boone County. This is a separate database from Case.net and focuses on people currently or formerly in state custody.

DUI Record Expungement in Boone County

Missouri law allows some DUI records to be expunged. This means the record gets sealed from public view. Not all DUI cases qualify. Under Section 610.130, a person must wait a set number of years after completing their sentence. First-time DWI offenders may be eligible after a waiting period. Felony DWI cases have longer wait times, and some may not qualify at all.

To file for expungement of a DUI record in Boone County, you submit a petition to the 13th Judicial Circuit Court. The court reviews your case, checks your record since the conviction, and decides if you meet the legal requirements. The prosecuting attorney can object. A judge makes the final call. If granted, the Boone County DUI record is removed from public databases including Case.net.

Cities in Boone County

Columbia is the largest city in Boone County and the only city with a population over 100,000. All DUI cases for Boone County residents go through the 13th Judicial Circuit Court in Columbia regardless of which city the arrest took place in.

Other communities in Boone County include Centralia, Ashland, and Hallsville. Residents of these towns also file through the Boone County Circuit Court for DUI matters.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Boone County in Missouri. Make sure you know which county your case was filed in before searching for DUI records.