Butler County DUI Records
DUI records for Butler County are stored at the 36th Judicial Circuit Court in Poplar Bluff. The Circuit Clerk handles all DWI case files, from initial charges to final dispositions. Butler County is in southeast Missouri and serves as the hub for a five-county judicial circuit. Searching for DUI records here can be done through Missouri's online Case.net portal or by visiting the courthouse in person. Poplar Bluff is the county seat and the location where all DUI court proceedings take place. The clerk's office can assist you with finding specific cases and getting copies of documents on file.
Butler County Quick Facts
Butler County Circuit Court DUI Files
The Butler County Circuit Court is part of the 36th Judicial Circuit, which also covers Carter, Reynolds, Ripley, and Wayne counties. The courthouse address is P.O. Box 1369, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901. Call (573) 686-8086 to reach the Circuit Clerk. DUI cases filed in Butler County are processed and stored at this location.
When someone is charged with DWI in Butler County, the case goes through the circuit court. The clerk creates a file that includes the charging document, bond details, court dates, any motions filed, plea information, and the final outcome. All of these records are available to the public. You can ask the clerk to look up a case by name or by case number. Copies are available for a per-page fee.
| Office | Butler County Circuit Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | P.O. Box 1369 Poplar Bluff, MO 63901 |
| Phone | (573) 686-8086 |
| Circuit | 36th Judicial Circuit |
Look Up Butler County DUI Cases
The fastest way to search Butler County DUI records is through Missouri Case.net. Select Butler County from the court list and type in a name. Results show criminal and traffic cases, which is where DUI charges appear. You can see the charge, the statute cited, court dates, and the case outcome. There is no fee for basic Case.net searches.
In-person searches are also an option. Visit the courthouse in Poplar Bluff during business hours. The clerk can pull up any DUI case and show you the file. Bring a valid ID. If you need physical copies, ask about current per-page fees. Older DUI records from before the Case.net system may only be available at the courthouse.
Note: The 36th Circuit handles five counties, so make sure you select Butler County specifically when searching on Case.net.
DUI Laws Affecting Butler County
Missouri's DWI laws under Chapter 577 apply to all DUI cases in Butler County. A first DWI is a Class B misdemeanor. The legal BAC limit is 0.08%. Second offenses are Class A misdemeanors. Third and later offenses become felonies. Butler County judges follow the same sentencing guidelines as the rest of the state, but each case is handled on its own facts.
The Missouri Department of Revenue manages license suspensions and revocations after DUI convictions. This is an administrative action that runs alongside the criminal case in Butler County court. Under Section 302.060, the DOR can take action on your license even before the court case is resolved. You may need to request a hearing within a short window to challenge the suspension.
Butler County law enforcement, including the sheriff's office at (573) 686-8070, actively patrols for impaired drivers. Arrests made by the Butler County Sheriff or Poplar Bluff police result in DUI records filed with the 36th Judicial Circuit.
Butler County DUI Record Access
Court records in Butler County are public under Missouri's Sunshine Law. Anyone can request DUI case records. You do not have to be involved in the case. The clerk must provide access to non-confidential documents. Some personal information gets redacted for privacy, but the case details stay open.
For felony DWI cases that led to state prison time, you can also search the Missouri Department of Corrections offender database. This covers individuals under state supervision for serious DUI-related convictions in Butler County and across Missouri.
Expungement is possible for some DUI records. Under Section 610.130, eligible individuals can petition the Butler County Circuit Court to seal their DWI record after meeting the waiting period and other requirements. Once expunged, the record no longer shows up in public searches.
Nearby Counties
Butler County shares the 36th Judicial Circuit with several neighboring counties. Each county has its own DUI case records filed separately.