Search Cass County DUI Records
DUI records in Cass County are filed with the 17th Judicial Circuit Court in Harrisonville. Cass County is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area and handles a steady flow of DWI cases throughout the year. The Circuit Clerk stores all DUI court filings at the courthouse on Wall Street. You can look up Cass County DUI records through Missouri Case.net or visit the clerk's office in person. The 17th Circuit also covers Johnson County, but Cass County DUI records are filed and maintained at the Harrisonville courthouse. Whether you need case status information, court dates, or copies of DUI documents, the clerk can help.
Cass County Quick Facts
Cass County DUI Court Records
The Cass County Circuit Court is at 100 E. Wall, Harrisonville, MO 64701. Call the Circuit Clerk at (816) 380-1500. This court processes all DUI cases filed in Cass County as part of the 17th Judicial Circuit. The clerk's office handles new filings, maintains case records, and provides copies to the public.
Being in the KC metro area means Cass County sees more DUI arrests than many rural Missouri counties. The heavy traffic along I-49 and Highway 71 contributes to this. Multiple law enforcement agencies work in the county, including the Cass County Sheriff at (816) 380-5200, Harrisonville police, Belton police, and Pleasant Hill police. All DUI charges from these agencies end up in the same circuit court.
Each DUI case file in Cass County contains the criminal complaint, bond information, motions, plea entries, and the final judgment. You can review these documents at the courthouse. The clerk searches by name or case number. Paper copies come with a per-page fee.
| Office | Cass County Circuit Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 E. Wall Harrisonville, MO 64701 |
| Phone | (816) 380-1500 |
| Circuit | 17th Judicial Circuit |
Look Up DUI Cases in Cass County
The easiest way to search Cass County DUI records is through Missouri Case.net. Pick Cass County from the list and enter a name. DUI and DWI cases show under criminal or traffic case types. You can see charges, statutes cited, court dates, and outcomes. No fee is charged for basic searches.
Visit the courthouse at 100 E. Wall in Harrisonville for in-person searches. The clerk can pull up DUI records on the spot. You can review the full case file. If you need copies, ask about current fees. Older records that predate Case.net may only be available at the courthouse. The Cass County Clerk at (816) 380-1500 handles administrative county records but not DUI court files.
Note: Cass County is in the KC metro area, so some DUI arrests near city borders could be filed in Jackson County instead.
Cass County DUI Laws and Penalties
DWI charges in Cass County follow Missouri Chapter 577. The BAC limit is 0.08%. A first DWI is a Class B misdemeanor with up to six months in jail. Second offense moves to a Class A misdemeanor with up to a year. A third DWI is a felony, and the court can impose serious prison time.
Cass County courts often see DUI cases involving the major highways that run through the area. I-49 connects the county to Kansas City and Joplin. High-speed DUI incidents on these roads can result in enhanced charges. If the DUI caused an accident with injuries, the penalties go up significantly under Missouri law.
The Missouri Department of Revenue handles license suspensions and revocations. Under Section 302.060, the DOR acts on its own timeline, separate from the Cass County court case. You must request an administrative hearing within 15 days of the arrest to challenge the license action. Missing that window means an automatic suspension.
Public Access to Cass County DUI Records
Missouri's Sunshine Law makes DUI records in Cass County public. Anyone can request to see a DUI case file. You do not need to be a party to the case, and you do not need to give a reason. The clerk provides access to all non-sealed records. Some personal identifiers are redacted from public copies.
The Missouri Department of Corrections offender search covers felony DWI convictions from Cass County that resulted in state prison time. This is useful for checking on repeat DUI offenders who were sentenced beyond county jail.
Expungement may be available for some Cass County DUI records. Under Section 610.130, eligible individuals can petition the 17th Judicial Circuit Court to seal their DWI record after meeting the required conditions.
Nearby Counties
Cass County is in the southern part of the Kansas City metro area. These counties border Cass County in Missouri.