Franklin County DUI Records

Franklin County DUI records are on file at the 20th Judicial Circuit Court in Union. The Circuit Clerk at 401 East Main Street keeps all DWI case documents. Franklin County is one of the larger counties west of St. Louis, and its court handles a high volume of criminal cases including DUI charges. You can search records online through Missouri Case.net or contact the clerk at (636) 583-7378. The sheriff's office also takes record requests by email, fax, phone, mail, or in person. If you need to find a DUI case, check a case status, or get copies of court orders from Franklin County, read on for the steps and details.

Franklin County Circuit Court DUI Cases

The Franklin County Circuit Court is at 401 East Main Street in Union. It belongs to the 20th Judicial Circuit. Call (636) 583-7378 to reach the Circuit Clerk. The court handles criminal and civil cases. DUI charges are filed here. The clerk maintains every document in the case file, from the initial charge through the final sentence.

Copy fees in Franklin County are $1 per page for plain copies. Certified copies cost an additional $1.50 per page. These are standard rates for the 20th Circuit. If you need multiple documents from a DUI case file, the cost can add up. Call ahead to find out how many pages are in the file before you request copies. Case.net provides an alternative way to view case information without paying for copies.

Franklin County also has multiple municipal courts throughout the county that handle local ordinance violations. Some DUI cases start at the municipal level. More serious charges, repeat offenses, and felony DWI cases are handled at the Circuit Court in Union. Both levels of court create records that are accessible to the public.

Search Franklin County DUI Records Online

Missouri Case.net is the primary way to search Franklin County DUI records online. The system is free. Select your search type, enter a name or case number, and choose Franklin County. Results show charge details, docket entries, hearing dates, and case outcomes. The 20th Judicial Circuit records are all on Case.net.

Case.net is updated regularly as the Franklin County clerk enters new information. New DUI filings appear within a few business days. You can track a case from start to finish. The system shows whether a case is active, closed, or on appeal. For people who need to monitor a Franklin County DUI case without making trips to Union, Case.net is the best option.

Note: Case.net shows case information only; it does not let you print certified copies for court or legal use.

Franklin County Sheriff DUI Arrests

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office is at #1 Bruns Drive in Union. Call (636) 583-2560 for non-emergency reports and record requests. The fax is (636) 584-6877. You can also email the records division at fcsorecords@franklinmo.gov. The sheriff accepts record requests by email, fax, in person, phone, or mail, which gives you plenty of options.

DUI arrests by the Franklin County Sheriff create booking records. These are public under the Missouri Sunshine Law. The records include the arrest date, charges, and basic booking information. High-profile DUI cases may have decorum orders issued by the court. Once the prosecutor files charges, the case moves from the sheriff's system to the Circuit Court.

DUI Laws in Franklin County

Franklin County DUI cases follow Missouri law under Chapter 577. The BAC limit is 0.08% for regular drivers. First offenses are class B misdemeanors. Second offenses within five years are class A misdemeanors. Third and later offenses are felonies. Penalties include jail time, fines, probation, and mandatory treatment programs.

The Missouri Department of Revenue manages license actions tied to Franklin County DUI cases. Under RSMo 302.060, a DWI conviction adds points to the driver record. Suspensions and revocations are handled by the DOR, not the court. You can check your driving record through the DOR records portal. Franklin County DUI records at the court track the criminal case, while the DOR tracks the license consequences.

Expunging Franklin County DUI Records

Under RSMo 610.130, some DUI records in Franklin County can be expunged. First-time DWI offenders who finished their sentence and have no other alcohol-related convictions may qualify after the waiting period. File a petition with the Franklin County Circuit Court to start the process.

The judge reviews the petition and may hold a hearing. If granted, the Franklin County DUI record is sealed from public view. Case.net will no longer show the case. The clerk removes it from public access. Felony DWI cases have stricter rules and longer waits. Contact an attorney in the 20th Judicial Circuit for guidance on your specific situation.

Nearby Counties

Franklin County is west of St. Louis. These counties share borders with it.