Laclede County DUI Records
Laclede County DUI records are managed by the 26th Judicial Circuit Court in Lebanon, Missouri. Circuit Clerk Heather Officer oversees all case files, including DWI charges. You can search Laclede County DUI records online through Missouri Case.net or visit the Laclede County Government Center to request copies. The court handles criminal felony cases, circuit civil cases, divorce, adult abuse, stalking, child protection, child support, restitution, court costs, and small claims. DUI cases are part of the criminal felony and misdemeanor dockets.
Laclede County Quick Facts
Laclede County 26th Circuit Court
The 26th Judicial Circuit Court has general jurisdiction over civil and criminal matters in Laclede County. The Circuit Clerk's office is at 200 North Adams in Lebanon. The phone number is (417) 532-2471 and the fax is (417) 532-3683. Heather Officer is the Circuit Clerk. The office handles a broad range of cases beyond just DUI.
DWI cases in Laclede County create records at every step. The arrest report starts the process. Then the state files charges. Court hearings, motions, plea deals, and sentencing all add documents to the case file. Criminal felony cases and misdemeanor cases both go through this court. The clerk keeps everything organized by case number. You can request copies of any public document in a Laclede County DUI file.
The courthouse in Lebanon also processes guardian and conservatorship cases, jury information, and restitution matters. DUI cases that involve restitution (like those with property damage from drunk driving accidents) will have additional documents in the file. Court costs and fines from DWI convictions are also tracked through the clerk's office.
| Circuit Clerk | Heather Officer |
|---|---|
| Address | 200 North Adams Lebanon, MO 65536 |
| Phone | (417) 532-2471 |
| Fax | (417) 532-3683 |
Search Laclede County DUI Records Online
The Missouri Case.net portal covers Laclede County court records. Select Laclede County from the court list and search by name or case number. DWI cases will appear in the results with charges, court dates, and outcomes. This is a free service from the Missouri judiciary.
Case.net has records from the mid-1990s forward. Older records may not be in the system. For DUI cases from before that era, contact the Circuit Clerk in Lebanon. The courthouse had a fire in 1920 that destroyed some records, but that mainly affects very old historical documents. Modern DUI records are well maintained and accessible.
Laclede County Sheriff DUI Arrests
Sheriff Matt Frederick leads the Laclede County Sheriff's Office. The office phone is (417) 532-2311. Deputies handle DUI arrests throughout the county. Each arrest produces a report that is stored at the sheriff's office. These reports include the date, time, location, driver details, and test results from the DUI stop.
Arrest reports are public under the Missouri Sunshine Law. Submit a written request to the Laclede County Sheriff with the details of the arrest you want. They will pull the report, let you know the fee, and send you copies. DUI arrest records from Laclede County are usually available within a few business days.
DUI Laws Affecting Laclede County
Chapter 577 of the Missouri Revised Statutes governs DUI cases in Laclede County. The BAC limit is 0.08% for most drivers. First-time DWI is a class B misdemeanor. Repeat offenses escalate through class A misdemeanor to felony level. The 26th Circuit Court in Lebanon applies these laws to every DUI case.
The Missouri Department of Revenue manages license actions after a Laclede County DUI conviction. Under Section 302.060, first offenders face a 90-day suspension. Breath test refusal leads to a one-year revocation. These are administrative penalties separate from court-imposed sentences.
Expungement of some Laclede County DUI records is available under Section 610.130. File the petition at the 26th Circuit Court. The court will review whether you meet the eligibility requirements. If granted, the DUI record is sealed from public view.
Note: The Laclede County Courthouse at 200 N Adams Avenue also houses the County Recorder, which has marriage records from 1855 and divorce records from 1845, but DUI records are strictly at the Circuit Clerk's office.
Laclede County DUI Record Resources
The Missouri Department of Revenue driver records page shows driving history that includes DUI points and suspensions from Laclede County. You can order your own record online. Driver records capture the same DWI conviction from the license perspective rather than the court perspective.
For felony DWI offenders from Laclede County who served state prison time, the Missouri Department of Corrections offender search is another resource. Most DUI cases in Laclede County result in misdemeanor charges, so the corrections database will not apply to most searches. For misdemeanor DUI records, Case.net and the Circuit Clerk in Lebanon are the primary sources.
Lebanon is the largest city in Laclede County and sits along Interstate 44. Highway traffic brings DUI enforcement activity from the Missouri State Highway Patrol in addition to the local sheriff. Cases from Highway Patrol stops still get filed at the Laclede County Circuit Court. The records are the same regardless of which agency made the arrest. A DUI conviction in Laclede County affects your insurance rates, employment options, and driving privileges. Points go on your license and stay there for years. Background checks pick up the conviction from court records. All of these consequences stem from the DUI record on file at the Circuit Court in Lebanon.
Nearby Counties
Counties that neighbor Laclede County in south-central Missouri. Each has its own Circuit Court handling DUI records.