New Madrid County DUI Records
New Madrid County DUI records are kept at the 33rd Judicial Circuit Court in New Madrid, Missouri. The Circuit Clerk stores all criminal case files for the county, and DWI charges are part of those records. New Madrid County is in the Bootheel region of southeast Missouri and shares the 33rd Judicial Circuit with Dunklin, Mississippi, and Pemiscot counties. You can search for DUI cases through Missouri Case.net or visit the courthouse at 450 Main Street in New Madrid. Public access terminals are available at the courthouse for self-service record searches.
New Madrid County Quick Facts
New Madrid County Circuit Court
The Circuit Clerk in New Madrid County maintains all DUI court records for the 33rd Judicial Circuit. The courthouse is at 450 Main Street in New Madrid. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Call (573) 748-2228 to ask about a case. The fax number is (573) 748-5507. Staff can look up DUI records by name or case number when you call or visit.
The 33rd Judicial Circuit covers four counties in the Bootheel: New Madrid, Dunklin, Mississippi, and Pemiscot. Judges rotate between the counties, but each county stores its own case files. A DUI case from New Madrid County stays at the New Madrid courthouse. Criminal, civil, family, and probate divisions are all managed by the Circuit Clerk. DUI charges fall under the criminal division.
The city of New Madrid has a municipal court for local ordinance violations. State DUI charges are handled at the county level through the circuit court. These are different courts with different record systems. If you need DUI records, go to the Circuit Clerk first. The municipal court handles things like parking tickets and noise complaints.
| Office | New Madrid County Circuit Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 450 Main Street, New Madrid, MO 63869 |
| Phone | (573) 748-2228 |
| Fax | (573) 748-5507 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
Search New Madrid County DUI Cases Online
Missouri Case.net includes New Madrid County in its statewide database. You can search by name or case number for free. The results show charges, hearing dates, case status, and outcomes. Select New Madrid County from the dropdown and enter your search terms. This is the quickest way to check on a DUI case without going to the courthouse.
The courthouse in New Madrid also has public access terminals for in-person searches. These let you look up cases on the same system. If you need copies of actual court documents, the clerk can print them. Standard fees are about $1 per page. Certified copies cost more. Older records may need to be pulled from storage, so call ahead if you need something from years back.
Note: The New Madrid County historical society may have archived records for research purposes, but current DUI case records are at the Circuit Clerk office.
Missouri DUI Laws in New Madrid County
Chapter 577 of the Missouri Revised Statutes governs all DUI cases in New Madrid County. The BAC limit is 0.08% for standard drivers. Commercial vehicle operators face a 0.04% limit. Drivers under 21 have a 0.02% threshold. Every DUI arrest in New Madrid County uses these same standards.
A first DUI in New Madrid County is a class B misdemeanor. Penalties reach six months in jail and $500 in fines. Second offense is class A misdemeanor. Third or more can be charged as felonies with possible prison time. The 33rd Judicial Circuit judges hear cases from all four Bootheel counties, and they follow state sentencing guidelines for DUI matters.
The Missouri Department of Revenue deals with license suspensions and revocations tied to New Madrid County DUI cases. A DWI conviction triggers action from the DOR separate from the court case. Refusing a breath test means a one-year automatic revocation under Missouri's implied consent law. You must clear both the court and the DOR to drive again.
New Madrid County DUI Arrest Records
The New Madrid County Sheriff's Office handles DUI arrests in the county. Phone number is (573) 748-2516. Arrest records are kept at the sheriff's office, not the courthouse. These include incident reports, booking details, and field test results. Court records at the Circuit Clerk cover the legal proceedings after the arrest.
To request DUI arrest records, use the Missouri Sunshine Law. Send a written request to the New Madrid County Sheriff. They must reply within three business days. Fees may apply for copies. The Missouri Department of Corrections offender search shows felony DUI offenders who served state time. The DOR driving record portal can show how a DUI conviction from New Madrid County affects your license status.
DUI Expungement in New Madrid County
Under Section 610.130 of the Missouri Revised Statutes, some DUI records can be expunged. You file a petition with the New Madrid County Circuit Court. A judge reviews your case. If approved, the DUI record is sealed from most public searches. First-time offenders who completed all terms of their sentence are the best candidates.
There is a waiting period before you can file. Not every DUI conviction qualifies. An attorney in the Bootheel area can help you figure out if your case is eligible. Expungement seals the court record. The DOR driving record is a separate system and may still reflect the conviction depending on what the court orders.
Nearby Counties
New Madrid County is in the Bootheel region of southeast Missouri. These neighboring counties are part of the same region. DUI records are filed in the county where the arrest occurred.