Find DUI Records in Pulaski County

Pulaski County DUI records are on file at the Circuit Clerk's office in Waynesville, Missouri. Rachelle K. Beasley serves as Circuit Clerk for the 25th Judicial Circuit, which covers Pulaski, Phelps, Maries, and Texas counties. This county is home to Fort Leonard Wood, and the court handles DUI cases involving both civilian and military-connected individuals. You can search DUI records online through Case.net or visit the courthouse at 301 Historic Rt. 66 E. in Waynesville. Municipal courts in Waynesville, Richland, and Crocker also process some DUI-related traffic matters within their town limits.

Pulaski County Circuit Court DUI Cases

The Pulaski County Circuit Court operates in the 25th Judicial Circuit. The courthouse is at 301 Historic Rt. 66 E., Suite 318, Waynesville, MO 65583. Call (573) 774-4755 for general inquiries. The Circuit Clerk's office is in Suite 202 at (573) 774-4756. Fax goes to (573) 774-6967. Rachelle K. Beasley oversees the clerk's office and manages all court records.

DUI cases in Pulaski County are charged under Chapter 577 of the Missouri Revised Statutes. A first offense DWI is a class B misdemeanor. The court file holds the complaint, motions, hearing notes, plea deals, and the sentence. Repeat offenders face escalating charges up to felony level. The clerk stores every document filed in the case.

Pulaski County is unique because of Fort Leonard Wood. The military installation brings a large transient population, and DUI cases sometimes involve active duty service members. Cases on the base itself may go through federal military courts, but DUI arrests on public roads in Pulaski County go through the state circuit court system. Military personnel facing DUI charges in state court follow the same process as civilians.

Municipal courts in Waynesville, Richland, and Crocker handle some traffic and misdemeanor DUI cases. More serious charges get bound over to circuit court. Office hours at the clerk's office are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Search Pulaski County DUI Records Online

Case.net is the free tool for searching Pulaski County DUI records. Enter a name or case number. Results include charges, court dates, and disposition. Basic searches don't require an account. Full documents like police reports or plea agreements require a request to the clerk's office.

The Track This Case feature on Case.net sends email alerts when there is new activity on a case you follow. Pay by Web handles fine payments online. These tools help people manage DUI cases in Pulaski County without driving to the Waynesville courthouse for every step.

Records that have been expunged under Section 610.130 are removed from Case.net and the clerk's public records. Not every DUI conviction qualifies for expungement. The process involves a petition, meeting specific conditions, and a waiting period. If the court approves, the Pulaski County DUI record disappears from public view.

DUI Arrests in Pulaski County

The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office in Waynesville handles DUI enforcement in unincorporated areas. Call (573) 774-6196. City police in Waynesville, Richland, Crocker, and St. Robert also make DUI arrests within their limits. The sheriff logs arrest data and jail records separately from the court case files.

After a DUI arrest anywhere in Pulaski County, two things happen in parallel. The criminal case moves through the 25th Judicial Circuit. The license action goes to the Missouri Department of Revenue. Refusing a chemical test leads to automatic license revocation. Both tracks create records that the public can access under Missouri's Sunshine Law.

Note: DUI cases involving military personnel on Fort Leonard Wood property may go through federal courts instead of the Pulaski County state court system.

Pulaski County DUI Penalties

First DUI is a class B misdemeanor in Pulaski County. Up to six months in jail. Fines up to $500. Probation is standard for first-timers. Judges commonly order substance abuse classes and community service as conditions of probation.

Second offense is class A misdemeanor. Third is a Class D felony under Section 577.010. Fourth or more is Class C felony. Felony DUI cases in Pulaski County can lead to prison. Check the Missouri Department of Corrections offender search for people currently serving time on DUI felony convictions.

License points and revocation are the Department of Revenue's domain under Section 302.060. Getting a license back after revocation means paying fees, filing SR-22 insurance proof, and possibly installing an ignition interlock device. These steps are separate from what the Pulaski County court orders as part of the criminal sentence.

Pulaski County Public Records

Missouri's Sunshine Law gives everyone access to government records including DUI case files in Pulaski County. The clerk processes requests at the Waynesville courthouse. Copy fees apply. Sealed juvenile cases and expunged records are the only restrictions. Everything else is open to anyone who asks.

Driver records tied to DUI convictions are kept by the Missouri Department of Revenue. These show point totals, license status, and DUI-related actions. Submit a Sunshine Request to the Department of Revenue for driver record information. This fills in details about the license side of a DUI case that the court records don't always cover.

Pulaski County's location along Interstate 44 and its proximity to Fort Leonard Wood mean the court sees a varied caseload. DUI arrests happen on the interstate, on state highways, and on local roads. The 25th Judicial Circuit shares judges and resources across Pulaski, Phelps, Maries, and Texas counties, so court schedules can vary. Check with the clerk about hearing dates for specific DUI cases.

Nearby Counties

Counties adjacent to Pulaski County in south-central Missouri. DUI records are filed in the county where the arrest occurred.