Ray County DUI Records Lookup

Ray County DUI records are kept at the Circuit Clerk's office in Richmond, Missouri. Circuit Clerk Michelle Woods and her staff manage all DWI case files at the Ray County Courthouse. You can search for DUI cases through Case.net for free, or visit the courthouse at 100 West Main Street to request copies in person. The criminal and traffic office on the third floor processes all DUI filings. Presiding Judge Kevin L. Walden and Associate Judge Lori J. Baskins hear DUI cases in Ray County. Office hours run from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Ray County Circuit Court DUI Cases

The Ray County Circuit Court handles all DUI filings. The courthouse is at 100 West Main Street, Suite 22, Richmond, MO 64085. Presiding Judge Kevin L. Walden and Associate Judge Lori J. Baskins oversee the court. Michelle Woods serves as Circuit Clerk.

The clerk's office is split across two floors. The 2nd floor houses the Civil/Probate Office, which processes civil cases, small claims, rent and possession, child support, dissolution, and orders of protection. Call (816) 776-2335 for civil matters, fax (816) 776-2185. The 3rd floor holds the Criminal/Traffic Office, where all DUI cases are filed and managed. Call (816) 776-3377 for the criminal division, fax (816) 776-6016.

DUI cases in Ray County follow Chapter 577 of the Missouri Revised Statutes. First offense DWI is a class B misdemeanor. Each case file holds the complaint, motions, hearing records, plea deals if applicable, and the sentencing order. Felony DUI charges for repeat offenders carry more extensive documentation. The 3rd floor staff handles all of these filings.

The clerk and staff are prohibited by law from giving legal advice. They can help you find records, provide copies, and explain the process for accessing files. They cannot tell you what to do about your case or interpret legal documents for you.

Note: Passport applications are also processed on the 3rd floor of the Ray County courthouse, but that is separate from DUI records.

Search Ray County DUI Records Online

Case.net is the free tool for looking up DUI cases in Ray County. Search by name, case number, or date. Results cover both circuit and municipal court cases. You can see the charges, hearing dates, and case status without creating an account.

The Ray County government website provides helpful resources including court forms. Forms available cover child support, dissolution, paternity, custody, mechanics lien, adult and child orders of protection, and small claims. While these are not DUI-specific, they show the range of records the courthouse handles. DUI case documents are available through the criminal division.

Expunged records will not show on any search. Under Section 610.130, certain DUI convictions can be expunged after meeting conditions set by Missouri law. Once granted, the Ray County DUI record is removed from all public databases.

DUI Arrests in Ray County

The Ray County Sheriff's Office in Richmond handles DUI enforcement in the unincorporated parts of the county. Call (816) 290-5323. The sheriff maintains arrest records with booking details, charges, and officer notes. These are separate files from the court records at the clerk's office.

After a DUI arrest in Ray County, the criminal case goes through the circuit court. The license action goes to the Missouri Department of Revenue. Refusing a chemical test means automatic license revocation under implied consent law. Both the arrest record and court record are public under the Sunshine Law.

The Ray County government website also lists helpful legal resources. The Family Support Division handles child support enforcement at dss.mo.gov. Legal Aid is available at 800-892-2943. Focus on Kids can be reached at 660-827-0591. While these are not DUI-specific, they serve Ray County residents dealing with legal matters that may overlap with DUI cases.

Ray County DUI Penalties

First DUI in Ray County is a class B misdemeanor. Maximum six months jail. Maximum $500 fine. Probation is common for first offenders. The judge may add substance abuse evaluation, community service, and other conditions. The full sentence is part of the court record.

Second DWI is class A misdemeanor. Third offense becomes a Class D felony under Section 577.010. Fourth or later is Class C felony. Felony DUI convictions in Ray County can mean prison time. The Missouri Department of Corrections offender search shows current inmates. License revocation follows through the Department of Revenue under Section 302.060.

Ray County Public Records

Missouri's Sunshine Law makes DUI records in Ray County open to anyone who asks. The clerk processes requests at the Richmond courthouse on the 3rd floor for criminal and DUI records. Copy fees are standard. Certified copies cost more. You do not need to explain why you want the records.

Driver records connected to DUI convictions are kept by the Missouri Department of Revenue. These show license status, point assessments, and DUI-related revocations. The Department of Revenue Sunshine Request portal handles public requests for driver data. Court records from the Ray County clerk and driver records from the Department of Revenue together provide a complete view of a DUI case. The civil division on the 2nd floor at (816) 776-2335 handles dissolution, child support, and orders of protection. DUI-related records are always on the 3rd floor at (816) 776-3377. Make sure you contact the right division when requesting records at the Richmond courthouse.

Nearby Counties

Counties bordering Ray County in western Missouri. DUI records must be searched in the county where the arrest took place.