Criminal records in Pulaski County, Missouri, are available through several channels. PulaskiMOCourt.us allows you to search for public information on criminal cases in the county. Additionally, records can be obtained through the state court system, county law enforcement agencies, including the sheriff's office, and the circuit clerk's office — in person, by mail, or online.
How to Search Criminal Records in Pulaski
To search for criminal records in Pulaski County, you will need at least one of the following pieces of information:
- Full name of the person (first and last name)
- Date of birth
- Case number
Online Search
- PulaskiMOCourt.us — start here if you are looking for public information on county criminal cases. Enter the name or case number.
- Missouri Courts Portal — Case.net, the official state court system, allows you to search cases by participant name, case number, or date. Pulaski County corresponds to the 25th Judicial Circuit.
- Missouri State Highway Patrol Arrest Reports — recent arrests, including those in Pulaski County, are published here. You can filter by county.
- MODOC Offender Search — the state Department of Corrections database contains information on individuals under supervision (incarceration, probation, parole).
- Sex Offender Registry — search by name, date of birth, or address.
- Crime in Missouri — crime statistics, including data from the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office.
In Person
Visit the Circuit Clerk's office in Waynesville. Public access terminals for court records are usually available on-site. The clerk can help locate a specific case if you provide the party's name or case number.
By Mail or Written Request
Send a written request to the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk's office, including the full name of the person, date of birth (if known), and the type of records you are interested in. Include payment for applicable fees. For an official state-level criminal history check, submit an application through Missouri Automated Criminal History Site (MACHS) — this requires fingerprinting.
Search Pulaski Criminal Cases by Case Number
Case numbers in Missouri follow a standard format, and understanding its structure speeds up the search.
Typical format: 25PU-CR00123-01
- 25 — judicial circuit number (25th Judicial Circuit, which includes Pulaski County)
- PU — county code (Pulaski)
- CR — case type. CR stands for criminal case. Other common designations: TR (traffic), MW (municipal/warrant)
- 00123 — sequential case number within the year
- 01 — defendant number, if there are multiple defendants in the case
Enter this number in the search field on Case.net or at PulaskiMOCourt.us to get case details. If you only know part of the number — for example, the year and type — try searching by name combined with the available data.
Charges, Case Status, Hearings, and Court Results in Pulaski
Charges
| Element | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Statute code | Reference to Revised Statutes of Missouri (RSMo), e.g., § 570.030 — theft |
| Severity | Felony (classes A–E), Misdemeanor (classes A–D), Infraction |
| Amended charges | The prosecutor may change or reduce charges during the case — the new charge is shown alongside the original |
Case Status
- Pending — case is open, awaiting hearing
- Active — case is actively being heard in court
- Disposed — court has made a final decision
- Closed — all procedures completed, including sentence execution
Hearings
A criminal case in Pulaski County goes through several stages:
- Arraignment — initial hearing where charges are read to the defendant, who pleads guilty or not guilty
- Preliminary hearing — judge determines if there is enough evidence to proceed to trial (usually for felonies)
- Pre-trial conference — parties discuss plea agreements or prepare for trial
- Trial — court proceedings
- Sentencing — sentencing after a guilty plea or verdict
- Review hearing — review hearing, often related to probation conditions
Court Results
| Result | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Guilty | Found guilty |
| Not Guilty | Acquitted after trial |
| Dismissed | Case closed without a conviction |
| Nolle Prosequi | Prosecutor dropped the charges |
| Suspended Imposition of Sentence (SIS) | Sentence deferred — conviction may be removed if conditions are met |
| Suspended Execution of Sentence (SES) | Sentence imposed but execution suspended during probation |
How to Request Certified Criminal Records in Pulaski
Certified copies of criminal records are official documents with the court's seal, accepted by employers, licensing agencies, and other institutions.
Where to Request
Pulaski County Circuit Clerk's Office
Requests can be made in person or by mail. Contact the clerk to confirm which forms are needed for your specific request.
What You Need for the Request
- Full name of the person whose records are requested
- Date of birth (preferable)
- Case number (if known)
- Valid photo ID (for in-person requests)
- Payment of fees
State-Level Criminal History Check
For a comprehensive criminal history check (state and FBI background check), use the MACHS portal. This process requires fingerprinting at a certified location. Contact information for county law enforcement, including the sheriff's office, is available on the Pulaski County page on the Department of Public Safety website.
The right to access public records in Missouri is governed by the Sunshine Law. Some records — including juvenile, sealed, or expunged cases — are closed to public access.
Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times for Criminal Records in Pulaski
| Service | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Copy of court document (per page) | $0.50–$1.00 | Exact rate depends on the document type; confirm with the clerk |
| Document certification | ~$2.50 per document | Added to the cost of the copy |
| Criminal history check via MACHS (state + FBI) | $44.00 | Includes fingerprinting; payment online |
| Search via Case.net | Free | Basic online case search |
Processing Times
- Online search — results appear immediately
- Request at clerk's office (in person) — usually same day or within a few business days
- Mail request — 5 to 15 business days, depending on the request volume
- MACHS (fingerprints) — results typically arrive within 3–5 business days after fingerprint submission
Fees for court document copies in Missouri are set according to RSMo; current rates can be checked on the Missouri Revisor of Statutes website or directly at the court clerk's office.