Columbia Felony Records Lookup

Columbia felony records are handled by the Boone County Circuit Court in Missouri. Residents of Columbia who need to search for felony cases, check court dates, or get copies of criminal records can use Missouri Case.net for free online searches. The Columbia Police Department also keeps arrest records and incident reports. This page covers the main ways to find and access felony records for cases in Columbia, including local police, county court, and statewide search tools.

Columbia Police and Felony Records

The Columbia Police Department maintains arrest records and incident reports for crimes that happen within city limits. While felony cases are prosecuted at the county level, the initial arrest and investigation records stay with the Columbia police. You can request copies of police reports under the Missouri Sunshine Law.

Visit the Columbia Police Department page for more details.

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Police records in Columbia follow Missouri's open and closed record rules. Under Chapter 610 RSMo, arrest reports are public once the investigation is no longer active. Arrests within the last 30 days and convictions are open records. Dismissed charges and not guilty verdicts are closed to the general public.

Columbia Felony Cases at Boone County Court

All felony cases from Columbia are filed at the Boone County Circuit Court. The Circuit Clerk's office maintains the official case files. This includes the charging document, motions, hearing records, plea agreements, and the final judgment. You can get copies of any document in a Columbia felony case from the county clerk.

Visit the Columbia Municipal Court page for more details.

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Search Columbia felony cases online through Missouri Case.net. Select Boone County, then search by the defendant's name or case number. Case.net shows charges, court dates, case status, and disposition. The system is free. It does not show full document text, so you will need to contact the clerk for actual copies.

Plain copies from the Circuit Clerk cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies cost $1.00 per page plus a $1.50 certification fee. You can request Columbia felony records in person, by mail, or by phone. Bring a valid ID if you visit the courthouse.

Columbia Municipal Court Records

The Columbia Municipal Court handles misdemeanor offenses and city ordinance violations. It does not try felony cases. Those go to the county Circuit Court. But the municipal court may handle preliminary matters related to felony cases, including initial appearances and bond settings.

Visit the Columbia City Clerk page for more details.

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Municipal court records for Columbia are separate from county felony records. If you need records from both courts, you will need to contact each one. The municipal court clerk can provide copies of orders, judgments, and payment records for cases heard in city court.

Background Checks for Columbia Felony Records

For a formal criminal background check covering Columbia, use MACHS. A name-based search costs $15 and returns open felony records statewide. A fingerprint search costs $20 and includes the full criminal history. The fee structure is set by RSMo Section 43.530.

The Columbia area also has access to the Missouri DOC Offender Search for people currently in prison or on supervision. The Missouri Sex Offender Registry lets you search for registered offenders near Columbia by address or map.

Felony Records Expungement in Columbia

Missouri allows expungement of certain felony records under RSMo 610.140. If you have a felony record from Columbia, you may be able to get it sealed. You must wait three years after completing your sentence. The lifetime limit is two felony expungements.

Legal Services of Missouri offers free help to qualifying residents who need assistance with expungement. The Missouri Bar can connect you with a criminal defense attorney in the Columbia area. Missouri Courts has the forms needed to file an expungement petition.

Columbia County Court

Felony cases from Columbia are handled by the Boone County Circuit Court. Visit the county page for courthouse contact details, filing procedures, and additional resources.

Other Missouri Cities

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