Audrain County Information
There are 115 counties in Missouri, including Audrain County. The current seat in Audrain County is Mexico. In Audrain County, there were 24,962 people in 2020.
It was organized in 1836.
It was named for Colonel James Hunter Audrain of the War of 1812 and who later was elected to the state legislature.
Audrain County comprises the Mexico, MO Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Columbia-Moberly-Mexico, MO Combined Statistical Area.
Audrain County Arrest Records
In Audrain County, arrest records are kept on every last crime. Audrain County crimes are separated into two types. These two sections are property crime and violent crime. The three main property crime classes are vehicle theft, larceny, and burglary. Robbery, aggravated assault, murder, and forcible rape make up the four main violent crime categories. In 2021, there were a total of 44 violent and 123 property crimes across Audrain County.
Audrain County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff: Matt Oller
1100 Littleby Road
Mexico, MO 65265
Phone: (573) 473-5800
Fax: (573) 581-2924
Audrain County Criminal Records
In Audrain County, criminal records are routinely updated and include jail and inmate records. This search tool can be used to look for any person either jailed or on release in Audrain County.
In Audrain County, and the entire state of Missouri, the authorities must keep an up to date register listing every sex offender in the area. This is not only limited to those living and working in Audrain County, but also those attending school and incarcerated. This register is kept in the public domain in Audrain County.
In Audrain County, citizens have the right to search for sex offenders. Non-compliant offenders are also included on the sex offender register.
Audrain County Court Files
The county courthouse is in charge of the maintenance when it comes to any court records. Court records can be accessed at:
Audrain County Courthouse
Clerk: Meagan Miller
Room 204
101 N. Jefferson St.
Mexico, Missouri 65265
Hours:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Phone: (573) 473-5840
Fax (Criminal and Civil Cases): (573) 581-3237
Fax (Probate Court): (573) 581-3364
Lower court decisions can be reviewed by the Court of Appeals if one party contests the decision. There are 115 superior or trial courts across Missouri, including Audrain County.
NOTE - In Audrain County, court records are delivered one of three ways. Records can be sent by means of mail, email, or fax. Alternatively, all official Audrain County records can only be sent by means of mail.
Audrain County Public Documents
The government keeps vital records on all occupants in Audrain County. In fact, some vital records are compiled by Audrain County authorities. This can include records on marriages, divorces, births, and deaths.
The county clerk currently collects all marriage records. The Office of Vital Statistics then receives and maintains these records. The Audrain County office, as well as other county offices around Missouri, has also been in charge of birth and death records in the past. Each vital record in Missouri, including those from Audrain County, is kept in one central registry. All records can then be kept safe and used for statistical analysis.
In 1961, The Missouri Public Records Law was passed, allowing all Audrain County inhabitants to access and copy public records. The law gives every single inhabitant of the state the fundamental right to access all public records, whether they are held by the local or state government. 2006 was the last amendment to this law. In Audrain County, people can obtain public records at:
Audrain County Clerk: Lisa Smith
Room 101
101 N. Jefferson St.
Mexico, Missouri 65265
Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Phone: (573) 473-5820
Fax: (573) 581-2380
NOTE - In Audrain County, there are rules a person must follow to acquire records. A person must visit within opening hours on Monday to Friday among 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. CST. In order to be granted a copy of a record, a person must also be able to show some form of photo identification. Examples of an acceptable form of photo ID include a driver’s license or state ID. In Audrain County, each request must be put in writing in order to be granted.
