Chariton County Background Information
Missouri houses Chariton County. At this moment in time, Keytesville is the current seat in Chariton County. In 2021, the human population in Chariton County was 7,356.
It was organized in 1820.
It was named for the Chariton River. Chariton River is a 218-mile-long (351 km) tributary to the Missouri River in southeast Iowa and northeast Missouri
Chariton County Arrest Records
Chariton County records each and every crime that occurs within the county borders. In Chariton County, crimes are split into two main groups. These two sections are property crime and violent crime. Motor vehicle theft, burglary, and larceny make up the three main property crime categories. Violent crimes can include murder, aggravated assault, forcible rape, and robbery. In 2021, in Chariton County, there were 2 violent and 45 property crimes.
Chariton County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff: Erick Billups
307 S Cherry St
Keytesville, MO 65261
Phone: 660-288-3277
Email: sheriff@charitonco.com
Chariton County Criminal Records
In Chariton County, criminal records are regularly updated and include jail and inmate records. This search tool can reveal any jailed or on release person in Chariton County. There is a frequently updated register in Chariton County that hold every sex offender. This is not only limited to those living and working in Chariton County, but also those attending school and incarcerated. Citizens of Chariton County can access this register, as is their right.
As a result of this, each and every resident in Chariton County has the ability to search for nearby sex offenders if they please. These searches also include any incarcerated or non-compliant offenders across Chariton County.
Chariton County Court Records
In Chariton County, court records are maintained by the county courthouse. In Chariton County, people can access court records at:
Chariton County Courthouse
306 S Cherry St
Courthouse
Keytesville, MO 65261
Hours: 7:30 a.m.-AND 1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. CST
Phone: (660) 288-3602, Circuit Clerk
Phone: (660) 288-1005, Recorder
Email: eric.stallo@courts.mo.gov
Lower court decisions can be reviewed by the Court of Appeals if one party contests the decision. Lower courts may refer to the 115 superior or trial courts across the 105 state counties, including Chariton County.
NOTE - In Chariton County, court records are delivered one of three ways. Court records can be sent by way of fax, email, or mail. Conversely, all official Chariton County records can only be sent by means of mail.
Chariton County Public Files
Every single resident of Chariton County has vital records kept on them. In fact, the authorities in Chariton County are tasked with collecting some vital records themselves. This can include anything from a birth certificate or a marriage license to a divorce document or a death certificate.
All marriage records are obtained by the county clerk in Chariton County and then forwarded to the state. These records are sent to the Missouri Office of Vital Statistics. In the past, the Chariton County office has also been in charge of collecting birth and death records. All Chariton County records are sent to the central registry, along with records from all 114 other counties. All records can then be kept safe and used for statistical analysis.
The Missouri Public Records Law, passed in 1961, means that all Chariton County inhabitants can access and copy all public vital records. It allows all inhabitants of Chariton County to access public records held by the state and local government. 2006 was the last amendment to this law. In order to get hold of a public record, a person in Chariton County must go through at:
Chariton County Clerk: Susan Littleton
306 S Cherry St
Keytesville, MO 65261
Phone: 660-288-3273
Fax: 660-288-3403
Email: countyclerk@charitonco.com
NOTE - Records are only granted to those who follow the rules in Chariton County. Firstly, the office is only open from Monday to Friday, somewhere between 8:00 a.m.-AND 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. CST. To be granted access to records, a person must also bring in a form of photo ID. A driver's license and a state ID are examples of acceptable photo IDs. In order to be granted, all record requests must be put in writing in Chariton County.
