What are Lee's Summit Public Records?
Under the Missouri sunshine laws, Lee’s Summit public records are defined as any records written or electronically stored or retained by any public government bodies. These include reports, surveys, videos, pictures, or any other document prepared for the government body or paid for in public funds while performing government business. This also includes any records created or maintained by a consultant, professional or private contractor.
Some types of information under the law are exempted from public records and may be redacted or removed from the record. Examples of these records include:
- Any arrest and criminal records that have been expunged
- Certain law enforcement agency records
- Social security numbers
- Other records are deemed confidential or expunged by law.
- identifiable personnel records
- Medical records
Lee's Summit Crime Statistics
The Lee's Summit Police Department keeps records on the crime statistics for the city using the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting system (UCR). These statistics are used to check the crime rates in the city and the effectiveness of law enforcement tactics. According to the UCR for 2018 and 2019, in Lee’s Summit Violent crime decreased by 2.5% and assault decreased by 19.4%. Homicide, robbery, and larceny were reduced by 100%, 12%, and 0.9% while rape and burglary increased by 37.5% and 1.9% respectively. Even though cases of property crime were reduced by 0.4% in 2019 it still had the highest number of cases with 2095 cases reported.
Are Lee’s Summit criminal records public?
Under the Missouri Sunshine Laws, Lee’s Summit criminal records are public records. These records are available from both the Lee’s Summit Police Department and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. These records include reports of criminal investigations, incidents, arrests, and activities relevant to law enforcement actions. Requesters can also request criminal background checks for Lee’s Summit from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office or the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP).
How to Obtain Police Reports and Arrest Records
Police reports and Arrest records for Lee’s Summit can be obtained from the Lee’s Summit Police Department (LSPD) and the Sheriff’s office in Jackson County. These records can be obtained by filling and returning the records disclosure request form from the LSPD. The form should be filled completely and returned with a valid ID in person to the police department at
Lee’s Summit Police Records Department
10 NE Tudor Road,
Lee’s Summit, MO 64086.
The cost of all current reports is $5 per copy and the requester will receive a reply within 3 business days of receipt of their request. Requests for these records from the Jackson County Sheriff’s office are performed by mailing or calling the records department at JCSORECORDS@Jacksongov.org or (816) 541-8017.
How to Find Sex Offender Information In Lee’s Summit?
Lee's Summit City Sex offender information can be obtained from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office website. The sex offender unit section provides links to the state sex offender registry operated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
How to Find Lee's Summit Inmate Records
Information on inmates from Lee's Summit can be obtained by contacting the Jackson County Department of Corrections (JCDOC) by calling (816) 881-4200. Inmate information can also be obtained by using the inmate search tool found on the corrections section Jackson County website. The search tool allows users to search for inmates in jail using criteria such as name, sex, and race.
How Do I Visit an inmate in Lee's Summit City Jail?
Lee’s Summit city jail is a temporary holding center for inmates that are about to be released or transferred to the main facility. The main facility is the Jackson County Detention Center operated by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. Visitation can either be on-site or remotely but all visits go through the video visiting system. All prospective visitors will need to register and create a profile on the video visit anywhere website or use the Securus Video Visit mobile application. Visitors will need to provide an email address, government-issued ID, and a photograph to register on the website. Visitors may schedule a visit by going to the website and clicking the schedule visit button and selecting Jackson County Jail under Missouri. Visitors will then select the inmate and date and click finish. Remote video visits occur between 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. and between 6:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. On-site visits are available from 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday. Full instructions can be found in the visitation section of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office.
Court Records
Court records for Lee’s Summit can be obtained by contacting the Lee’s Summit Municipal Court or the 16th Judicial Circuit Court in Jackson County. The Lee’s Summit Municipal handles misdemeanors and code violations while the circuit court handles major cases including civil cases, criminal cases, and claims.
Locations of Courts in Lee’s Summit
The name and location of the court in Lee's Summit are given below:
Lee's Summit Municipal Division
10 NE Tudor Road,
Lee's Summit, MO 64086
Phone: (816) 969-1150
Fax: (816) 969-1155
Are Lee's Summit Court Records Public?
Not every Lee's Summit Court record is open to public view. Under the Missouri Public Records Act some types of court records may be classified as confidential and the public would be refused access to these records. Examples of court records that are barred from public view include juvenile cases, child custody cases, civil cases involving harassment, and divorce.
Can you look up a Lee's Summit Court case online?
Some of the Lee’s Summit court records are available online via the case.Net system which is a database of court cases in Missouri. Case records available include civil and criminal cases and details like docket entries, parties, judgments, and charges in a public court. The search tool allows users to search for cases by different criteria like filing date and case number. Not all court records are considered public in Missouri so any cases deemed confidential by law will also be unavailable in the Case.Net database.
How to Obtain Lee's Summit Civil Court Case Records
Lee's Summit County civil court records can be obtained by filling the court records request available online on the city website. The completed form should be mailed to the Lee’s Summit Municipal Division at
Lee's Summit Municipal Division
10 NE Tudor Road,
Lee's Summit, MO 64086
Civil records for Lee’s Summit can also be obtained from the 16th Circuit Court of Jackson County. Records can be obtained by contacting any of two records departments which are:
Department of Civil Records, Copy Desk,
415 East 12th Street – Room 305,
Kansas City, Missouri 64106
Department of Civil Records, Copy Desk,
308 West Kansas – Suite 107,
Independence, Missouri 64050
Requests can be made in person or by mailing the completed request form to any of the records departments. The price for the records is $0.30 per page of the record and $5 for certification of each record. Payment must be received before any request is processed so any request not received in person will be mailed notification of the amount due.
How to Obtain Lee's Summit Criminal Court Records
Information on Lee's Summit Criminal court records can be found by contacting the Department of records of the 16th circuit court of Jackson County. The criminal records department maintains two offices at
Albert Riederer Community Justice Complex
1315 Locust
Kansas City, MO 64106
Phone: (816) 881-4350
Eastern Jackson County Courthouse
308 W Kansas, Suite 127
Independence, MO 64050
Phone: (816) 881-4500
Criminal records searches and Criminal background history checks can be obtained by contacting the MSHP. Information on how to request name-based and finger-print based searches can be found on the criminal records section of the MSHP website. These requests cost $14 for the name-based search and $20 for a finger-print based search.
What are Lee's Summit Vital Records?
Lee's Summit vital records are the record of the life events that have taken place within the city. These include the records of all births, deaths, divorces, and marriages that have occurred in the city. Some vital records like divorce records are public and are open to public view while some like birth certificates and are only issued to authorized persons.
Where and How to Obtain Lee's Summit Divorce Records
Lee's Summit divorce records can be obtained in two forms, the actual divorce decree and certified statement of divorce. The divorce decree is obtained by the circuit court clerk of the county where the divorce was heard. The statement of divorce only gives basic information and can be obtained from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.
The divorce decree contains more comprehensive information about the divorce and can only be obtained from the circuit clerk of the county where it occurred. For Lee’s Summit, the requester will need to contact the circuit clerk for the 16th Circuit Court of Jackson County.
To obtain the statement, the requester will need to fill and submit an application for a statement to the Department of Health and Senior Services. Requests can be made in person or by mail and mailed application forms must be notarized in the section provided. Mailed requests will require the addition of a self-addressed and stamped envelope to return the record and a copy of a valid government-issued ID. The cost of these records is $15 per copy payable in check or money order. In-person requests must be brought to the Bureau of Vital Records at:
Bureau of Vital Records
Jefferson City Vital Record Lobby
930 Wildwood Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 751-6387
While mailed requests should be sent to:
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Bureau of Vital Records
930 Wildwood Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Vital records requests will only be processed after payment has been received and any request without payment will be returned to the requester.
Where and How to Get Confidential Marriage Records in Lee’s Summit?
Lee's Summit Marriage records are not considered public and can only be issued to authorized persons who provide proof of their eligibility. These authorized persons include the following:
- Participants of the marriage listed on the record
- Immediate family-siblings, grandparents, and children of participants
- Legal representatives of any of the above
Lee's summit marriage records can be obtained in two forms, a certified copy of the marriage license and a statement of marriage. These records are obtained from the Jackson County Recorder of Deeds and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services respectively. To obtain the certified copy of the marriage certificate, the requester should send a request to the Jackson County Recorder of Deeds. The request should include the following information
- Names of the couple at the time of the marriage
- Date and location of the marriage
- The marriage license number if available
The information can be brought in in person or a written request can be sent in by mail. The fee for the records is $10 per certified copy. The payment should be in a check or money order made payable to the Recorder of Deeds. All written requests should be sent to:
Historic Truman Courthouse
Recorder of Deeds Department
112 W Lexington
Suite 30
Independence, MO 64050
To obtain the certified statement of marriage, the requester will need to fill and submit the application form and return it to the Bureau of Vital Records. Requesters will also need to provide a valid government ID to show they are authorized to receive the record. Requesters may schedule an in-person appointment by calling the Bureau of Vital Records in Jefferson City at (573) 751-6387 or texting (573) 291-8290. The price of the record is $15 in money order or check made payable to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.
Where and How to Find Lee's Summit Birth Records
Lee’s Summit birth records can only be obtained from the Bureau of Vital Records of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. The state registry of Missouri has birth records going back to the year 1910. Birth Records in Missouri are not considered public records and so can only be obtained by authorized persons. These authorized individuals include:
- Registrant on the record
- Parents of the child on the record
- Immediate family like siblings, spouses, grandparents up to but not including cousins.
- Legal and official representatives-lawyers, legal guardians, foster parents with proof of authority
Obtaining Copies of Lee's Summit Birth Certificates
Requesters may request Lee’s Summit birth records in person or via mail from the Bureau of Vital Records. To request the Lee’s Summit Birth Record the requester will need to download and fill the application form and return it to the Bureau of Vital Records. To request in person, the requester must call the Bureau of Vital Records in Jefferson City to schedule an in-person appointment at (573) 751-6387. Requesters can also schedule an appointment by texting (573) 291-8290. Requesters should bring the completed form, the appropriate fees, and a valid photo ID or alternate forms of ID listed on the vital records webpage. In-person requests must be made at :
Jefferson City Vital Record Lobby
930 Wildwood Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 751-6387
To make the request via mail, the request must mail the completed application for copies of the ID and the appropriate fee to:
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Bureau of Vital Records
930 Wildwood Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Mailed requests should also include a self-addressed and stamped envelope for the return of the records. The price of the records is $15 which covers a five-year search fee and one certified copy of the record. Payment should be made in check or money order payable to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. Requesters can look up the Vital Records section Of the Missouri Health Department Website for more information.
Where and How to Find Lee's Summit Death Records
The Bureau of Vital Records of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is responsible for issuing Lee’s Summit death records. In Missouri, death records are not public and are only issued to certain authorized persons including
- Parents and legal guardians of the deceased
- Immediate family of the deceased
- Legal representatives of the deceased
- Any other agent that provides a signed and notarized statement from any other authorized family members
Lee’s Summit death records can be obtained in person or through the mail. To do this, the requester must download and complete the application form and return it to the Bureau of Vital Records in person or by mail. The requester will also need to provide the correct fees and identification to show that they are authorized to obtain the record. To request by mail the requester will need to mail the completed form, the fee, and a copy of the identification to:
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Bureau of Vital Records
930 Wildwood Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65109
The cost of the record is $15 which covers a search fee and one certified death record. This payment must be in check or money order made payable to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.
