Iron County Background Information
Including Iron County, there are 115 counties in the state of Missouri. In Iron County, the current seat is Ironton. In Iron County, there were 9,408 residents in 2021.
It was organized in 1857.
It was named after the abundance of iron ore found within its borders.
Iron County Arrest Documents
Each crime is recorded within the Iron County borders. Every single crime is divided into two main types in Iron County. The classifications in question are violent crime and property crime. The three main property crime sections are larceny, automobile theft, and burglary. The four main violent crime classes are aggravated assault, forcible rape, robbery, and murder. There were 20 violent and 31 property crimes in Iron County in 2021.
Iron County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff: Jeff Burkett
220 S. Shepherd Street
Ironton, MO 63650
Phone: (573) 546-7321
Fax: (573) 546-7136
Iron County Criminal Files
The criminal records in Iron County are frequently updated and include jail and inmate records. This search tool can be used to look for any person either jailed or on release in Iron County. All Iron County sex offenders must be kept on a continually updated register. This is not only limited to those living and working in Iron County, but also those attending school and incarcerated. Citizens of Iron County can access this register, as is their right.
Citizens can search for the location of sex offenders in Iron County. The tool also allows occupants to search for names directly. These searches also include any incarcerated or non-compliant offenders across Iron County.
Iron County Court Documents
Court records are constantly maintained by county courthouse. In Iron County, citizens can get court records at:
Iron County Courthouse
County Clerk: Marsha Womble
250 S Main St, Ste 220
Ironton, MO 63650
Hours: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. CST
Phone: (573) 546-2511
Fax: (573) 546-6006
In Missouri, the Court of Appeals oversees any lower court case in which one party contests a decision made. These lower courts are made up of the 115 superior or trial courts found across the state’s 115 counties, including Iron County.
NOTE - In Iron County, court records are transferred one of three ways. Court records can be delivered by way of fax, email, or mail. Conversely, all official Iron County records can only be sent via mail.
Iron County Public Records
The government keeps and maintains vital records on every single person living in Iron County. In fact, the authorities in Iron 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.
The county clerk currently collects all marriage records. The records are received and maintained by the Office of Vital Statistics. In the past, the Iron County office has also been in charge of collecting birth and death records. A central registry stores all records from all 115 counties. All records can then be kept safe and used for statistical analysis.
In 1961, The Missouri Public Records Law was passed, allowing all Iron County inhabitants to access and copy public records. This law grants Iron County residents the fundamental right to access local and state government public records. The most recent amendment came back in 2006. To get a copy of public record in Iron County, an individual may visit:
Iron County Clerk: Stephanie Lebron
250 S Main
Ironton, MO 63650
Phone: (573) 546-2811
Fax: (573) 546-2166
NOTE - In Iron County, records are only given to those who follow the rules. A person must visit within opening hours on Monday to Friday in between 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. CST. To be granted access to records, a person must also bring in a form of photo ID. Driver's licenses and state IDs constitute acceptable forms of ID. In Iron County, each individual request must be put in writing in order to be granted.
