PULASKI COUNTY PUBLIC RECORDS

What Are Pulaski County Public Records?

Public Records, according to the state's Sunshine Law, include any government agency’s non-confidential records, whether in physical or electronic format. Pulaski County public records may include:

• Handwritten or typed reports and memos;
• Internal and public surveys;
• Studies which professional and consultants prepare for the government;
• Records that private contractors create under contract with a government agency.

According to the Sunshine Law, citizens - during business hours - may request Pulaski public records without providing a statement of purpose. There are, however, some records that are exempt from the Sunshine Law. These include, but are not limited to;

• Records that peace officers create regarding children officers, except ordered by a court;
• Criminal records - after the record holder serves a full probation term;
• Records whose release would constitute an invasion of personal privacy;
• Records that, if released, could potentially jeopardize a criminal investigation.

Pulaski County Crime Statistics

The Federal Bureau of Investigation collects reports of offenses in Pulaski County and uses them for its Uniform Crime Report. According to a 2017 report, Pulaski County recorded 87 violent crimes and 281 property crimes. There were no murders among violent crimes, but there were seven rape cases, two robberies, and 78 cases of aggravated assault. A breakdown of property crimes revealed 164 instances of larceny-theft, 83 burglaries, 34 cases of vehicular theft, and no arson-related crimes.

These numbers rose over the next year. In 2018, the FBI reported 129 violent crimes and 336 property crimes. There were two murder cases, twelve rapes, three robberies, and 112 cases of aggravated assault. The FBI also reported 76 burglaries, 213 instances of larceny-theft, and 47 vehicular theft cases in 2018.

Are Pulaski County Criminal Records Public?

Per Missouri’s Sunshine Laws, Pulaski Criminal records are public records. Interested persons may request criminal records without stating the purpose for which they need them. County residents can get basic criminal history records at the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office. The Missouri State Highway Patrol also maintains an online state repository for criminal records.

How to Obtain Pulaski County Police Reports and Arrest Records

Pulaski County arrest records are official documents that describe the circumstances surrounding an individual’s arrests. These records contain information on searches, inquiries, reports, logs, arrest warrants, and the arrested person’s mugshots.

Note: Law enforcement agencies create arrest records before possible convictions. The existence of a record does not automatically imply that the record holder is a criminal. County residents can obtain these records in any county police department and sheriff’s office.

301 Historic Rt. 66 East Suite 136
Waynesville, MO 65583
Phone: (573) 774-6196
Fax: (573) 774-6129

Other Police Departments in Pulaski County to obtain arrest records are:

City of St. Robert, Missouri
194 Eastlawn Avenue St.
Robert, MO

Crocker Police Department
108 South Commercial Street
Crocker, MO

Dixon Police Department
303 South Elm Street
Dixon, MO

Richland Police Department
201 North Chestnut Street
Richland, MO

Waynesville Police Department
201 North Street
Waynesville, MO

Pulaski County criminal records are issued when an arrested individual is found guilty of wrongdoing. Law enforcement agencies create and use these records for non-criminal justice requests. Employers can also use the documents to carry out background checks on their staff. Information on this record includes:

• Date and location of arrest;
• Probation record;
• Incarceration information;
• Personal information like names, phone, date of birth, address, etc.

County residents can get basic criminal history records and arrest reports at the Sheriff’s Office in Pulaski County. Criminal history records are also available online on the Missouri Automated Criminal History Site (MACHS). Interested persons can either perform a name-based search or a fingerprint-based search to gain access to the file. The Fingerprint-based Search, which is more reliable, entails submitting a fingerprint card via the MACHS Fingerprint Portal. For name-based, interested persons should complete a request form and send it to:

Annex Building
1510 East Elm Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101

Note that each request costs $20 per application.

Where Can I Find Pulaski County Sex Offender Information?

The County Sheriff is in charge of updating the sex offender list within its jurisdiction. Sex offenders can be searched by name or by County on the Missouri Sex Offender Registry. By law, all individuals convicted of sexual crimes in Missouri must list their details on the state registry, managed by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The registry is available for querying by anyone interested.

Where and How to Find Pulaski County Inmate Information

Pulaski County’s Sheriff provides public access to the Inmates List on its official webpage. All necessary information, including arrest date, court, and location, is available on the list. At the state level, the Missouri Department of Correction (MODOC) maintains its Offender Web Search, an online database containing inmates’ names at the state-managed correctional facility. The Missouri Department of Corrections does not provide information on released inmates. Also, because of security and confidentiality, some detainees’ data is not available to the public.

How do I Visit an Inmate in Pulaski County Jail?

The County Sheriff is responsible for all activities in the Pulaski County Jail. Therefore, all information regarding how to visit an inmate is available at the office, located at:

Pulaski County Jail
301, U.S. Rt. 66
Waynesville, MO 65583
Phone: (573) 774-4794

To pay a visit to an inmate detained in the Pulaski County jail, visitors must fill out an application form before they intend to visit. However, filling out an application form does not guarantee access to the facility because the county jail reserves the right to approve or decline requests.

The County Jail also allows inmates to receive up to two video visits per week. Friends and family who wish to visit inmates must create accounts on the third-party service and schedule visits up to twenty-four hours in advance. Free video calls take place from Monday through Friday, between 9:00 a.m. - 3:40 p.m.

What Are Pulaski County Court Records?

Pulaski County court records are documents that reveal court proceedings, allegations, dockets, indictments, transcripts, and depositions. In line with the Sunshine Law, these documents are generally available to the public for transparency.

Requesters can get court records at federal and state repositories as well as local agencies. Due to the files’ availability, it is advisable to check different sources to ensure that the document is free from error. However, the best method is to visit the court in person to obtain valid information. The Supreme Court in Missouri offers access to court records at the state level. Alternatively, interested persons can get the same files at the Pulaski County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office.

The major information of courthouses in Pulaski County are as follows:

Pulaski County Circuit Court
301 Historic Route 66 East,
Waynesville, MO 65583
Phone: (573) 774-4755
Fax: (573) 774-6967

Crocker Municipal Court
108 South Commercial Street,
Crocker, MO 65452
P.O. Box 116,
Crocker, MO 65452
Phone: (573) 736-5327

Dixon Municipal Court
303 South Elm Street,
Dixon, MO 65459
P.O. Box 177,
Dixon, MO 65459
Phone: (573) 759-3427

Richland Municipal Court
204 East Washington Avenue,
Richland, MO 65556
P.O. Box 798, Richland, MO 65556
Phone: (573) 765-3257
Fax: (573) 765-5750

St. Robert Municipal Court
194 Eastlawn Avenue, Suite A,
St. Robert, MO 65584
Phone: (573) 451-2000 ext. 1150

Waynesville Municipal Court
100 Tremont Center,
Waynesville, MO 65583
Phone: (573) 774-6158
Fax: (573) 774-5647

Are Pulaski County Court Records Public?

In compliance with Missouri’s Sunshine Laws, Pulaski County court records fall under the umbrella of public records. Typically, the court records restricted from public disclosure are those whose information could put peoples’ lives and property in danger. Interested persons can obtain court records from the Pulaski County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office. Individuals may also search case files on the Missouri Casenet portal, noting that Pulaski County is in the 25th Judicial Circuit.

How to Obtain Pulaski County Civil Court Case Records

In Pulaski County, the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office is responsible for creating and storing all civil court case records. Individuals who wish to get Pulaski County court records’ copies may do so online using Missouri’s Casenet portal, noting that Pulaski County is in the 25th Judicial Circuit. However, the court does not certify the records on the Casenet portal. Individuals who require certified copies of Pulaski County civil court case records must visit the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office in person.

Requesters must provide the complete case details, including the litigants’ names and the case number. Individuals who do not wish to visit the clerk’s office may request certified copies by email or fax. The fee for copies of Pulaski County civil court case records is 25 cents per page, and there is an additional $1.50 fee for certified copies.

Pulaski County Circuit Court
301 Historic Route 66 East,
Waynesville, MO 65583
Phone: (573) 774-4755
Fax: (573) 774-6967

How to Obtain Pulaski County Criminal Court Records

The Pulaski County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office takes responsibility for creating and storing civil court case records and providing them to the public upon request. Anyone who wants to view Pulaski County court criminal records copies may find them on the state’s Casenet portal. For efficient searches, users must note that Pulaski County is in the 25th Judicial Circuit. The court does not certify the records on the Casenet portal. Individuals who require certified copies of Pulaski County criminal court records must visit the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office in person.

Requesters must provide the complete case details, including the defendants’ name, date of birth, and case number. Individuals who do not wish to visit the clerk’s office may request certified copies by email or fax. The fee for copies of Pulaski County criminal court records is 25 cents per page, and there is an additional $1.50 fee for certified copies.

Pulaski County Circuit Court
301 Historic Route 66 East,
Waynesville, MO 65583
Phone: (573) 774-4755
Fax: (573) 774-6967

What are Pulaski County Vital Records?

In Pulaski County, vital records contain details of the marriages, divorces, births, and deaths within the County. Most of Pulaski’s vital records are in the state’s central repository’s care, the Bureau of Vital Records. However, birth records before 1920 and death records before 1980 are only obtainable at the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Bureau of Vital Records. Interested persons can retrieve birth and death records after these years from the Pulaski County Health Department. Requestors who wish to get vital records will have to complete an application form, pay some specific fees, and show valid photo identification.

Where and How to Get Pulaski County Divorce Records

The Pulaski Circuit Court Clerk’s office manages the county’s divorce register and provides copies upon request. Per the state’s laws, Pulaski County divorce records are not publicly accessible. The following persons can request copies of Pulaski County divorce certificates:

• The divorcees’;
• The divorcees’ immediate family members;
• The divorcees’ legal representatives;
• The divorcees’ official representatives, including attorneys, physicians, funeral directors, etc.;
• Anyone with a court order to obtain the divorce certificate.

Eligible persons may obtain copies of divorce certificates by visiting the Pulaski Circuit Court Clerk’s office in person. Requesters must provide the complete information to facilitate the search, including the divorcees’ names, divorce date, and case number. Requesters must also provide proof of eligibility and a valid photo ID. Individuals who do not wish to visit the clerk’s office may request certified copies by email or fax.

Pulaski County Circuit Court
301 Historic Route 66 East,
Waynesville, MO 65583
Phone: (573) 774-4755
Fax: (573) 774-6967

Interested persons may also obtain certified divorce statements from the Pulaski County Health Center and Home Health Agency. To do so, the requester may complete an application for a divorce statement form and submit it in person or by mail. Divorce statements cost $15 per record and $15 for additional copies.

Pulaski County Health Department
Vital Records
101 12th St.
Crocker, MO 65452

Where and How to Get Public Pulaski County Marriage Records

The Recorder of Deeds Office facilitates access to marriage records in Pulaski. Pulaski County marriage certificates are not publicly available, and only the following persons may obtain them:

• The couple;
• The couple’s immediate family members;
• The couple’s legal representatives;
• The couple’s official representatives, including attorneys, physicians, funeral directors, etc.;
• Anyone with a court order to obtain the marriage certificate.

Requesters will need to present a driver’s license or other forms of identification to prove eligibility.

Where and How to Get Confidential Pulaski County Marriage Records

The Recorder of Deeds Office is responsible for providing certified Pulaski County marriage certificate copies to eligible persons. Authorized persons include:

• The couple;
• The couple’s immediate family members;
• The couple’s legal representatives;
• The couple’s official representatives, including attorneys, physicians, funeral directors, etc.;
• Anyone with a court order to obtain the marriage certificate.

Interested persons must provide complete details to facilitate the search, including the couples’ name, the marriage date, and location. Requesters will also need to present a driver’s license or other forms of identification to prove eligibility.

Pulaski County Recorder of Deeds
301, U.S. Rte 66 #202
Waynesville, MO 65583
Phone: (573) 774-4760

Eligible persons may also get certified marriage statements from the Pulaski County Health Center and Home Health Agency. To do so, the requester may complete an application for a marriage statement form and submit it in person or by mail. Marriage statements cost $15 per record and $15 for additional copies.

Pulaski County Health Department
Vital Records
101 12th St.
Crocker, MO 65452

Where and How to Get Pulaski County Birth Records

The Pulaski County Health Center and Home Health Agency manages the county’s birth register and offers certified copies of Pulaski County birth certificates to the following eligible individuals:

• The registrant (above 18 years old);
• The registrant’s parents (whose names must appear on the certificate);
• The registrant’s immediate family members;
• The registrant’s spouse;
• The registrant’s legal representatives;
• Anyone with a court order to obtain the certificate.

Eligible persons may request Pulaski County birth certificates by completing a birth certificate request form and submitting it in person or by mail. Requesters will need to provide proof of eligibility and a valid government-issued ID. Birth certificates cost $15 per record and $15 for each additional record.

Pulaski County Health Department
Vital Records
101 12th St.
Crocker, MO 65452

Pulaski County birth certificates are also available at the state’s repository for all vital records through in-person or mail-in requests. Eligible applicants must download and complete the Application form. Birth certificates cost $15, payable to the ’Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.’ Requesters must send completed forms to:

MDHSS Bureau of Vital Records
930 Wildwood Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Phone: (573) 751-6387
Mail: P.O. Box 570
Email: vitalrecordsinfo@health.mo.gov

Where and How to Get Pulaski County Death Records

The Pulaski County Health Center and Home Health Agency is responsible for creating and storing Pulaski County death records. It offers certified copies of Pulaski County death certificates to the following eligible individuals:

• The decedent’s parents (whose names must appear on the certificate);
• The decedent’s immediate family members;
• The decedent’s spouse;
• The decedent’s legal representatives;
• Anyone with a court order to obtain the certificate.

Eligible persons may request Pulaski County death certificates by completing a death certificate request form and submitting it in person or by mail. Requesters will need to provide proof of eligibility and a valid government-issued ID. Death certificates cost $14 per certificate and $11 for each additional copy.

Pulaski County Health Department
Vital Records
101 12th St.
Crocker, MO 65452

Pulaski County death certificates are also available at the state’s repository for all vital records through in-person or mail-in requests. Eligible applicants must download and complete the Application form. Death certificates cost $13, payable to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.’ Requesters must send completed forms to:

MDHSS Bureau of Vital Records
930 Wildwood Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Phone: (573) 751-6387
Mail: P.O. Box 570
Email: vitalrecordsinfo@health.mo.gov

In addition to government agencies, county public records may also be obtained from third-party websites. These non-government platforms come with intuitive tools that allow for expansive searches. Record seekers may either opt to use these tools to search for a specific record or multiple records. Users are able to search third-party websites remotely for multiple records at a time with just the name of the record subject and their last known location, including the city, county, or state. Third-party sites are not sponsored by government agencies. Because of this, record availability and results may vary.