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Benton County, Missouri court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Benton County Circuit Clerk and 27th Judicial Circuit court contacts. Check current custody through Benton County Sheriff's Office law-enforcement, records, warrants, and inmate-roster information.

Court casesBenton County Circuit Clerk and 27th Judicial Circuit court contacts
Current custodyBenton County Sheriff's Office law-enforcement, records, warrants, and inmate-roster information
Statewide recordsUse the Missouri state-level source described below when available.
Federal recordsFederal court and custody records are outside county systems and require a separate federal search.

Verified local details

These details were drawn from the official sources linked in this guide. Reconfirm addresses, contacts, schedules, fees, and other time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.

The Benton County Detention Facility is at 1620 E. Main Street, Warsaw, Missouri 65355, with phone 660-438-6135.
The detention facility houses pretrial detainees and post-conviction inmates serving sentences or awaiting transport to the Missouri Department of Corrections.
Official visitation hours are Sunday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.; Friday and Saturday hours extend to 10:45 p.m.
The Sheriff's Patrol Division provides 24-hour service in unincorporated Benton County and some municipalities and identifies its patrol area as approximately 748 square miles.
The Sheriff's Office accepts document requests Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and states that requests may take up to three days to process.
The Benton County Circuit Clerk's Office identifies Shanda Schultz as circuit clerk and Judge Brandon Baker as the 27th Judicial Circuit Court judge; the clerk's phone is 660-438-7712.

Benton County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	Benton County Circuit Clerk and 27th Judicial Circuit court contacts	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Jail and custody	Benton County Sheriff's Office law-enforcement, records, warrants, and inmate-roster information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Police and incident records	Sheriff patrol jurisdiction, court services, civil process, and records-request information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Jail and custody	County detention facility custody, booking, mail, phone, and visitation information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Police and incident records	Benton County official source (bentoncomo.com)	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026

How this guide is maintained: This matrix only republishes government and agency destinations supported by the researched guide or its reviewed county source registry. Page updated August 10, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

A useful Benton County records search depends on matching the record to the right custodian. Use the questions below for a fast orientation, then follow the linked court, jail, police, and statewide sources for the authoritative record. Benton County has 20,536 residents (2025 estimate). The source map below identifies the relevant local courts and agencies. Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.

Quick facts

County-equivalent identity: 29-015
Population: 20,536 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: The Benton County Detention Facility is at 1620 E. Main Street, Warsaw, Missouri 65355, with phone 660-438-6135.
Local detail: The detention facility houses pretrial detainees and post-conviction inmates serving sentences or awaiting transport to the Missouri Department of Corrections.
Official visitation hours are Sunday through Thursday from 9: 00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.; Friday and Saturday hours extend to 10:45 p.m.
Local detail: The Sheriff's Patrol Division provides 24-hour service in unincorporated Benton County and some municipalities and identifies its patrol area as approximately 748 square miles.
The Sheriff's Office accepts document requests Monday through Friday from 8: 00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and states that requests may take up to three days to process.
Local detail: The Benton County Circuit Clerk's Office identifies Shanda Schultz as circuit clerk and Judge Brandon Baker as the 27th Judicial Circuit Court judge; the clerk's phone is 660-438-7712.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: The Benton County Detention Facility is at 1620 E. Main Street, Warsaw, Missouri 65355, with phone 660-438-6135.
Local detail: The detention facility houses pretrial detainees and post-conviction inmates serving sentences or awaiting transport to the Missouri Department of Corrections.
Official visitation hours are Sunday through Thursday from 9: 00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.; Friday and Saturday hours extend to 10:45 p.m.

How can I check the Benton County inmate roster or confirm detention status?

For Benton County, start with Benton County Sheriff's Office law-enforcement, records, warrants, and inmate-roster information and County detention facility custody, booking, mail, phone, and visitation information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I check the Benton County inmate roster or confirm detention status depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Sheriff's website states that online information and documents are provided as a convenience and do not constitute the official records of the Sheriff's Office.

What are Benton County Detention Facility visitation, mail, phone, and commissary rules?

For Benton County, start with Benton County Sheriff's Office law-enforcement, records, warrants, and inmate-roster information and County detention facility custody, booking, mail, phone, and visitation information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. What are Benton County Detention Facility visitation, mail, phone, and commissary rules depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Sheriff's website states that online information and documents are provided as a convenience and do not constitute the official records of the Sheriff's Office.

How do I contact the Benton County Circuit Clerk or find a 27th Judicial Circuit case?

For Benton County, start with Benton County Sheriff's Office law-enforcement, records, warrants, and inmate-roster information and County detention facility custody, booking, mail, phone, and visitation information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Benton County Circuit Clerk or find a 27th Judicial Circuit case depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Sheriff's website states that online information and documents are provided as a convenience and do not constitute the official records of the Sheriff's Office.

How do I request a Benton County Sheriff's incident report, crash report, video, or dispatch record?

For Benton County, start with Benton County Sheriff's Office law-enforcement, records, warrants, and inmate-roster information and County detention facility custody, booking, mail, phone, and visitation information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I request a Benton County Sheriff's incident report, crash report, video, or dispatch record depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Sheriff's website states that online information and documents are provided as a convenience and do not constitute the official records of the Sheriff's Office.

Which areas are patrolled by the Benton County Sheriff's Office versus municipal police?

For Benton County, start with Benton County Sheriff's Office law-enforcement, records, warrants, and inmate-roster information and County detention facility custody, booking, mail, phone, and visitation information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which areas are patrolled by the Benton County Sheriff's Office versus municipal police depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Sheriff's website states that online information and documents are provided as a convenience and do not constitute the official records of the Sheriff's Office.

How does the sheriff handle civil papers, court-ordered documents, warrants, and courthouse security?

For Benton County, start with Benton County Sheriff's Office law-enforcement, records, warrants, and inmate-roster information and County detention facility custody, booking, mail, phone, and visitation information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How does the sheriff handle civil papers, court-ordered documents, warrants, and courthouse security depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Sheriff's website states that online information and documents are provided as a convenience and do not constitute the official records of the Sheriff's Office.

How do I find a detainee's court date or use Missouri CaseNet?

For Benton County, start with Benton County Sheriff's Office law-enforcement, records, warrants, and inmate-roster information and County detention facility custody, booking, mail, phone, and visitation information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I find a detainee's court date or use Missouri CaseNet depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Sheriff's website states that online information and documents are provided as a convenience and do not constitute the official records of the Sheriff's Office.

Which court or agency handles an incident inside a Benton County municipality?

For Benton County, start with Benton County Sheriff's Office law-enforcement, records, warrants, and inmate-roster information and County detention facility custody, booking, mail, phone, and visitation information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which court or agency handles an incident inside a Benton County municipality depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Sheriff's website states that online information and documents are provided as a convenience and do not constitute the official records of the Sheriff's Office.

Municipal courts and other local systems

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Benton County Sheriff's Office operates the Benton County Detention Facility, which handles booking, incarceration, detainee communications, visitation, and transport-related functions. Municipal: The Sheriff's Office patrols unincorporated areas and some municipalities, while municipal police departments and municipal courts may have separate authority; confirm the agency and court from the incident location and case type.

Local cities and separate court systems

The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.

Benton County court and felony records

Start with Benton County Circuit Clerk and 27th Judicial Circuit court contacts for the official Benton County court path. County: Benton County government and elected county offices administer county services, public safety, records, courts, and detention functions within Benton County. Court: Benton County is part of Missouri's 27th Judicial Circuit. The Circuit Clerk handles circuit-court records, filings, court contacts, and case-related payments for the county.

Police records and public-record requests

For police or incident records, use Sheriff patrol jurisdiction, court services, civil process, and records-request information. The inmate roster may change quickly and should be confirmed directly with the detention facility.

Benton County custody and jail information

For current custody information, start with Benton County Sheriff's Office law-enforcement, records, warrants, and inmate-roster information. The Sheriff's website states that online information and documents are provided as a convenience and do not constitute the official records of the Sheriff's Office.

Missouri state-level record sources

Statewide Missouri sources are separate from Benton County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.

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Official Benton County and Missouri record sources

For an official starting point, use Benton County Circuit Clerk and 27th Judicial Circuit court contacts. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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