Knox County Criminal Records
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Use the official court, custody, police-record, and statewide paths for Knox County, Missouri; jurisdiction limits are explained.
Searches are compiled from court, county, and statewide public-record sources.
Knox County public records: common questions
Where to search Knox County records
Knox County, Missouri court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems.
- Court casesUse the court or clerk source identified in the guide below.
- Current custodyConfirm the current jail or detention source with the local agency.
- 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 county website identifies Carl K. Knoche as sheriff and lists the sheriff phone as 660-397-2186.
- The county office directory lists Kimberly Hatfield as circuit clerk and provides a 660-397-2305 court contact.
| Record type | Agency or source | Scope | Action | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official records | County office, sheriff, and circuit-clerk directory | County or local | Open source | |
| Official records | County government portal | County or local | Open source |
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 . Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.
If you are checking a Knox County record, start by identifying which agency created it. Court dockets, municipal cases, jail information, police reports, and state records are separate sources. This page brings those paths together for Knox County. Knox County has 3,728 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
- 29-103
- Population
- 3,728 residents (2025 estimate)
- Local detail
- The county website identifies Carl K. Knoche as sheriff and lists the sheriff phone as 660-397-2186.
- Local detail
- The county office directory lists Kimberly Hatfield as circuit clerk and provides a 660-397-2305 court contact.
What is specific about this local guide
- Local detail: The county website identifies Carl K. Knoche as sheriff and lists the sheriff phone as 660-397-2186.
- Local detail: The county office directory lists Kimberly Hatfield as circuit clerk and provides a 660-397-2305 court contact.
How do I contact the Knox County Sheriff?
The reviewed official sources for Knox County do not identify record-type-specific police request instructions. Use County office, sheriff, and circuit-clerk directory to request the report from the agency that created or maintains it.
How can I verify custody information?
No reviewed official source for Knox County establishes a dedicated live inmate locator. Contact the county detention agency directly because local custody can change throughout the day.
How do I contact the circuit clerk?
The county office directory lists Kimberly Hatfield as circuit clerk and provides a 660-397-2305 court contact. Check County office, sheriff, and circuit-clerk directory to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.
Which court handles my Knox County case?
No reviewed official source for Knox County establishes a definitive court assignment for every case type. Check County office, sheriff, and circuit-clerk directory to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.
Where are Knox County polling places?
The approved official source set for Knox County does not document one system covering every requested record type. Use County government portal for the current official access path.
Which agency handles an incident in a city?
The reviewed official sources for Knox County do not identify a complete current map of every local agency boundary. Use County office, sheriff, and circuit-clerk directory to confirm the responsible law-enforcement agency before requesting a record.
Jail, booking, and custody records
The current county jail or detention path still requires local confirmation. No current official Knox County jail capacity or inmate roster was verified.
Local courts, citations, and municipal records
Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The sheriff is the county law-enforcement contact; a current official jail roster was not verified. Municipal: The county lists several municipalities and voting areas, but the reviewed pages do not map municipal police boundaries.
Local police and incident-report sources
For police or incident records, use County office, sheriff, and circuit-clerk directory. Election and office information can change and should be confirmed directly with the county clerk or court.
City pages and jurisdiction boundaries
The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.
Statewide Missouri criminal-record sources
Statewide Missouri sources are separate from Knox County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.
Official Knox County and Missouri record sources
For an official starting point, use County government portal. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.
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