Scott County Criminal Records
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Use the official court, custody, police-record, and statewide paths for Scott County, Missouri; jurisdiction limits are explained.
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Scott County public records: common questions
Where to search Scott County records
Scott County, Missouri court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Scott County court offices, 33rd Judicial Circuit contacts, divisions, and hours. Check current custody through County sheriff, jail, custody, process-service, and report-contact information.
- Court casesScott County court offices, 33rd Judicial Circuit contacts, divisions, and hours
- Current custodyCounty sheriff, jail, custody, process-service, and report-contact 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 Scott County Courthouse is at 131 S. Winchester Street, Benton, Missouri 63736.
- The county sheriff's office lists Derick Wheetley as sheriff and gives 573-545-3525 and 573-471-3530 as contact numbers.
- The sheriff's office states that the Scott County Jail is open 24 hours a day and is located across Tywappity Street from the Judicial Building.
- Scott County's court page identifies its court system as the 33rd Judicial Circuit and lists presiding, associate, juvenile, and drug-court offices.
- The county court page lists regular office hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with some offices closing during the noon period.
- The Circuit Clerk's office states that Chaffee municipal court matters are held in Benton at the Scott County Justice Center.
| Record type | Agency or source | Scope | Action | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court cases | Scott County court offices, 33rd Judicial Circuit contacts, divisions, and hours | County or local | Open source | |
| Jail and custody | County sheriff, jail, custody, process-service, and report-contact information | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | Scott County Circuit Clerk services, bond information, treatment-court contacts, and municipal-court notices | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | Official county directory for circuit clerk, recorder, county clerk, and other offices | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | Scott County official source (courts.mo.gov) | County or local | Open source | Not yet published |
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This Scott County records guide is organized around the way the information is actually maintained. Begin with the Q&A for the record you need, then use the source map below to confirm a case, custody status, incident report, or statewide search. Scott County has 37,975 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
- 29-201
- Population
- 37,975 residents (2025 estimate)
- Local detail
- The Scott County Courthouse is at 131 S. Winchester Street, Benton, Missouri 63736.
- Local detail
- The county sheriff's office lists Derick Wheetley as sheriff and gives 573-545-3525 and 573-471-3530 as contact numbers.
- Local detail
- The sheriff's office states that the Scott County Jail is open 24 hours a day and is located across Tywappity Street from the Judicial Building.
- Local detail
- Scott County's court page identifies its court system as the 33rd Judicial Circuit and lists presiding, associate, juvenile, and drug-court offices.
- The county court page lists regular office hours of 8
- 00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with some offices closing during the noon period.
- Local detail
- The Circuit Clerk's office states that Chaffee municipal court matters are held in Benton at the Scott County Justice Center.
What is specific about this local guide
- Local detail: The Scott County Courthouse is at 131 S. Winchester Street, Benton, Missouri 63736.
- Local detail: The county sheriff's office lists Derick Wheetley as sheriff and gives 573-545-3525 and 573-471-3530 as contact numbers.
- Local detail: The sheriff's office states that the Scott County Jail is open 24 hours a day and is located across Tywappity Street from the Judicial Building.
How do I contact the Scott County Sheriff's Office or jail?
For Scott County, start with County sheriff, jail, custody, process-service, and report-contact information and Scott County court offices, 33rd Judicial Circuit contacts, divisions, and hours, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Scott County Sheriff's Office or jail depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The sheriff page provides jail location and contact information but no public live inmate roster was visible in the reviewed material.
How can I find out whether someone is being held in the Scott County Jail?
For Scott County, start with County sheriff, jail, custody, process-service, and report-contact information and Scott County court offices, 33rd Judicial Circuit contacts, divisions, and hours, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I find out whether someone is being held in the Scott County Jail depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The sheriff page provides jail location and contact information but no public live inmate roster was visible in the reviewed material.
How do I post bond for someone in Scott County?
For Scott County, start with County sheriff, jail, custody, process-service, and report-contact information and Scott County court offices, 33rd Judicial Circuit contacts, divisions, and hours, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I post bond for someone in Scott County depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The sheriff page provides jail location and contact information but no public live inmate roster was visible in the reviewed material.
Which Scott County court handles a criminal, civil, juvenile, probate, or traffic matter?
For Scott County, start with County sheriff, jail, custody, process-service, and report-contact information and Scott County court offices, 33rd Judicial Circuit contacts, divisions, and hours, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which Scott County court handles a criminal, civil, juvenile, probate, or traffic matter depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The sheriff page provides jail location and contact information but no public live inmate roster was visible in the reviewed material.
How do I contact the Scott County Circuit Clerk or request court records?
For Scott County, start with County sheriff, jail, custody, process-service, and report-contact information and Scott County court offices, 33rd Judicial Circuit contacts, divisions, and hours, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Scott County Circuit Clerk or request court records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The sheriff page provides jail location and contact information but no public live inmate roster was visible in the reviewed material.
Where are Chaffee municipal court matters heard?
For Scott County, start with County sheriff, jail, custody, process-service, and report-contact information and Scott County court offices, 33rd Judicial Circuit contacts, divisions, and hours, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where are Chaffee municipal court matters heard depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The sheriff page provides jail location and contact information but no public live inmate roster was visible in the reviewed material.
How can I request Scott County police, sheriff, or other public records?
For Scott County, start with County sheriff, jail, custody, process-service, and report-contact information and Scott County court offices, 33rd Judicial Circuit contacts, divisions, and hours, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I request Scott County police, sheriff, or other public records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The sheriff page provides jail location and contact information but no public live inmate roster was visible in the reviewed material.
What are the courthouse locations and office hours in Benton?
For Scott County, start with County sheriff, jail, custody, process-service, and report-contact information and Scott County court offices, 33rd Judicial Circuit contacts, divisions, and hours, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. What are the courthouse locations and office hours in Benton depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The sheriff page provides jail location and contact information but no public live inmate roster was visible in the reviewed material.
Police, sheriff, and incident records
Request a police or incident record from the sheriff or municipal police agency that created it. Court schedules, case status, bond information, and division assignments can change; users should verify details with the Circuit Clerk or Missouri Case.net.
Criminal cases in Scott County
Start with Scott County court offices, 33rd Judicial Circuit contacts, divisions, and hours for the official Scott County court path. County: Scott County government offices and the county courthouse are centered in Benton; county offices include the sheriff, circuit clerk, recorder, county clerk, prosecutor, and related departments. Court: Scott County Circuit Court operates within Missouri's 33rd Judicial Circuit. Missouri circuit courts may include associate, civil, criminal, family, juvenile, probate, traffic, and municipal divisions.
Jail and custody information for Scott County
For current custody information, start with County sheriff, jail, custody, process-service, and report-contact information. The sheriff page provides jail location and contact information but no public live inmate roster was visible in the reviewed material.
Municipal and local court records
Use Scott County Circuit Clerk services, bond information, treatment-court contacts, and municipal-court notices for a local or municipal court path. Custody: The Scott County Sheriff's Office identifies the Scott County Jail as the local 24-hour jail and provides jail contact information. The reviewed sources do not establish custody rules for every outside agency or contract detainee. Municipal: Municipal cases may be handled through municipal divisions or local municipal courts. The county Circuit Clerk specifically states that Chaffee municipal court is held at the Scott County Justice Center in Benton; no complete municipal-jurisdiction directory was located.
Statewide sources for Missouri records
Statewide Missouri sources are separate from Scott County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.
Cities covered by local record systems
The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.
Nearby Missouri records pages
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Official Scott County and Missouri record sources
For an official starting point, use Official county directory for circuit clerk, recorder, county clerk, and other offices. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.
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