This Is Not a Government Office. This private reference site cannot retrieve criminal records, perform official checks, correct or remove government data, or receive an expungement filing.
Need an Official Record?
The correct contact depends on who created and maintains the Vernon County record:
- Arrest, jail, and sheriff incident records: Vernon County Sheriff’s Office and Jail, 2040 E. Hunter Street, Nevada, MO 64772; 417-283-4400; county counter hours Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-noon and 1:00-4:30 p.m.
- Filed criminal cases and certified court copies: Vernon County Circuit Clerk, Vernon County Courthouse, 100 W. Cherry Street, Suite 15, Nevada, MO 64772; 417-448-2525; Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., closed noon-12:30 p.m.
- Missouri criminal histories and official background checks: Missouri State Highway Patrol, Criminal Justice Information Services Division, Central Repository through MACHS
- Nevada police and incident reports: Nevada Police Department, 120 S. Ash Street, Nevada, MO 64772; 417-448-5100
- Expungement petitions: file in the court that handled the case; the Circuit Clerk cannot give legal advice
- Sex offender registration questions: contact the Vernon County Sheriff; use the Missouri Sex Offender Registry for the public search
The sheriff and clerk counters keep different records and observe different hours. Call the named office before a trip if the requested file, copy format, or holiday schedule needs confirmation.