MO · Warrant guide
Is there an online warrant search in Missouri?
No — Missouri has no public online warrant search. Here’s how to find out.
Last verified 2026-07-23Coverage No online searchJurisdiction Missouri
Why there’s no single online search
Missouri has no statewide public 'active warrant' search, and no official, name-searchable active-warrant lookup covering the state could be confirmed.
Case.net, the state's public case-search portal, lets anyone look up cases by name or case number and read the docket; a warrant's issuance can appear as a docket entry, but Case.net is a case-record search, not a warrant-status lookup, and it will not reliably confirm whether a warrant is currently active.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol publishes a curated statewide 'Patrol's Most Wanted' list, and some county sheriffs post most-wanted or limited warrant lists online; these feature only a small number of individuals and will not list a typical bench or failure-to-appear warrant.
To confirm whether a warrant is active, contact the court that issued it (the circuit clerk in the county where the case was filed) or that county's sheriff.
How to find out if you have a warrant in Missouri
Warrants are issued by courts and served by sheriffs — so the surest way to confirm one is to ask the source directly. Work down this list.
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Call the circuit court clerk in the county where the case originated
Missouri criminal and traffic matters are handled by the circuit courts. The circuit clerk in the county where the charge or citation was filed can confirm whether an active bench/failure-to-appear warrant exists on your case, and give you any bond amount or court date.
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Contact the county sheriff's warrants/records division
County sheriffs hold warrant records. Ask the warrants or records division whether a warrant is outstanding. For example, the Greene County Sheriff's Office lists a Warrants and Records Division.
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Look up the case docket on Case.net
Case.net is Missouri's statewide public case-search. You can search by name or case number and view the docket. A warrant may show as a docket entry, but this is a case-record search, not a dedicated warrant-status tool and it will not reliably confirm whether a warrant is currently active.
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Request your own Missouri criminal record from the State Highway Patrol
The MSHP Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division processes name-based criminal record checks (form SHP-158). This returns criminal history, not a live warrant search. CJIS: (573) 526-6153; P.O. Box 9500, Jefferson City, MO 65102.
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Types of warrants in Missouri
Not every warrant means the same thing. These are the common types.
- Bench warrant / failure-to-appear
- FTA) warrant — issued by a judge when a person misses a required court date or does not comply with a court order
- Arrest warrant
- probable-cause) — issued on a sworn showing of probable cause that a person committed an offense
- Search warrant — authorizes law enforcement to search a specified place or person
What happens if a warrant is ignored
A warrant does not expire on its own; it stays active until the court recalls it or you are arrested on it.
You can be taken into custody during any routine contact with law enforcement, such as a traffic stop.
A bench/failure-to-appear warrant can lead to an additional failure-to-appear charge, and for unresolved traffic or municipal matters your driving privileges may be affected in some circumstances.
Any bond already posted may be forfeited.
What you can do
Procedural steps only — no outcome is predicted.
Verify the warrant directly with the court that issued it (the circuit clerk in the issuing county).
Confirm the exact case, the charge, any bond or bail amount, and whether a court date is set.
Gather your identification and case details.
Consider resolving it promptly rather than waiting for an arrest — options can include appearing before the court, asking the court to recall or quash the warrant, or arranging to surrender on your own schedule.
Do not rely solely on an online list, which may be incomplete.
Your rights. You have the right to talk to a lawyer about your situation, and if you cannot afford one, you can ask the court about a public defender.
Common questions about warrants in Missouri
Is there an online warrant search in Missouri?
No public online warrant search exists in Missouri. Here’s how to find out through the court or sheriff.
How do I find out if I have a warrant in Missouri?
Contact the clerk of the court that issued the warrant or the county sheriff’s records or warrant division. Call the circuit court clerk in the county where the case originated; Contact the county sheriff's warrants/records division; Look up the case docket on Case.net.
What happens if a warrant is ignored in Missouri?
A warrant does not expire on its own; it stays active until the court recalls it or you are arrested on it. You can be taken into custody during any routine contact with law enforcement, such as a traffic stop. A bench/failure-to-appear warrant can lead to an additional failure-to-appear charge, and for unresolved traffic or municipal matters your driving privileges may be affected in some circumstances. Any bond already posted may be forfeited.
What should I do about a warrant in Missouri?
Verify the warrant directly with the court that issued it (the circuit clerk in the issuing county). Confirm the exact case, the charge, any bond or bail amount, and whether a court date is set. Gather your identification and case details. Consider resolving it promptly rather than waiting for an arrest — options can include appearing before the court, asking the court to recall or quash the warrant, or arranging to surrender on your own schedule. Do not rely solely on an online list, which may be incomplete.
Sources & official links
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Last verified 2026-07-23 · 5 official sources