St. Peters Police Records
St. Peters police records are public documents maintained by the St. Peters Police Department Records Division and available under Missouri's Sunshine Law. This page explains how to request incident reports, arrest records, and accident reports from the St. Peters PD, what fees to expect, and where to access online criminal records resources.
St. Peters Police Records Quick Facts
St. Peters Police Department Records Division
The St. Peters Police Department is at 1020 Kimberly Lane, St. Peters, MO 63376. The police main line is 636-278-2222. The city main number is 636-477-6600. The Records Division is reachable at extension 3525. The Records Division fax is 636-278-5276. Business hours are Monday through Friday, though you should call ahead to confirm specific hours for the records window.
St. Peters is in St. Charles County, in the St. Louis metropolitan area. Criminal cases from St. Peters incidents are filed in the 11th Judicial Circuit, which covers St. Charles County. For county-level records and court filings, see the St. Charles County police records page. The Circuit Clerk's office is at 300 N. Second Street, St. Charles, MO 63301, phone 636-949-3080.
How to Request St. Peters Police Records
To request records, submit a written request or use the online request form available from the city. A completed request form is required. After receiving your request, a Records staff member will contact you with the applicable fee and payment details before processing begins.
You can email your completed form along with a scanned copy of your ID to the Records Division. For in-person requests, visit the Records Division at 1020 Kimberly Lane during business hours. Bring a photo ID. Mail requests go to the same address with a written description of the records you need. Accident report requests may involve additional fees beyond the standard copy rate.
The Records Division also offers fingerprinting services. Call 636-477-6600 extension 3525 for appointment information and current fingerprinting fees. Fingerprinting is available for background checks and other official needs.
The police department maintains a PDF records request form at stpetersmo.net/DocumentCenter/View/181/Police-Records-Request-PDF and an incident request procedure guide at stpetersmo.net/DocumentCenter/View/180/Incident-Request-Procedure-for-Mail-in-and-Email-Requests-PDF. Both documents explain the specific steps for different request types.
Fees for St. Peters Police Records
Fees are set in accordance with Missouri Sunshine Law. Standard paper copies cost up to $0.10 per page. Media costs, staff time, and research fees are charged based on actual cost. The specific fee for your request depends on how many pages are involved, whether media reproduction is needed, how long the search takes, and whether research beyond routine retrieval is required.
A Records staff member will reach out after receiving your request to provide the exact fee. You must pay before the records are released. The department will not begin research on complex requests without a deposit or confirmed payment arrangement. Under Missouri law, the city may charge up to $0.10 per page for standard copies and a reasonable fee for the time needed to search and reproduce the records.
Note: Accident report requests may carry additional fees. Confirm the fee with the Records Division before submitting payment.
Types of Records Available
St. Peters police records include police reports, accident reports, incident reports, arrest records, and fingerprinting services. All records follow Missouri Sunshine Law access rules. Investigation files are closed while a case is active under Section 610.100 RSMo. Once the case closes or becomes inactive, the files are public. If a record is withheld, the department must identify the specific exemption that applies.
Missouri Sunshine Law in St. Peters
The City of St. Peters complies with RSMo Chapter 610. Records are presumed public unless a specific exemption applies. The city must respond within three business days and must explain in writing any delays or denials. Requesters who believe a denial was improper can file a complaint with the Missouri Attorney General's Office at SunshineComplaint@ago.mo.gov or by calling 573-751-8905.
Online Resources for St. Peters Criminal Records
Missouri Case.net is free and covers the 11th Judicial Circuit, which handles St. Charles County cases including St. Peters matters. Search by name or case number to find charges and outcomes. The MACHS system offers statewide criminal history checks for $15 (name) or $20 (fingerprint). The Missouri Sex Offender Registry and DOC offender search are both free to use online.
Nearby Cities
These cities in the St. Charles County and St. Louis metro area have their own police records pages.