Search Police Records in DeKalb County
DeKalb County police records are public documents maintained by the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office in Maysville, Missouri. These records include arrest reports, incident logs, booking records, and warrant information generated by law enforcement activity in the county. Missouri's Sunshine Law gives residents the right to request and search these records. Whether you need an incident report, want to look up an arrest, or need to verify information about a case, the sheriff's office is the primary place to start your search in DeKalb County.
DeKalb County Quick Facts
DeKalb County Sheriff's Office Records
The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office handles all public records requests for law enforcement documents in the county. Sheriff Richard Leverington's office is located at 101 East Main Street in Maysville. Staff accept requests during regular business hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. You can call ahead at (816) 449-5802 to ask about a specific record before you make the trip.
Requests should be submitted in writing. You can bring a written request in person or send it by mail to 101 E Main St, Maysville, MO 64469. The office fax number is (816) 449-2016. Under Missouri Sunshine Law, Chapter 610 RSMo, the sheriff's office must respond to your request within three business days. They can extend that window if they need more time, but they must notify you in writing and explain the reason.
DeKalb County is a smaller rural county, so the sheriff's office serves as the main law enforcement records repository. There is no separate police department in Maysville. Most public safety records for incidents anywhere in the county run through the sheriff's office.
| Office | DeKalb County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 East Main Street, Maysville, MO 64469 |
| Phone | (816) 449-5802 |
| Fax | (816) 449-2016 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
Types of Police Records in DeKalb County
The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office maintains several categories of law enforcement records that are available under the Missouri Sunshine Law. Knowing which type you need before you request can speed up the process and help staff locate the right documents.
Arrest records document when a person was taken into custody. They include the name of the person arrested, date and time of arrest, charges, and the arresting officer. Incident reports cover a broader range of calls including property crimes, disturbances, and other non-arrest events. Accident reports are filed when the sheriff's office responds to a motor vehicle crash in DeKalb County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol handles crashes on state highways, so you may need to check both agencies depending on where the incident took place.
Other records the sheriff's office holds include booking logs, inmate rosters, and warrant information. Under Section 610.100 RSMo, all arrest and incident reports become public once an investigation goes inactive. Some details may still be withheld if releasing them could endanger a victim, witness, or ongoing investigation.
- Accident reports
- Incident reports
- Arrest records
- Booking logs
- Inmate information
- Warrant records
Note: Records tied to active investigations may be partially or fully withheld until the case closes.
Search DeKalb County Court Records Online
Missouri's online court system gives you another way to find records connected to law enforcement activity in DeKalb County. Case.net is the Missouri Judiciary's public portal where you can search court cases by name, case number, or attorney. This includes criminal cases that originated from arrests made by the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office.
Case.net shows docket entries, charges, hearing dates, and judgments for cases filed in Missouri courts. It covers both civil and criminal matters. You can track a case as it moves through the system and sign up for alerts when new entries are added. This is especially useful if you want to follow the outcome of an arrest that appears in DeKalb County police records.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Criminal Justice Information Services Division also maintains a statewide criminal history database. This is separate from local sheriff records. You can request a name-based criminal history check through the MSHP CJIS Division for a fee. Fingerprint-based searches provide more complete records and are available through the same system.
Missouri Sunshine Law and DeKalb County Records
Missouri's open records law is the legal foundation for accessing police records in DeKalb County. Chapter 610 of the Missouri Revised Statutes establishes that all government records are presumed public unless a specific exemption applies. This means the sheriff's office cannot simply refuse a request without a legal reason.
Section 610.023 RSMo sets the three-business-day response window. Section 610.026 limits copy fees to no more than $0.10 per page for standard paper copies. Research time may also be billed at the clerical staff rate. These rules apply to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office the same as any public body in the state.
The Missouri Attorney General's Office oversees Sunshine Law compliance statewide. If you believe the sheriff's office has wrongly denied your request, you can file a complaint with the AG. Visit ago.mo.gov/missouri-law/sunshine-law for complaint forms and guidance on your rights under Missouri law. The AG's office cannot act as your personal attorney, but they can investigate violations on the state's behalf.
Note: Written requests are not legally required but are strongly recommended so you have a record of what you asked for and when.
State-Level Resources for DeKalb County
Several state agencies maintain records that overlap with local DeKalb County law enforcement data. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is the state's central law enforcement agency and keeps records on crashes, criminal histories, and sex offender registrations.
The MSHP screenshot below shows the Criminal Justice Information Services Division portal, which handles statewide criminal record requests separate from what you get at the local sheriff's office level.
The MSHP Criminal Justice Information Services Division at mshp.dps.missouri.gov provides name-based and fingerprint-based criminal history searches. Name-based checks cost $15 and search open records including convictions and recent arrests. Fingerprint checks provide a more complete picture and cost more. Both are available to the public for personal record checks or authorized non-criminal purposes.
The Missouri Revised Statutes Chapter 610 page below shows the full text of the Sunshine Law as it applies to DeKalb County records requests.
You can read every section of Chapter 610 on the Missouri Revisor of Statutes website. This includes the definitions, access rules, fee limits, and the law enforcement records section under 610.100. Knowing the law before you submit a request gives you a better chance of getting exactly what you need from the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office.
Attorney General Sunshine Law Information
The Missouri Attorney General maintains a dedicated page on the Sunshine Law with guides, sample forms, and complaint procedures. This is a useful resource if you run into any issues with your DeKalb County records request.
The AG's Sunshine Law page at ago.mo.gov/missouri-law/sunshine-law includes sample language you can use to draft a records request letter. It also explains what the custodian of records is required to do and the timeline they must follow. If the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office does not respond within three business days or gives you a denial you disagree with, the AG's complaint process is the formal next step.
Nearby Counties
DeKalb County borders several other counties in northwest Missouri. Each has its own sheriff's office and records procedures under the same Missouri Sunshine Law framework.