Clinton County Bench Warrants
Clinton County bench warrants are issued by judges in Plattsburg when someone misses a court date or fails to follow the terms of a court order. Sheriff Addam J. Carrel and the Clinton County Sheriff's Office enforce bench warrants throughout the county. Several local police departments, including Cameron and Lathrop, also work within Clinton County. You can check for bench warrants by calling the sheriff, contacting the circuit court, or searching Missouri Case.net. This page explains how to find and resolve bench warrants in Clinton County.
Clinton County Quick Facts
Clinton County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Addam J. Carrel heads the Clinton County Sheriff's Office from the Clinton County Courthouse at 207 North Main Street, Room 106 in Plattsburg. Call 816-539-3777 for warrant inquiries. Fax goes to 816-539-2346. Email the sheriff at acarrel@clintoncosheriff.org.
The Clinton County Sheriff's website at clintoncosheriff.org provides information about the office and law enforcement services in the county. Below is a screenshot of the site.
Several local police departments also operate within Clinton County. If you think a bench warrant may have been issued through a municipal court, contact the relevant police department.
- Cameron Police: 816-632-3521
- Gower Police: 816-424-3077
- Lathrop Police: 816-528-6550
- Plattsburg Police: 816-539-2148
- Trimble Police: 816-357-2397
- Holt Police: 816-320-3909
| Office | Clinton County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Sheriff | Addam J. Carrel |
| Address | 207 N. Main Street, Room 106, Plattsburg, MO 64477 |
| Phone | 816-539-3777 |
| Fax | 816-539-2346 |
| acarrel@clintoncosheriff.org |
Clinton County Court Records
The Clinton County Circuit Court at 207 North Main Street in Plattsburg handles all bench warrant cases. Call 816-539-3731 for civil matters or 816-539-3755 for criminal and small claims. The circuit court number is 816-539-3732. Fax goes to 816-539-3893.
The Clinton County Government website at clintoncomo.org has contact details for all county offices. Below is a screenshot of the site.
Search Clinton County court records on Missouri Case.net. Enter the person's name to pull up case details including docket entries about bench warrants. Case.net is free and available 24 hours a day. The prosecuting attorney, Brandi McClain, handles the state's criminal cases at 816-539-3711.
How Clinton County Bench Warrants Work
A bench warrant in Clinton County is a court order for arrest. The judge issues it when someone does not do what the court told them to do. Missing a court hearing is the most common trigger. Not paying fines, violating probation terms, and ignoring a subpoena are other common reasons. The warrant goes into the statewide law enforcement system as soon as the judge signs it.
Missouri bench warrants do not expire. A Clinton County bench warrant from years ago is still active and enforceable. Any police officer in the state can arrest you on it. This includes city police, county deputies, and highway patrol troopers. An old bench warrant can catch up with you during something as routine as a traffic stop.
The best approach is to deal with it before you get picked up. Call the circuit clerk to learn the details of your case. A lawyer can help you file a motion to recall the warrant and get a new court date. For minor matters like unpaid traffic tickets, you may be able to pay the balance and clear the warrant without a hearing.
Clinton County Victim Services
Clinton County provides services for crime victims. Victim Impact Statements are available for people who were harmed by a crime to share their experience with the court. The Crime Victim's Compensation Fund helps cover costs related to being a victim of a crime. Restitution collection services help victims receive payments ordered by the court. Micha Dixon handles child support matters at 816-583-2758.
These services connect to bench warrants in cases where the defendant's failure to appear or comply with court orders directly affects a victim. If restitution payments were ordered and the defendant stopped paying, the judge may issue a bench warrant to bring them back to court.
Statewide Warrant Resources
The Missouri State Highway Patrol provides criminal background checks through MACHS for $14 per name search. The Missouri DOC offender search is free and shows people under state supervision. VINELink tracks inmate custody status across Missouri including Clinton County.
Clinton County has multiple police departments besides the sheriff's office. If you got a ticket or court summons from Cameron Police, Lathrop Police, Plattsburg Police, or any other city department, the bench warrant may be from that city's municipal court rather than the circuit court. Municipal warrants must be resolved through the specific city court that issued them, not the county circuit court.
Note: Municipal warrants from Cameron, Lathrop, or other Clinton County cities must be resolved through those cities' municipal courts, not the circuit court.
Clinton County Government Offices
Several Clinton County offices can help with warrant-related questions and records. Presiding Commissioner Patrick Clark heads the county commission at 816-539-2536. County Clerk is at 816-539-3713. The collector is at 816-539-3726. Treasurer Rita Terwilleger handles financial records at 816-539-3724. Public Administrator Deanna Utz can be reached at 816-592-0177. All of these offices follow the Missouri Sunshine Law for public records requests.
The Clinton County Government website at clintoncomo.org has additional information about county services and office locations. All county offices are located at or near the courthouse at 207 North Main Street in Plattsburg. Warrant records are public, and you can request copies by contacting the sheriff's office or circuit clerk. Include specific names, dates, and case numbers in your request for the fastest response.
Nearby Counties
Clinton County is in northwest Missouri, north of the Kansas City metro area. These neighboring counties handle bench warrants through their own courts.