Search New Madrid County Bench Warrants
New Madrid County bench warrants are issued by judges in the 34th Judicial Circuit when a person fails to show up for court or does not follow a court order. The county seat is New Madrid, and Sheriff William "Bud" Cooper leads a 12-officer department that enforces warrants across the county. You can search for active bench warrants in New Madrid County through the sheriff's office, the circuit clerk, or Missouri Case.net online. The county also has a municipal court in the city of New Madrid. This page covers all the ways to find and deal with bench warrants in New Madrid County.
New Madrid County Quick Facts
New Madrid County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff William "Bud" Cooper runs the New Madrid County Sheriff's Office at 2 Courthouse Square in New Madrid. The department has 12 officers and serves a population of about 19,760. You can call 573-748-2516 to ask about active bench warrants. There is also a warrant-specific phone line at 573-683-2111. Fax goes to 573-748-2540, and the sheriff's email is wcooper@nmcoso.org.
When you call, have your full name and date of birth ready. Staff will check the system and tell you if any bench warrants are on file. Walk-in requests are taken at the office during business hours, but showing up in person with an active bench warrant could lead to immediate arrest. Calling first is the safer approach if you want to check your own status.
The Missouri DPS page for New Madrid County lists victim services in the area. The screenshot below shows this resource page.
Regional services include the House of Refuge for Abused and Battered Women at 877-633-3843, Susanna Wesley Family Learning Center at 800-382-7294, and the Southeast Missouri Network Against Sexual Assault at 877-820-6278.
| Office | New Madrid County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Sheriff | William "Bud" Cooper |
| Address | 2 Courthouse Square New Madrid, MO 63869 |
| Phone | 573-748-2516 |
| Warrant Line | 573-683-2111 |
| Fax | 573-748-2540 |
| wcooper@nmcoso.org |
New Madrid County Circuit Court
The New Madrid County Circuit Court is part of the 34th Judicial Circuit, which it shares with Pemiscot County. Circuit Clerk Shannon Harris-Landers manages court records at the courthouse, 450 Main St., Second Floor, New Madrid, MO 63869. You can reach the clerk at 573-748-2228 or by fax at 573-748-5409. The clerk's email is shannon.landers@court.mo.gov. Bench warrants in New Madrid County are filed with this office and can be looked up by visiting or calling.
Prosecuting Attorney Andrew Lawson handles criminal cases in the county. His office is on the second floor of the courthouse at 450 Main St. You can reach him at 573-748-5144 or by email at nmpa@newmadridcounty.net. For online searches, Missouri Case.net covers all 34th Circuit cases including New Madrid County.
New Madrid Municipal Court
The city of New Madrid runs its own municipal court that handles city-level cases. Municipal court warrants are separate from circuit court bench warrants. The municipal court clerk is at 537A Mott Street in New Madrid, and you can call 573-748-5901 for questions about municipal warrants. The screenshot below shows the New Madrid Police and Municipal Court page.
Municipal warrants in New Madrid County are handled separately from circuit court bench warrants, so check both if you are not sure where your case was filed.
How to Check New Madrid County Bench Warrants
Call the sheriff at 573-748-2516 or the warrant line at 573-683-2111 for the quickest check. Give your name and date of birth. You can also call the circuit clerk at 573-748-2228 for court record inquiries. For municipal warrants, contact the municipal court clerk at 573-748-5901.
Online, Case.net is free and covers all New Madrid County court cases. The Discover Policing page for the New Madrid County Sheriff's Office has agency contact details. The Missouri State Highway Patrol MACHS system costs $15 for a name-based background check covering all Missouri counties.
Note: New Madrid County has both a circuit court and a municipal court, so bench warrants can come from either system depending on the type of case.
Resolving New Madrid County Bench Warrants
Get a lawyer if you have a bench warrant in New Madrid County. An attorney can contact the 34th Circuit Court and ask for a new hearing date. This approach often keeps you out of jail while the case gets sorted out. If you cannot pay for a lawyer, the Missouri Public Defender may be able to help. The Missouri DPS Crime Victim Services unit assists victims involved in cases connected to warrants.
Turning yourself in at the New Madrid County Sheriff's Office at 2 Courthouse Square is another option. Bring your ID. After booking, you will see a judge within a day. The judge sets bail or decides on release conditions. Under RSMo 544.665, bench warrants in Missouri do not expire and are valid across the entire state. Dealing with the warrant on your own terms usually leads to a better outcome at your hearing.
Calling the sheriff or using Case.net to check for bench warrants is free. When the court resolves a bench warrant, extra fees may be added for failure to appear on top of existing fines. Certified copies of court documents from the circuit clerk at 573-748-2228 run a few dollars per page. For a statewide background check, the Missouri State Highway Patrol MACHS system charges $15 for a name search and $31.50 for fingerprint results. These fees apply across all Missouri counties, including New Madrid.
Nearby Counties
These counties are near New Madrid County in southeast Missouri's Bootheel region. Each has its own circuit court and separate bench warrant records.