Pemiscot County Bench Warrants

Pemiscot County bench warrants come from the 34th Judicial Circuit Court when a person fails to appear for a scheduled hearing or does not comply with court-ordered conditions. Sheriff Tommy Greenwell and his staff at the Pemiscot County Sheriff's Office enforce these warrants throughout the Bootheel region of southeast Missouri. You can check for active bench warrants by calling the sheriff, visiting the justice center in Caruthersville, or looking up records online through Missouri Case.net. This page covers each search option and explains what to do if you have a bench warrant in Pemiscot County.

Pemiscot County Sheriff Warrant Info

Sheriff Tommy Greenwell runs the Pemiscot County Sheriff's Office from the Justice Center at 800 Ward Avenue in Caruthersville. The office phone is (573) 333-4101. Chief Deputy Josh Bost and the rest of the staff handle warrant inquiries, booking, and jail operations at this location. The office runs 24-hour road patrol across the county. You can call the main number any time to ask about active bench warrants.

The sheriff's office has a dedicated warrants and records division. This team manages the active warrant list and processes new warrants issued by the 34th Judicial Circuit Court. You can also reach the office by fax at (573) 333-0713 or by email at tommy.greenwell@pemcosheriff.org. When calling about a bench warrant, have the person's full legal name and date of birth ready so staff can search the system.

Pemiscot County uses the VINELink system for inmate tracking, and video visitation is available through IC Solutions. The jail at 800 Ward Avenue houses inmates arrested on bench warrants and other charges. Tiger Commissary handles inmate deposits.

VINELink, shown above, lets you search for inmates booked on Pemiscot County bench warrants and sign up for custody status alerts.

Pemiscot County Court Records Search

Pemiscot County is part of the 34th Judicial Circuit, which also covers New Madrid County. Prosecuting Attorney Steve Horton handles criminal cases from the Justice Center at 800 Ward Ave in Caruthersville. You can reach the prosecuting attorney at (573) 333-2738. The circuit court maintains records of all bench warrants, filings, and case outcomes. Walk-in requests for case information are accepted at the courthouse during business hours.

The Missouri Case.net database provides online access to Pemiscot County court records. Search by litigant name or case number to find bench warrant entries, docket information, charges, and hearing dates. Case.net is free to use and covers all Missouri courts. If you need certified copies of court documents, you will have to contact the circuit clerk's office directly. The clerk can also tell you the exact status of any bench warrant issued through the 34th Circuit.

Note: Case.net may have a brief lag on newly issued warrants, so call the clerk or sheriff for the most current Pemiscot County bench warrant information.

Find Bench Warrants in Pemiscot County

There are several ways to search for active bench warrants in Pemiscot County. The fastest option is picking up the phone. Call the sheriff at (573) 333-4101 and provide the name and date of birth. Staff can tell you whether a bench warrant exists in the system. You can also email the office at tommy.greenwell@pemcosheriff.org with your inquiry.

Visiting in person at 800 Ward Avenue in Caruthersville is another option, but be aware that you could be arrested on the spot if you have an active bench warrant. Phone calls are a safer way to check first. Online, Case.net is the best free tool for searching court records. The VINELink system can tell you if someone is currently in custody at the Pemiscot County jail. You can register for alerts so you get notified when an inmate's status changes.

• Call the sheriff at (573) 333-4101
• Email tommy.greenwell@pemcosheriff.org
• Search Case.net for 34th Circuit court records
• Check VINELink for inmate custody status
• Visit the Justice Center at 800 Ward Ave, Caruthersville

Resolving Pemiscot County Warrants

If you have a bench warrant in Pemiscot County, acting on your own terms is better than waiting to be picked up. The safest first step is consulting a lawyer. An attorney can contact the 34th Judicial Circuit Court and sometimes get a hearing date set without you spending time in jail. The Missouri Public Defender's office may help if you cannot afford private counsel.

Turning yourself in at the sheriff's office is also an option. Bring your ID and expect to be booked. You will see a judge within about 24 hours. The judge decides bail, release terms, or whether to hold you until a hearing. Voluntary surrender typically makes a better impression on the court than getting arrested during a traffic stop or at your home. Under RSMo 544.665, any Missouri law enforcement officer can serve a Pemiscot County bench warrant, so it can follow you across the state. These warrants do not expire.

The Missouri DPS Crime Victim Services unit provides support for people involved in cases as victims. For complete criminal history information, the Missouri State Highway Patrol offers the MACHS background check system.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Pemiscot County in the Missouri Bootheel. Check where your charge was filed to make sure you are looking at the right county's bench warrant records.