Find Perry County Bench Warrants

Perry County bench warrants are issued when someone does not show up for court or fails to meet a condition set by a judge in the Perry County Circuit Court. Sheriff Jason Klaus and the Perry County Sheriff's Office in Perryville handle warrant enforcement for the county. You can search for active bench warrants by calling the sheriff's office, visiting the courthouse, or using the Missouri Case.net online system. This page covers the steps for each search method and explains what happens if an active bench warrant is on file in Perry County.

Perry County Sheriff Warrant Search

Sheriff Jason Klaus leads the Perry County Sheriff's Office at 400 W. St. Joseph St., Suite 3, in Perryville. The main phone number is (573) 547-4576. You can call this number to ask about active bench warrants. The fax line is (573) 547-7461 for written requests. Staff can check the local warrant database if you provide a full name and date of birth.

The Perry County Sheriff's Department page on the county website gives you contact details, staff information, and ways to submit anonymous tips about criminal activity. The office handles bench warrant enforcement, civil process, and patrol duties across Perry County. Walk-in visits are accepted during normal business hours in Perryville.

The Perry County Sheriff's Department page shown above provides the main contact information for warrant inquiries and law enforcement services in Perryville.

For emergencies, dial 911. The sheriff's office also accepts anonymous tips through its website contact form, which can be useful for reporting information about people with outstanding bench warrants in Perry County.

Perry County Court Records

The Perry County Circuit Court is at 321 N. Main Street in Perryville. This court handles all felony, misdemeanor, and traffic cases in the county. Bench warrants in Perry County are entered into the court record when a judge orders one from the bench. The circuit clerk's office keeps all case files, docket entries, and warrant records. You can visit the courthouse during business hours to request case information or copies of court documents.

Missouri Case.net is the free statewide tool for searching Perry County court records online. Enter a name or case number and look through the docket entries for bench warrant notices. Case.net covers all Missouri circuit courts. If a bench warrant was issued in a Perry County case, it should show up in the docket. The system also shows charges, judgments, hearing dates, and other case details.

Perry County Services and Fees

The Perry County Sheriff's Office charges fees for certain services. The Perry County services and fees page lists current rates for civil process and other sheriff services. A notice to vacate costs $35. Civil summons are also $35. Civil subpoenas run $25, and garnishments cost $35. There is a mileage charge on top of these fees. The minimum mileage fee is $5, then $0.70 per mile after that. These rates took effect January 1, 2025.

The fee schedule above shows current Perry County Sheriff rates for civil services. Bench warrant resolution costs, including court fines and failure to appear fees, are set by the judge and vary by case. Contact the circuit clerk at (573) 547-4576 for details on specific bench warrant costs.

Note: Fees for court records copies follow Missouri Sunshine Law rates, which are $0.10 per page plus search time charges.

How to Search Perry County Warrants

There are a few ways to check for bench warrants in Perry County. Calling the sheriff at (573) 547-4576 is the fastest option. Give staff your name and date of birth, and they can check the system. You can also submit a request through the website contact form.

For online court records, Case.net covers Perry County through the 32nd Judicial Circuit. Search by litigant name to find bench warrant entries. The VINELink system tracks inmates statewide and can confirm if someone has been booked on a Perry County bench warrant.

• Call the sheriff at (573) 547-4576
• Submit a request through the website contact form
• Search Case.net for 32nd Circuit records
• Visit the courthouse at 321 N. Main Street, Perryville
• Check VINELink for inmate custody status

Resolve a Perry County Bench Warrant

If you find out you have a bench warrant in Perry County, the best course of action is to deal with it before you get picked up. Talk to a lawyer first if possible. An attorney can contact the Perry County court and often arrange a new hearing date. This keeps you out of jail while you sort out the missed appearance or unpaid fine that triggered the bench warrant.

You can also surrender at the sheriff's office in Perryville. Bring your photo ID. You will be booked and then appear before a judge, typically within 24 hours. The judge will set bail or decide on release conditions. Under Missouri law (RSMo 544.665), a Perry County bench warrant can be executed by any law enforcement officer in the state. These warrants stay active until they are resolved. The Missouri DPS Crime Victim Services unit and the Missouri State Highway Patrol offer additional resources for background checks and victim support.

Nearby Counties

These counties neighbor Perry County in eastern Missouri. Verify where your case was filed to make sure you are checking the right county's bench warrant records.