Ralls County Bench Warrants

Ralls County bench warrants are issued by the 10th Judicial Circuit Court when someone misses a court date or does not follow through on a court order. Sheriff Brad Stinson and the Ralls County Sheriff's Office enforce bench warrants across this small county in northeast Missouri. The sheriff's office has an online warrant search tool on its website. You can also call the office, check Missouri Case.net, or visit in person in New London to look up active bench warrants. This page explains each search method and what to do if you have a warrant in Ralls County.

Ralls County Sheriff Warrant Search

Sheriff Brad Stinson operates the Ralls County Sheriff's Office from 209 E 4th St in New London. The mailing address is P.O. Box 309, New London, MO 63459. The sheriff can be reached at (573) 985-5611, and the main office line is (573) 985-7271. You can call either number during business hours to check for active bench warrants. Have your full name and date of birth ready.

The Ralls County Sheriff's Office has an online warrant search tool on its website. You can also check the most wanted page for suspects with active warrants. This makes Ralls County one of the better-equipped small counties in Missouri for online bench warrant searches. Chief Deputy Chris Flynn, CID Commander Lt. Josh Davis, and Investigator Brad Sanders are among the staff who handle warrant-related inquiries. You can email them directly: jdavis@rallscountymo.gov, bsanders@rallscountymo.gov, or cflynn@rallscountymo.gov.

One thing that makes Ralls County different is that it has not had an operable jail in many years. Inmates arrested on bench warrants are housed at surrounding county jails, including Audrain, Clark, Cooper, Macon, Marion, Randolph, and Shelby counties. The sheriff's office maintains an online roster that shows where inmates are being held.

The Ralls County directory of offices shown above lists phone numbers and contacts for county departments including the sheriff and court offices involved in bench warrant cases.

Ralls County Circuit Court Records

Ralls County is part of the 10th Judicial Circuit, which also covers Marion and Monroe counties. The circuit court is at 311 S Main Street in New London. The circuit clerk can be reached at (573) 985-5633 or (573) 985-5641. The prosecuting attorney is available at (573) 985-5681. These offices handle bench warrant records, case filings, and court documents.

Missouri Case.net provides free online access to Ralls County court records. You can search by litigant name or case number to find bench warrant entries in the docket. Case.net covers all Missouri courts. Other county offices you might need include the county clerk at (573) 985-7111, the collector of revenue at (573) 985-5621, and the recorder of deeds at (573) 985-5631.

How to Check Ralls County Warrants

Ralls County gives you several options for looking up bench warrants. The online warrant search tool on the sheriff's website is the fastest local check. You can also browse the most wanted page for active warrants.

Calling the sheriff at (573) 985-5611 or the main line at (573) 985-7271 gets you a direct answer. Email any of the staff contacts for written inquiries. Visit the office at 209 E 4th St in New London during business hours. Online, Case.net covers the 10th Judicial Circuit and lets you search by name for free. The VINELink system can tell you if someone is in custody at any of the surrounding jails where Ralls County inmates are housed.

• Use the online warrant search tool on the sheriff's website
• Call (573) 985-5611 or (573) 985-7271
• Email jdavis@rallscountymo.gov or cflynn@rallscountymo.gov
• Search Case.net for 10th Circuit records
• Check VINELink for inmate custody status

Note: Because Ralls County houses inmates at other county jails, you may need to check multiple facilities if looking for someone arrested on a bench warrant.

Ralls County Warrant Types

A bench warrant in Ralls County comes from the judge's bench when someone does not comply with a court order. Missing a hearing is the most common trigger. Unpaid fines, incomplete community service, and probation violations also lead to bench warrants. Once signed, the sheriff is responsible for serving it.

Arrest warrants are different from bench warrants. They require probable cause that a person committed a crime. A judge signs them after reviewing evidence from law enforcement or the prosecuting attorney at (573) 985-5681. Capias warrants are a specific form of bench warrant that compels court attendance. All warrant types in Ralls County are enforced by Sheriff Brad Stinson and his staff. Under Missouri law, these warrants can be served by any officer in the state and they do not expire.

Resolving Ralls County Bench Warrants

If you have a bench warrant in Ralls County, act before law enforcement comes to you. Talk to a lawyer first. An attorney can contact the 10th Judicial Circuit Court and try to get a hearing date set. The Missouri Public Defender may be available for qualifying individuals. Self-surrender at the sheriff's office in New London is another option. Bring your ID, get booked, and see a judge within about 24 hours.

Under RSMo 544.665, any Missouri officer can serve a Ralls County bench warrant. These warrants stay active until resolved. The Missouri DPS Crime Victim Services unit and the Missouri State Highway Patrol provide additional resources for background checks and victim support.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Ralls County in northeast Missouri. Each has its own circuit court and handles bench warrants separately.