Johnson County Warrant Records
Johnson County warrant records are handled by the sheriff's office and the circuit court in Warrensburg, Missouri. This western Missouri county covers 833 square miles and has a population of about 54,013. It is home to the University of Central Missouri and Whiteman Air Force Base. Sheriff Scott Munsterman leads the department with Chief Deputy Major Aaron Brown. The sheriff maintains an online inmate roster, and the state court system provides free access to case records that include warrant details. This page explains how to search for Johnson County warrant records.
Johnson County Quick Facts
Johnson County Sheriff Warrant Search
The Johnson County Sheriff's Office is at 278 SW 871 Rd in Centerview. Sheriff Scott Munsterman leads the department. Chief Deputy Major Aaron Brown assists with operations, and Lt. Jason Shackles serves as jail administrator. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM. Call (660) 747-6469 for warrant inquiries. The staff can confirm whether a warrant is active, tell you the charge, and give you the bond amount.
The sheriff's website at jocomosheriff.org provides department information and contact details. The inmate roster is available online and shows current inmates along with people released in the last 48 hours. Each listing includes the booking date, charges, bond info, and mugshots. If someone was just picked up on a Johnson County warrant, you can find that information on the roster.
Johnson County has a violent crime rate of 13.8, well below the national average of 22.7. Property crime sits at 30.7, also under the national figure of 35.4. Still, the sheriff's office handles a steady flow of warrants due to the county's population.
| Office | Johnson County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Sheriff | Scott Munsterman |
| Chief Deputy | Major Aaron Brown |
| Address | 278 SW 871 Rd, Centerview, MO 64019 |
| Phone | (660) 747-6469 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Website | jocomosheriff.org |
Johnson County Detention Center
The Johnson County Detention Center is at 278 SW 871 in Centerview. Lt. Jason Shackles runs the facility with more than 30 civilian detention officers. Supervisors include Sgt. Natasha Blake, Sgt. Jason Matter, and Sgt. Anthony Hoover. People arrested on Johnson County warrants are processed and held at this facility. Call (660) 747-6469 to check if someone is being held.
Visitation uses the HomeWAV video system. Register on the HomeWAV website and get approved before scheduling a visit. You can use the on-site kiosk or visit remotely from your own device. Commissary is run by the Keefe Commissary Group. Deposits can be made through the lobby kiosk using cash or cards, or online through the Access Corrections website.
Inmate mail goes to: Johnson County Jail, Inmate Name - Booking #, PO Box 1042 PMB 39193, San Antonio, TX 78294-1042. Books must be softback and shipped directly from a publisher or bookstore. No hardcover books are allowed.
Johnson County Court Warrant Records
The Johnson County Justice Center at 101 W Market St in Warrensburg handles all criminal cases. Associate Circuit Judges Brent Teilchman and Sue Dodson preside over cases here. Circuit Clerk Stephanie Ekins manages the court records and can be reached at (660) 422-7413. The clerk tracks every warrant from issuance through service or recall. Call or visit the Justice Center to ask about warrant records tied to a specific case.
Under RSMo 542.040, a judge in Johnson County must review a sworn complaint with probable cause before issuing an arrest warrant. The warrant must name the person and describe the offense under RSMo 544.050. Warrants do not expire in Missouri. An active Johnson County warrant stays on file until the person is arrested or the court takes action to cancel it.
Search Johnson County court records for free on Missouri Case.net. Enter a name or case number and the system shows charges, court dates, and case status. Warrant information appears in the case details. No registration needed. The database covers all 114 Missouri counties and is updated daily.
Note: Sealed and juvenile cases from Johnson County do not appear in public search results on Case.net.
Resolving Johnson County Warrants
Take care of an active Johnson County warrant before it turns into an arrest. Call the sheriff at (660) 747-6469 to find out the bond. You can turn yourself in at the office in Centerview during business hours. For many misdemeanor warrants, you can post bond and leave the same day. Felony warrants may require a judge to set bail at your first court appearance in front of Judge Teilchman or Judge Dodson at the Justice Center.
A lawyer can file a motion to quash the warrant under RSMo 543.210. This is most effective for bench warrants where you had a valid reason for missing court. The Missouri State Public Defender serves Johnson County and can help if you qualify based on income. Their statewide hotline is (573) 636-3633. Walk-in service is available at most public defender offices.
Warrant records in Johnson County are public under the Missouri Sunshine Law, RSMo 610.010. You can request copies from the sheriff or Circuit Clerk Stephanie Ekins at (660) 422-7413. Most warrant records are available to anyone who asks.
More Johnson County Resources
The MACHS portal from the Missouri Highway Patrol provides statewide criminal history searches that include Johnson County data. A name-based search costs $14. The VINE Link system lets you track inmates and receive alerts about custody changes in Johnson County or anywhere in Missouri. It is free and available around the clock.
The Missouri Department of Corrections offender search covers people in state prison or on parole from Johnson County. It does not include detention center inmates but shows sentence details and release dates for those in state custody.
Nearby Counties
Johnson County sits in western Missouri between the Kansas City metro and central Missouri. Each neighboring county maintains its own warrant records.