Disclaimer – Arrests.org MO
Arrests.org MO provides informational content about arrest records, booking details, and publicly available criminal justice information in Missouri. Our Arrests.org MO website is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an official record, legal advice, or proof of guilt. An arrest does not establish that a person has committed a crime, and records may be incomplete, outdated, or inaccurate. Users should verify information through the appropriate official Missouri government agencies before relying on it.
Independence and Non-Affiliation Declaration
MO Arrests is a privately owned informational website that publishes material related to reported arrests, booking information, court proceedings, and publicly reported incidents in Missouri. The website operates independently and has no ownership, administrative, or operational relationship with municipal, county, state, or federal government offices.
MO Arrests is not operated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, local police departments, county sheriff’s offices, detention facilities, court clerks, prosecutors, or other government agencies. It is not an official government website and has no authority to act on behalf of a public institution.
NOTICE: MO Arrests is an independent informational website. Its name and content do not indicate government ownership, approval, certification, or endorsement.
The website does not represent itself as an official custodian of criminal records, a law enforcement service, a court system, or a government records portal. References to public agencies and legal proceedings are provided for informational context.
Visitors who need certified documents, current custody information, verified warrant status, or final court dispositions must contact the appropriate government office directly.
Purpose and Scope of Published Material
MO Arrests publishes informational material concerning reported arrests, booking events, charges, court-related matters, and other publicly reported information connected with Missouri. Pages may contain names, dates, booking details, photographs, case references, descriptions, and links to external sources.
Information may originate from public databases, government websites, news publications, third-party data providers, or other available sources. The website does not claim that every entry has been independently verified against a current government record.
An arrest is not proof of guilt. A criminal charge is an allegation, and a booking entry does not establish a conviction. Court proceedings may result in dismissed charges, acquittals, amended allegations, or other outcomes that differ from the original report.
Readers must distinguish between an arrest, an allegation, a filed charge, a conviction, and a final court disposition. Publication of a person’s name or photograph does not represent a finding of guilt or a judgment about that person’s character.
Fair Credit Reporting Act Status
MO Arrests is not a consumer reporting agency under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq. The website does not hold itself out as a provider of consumer reports for employment, housing, credit, insurance, or other eligibility decisions regulated by federal law.
The FCRA establishes duties for covered consumer reporting agencies and users of consumer reports. Whether a particular activity falls within the statute depends on the actual business practices, intended use, and applicable legal requirements. This disclosure does not replace a legal assessment of a specific activity.
MO Arrests does not represent that its content meets FCRA requirements for consumer reports, including applicable accuracy procedures, permissible-purpose restrictions, consumer disclosures, dispute handling, or adverse-action notices.
| Informational activity | Restricted or unsupported use |
|---|---|
| Reading publicly reported information for personal reference | Using website content as an employment screening report |
| Reviewing reported arrest details | Approving or rejecting rental applicants |
| Checking case references before contacting a court | Evaluating creditworthiness or loan eligibility |
| Reading public information for general research | Making insurance underwriting decisions |
| Reviewing reported booking events | Evaluating domestic workers for regulated screening purposes |
This table describes the website’s intended scope. It does not authorize conduct prohibited by federal or state law.
Prohibited Uses and Screening Restrictions
Visitors must not use MO Arrests as a substitute for a compliant consumer reporting service or rely on its content for decisions that require legally regulated screening procedures.
Restricted uses include:
- Employment decisions: Hiring, rejecting, promoting, disciplining, or terminating workers based on this website as a substitute for an appropriate screening report.
- Tenant screening: Approving or denying rental applications or setting housing terms through reliance on website entries.
- Credit evaluation: Determining creditworthiness, loan approval, interest rates, or credit limits using published arrest information.
- Insurance underwriting: Setting insurance premiums, denying coverage, or evaluating applicants through reliance on this website.
- Domestic worker screening: Evaluating babysitters, caregivers, housekeepers, personal attendants, or other household workers for regulated screening purposes.
- Other regulated decisions: Using website material for a purpose that requires a consumer report or a legally compliant screening process.
Visitors remain responsible for complying with the FCRA, applicable Missouri law, and other relevant legal requirements. A disclaimer does not make an otherwise prohibited use lawful.
MO Arrests does not certify that its material is complete, suitable, or legally sufficient for decisions about employment, housing, credit, insurance, licensing, or other eligibility matters.
Public Record Data and Publication Delays
Public information can change after its initial publication. Police reports, jail booking systems, court dockets, clerk databases, and third-party information feeds may follow different update schedules.
An online entry may reflect an earlier version of a record. A court filing may exist before it appears in an electronic docket, and a physical courthouse file may require processing, scanning, or indexing before online publication.
| Information source | Possible delay or discrepancy |
|---|---|
| Police reports | Initial details may change after further review |
| Jail databases | Booking, release, and custody details may become outdated |
| Court clerk systems | New filings may take time to appear electronically |
| Physical court dockets | Paper documents may require processing or indexing |
| Third-party data feeds | Imported entries may reflect an earlier database snapshot |
| News reports | Later dismissals or corrected details may be absent |
Information can contain misspelled names, duplicate entries, incomplete dates, incorrect descriptions, or associations involving people with similar names. Automated matching may fail to distinguish between people with similar identifying details.
A missing entry does not establish that no arrest, warrant, or case exists. A visible entry does not establish that the information remains current or that the person is presently in custody.
Verification Through Official Government Sources
Visitors who need reliable confirmation must contact the public agency responsible for maintaining the relevant record. The correct office depends on the type of information and the Missouri county or jurisdiction involved.
Follow these steps:
- Identify the record type: Determine whether the matter concerns an arrest, booking, warrant, charge, court filing, or disposition.
- Locate the responsible office: Contact the relevant police department, sheriff’s office, detention facility, circuit court clerk, or other records custodian.
- Compare identifying details: Review case numbers, dates, county names, and other appropriate identifiers. A name alone may not establish identity.
- Check the primary record: Consult the responsible agency’s website, electronic database, or records department.
- Confirm later changes: Ask whether the matter has been dismissed, corrected, sealed, expunged, or otherwise modified.
- Request formal documents: Contact the appropriate office for certified copies or written confirmation when required.
MO Arrests does not guarantee that external links remain active or that information on another website is accurate. Visitors should verify the identity of external providers before sharing personal information or making payments.
Accuracy and Completeness of Information
MO Arrests does not warrant that every published entry is accurate, complete, current, or independently confirmed. Errors may originate from source databases, transcription, indexing, automated matching, or later changes to a legal proceeding.
The website may review reports of apparent errors and determine whether a correction, clarification, or removal is appropriate. A request does not guarantee a particular result, and a disagreement with publication does not by itself establish that information is false or unlawful.
Visitors should rely on current primary-source documentation when a record may affect legal rights, personal safety, professional decisions, or other significant matters.
Disclaimer of Warranties
The website and its content are provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis, to the fullest extent permitted by law. MO Arrests disclaims warranties that may legally be excluded, whether express, implied, or statutory.
These exclusions may cover:
- Accuracy: No guarantee that all information is correct or complete.
- Current status: No guarantee that booking, release, warrant, or court details reflect the latest update.
- Merchantability: No implied warranty of merchantability where legally excludable.
- Fitness for a particular purpose: No warranty that the content meets a visitor’s particular needs.
- Availability: No guarantee of uninterrupted operation, continuous uptime, or error-free pages.
- External links: No guarantee concerning third-party content, security, or availability.
- Correction timing: No promise that an error report will be reviewed or resolved within a particular period.
MO Arrests may revise, suspend, reorganize, or remove website content without prior notice. Nothing in this section excludes a warranty or legal protection that cannot lawfully be waived.
No Legal Advice or Professional Relationship
Website content is informational and does not constitute legal advice, legal representation, investigative services, or professional advice. Reading a page, sending an email, or following an external link does not create an attorney-client relationship.
Questions about criminal charges, warrants, expungement, privacy rights, court proceedings, or other legal matters may require assistance from a qualified attorney licensed in the relevant jurisdiction.
MO Arrests does not assess the merits of a criminal case, predict a court outcome, interpret evidence for a particular person, or determine legal eligibility for employment, housing, credit, or other opportunities.
Visitors must seek qualified legal assistance when case-specific advice is required.
Third-Party Search Services and Commercial Disclosures
MO Arrests may display links to external search services, advertising providers, commercial websites, or referral partners. Some arrangements may generate compensation through clicks, qualifying referrals, purchases, or other transactions.
COMMERCIAL DISCLOSURE: Certain links or placements may be sponsored or may generate referral compensation. A link does not establish that MO Arrests endorses a provider or guarantees its results.
| Relationship type | What visitors should know |
|---|---|
| Sponsored placement | A provider may pay for promotional visibility |
| Affiliate referral | The website may receive compensation from qualifying referrals |
| External search provider | The provider controls its own search methods, fees, and results |
| Government website link | The link does not establish government affiliation |
| Advertising content | Advertising is separate from informational statements published by the website |
Third-party providers may collect personal information, charge fees, or apply separate terms. Visitors should review the provider’s privacy notice, refund policy, and service conditions before proceeding.
MO Arrests does not control external billing, subscription practices, data retention, or customer service. Questions about external purchases must be directed to the relevant provider.
Record Modification, Sealing, Expungement, and Removal Requests
Anyone who believes that a page contains incorrect, outdated, sealed, expunged, or legally restricted information may contact MO Arrests at info@mo-arrests.org.
A written request should contain:
- Page URL: The full address of the relevant webpage.
- Description of the concern: A clear explanation of the error, mistaken identity, or legal issue.
- Supporting documents: Relevant court orders, corrected docket entries, or other suitable evidence.
- Requested action: A correction, clarification, review, or removal.
- Reply address: An email address for follow-up, if necessary.
Do not send passwords, Social Security numbers, financial account credentials, or unrelated sensitive information.
The website may review the supplied material, request clarification, and determine an appropriate response. Depending on the circumstances, it may correct an error, add context, remove material, restrict publication, or decline a request that lacks sufficient support.
A website correction does not change the underlying government record. Requests to seal or expunge a record must be directed to the court or agency with authority over that record.
MO Arrests does not guarantee a particular response time or outcome. Applicable law takes precedence over ordinary website procedures.
Privacy and Communications
Visitors should provide only information reasonably necessary to describe an inquiry or correction request. Submitted information may be used to respond to correspondence, review complaints, address security issues, or meet legal obligations, subject to applicable privacy disclosures and law.
Ordinary email may not be completely secure. Sending a message does not guarantee receipt, review, or action until a response confirms the website has received it.
For questions about this disclaimer or published content, contact info@mo-arrests.org. Do not use this email address for emergencies, urgent police matters, or time-sensitive court filings.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, MO Arrests and its owners, operators, publishers, contributors, and service providers disclaim liability for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages arising from website use or reliance on published information.
Potential losses may involve missed opportunities, business interruption, inaccurate third-party material, website outages, external transactions, or decisions made by visitors or other parties.
Visitors are responsible for verifying information before relying on it for consequential decisions. Any liability that cannot legally be excluded will be limited only to the extent permitted by applicable law.
Nothing in this section removes a statutory right or remedy that cannot legally be restricted.
Indemnification
To the extent permitted by law, visitors are responsible for claims and reasonable expenses arising from unlawful website use, infringement of another person’s rights, or violations of enforceable website terms.
This provision applies only to the extent legally enforceable. It does not require indemnification for conduct where such an obligation is prohibited by law, nor does it exclude liability that cannot lawfully be waived.
Visitors remain responsible for complying with privacy laws, consumer reporting restrictions, anti-discrimination rules, and other applicable legal requirements.
Responsible Website Use
Visitors may read and reference website content for lawful informational purposes. They must not use published information to harass, threaten, stalk, defraud, or unlawfully discriminate against another person.
Prohibited conduct includes:
- Attempting unauthorized entry into website systems.
- Interfering with website operation or security.
- Collecting information through unlawful methods.
- Misrepresenting MO Arrests as a government agency or certified records provider.
- Presenting allegations as proven convictions.
- Using website content for a restricted screening purpose.
MO Arrests may take reasonable action to address misuse, security threats, or lawful requests from appropriate authorities.
Changes to This Disclaimer
MO Arrests may revise this disclaimer to reflect changes in website operations, publication practices, third-party relationships, or applicable law. The current version will display its effective date or publication date.
Visitors should review the current text before relying on published information or submitting a request. Changes to this document do not remove rights that applicable law protects.
If a court finds a provision unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain effective to the extent permitted by law.
Governing Law and Legal Compliance
Applicable law governs questions concerning the website and this disclaimer, subject to mandatory legal requirements and relevant jurisdictional rules. The presence of Missouri-related content does not, by itself, determine the governing law for every dispute.
Nothing in this document prevents a visitor from contacting a court, government agency, regulator, or qualified attorney. No provision is intended to waive a right or remedy that cannot legally be waived.
Contact Information
For questions about this disclaimer, concerns regarding published information, or requests for correction, contact:
Website: https://mo-arrests.org
Email: info@mo-arrests.org
Please identify the relevant webpage and describe the issue clearly. Supporting documents may help the website review a request.
Contacting MO Arrests does not establish legal representation, guarantee removal, or amend a government record. MO Arrests remains an independent informational website, not a government office, consumer reporting agency, legal representative, or official custodian of Missouri public records.
Visitors are responsible for confirming important information with the appropriate primary source and complying with applicable law when using published material.