File a request with Missouri State Police and Highway Patrol
FREE TO FILEFiling process
How records requests work with Missouri State Police and Highway Patrol
Your request is filed in your name under Missouri Sunshine Law. We act as your communications agent — routing through email, tracking the statutory deadline, and following up when the agency goes silent.
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Filed (day 0)
Submitted to Missouri State Police and Highway Patrol.
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Acknowledgment (typically 1–3 days)
Agency confirms receipt and assigns a tracking number. The statutory clock keeps running.
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Response window (3 business days)
Under Missouri Sunshine Law, the agency must respond within 3 business days. If exemptions are claimed, they must be cited specifically.
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Records delivered or denied
No exemptions: records delivered. Partial denial: records released with redactions. Full denial: written justification required.
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Appeal if denied
We draft an appeal to Circuit Court and can connect you with a public records attorney.
Governing law
Missouri Sunshine Law
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 610.010
Missouri State Police and Highway Patrol is governed by Missouri Sunshine Law, which requires a response within 3 business days. Anyone may file — no residency requirement.
Frequently asked
Missouri State Police and Highway Patrol public records FAQ
Related agencies
Other agencies in Missouri
What to request
Common records from Missouri State Police and Highway Patrol
Jurisdiction