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Read. Follow. Verify.Missouri bill restricts online public access to certain felony and misdemeanor court records on statewide automation systems
Last action · February 5, 2026: Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence CommitteeSponsor: Curtis Trent
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What This Bill Would Do
Official court records for felonies, s, DUIs, sexual offenses, and s are prohibited from being made available to the public via s under SB 1418. Members of the public can still access these records physically at the courthouse where the record is held. Authorized personnel such as judges, prosecutors, law enforcement, defense attorneys, and court staff retain online access.
- Curtis Trent is a Republican member of the Missouri Senate representing District 20. context
- Statewide court automation systems in Missouri provide electronic case management and public record search capabilities across participating circuit courts. context
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
members of the public
law enforcement agencies
Law enforcement personnel retain online access to official court records for felonies, misdemeanors, and other restricted offenses through statewide automation systems.
defendants' attorneys
Defense attorneys retain online access to official court records in statewide automation systems for cases involving felonies, misdemeanors, and other specified offenses.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can the public still view felony and misdemeanor court records online under this bill?
How can a member of the public view these restricted criminal and ordinance records?
Who still has online access to these restricted court records?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
3 actions- Feb 5, 2026SenateFloorSecond Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
- Jan 7, 2026SenateIntroducedS First Read
- Dec 8, 2025SenatePrefiled
Version history
Only one version on file - nothing to compare yet. The text on record is the 5959S.01I - Introduced version. As later stages (committee substitute, engrossed, enrolled) are captured, the redline appears here.
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance65How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy45Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz25Current news / social attention level
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