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Frequently Asked Questions

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Q:  Where is the Sheriff's Office located and what are the lobby hours?

A:   We are now located in the Law Enforcement Center (LEC) with the Chillicothe Police Department.  To access the LEC please enter through the north entrance as if you were going into the Police Department.  An employee will then contact us to help you.  Our mailing address is 919 Jackson Street, Chillicothe, Livingston County, Missouri.    

Again to access the LCSO we ask you use the entrance on the north side of our building and enter the Chillicothe Police Department.  There someone will greet you and contact one of our staff to assist you.  You may also call our office at 660-646-0515 and schedule an appointment.

If you have an emergency then please call 911.  If you have a non-emergency need for public safety service then call 660-646-2121 and a dispatcher will have someone respond to you or contact you.


Q:  How do I evict a tenant?

A:  You may serve the tenant with a notice to vacate or you may want the sheriff or a deputy to serve this notice.  In the event you want our office to make formal service you shall provide a printed or hand written letter basically directing the person(s) to vacate from a specific address or locations within 30 days of the notice being served.  If you believe you will have difficulty in evicting the tenant(s) we suggest you strongly consider having our office serve the eviction notice as it may expedite the matter.  We cannot legally provide you with a document or draft the document for you.


Protective Order

Q:  What's a Protection Order and where do I get it?

A:  Basically a Protection Order also commonly referred to as an Adult Abuse Order, Child Protection Order, or Ex Parte Order of Protection is a Court order signed by a Judge which gives a respondent (defendant) certain directions and explains the consequences if the order is violated.  You may apply for a protection order at the Livingston County Courthouse either with the Crime Victims Advocate located in the Office of Prosecuting Attorney on the 2nd floor or the Circuit Clerks Office located on the 3rd floor.  There is not cost to apply.  You may call 660-646-8000 to speak with someone in the Courthouse.  You may call our office at 660-646-0515 or the Chillicothe Police Department at 660-646-2121 should you have any questions after normal business hours.

A protection order may be obtained for people who are afraid of, been assaulted, abused, harassed, stalked, threatened, or harmed from one or more adults.  The order may be obtained from the Associate Court of the Missouri county where you reside or any adjoining Missouri county.

A protection order is only a piece of paper and we suggest that any petitioner also make a report to the proper law enforcement agency and consider plans to further ensure your safety and the safety of your family and friends.


Q:  I have a question about my criminal case or summons.

A:  If you are the victim or witness you may call the Crime Victim Advocate at 660-646-8000 ext. 5 or the agency which handled the investigation and ask for the investigating officer.  Do not call the Judge over the case as he/she is not permitted to visit with you about any specifics of the case.  If you are the defendant you should call either your attorney or the agency which handled the investigation. 


Q:  I want to know if a civil paper was served.

A:  You may call our office Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. and ask for Sindy Thomas at 660-646-0515.


Q:  What is the bond for?

A:  A bond is often required by the Court to assure the appearance of a defendant.  If a bond is listed as "Cash" or "Cash Only" then that is all that may be accepted.  Some bonds are permitted to be posted by a Bail Bonding Company and will be listed as "Corporate Surety".  Other types of bonds are required to have Court approval such as placing property or a signature bond.  Anyone posting bond needs to understand the money, property, or signature they are providing to the Court may be ordered by the Court to be applied toward any fine, costs, fees, or restitution. 


Q:  What does it take to be placed on the MOST WANTED list:

A:  1.  Any person with an active Livingston County arrest warrant for any alleged felony violation, probation violation, or misdemeanor charge of domestic assault or child support violations will be placed on our MOST WANTED section.

2.  Otherwise any person with a valid outstanding arrest warrant may be placed on our web site with approval of the sheriff.