A. Introduction

• Library: The Sunshine Law Guidebook (2019 Ed.)

A. Introduction

Chapter 610, RSMo, has particular rules that apply to police records, particularly arrest records. Sections 610.100–610.126, RSMo 2016 and Supp. 2018. The general rules regarding records apply, but some special rules apply only to these types of records. Chapter 610 defines three types of records:

1. Incident reports

2. Arrest reports

3. Investigations

Each is handled in a distinct way. Unlike other records, which the government entity may close but is...