Missouri Charge Codes

Missouri has developed a system of detailed charge codes to help track arrest and conviction data. The codes are linked directly to the state statutes defining criminal offenses – felonies, misdemeanors, infractions and even ordinance violations. These codes are compiled into a centralized standard manual of codes for all offenses in Missouri. The manual is published by the Missouri State Highway Patrol in consultation with the Supreme Court of Missouri’s state courts administrator’s office.

The current Missouri Charge Code Manual is available online as a PDF along with historic charge code manuals dating back to the first charge code manual, which was published in 1979.

Please visit the Missouri Charge Code landing page on the Missouri State Highway Patrol website to access these charge code manuals.