Terms & Conditions

These terms govern use of Dent County Busted Mugshots. By browsing or using a search feature, you accept them. If you do not agree with the terms, do not use the site or its partner tools.

This privately owned reference site has no affiliation with a government agency, the Dent County Sheriff's Office, a jail, or a corrections department. Neither the site nor its advertising partners provides consumer reports or services for any Fair Credit Reporting Act purpose. It is not a private investigation firm or a consumer reporting agency.


Nature of the Service

The site is a private reference service, not an office of government. It does not keep official files, confirm custody, release anyone, or submit government documents.

It identifies public resources for Dent County and Missouri records and can connect visitors with independent research tools. Each government office or outside service controls its own records and procedures.


Permitted Use Rules

Use the site lawfully and in a way that does not threaten people, systems, or access for other visitors.

  • Do not violate any law while using the site.
  • Do not use information to stalk, harass, or threaten another person.
  • Do not use site material to make employment, housing, lending, insurance, or similar decisions.
  • Do not attempt to access systems without authorization.
  • Do not use bots, scrapers, or automated collection tools without written permission.
  • Do not interfere with the site's operation or another visitor's access.

FCRA Prohibited Uses

Dent County Busted Mugshots is not a consumer reporting agency under the FCRA. It does not provide consumer reports, credit reports, background checks, or screening services, and neither do its advertising partners through this site. You agree not to use any site material for the FCRA-regulated purposes listed below.

  • decisions to hire, fire, or evaluate a worker
  • housing or tenant review
  • creditworthiness or insurance underwriting
  • licensing, permits, or eligibility for government benefits
  • any other use regulated by the FCRA

Outside Links

The site may link to government portals, sheriff and corrections contacts, court services, public locators, and independent search tools. It does not control their content, privacy practices, availability, or terms. Review the destination's rules before using it.


Information and Availability

The site is provided "as is" and "as available." It does not make a warranty about:

  • the accuracy, completeness, or currency of any content
  • uninterrupted access
  • the absence of errors, bugs, or security weaknesses
  • the scope or usefulness of a partner's results

Custody status and public records can change quickly. Nothing on the site is an official statement from the sheriff, a court, or any other government body.


Liability Limits

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the site and its operators are not liable for damages arising from use of, inability to use, or reliance on the site or an external service reached through it.


Indemnity

You agree to defend and hold the site and its operators harmless from claims, losses, and reasonable legal fees arising from your use of the site or your breach of these terms.


Site Materials

The site's text, graphics, logo, and code belong to Dent County Busted Mugshots or its content partners. Do not copy, distribute, modify, or republish those materials without written permission, except where law permits otherwise.


Term Updates

These terms may be revised at any time. A revised version takes effect when posted on the site.


Access May End

Access may be limited, suspended, or ended at any time, for any reason, without prior notice.


Applicable Law

Missouri law governs these terms. Any dispute must be brought in a court located in Missouri, subject to applicable law.


Severability

If a court finds one part of these terms unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect. The affected provision will be adjusted only as necessary to make it enforceable.


Questions About These Terms

Questions about these terms may be sent through the Get in Touch page.