Carroll County Jail Roster Search

The Carroll County jail roster tracks arrests made by the sheriff's office in Carrollton, Missouri. Carroll County is a small community of about 8,500 people in northwest Missouri. What makes this county different is that its jail is permanently closed. People arrested in Carroll County get housed in neighboring county jails. The sheriff's office still makes arrests and keeps records, but inmates are held elsewhere. You can search for Carroll County jail roster data through the sheriff's office or by checking the facilities where inmates are sent. Missouri's Sunshine Law gives the public the right to view these booking records.

Carroll County Jail Roster Details

The Carroll County jail in Carrollton is permanently closed. This is an important fact for anyone looking for the Carroll County jail roster. Arrests still happen in Carroll County, but inmates get transferred to jails in nearby counties. The sheriff's office works with neighboring facilities to house people after arrest. This means the jail roster for Carroll County may show up under a different county's inmate list.

Sheriff William Jewell McCoy leads the Carroll County Sheriff's Office at 106 S. Folger St. in Carrollton. The phone number is (660) 542-2200. You can email the office at carrollcoso@gmail.com. The sheriff's office posts weekly activity reports that include arrests. They also post mugshots of wanted people on their official Facebook page. This is one of the best ways to keep up with recent arrests in the county.

The Carroll County jail roster information from the sheriff's Facebook page shows arrest reports and wanted suspects. The screenshot below shows the Carroll County Sheriff's Office Facebook page.

Weekly updates on the page include names, charges, and photos when available.

Finding Carroll County Inmates

Since the jail is closed, you need to check where Carroll County sends its inmates. Neighboring counties with active jails include Ray, Livingston, Saline, and Chariton. When someone is arrested in Carroll County, they are typically booked and then transported to one of these facilities. The jail roster for that receiving county will then list the person.

You can search missourijailroster.com for Carroll County specific records. The screenshot below shows this search tool.

This tool pulls from available public records and can help you locate someone arrested in Carroll County even if they are held in another county's jail.

Note: Always check the neighboring county's jail roster if you cannot find an inmate under Carroll County records, since inmates are housed in other facilities.

Public Records Access in Carroll County

Missouri's Sunshine Law ensures copies of public records are available to anyone who asks. The Carroll County Sheriff's Office must have a custodian of records on staff. You can request jail roster records and arrest reports in person, by phone, by mail, by email, or by fax. Written requests are preferred because they create a clear paper trail.

When you make a request, describe the records in detail. Include names, dates, and any other details you know. The office must respond within three business days under Chapter 610 RSMo. Section 610.100 covers arrest records specifically. It says the basic facts of an arrest are public, including the name, date, location, and charges.

Probation and parole services for Carroll County are handled by Karolean Harris at (660) 909-2078 and Jana at (660) 909-2491. These contacts can help with questions about supervised release in the county.

Carroll County Arrest and Booking Process

When someone gets arrested in Carroll County, the sheriff's office handles the booking process. This includes taking a photo, recording the person's details, and logging the charges. Since the jail is closed, the person is then transferred to a neighboring county's facility. The booking record still belongs to Carroll County. It shows up under the Carroll County jail roster even though the person is held elsewhere.

The transfer process can take a few hours. During this time, the inmate may not show up on any online roster. If you are looking for someone who was just arrested in Carroll County, give it some time before checking the receiving jail's roster. You can also call the sheriff's office at (660) 542-2200 for the most current information about where an inmate was sent.

Statewide Inmate Search Options

The Missouri Department of Corrections offender search is a free tool for finding state prison inmates. It does not cover county jails, but if someone from Carroll County went to state prison, they will show up here. You can search by name or DOC number.

VINE is another good option. It covers county jails and state prisons across Missouri. You can search by name and sign up for alerts when an inmate's status changes. This tool works even when inmates are moved between facilities, which is useful for Carroll County since inmates are housed elsewhere.

Case.net shows court records for all Missouri counties. If charges were filed in Carroll County, you can find the case here even though the person is held in another county's jail.

Carroll County Sheriff Contact

• Address: 106 S. Folger St., Carrollton, Missouri
• Phone: (660) 542-2200
• Email: carrollcoso@gmail.com
• Facebook: Carroll County Sheriff's Office

Contact the sheriff's office for any questions about the Carroll County jail roster or to request arrest records. Even though the jail is closed, the office still handles all law enforcement duties and keeps records of every arrest made in the county.

Nearby Counties

Carroll County inmates are housed in nearby jails. Check these counties for current rosters.