Chariton County Jail Roster

The Chariton County jail roster contains booking records for inmates held at the county jail in Keytesville, Missouri. Chariton County has about 7,500 residents and sits in the north-central part of the state. Sheriff Erick Billups leads the Chariton County Sheriff's Office, which runs the local jail. The facility holds people who are waiting for trial and those serving short sentences. You can search the Chariton County jail roster through several online resources to find who is in custody, what they are charged with, and their bond details. Missouri's Sunshine Law makes these records public.

Chariton County Jail Roster Search

The Chariton County Sheriff's Office is at 307 South Cherry Street in Keytesville, MO 65261. Call them at 660-288-3277. The fax number is 660-288-3612. You can also email sheriff@charitonco.com to ask about jail roster records or inmates in custody. Sheriff Erick Billups oversees both the law enforcement and jail operations for the county.

The Chariton County jail is a local detention facility. It holds inmates pending trial or sentencing and people serving short-term sentences. The jail is managed by the sheriff's office and follows state standards for care, housing, and security. Because Chariton County is small, the jail population is low compared to urban areas. But every arrest creates a booking record that goes on the jail roster.

For online access to the Chariton County jail roster, try charitoncountyjail.org. This portal has information about the facility, inmates, and how to search for someone in custody. You can also check missouriinmatelist.org for inmate search tools.

Inmate Records in Chariton County

Jail roster records in Chariton County include the inmate's name, date of birth, charges, bond amount, and booking date. Missouri's Sunshine Law under Chapter 610 RSMo makes these records open to the public. Section 610.100 covers arrest records. It says the name, date, time, location, and charges tied to an arrest must be made available. Mugshots are also considered part of the arrest record.

You can request records from the Chariton County Sheriff's Office in several ways. In-person requests can be made at the office in Keytesville. You can also write a letter, send an email, call, or fax your request. Written requests are best because they create a clear record. Include the person's name, dates, and the type of records you need. The office must respond within three business days.

Another resource for checking the Chariton County jail roster is mcdonaldcountygov.com, which provides contact details and inmate search guidance for the facility.

The VINELink system is a statewide tool that can help you find inmates in Chariton County and across Missouri. The screenshot below shows the VINE search page that covers all county jails.

VINE is free and works around the clock for checking inmate status in any Missouri county.

Note: If no charges are filed within 30 days of an arrest, the record may be closed under Missouri law.

Chariton County Jail Facility

The Chariton County jail has a long history. The original jail was built in 1872 at a cost of $11,000. The current building went up in 1906 and 1907 at 305 S. Cherry Street. The building served as both the jail and the sheriff's home until about 1975. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. While the building has historic value, the facility has been updated to meet current standards for inmate housing and care.

The jail is designed to hold inmates securely during the pretrial period and for short sentences. Staff at the sheriff's office handle all bookings, releases, and transfers. If an inmate needs to be moved to another facility, the sheriff's office coordinates with neighboring counties or the Missouri Department of Corrections.

Visiting and Contacting Chariton County Inmates

If you need to visit someone at the Chariton County jail, contact the sheriff's office first. Call 660-288-3277 to ask about visiting hours and rules. A valid photo ID is required for all visitors. Minors must be with an adult. The jail may limit the number of visitors and the length of each visit based on staffing and security needs.

Phone calls from the Chariton County jail are made by the inmate on a collect basis. You cannot call in to talk to someone in custody. If you have an urgent message, call the jail and ask staff to pass it along. For mail, include the inmate's full name, the jail address at 307 South Cherry Street in Keytesville, and your full return address.

Statewide Tools for Chariton County

The MODOC offender search is a free tool for finding state prison inmates and people on probation or parole. It does not cover county jail inmates. If someone from Chariton County went to state prison, they show up here. You can search by name or DOC number and see mugshots, charges, and facility assignments.

VINE covers both county jails and state prisons in Missouri. It is free. You can search by name and set up alerts for when an inmate's custody status changes. VINE is especially helpful for small counties like Chariton where online jail roster tools may not update as often.

Missouri Case.net has court records for every county. You can search for Chariton County cases by name, case number, or date. This tool shows filings, hearing schedules, and case outcomes. It is a good way to follow the legal process after an arrest.

Chariton County Sheriff Contact

• Address: 307 South Cherry Street, Keytesville, MO 65261
• Phone: 660-288-3277
• Fax: 660-288-3612
• Email: sheriff@charitonco.com
• Sheriff: Erick Billups

Reach out to the sheriff's office for any Chariton County jail roster questions. They handle all public records requests and can confirm custody status for anyone booked into the county jail. The office is open during regular business hours on weekdays.

Nearby Counties

Look up jail rosters in counties near Chariton County in north-central Missouri.