Cole County Jail Roster Search

The Cole County jail roster tracks inmates held at the county jail in Jefferson City, the state capital of Missouri. Cole County has about 77,000 residents and books over 6,000 people per year through its jail. The facility has a capacity of 207 inmates and averages 140 to 150 people in custody each day. Cole County is also home to multiple state prisons, which makes it a unique county for inmate searches. You can look up the Cole County jail roster online for current inmates, charges, and bond information. All booking records are public under Missouri's Sunshine Law.

Cole County Inmate Search

The Cole County Jail is at 301 East High Street in Jefferson City, MO 65101. The jail phone number is 573-635-7070. The Cole County Sheriff's Office is at 350 E High Street. Their main number is 573-634-9160 and fax is 573-634-2336. The civil process division can be reached at 573-634-9163.

For the Cole County jail roster, check the official Cole County Jail page. The screenshot below shows this page.

This page has information about the jail, its programs, and how to look up inmates in custody.

You can also search for Cole County inmate records at colerecords.us/inmate-search. The screenshot below shows this search portal.

This portal provides current inmate data including names, charges, mugshots, and bond details. You can search by name to find specific inmates on the Cole County jail roster.

Cole County Jail Facility Details

The Cole County Jail is one of the busier county jails in central Missouri. It books over 6,000 people each year and holds an average of 140 to 150 inmates per day. The facility can house up to 207 inmates and has room for future expansion that could double its capacity. The jail employs 33 full-time and 12 part-time detention deputies and jailers.

Meals are prepared by Trinity Services Group, LLC under a contracted food service agreement. Medical care includes a nurse on duty 10 hours a day, seven days a week, with doctors on call for emergencies. The Cole County government website has more details about county services and the sheriff's office.

The county government site provides links to the sheriff's office, the jail, and other departments.

Cole County Jail Roster Public Records

Missouri's Sunshine Law under Section 610.011 RSMo says public records are presumed open. The Cole County jail roster is a public record. You can access current inmate data, basic booking information, charges filed, mugshots, bond and bail amounts, expected release dates, and the facility location. These records are open for anyone to view.

Some records are restricted. Medical and mental health records stay private. Internal investigation reports are not public. Information that could compromise jail security is also exempt. Social Security numbers and juvenile records are sealed. But the core booking data on the Cole County jail roster is always open under Missouri law.

Note: Cole County is home to the state capital, so the jail may hold inmates from state-level arrests in addition to local cases.

Visiting Cole County Jail Inmates

The Cole County Jail allows non-contact visitation during set hours. Inmates can have two 30-minute visits per week. Visitation days are assigned by last name. All visitors must be on the inmate's approved list, which can have up to 8 names. Changes to the list are processed on the 1st and 15th of each month. A valid photo ID is required. Visitors under 18 must come with an approved adult. All visitors are subject to search.

The dress code is conservative. No revealing clothes, gang colors, offensive images, or law enforcement style outfits. Shoes and shirts are required. Hats are not allowed unless they are for religious purposes. Professional visits from attorneys and clergy happen during separate hours. Special visits can be arranged through the jail administrator.

Sending Funds to Cole County Inmates

There are several ways to put money on an inmate's account at the Cole County Jail. A 24/7 lobby kiosk takes cash deposits up to $300 per transaction with a $2.50 fee. Funds from the kiosk show up within one hour. Online deposits go through Access Corrections. Credit and debit cards work. The fee is $5.95 for deposits up to $100 and $7.95 for $100.01 to $300. Online funds are available within 24 hours.

You can also deposit by phone at 1-866-345-1884. The phone fee is $6.95 for up to $100 and $8.95 for larger amounts. The Access Corrections mobile app works the same way as the website. The weekly deposit limit is $500 per inmate. The max account balance is $1,000. The smallest deposit is $5.00.

State Prisons in Cole County

Cole County has multiple state prison facilities. The Missouri Department of Corrections operates the Algoa Correctional Center at 8501 No More Victims Road in Jefferson City. It is a minimum to medium security prison with about 1,500 inmates. The phone number is (573) 751-3911. The Jefferson City Correctional Center at 8200 No More Victims Road is a maximum security facility. Its phone is (573) 751-3224. A Community Supervision Center is at 1804 Southridge Drive with a number of (573) 526-0036.

These state facilities are separate from the Cole County Jail. The jail roster only shows county inmates. For state prison inmates, use the MODOC offender search. For county inmates, use the Cole County jail page or the inmate search portal. VINE covers both systems and is free to use.

Cole County Sheriff Contact

• Sheriff's Office: 350 E High Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101
• Phone: 573-634-9160
• Jail: 301 East High Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101
• Jail Phone: 573-635-7070
• Website: colecounty.org/245/Jail

Contact the sheriff's office or the jail directly for Cole County jail roster inquiries. Public records requests are handled under the Sunshine Law with a three-business-day response time. The office accepts requests in person, by phone, by mail, and by fax.

Nearby Counties

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