Search Dallas County Jail Roster

The Dallas County jail roster tracks inmates held at the Dallas County Detention Center in Buffalo, Missouri. Sheriff Darren Cheek runs the facility at 204 S. Poplar St. Dallas County is part of the Springfield statistical area and covers 543 square miles. The jail roster is available online through the sheriff's office website, and inmates can also be looked up through the VINE system. This page covers how to search the Dallas County jail roster, what information you will find, and the rules around public access to these records in Missouri.

Dallas County Detention Center

The Dallas County Detention Center sits at 204 S. Poplar St in Buffalo, MO 65622. The main phone number is 417-345-2441. Fax is 417-345-6238. Sheriff Darren Cheek heads the operation. Chief Deputy Robbie Simmons assists. Karon Ethridge handles office administration. Ashley McCowan serves as the victim advocate for the county.

Administrative hours run Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. The jail houses inmates from Dallas County and sometimes from neighboring jurisdictions. The detention staff includes Cpt. Caston, Sgt. Lawson, Cpl. Napier, Cpl. Blankenship, and several detention officers. The jail roster gets updated through the sheriff's website with names, charges, and mugshots of current inmates. The Dallas County Sheriff's website also posts news about recent arrests and sentencing outcomes.

Note: Contact the jail at 417-345-2441 for current visitation hours and commissary policies since these can change.

Dallas County Jail Roster Online Search

Dallas County does post its jail roster online. You can find the current inmate list through the sheriff's office website. The roster shows each inmate's name, charges, and mugshot. This makes it one of the easier counties in the area to search. You do not need to create an account or pay a fee to view the jail roster.

For a second option, VINElink.com also tracks Dallas County inmates. VINE lets you search by full or partial name. It shows custody status, charges, bond details, and booking information. You can sign up for free alerts if you want to know when someone's status changes. VINE updates every 15 minutes from county jail data feeds, so it stays fairly current throughout the day.

If the online tools are not working or you need more details, call the jail at 417-345-2441. Staff can look up an inmate's booking date, bond amount, and expected court dates. You can also visit in person at the detention center during business hours.

Dallas County Jail Roster Records Access

Jail roster records in Dallas County fall under Missouri's Sunshine Law in Chapter 610. The law says arrest records are public. That includes the person's name, date of arrest, charges, and mugshot. Dallas County must respond to records requests within three business days. Written requests are the preferred method.

Under Section 610.100, the date, time, and location of any arrest are open records. The name of the person and the immediate facts of the arrest are also public. The custodian of records at the sheriff's office handles these requests. You can email sheriffcheek@dcsomo.com or send a fax to 417-345-6238. Fees for paper copies are capped at 10 cents per page under the Sunshine Law.

Inmate Services in Dallas County

The Dallas County Detention Center uses a third-party commissary system. Inmates can purchase food, hygiene items, and other supplies through the commissary. Funds are managed through the provider's platform. Contact the jail to learn the exact commissary schedule and how to add money to an inmate's account.

Mail should go to the inmate's full name at Dallas County Detention Center, 204 S. Poplar St, Buffalo, MO 65622. Call first to ask about current mail rules. Many Missouri county jails have switched to postcard-only mail. The jail staff can tell you what is allowed and what will be returned.

The Missouri Department of Public Safety lists victim services for Dallas County. Child Advocacy Center Inc. serves the area along with COPE, which provides domestic violence services. These groups can help victims track the custody status of someone listed on the jail roster.

Dallas County Court and Jail Records

The prosecuting attorney for Dallas County is Jonathan Barker. His office is at 108 S. Maple, PO Box 19, Buffalo, MO 65622. Once someone is booked on the Dallas County jail roster, the prosecutor decides whether to file formal charges. If charges are filed, the case moves through the circuit court system.

You can look up court records tied to a jail roster booking at Missouri Case.net. Search by the person's name to find charges, court dates, and case outcomes. For people who move from the county jail to state prison, the MODOC offender search tracks their status. Dallas County crime rates are below the national average for violent crime at 18.5 compared to the US average of 22.7. Property crime sits at 35.1, close to the US average of 35.4.

Note: The Missouri Official Roster published by the Secretary of State lists all elected officials for Dallas County including the sheriff, prosecutor, and recorder of deeds.

The Dallas County jail roster search page shows current inmates with their names, charges, and mugshots for public viewing.

This tool is one of the most direct ways to check who is held at the Dallas County Detention Center in Buffalo right now.

Nearby County Jail Rosters

Dallas County borders several counties in the south-central part of Missouri. Each one keeps its own jail roster through the local sheriff.