Linn County Jail Roster Search

The Linn County jail roster is different from most Missouri counties because Linn County no longer has its own jail. All inmates arrested in Linn County get housed at other county facilities. Male inmates go to the Macon County Jail. Female inmates go to the Howard County Jail. The Linn County sheriff's office in Linneus still handles arrest records, booking data, and roster listings. You can search for Linn County inmates through VINE, third-party roster sites, or by calling the sheriff's office directly at (660) 895-5312. This guide walks through every search method and what you need to know about finding inmates on the Linn County jail roster.

Linn County Inmate Housing

Linn County no longer operates its own jail. This is an important detail for anyone trying to search the jail roster. If you are looking for a male inmate arrested in Linn County, he is housed at the Macon County Jail at 101 E. Washington Street, Macon, MO 63552. The phone number there is (660) 385-2062. Female inmates go to the Howard County Jail at 100 N. Mulberry Street, Fayette, MO 65248. That jail's phone number is (660) 248-2490.

The Linn County sheriff's office website lists inmate names and booking dates. But it does not post mugshots or detailed charge information. For that level of detail, you need to contact the jail where the inmate is actually held. Macon County or Howard County staff can give you full booking data, charges, bond amounts, and visitation rules.

The Linn County jail roster search page provides basic inmate data and confirms the outsourced housing arrangement.

This page explains where Linn County inmates are held and how to reach each housing facility.

Note: The original Linn County Jail, built in 1871, is now a museum listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

How to Search Linn County Inmates

VINE is the fastest online tool for finding Linn County jail roster entries. Select Missouri and pick Linn County. Search by name or offender ID. VINE will show custody status, the current holding facility, charges, and bond details. It updates from county jails every 15 minutes. You can register for free alerts when the person's status changes. Notifications come by phone, email, or text.

You can also call the Linn County sheriff's office at (660) 895-5312. The office is at 115 W. Jackson St., Linneus, MO 64653. Chief Deputy Carrie Melte and Sheriff Jeff Henke run the operation. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Staff includes Sergeant Stacy Walton and several deputies who can help with inmate questions.

Linn County Records Requests

Linn County has a formal records request process under Missouri's Sunshine Law, Chapter 610. The Custodian of Records is Kaley Rodenberg. You can email requests to custodianofrecords@linncosomo.gov. All requests must be in writing. Fax requests are not accepted. The county charges $0.10 per page for copies and $13 per hour for research time.

Section 610.100 of the Revised Statutes says arrest records are public. The name, date, time, and location of arrest must be released. Charges and the facts around the arrest are public too. If no charges are filed within 30 days, the record may be closed. But while someone is on the Linn County jail roster with active charges, their data stays open to the public.

The Linn County jail information page has additional details about how inmate data is tracked across the housing facilities.

State and Court Records

For Linn County inmates who move to state prison, use the MODOC offender search at web.mo.gov. This tool covers all active state inmates, probationers, and parolees. Search by name or DOC ID. Results show a mugshot, assigned facility, sentence data, and offense history. The system refreshes nightly.

Missouri Case.net is the place to look up court cases tied to Linn County jail bookings. Search by name or case number. You will find docket entries, charges, hearings, and judgments. It is free for basic searches and covers all Missouri circuit courts including Linn County.

Note: Linn County's violent crime rate is 20.8 and property crime rate is 30.4, both below the national average.

Victim Services for Linn County

If you need alerts about someone on the Linn County jail roster, register with MOVANS. This is Missouri's victim notification system. It sends alerts about custody status changes and court events. You can call the MOVANS Coordinator at 573-526-1929 or email MOVANS@dps.mo.gov. Crime Victim Services is reachable at 573-526-1464.

Victim rights in Missouri are covered under Mo. Rev. Stat. 595.209. Victims of dangerous felonies get automatic notification rights. Others can file a written request for the same protections. The system works for inmates in any facility, including those housed outside Linn County at the Macon or Howard County jails.

Linn County Jail Roster Details

Because Linn County sends its inmates to other jails, the roster process is different. The Linn County sheriff's office still books people and creates the initial arrest record. That record stays with Linn County even though the inmate gets moved. The transfer to Macon County or Howard County typically happens within hours of booking. Once there, the housing jail takes over daily management of the inmate.

Linn County covers 621 square miles with a population of about 11,874. It is a rural county in north-central Missouri. The sheriff's office at 115 W. Jackson St. in Linneus also handles patrol, civil process, and court security. Administrative hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can reach them by email at info@linncoso.com or by phone at (660) 895-5312.

Nearby County Jail Rosters

These counties are near Linn County or house its inmates. Each has its own jail roster system.