Mississippi County Jail Roster

Mississippi County jail roster records are kept by the sheriff's office in Charleston, Missouri. This county sits in the Bootheel region along the Mississippi River and covers 429 square miles. If you need to find out who is in custody at the Mississippi County Jail, you can call the sheriff at (573) 683-2111 or use online tools like VINE. The jail posts booking data that includes names, charges, and bond amounts. Several search methods exist for checking current inmates in this part of southeast Missouri.

Mississippi County Inmate Search

The Mississippi County Sheriff's Office runs the jail at 200 W Commercial St. in Charleston. Sheriff Britton Ferrell leads the office. The jail staff includes Chief Deputy Roy Moore, Undersheriff David Watkins, Captain Barry W. Morgan, and Sergeant Mike Borders. Office hours run Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. You can reach the jail by phone at (573) 683-2111 or by fax at (573) 683-2113. The email address is mcdc@misscomo.net. If you call during business hours, staff can tell you if a specific person is in custody and what charges they face.

The jail holds people who were just arrested in Mississippi County, those waiting for court dates, and inmates serving short sentences. Booking records include the person's full name, date of birth, arrest date, charges, and bond amount. This data is public under Missouri's Sunshine Law in Chapter 610 of the Missouri Revised Statutes. Anyone can ask for jail roster information without giving a reason.

Note: The jail does not guarantee the accuracy of roster data posted online, so verify details by calling the office directly.

Search Jail Roster on VINE

VINE is a free tool that tracks inmates across Missouri. You can search the Mississippi County jail roster through vinelink.com by entering a full or partial name. The system pulls up the inmate's location, arrest details, bond information, and mugshots when they are available. VINE updates every 15 minutes for county jails in Missouri. You do not need an account just to search. If you want alerts when an inmate's status changes, you can sign up for free notifications by phone, email, or text.

The Mississippi County jail roster on VINE shows results that include the inmate's name and identifying details along with booking information. This is one of the most reliable ways to check custody status in Mississippi County without calling the jail. VINE is run through a national system and covers nearly every county jail in the state.

You can search the Mississippi County jail roster through third-party sites as well. Missouri Jail Roster maintains a search page for this county that pulls roster data and displays it in an easy format. Keep in mind that third-party sites may not update as fast as the official jail or VINE.

Missouri Jail Roster provides a search tool for looking up inmates in Mississippi County.

This search page lets you look up current inmates by name and shows booking details for people held in the Mississippi County Jail.

Mississippi County Booking Records

When someone is booked into the Mississippi County Jail, staff create a record that goes on the jail roster. The booking record lists the person's name, age, date of birth, the date and time they were brought in, and what charges were filed. Bond amounts are set by the court. Some charges carry a set bond. Others require a judge to decide. If no bond is set, the person stays in jail until their court date or until a judge reviews the case.

Arrest records in Mississippi County are public under Mo. Rev. Stat. 610.100. The law says the name of the person arrested, the date and time of arrest, and the facts around the arrest are open records. Mugshots are part of the arrest record in most cases. If charges are not filed within 30 days, the record may be closed. But while someone is in custody, all booking data stays open to the public.

Jail Roster Inmate Services

Mississippi County uses video visitation through HomeWAV. To set up a visit, create an account on the HomeWAV website, select the Mississippi County facility, and pick the inmate you want to visit. You will need to provide your contact information and a photograph. After approval, you can purchase and schedule visits through the platform. In-person visits have been replaced by this video system at many Missouri county jails.

Sending money to inmates at the Mississippi County Jail is done through the CareaCell website. The maximum deposit is $300. There is a $2.95 fee when the inmate accesses the funds. Credit card transactions carry an additional 4% fee. Money deposited goes to the inmate's commissary account. They use it to buy items like snacks, hygiene products, and phone cards. You can also contact the jail at (573) 683-2111 to ask about other deposit methods.

Note: Visitation rules can change without notice, so call the jail before planning a visit to confirm current policies.

Mississippi County Court Records

Court records tied to jail roster bookings in Mississippi County can be found on Missouri Case.net. This free system covers all circuit courts in the state. You can search by name, case number, or filing date. Results show the charges, court dates, docket entries, and case outcomes. If you found someone on the Mississippi County jail roster and want to know more about their case, Case.net is the place to look.

The Missouri Department of Corrections runs a separate search at web.mo.gov/doc/offSearchWeb for people who have been sentenced to state prison. This search covers active inmates, people on probation, and those on parole. It does not show county jail inmates. If someone was in the Mississippi County jail roster but has since been transferred to a state facility, the MODOC search will find them.

The VINE system provides a screenshot of what the search tool looks like for Mississippi County.

VINE lets you search for inmates in Mississippi County and sign up for custody status alerts at no cost.

Sunshine Law and Jail Roster Access

Missouri's Sunshine Law gives you the right to see jail roster records. It is found in Chapter 610 of the state statutes. The law says all public records are open unless a specific exemption applies. Jail rosters are public. You can request records in writing or by email. The Mississippi County Sheriff's Office must respond within three business days. Fees for paper copies are capped at 10 cents per page under the Sunshine Law.

If the sheriff's office denies a request for jail roster records, you can file a complaint with the Missouri Attorney General's office. Penalties for violating the Sunshine Law go up to $1,000 per incident. Purposeful violations can cost $5,000. Courts may also order the agency to pay your legal fees if the violation was knowing.

Nearby County Jail Rosters

If you do not find the person you are looking for on the Mississippi County jail roster, check these nearby counties. Inmates are sometimes transferred between counties or booked in a neighboring facility.