Access Osage County Jail Roster

Osage County jail roster records are managed by the sheriff's office in Linn, Missouri. Sheriff Michael Bonham runs the Osage County Detention Center at 106 E. Main Street. The office posts a weekly arrest and booking roster on its website with names, ages, mugshots, charges, and bail details. You can also search through VINE for real-time inmate status. The jail phone number is (573) 897-5750 for direct inquiries. This page explains every way to look up jail roster records in Osage County.

Osage County Detention Center

The Osage County Detention Center is at 106 E. Main Street in Linn, MO 65051. The jail phone number is (573) 897-5750. The sheriff's office main line is (573) 897-3927, ext 800. Sheriff Michael Bonham oversees the facility with Major Travis Shaffer, Chief of Staff Andi Rice, and Clerk Charlotte Townley. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The office is closed on weekends and federal holidays. You can email the office at ocso@osagesheriff.org or use the tip line at (573) 897-9936.

The detention center covers 611 square miles that include the communities of Linn, Chamois, Freeburg, Westphalia, Meta, Argyle, and Belle. When someone is arrested in any of these areas, they are booked at the Osage County Detention Center. The Detention Division works with the Patrol Division during the booking process. Staff record the person's name, charges, bond information, and take a mugshot. This data goes on the Osage County jail roster.

The Osage County Sheriff's Office website posts a weekly arrest and booking roster. Each week's roster includes names, ages, mugshots, charges, and bail information for everyone booked during that period. This is how most people check the Osage County jail roster online.

Osage County Inmate Services

The Osage County Detention Center uses CIDNET for inmate communication. This data-based system charges $0.30 per megabyte. Services include voice calls, video visitation, and a mail and messaging app. CIDNET is available on Android through the Google Play Store and on iPhone. The system tracks data usage through what they call a CIDNET Utilization Event, or CUE. Text messaging is now available at the Osage County Jail as well.

Attorney calls at the Osage County jail are not recorded. The Public Defender's Office is automatically set to "do not record" status. Private attorneys can be set up as non-recorded upon notification to the jail. This is an important detail for people who need to speak with their lawyer while in custody. Regular calls and messages through CIDNET are monitored.

Commissary deposits at the Osage County Detention Center can be made two ways. You can drop off money or money orders in person at the jail 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also deposit by phone at (573) 897-5750. Phone deposits require your full name, address, card type, card number, expiration date, security code, and phone number. The jail says all card information is destroyed after the transaction is verified. Processing fees apply and vary by the deposit amount.

Note: Cell phones, cameras, and recording devices are not allowed in the Osage County courtroom without prior judicial approval.

Search Osage County Jail Roster on VINE

VINE at vinelink.com is another way to search for inmates in Osage County. Select Missouri, choose Osage County, and enter a name or ID number. VINE shows the inmate's custody status, location, and identifying details. The system updates every 15 minutes for county jails and is free. You do not need an account to search. If you want custody alerts, register for free notifications by phone, email, or text through VINE or the MOVANS program.

Missouri Jail Roster also provides a search tool for Osage County inmates.

This third-party site aggregates booking records for the Osage County Detention Center and lets you search by name.

Osage County Booking Records

Booking records from the Osage County jail roster are public under Missouri's Sunshine Law. Chapter 610 of the Missouri Revised Statutes requires that arrest records be open to anyone who asks. Section 610.100 makes the name, date, time, and location of arrest public information. The charges and circumstances of the arrest are public too. Mugshots are considered part of the arrest record in most cases. You can request these records without giving a reason.

Submit a written Sunshine Law request to the Osage County Sheriff's Office at 106 E. Main Street, P.O. Box 619, Linn, MO 65051. The office must respond within three business days. Paper copies cost up to 10 cents per page. If denied, the Missouri Attorney General handles complaints. Penalties for violations run from $1,000 to $5,000.

The VINE system provides coverage for Osage County inmates as well.

VINE gives you free access to search inmates in Osage County and set up alerts for custody status changes.

Note: The Osage County Detention Center provides court security and bailiff services, so inmates may be moved between the jail and courtroom during proceedings.

Osage County Court Records

Court records connected to the Osage County jail roster are on Missouri Case.net. This free statewide system covers all circuit courts. Search by name or case number to find charges, court dates, docket entries, and judgments. The Osage County Circuit Clerk can be reached at (573) 897-3114 for questions about specific cases. If you see someone on the jail roster and need court date information, Case.net is the fastest tool.

For state inmates, use the Missouri Department of Corrections search at web.mo.gov/doc/offSearchWeb. This tool covers active state inmates, people on probation, and parolees. It does not include county jail inmates. If someone was on the Osage County jail roster and has been sentenced to state prison, the MODOC search will show their current facility, charges, and sentence dates.

Nearby County Jail Rosters

If you cannot find the person on the Osage County jail roster, check these neighboring counties in central Missouri. Inmates sometimes end up at a nearby jail due to overcrowding or jurisdiction.