Dade County Released Inmates

Released inmates from Dade County can be looked up through the local Sheriff's Office and state databases. The county sits in southwest Missouri with Greenfield as the county seat. Dade County runs a small jail that holds up to 14 people at a time. Because of the low capacity, many inmates cycle through the facility fast. If you want to find out who was held and when they got out, there are both local and state tools that can help. Court records from the 28th Judicial Circuit add more detail to each case. This page covers where to search and what to expect when looking up released inmates in Dade County.

Dade County Sheriff and Jail

The Dade County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement and runs the county jail in Greenfield. The jail sits at 201 East Water Street. It holds up to 14 inmates at a time, which makes it one of the smallest jails in Missouri. With such a low capacity, inmates often get moved to other facilities when the jail is full. The Sheriff's Office can be reached at 417-637-2312 or by email at sheriff@dadesheriff.com. Staff there can tell you about a person's booking or release status if you call during business hours.

Because the jail is so small, turnover happens fast. People booked on minor charges may only stay for a few days. Those facing more serious charges sometimes get transferred to a larger county jail nearby. This means that released inmate records for Dade County can be split between the local jail and wherever an inmate was sent. Keep that in mind when you search.

The Dade County Sheriff's Office keeps records of current and recent bookings at the Greenfield facility. Records include names, charges, and booking dates for each person held there.

This roster gets updated as new bookings and releases happen at the Dade County jail.

Dade County Records and Directory

The Dade County directory page lists contact details for county offices including the sheriff, circuit clerk, and other departments. If you need to reach someone about a specific record or case, this is a good place to start. The directory includes phone numbers and addresses for most county offices in Greenfield.

The county directory gives you a full list of local offices tied to inmate and court records in Dade County.

For written records requests, you can mail or drop off a letter to the Sheriff's Office at 201 East Water Street, Greenfield, MO 65661. Include the full name of the person and any dates you have. Under Missouri's Sunshine Law, found in Chapter 610 RSMo, most arrest and booking records are open to the public. The office must respond within three business days. Fees are limited to the cost of making copies.

Dade County Court Records

Dade County is part of the 28th Judicial Circuit. Criminal case records go through the circuit court in Greenfield. You can search them online using Case.net, which is free and open to the public. Look up cases by name, case number, or filing date. Records from the mid-1990s forward are in the system. Case.net shows docket entries, charges, plea deals, sentencing, and judgments.

When someone gets convicted in Dade County and goes to state prison, the Missouri Department of Corrections takes over. The DOC Offender Web Search lets you find people still under state supervision. It covers active inmates, parolees, and probationers. For a broader look at released inmates going back to 1974, the Sunshine Law data files from the DOC are updated nightly. These files hold 29 data fields on each offender. That includes release dates, facility names, and the county where the conviction took place.

Under Chapter 217 RSMo, most records held by the Department of Corrections are public. Medical files and security records are the main things kept private.

Victim Alerts for Dade County

Missouri runs a victim notification system called MOVANS. It sends alerts when an offender's status changes. That includes releases, transfers, escapes, and bond changes. You can sign up through VINELink or call 866-566-8267. The service is free and works for both county jail and state prison inmates.

If you are a crime victim in Dade County, you can also reach the Missouri Department of Public Safety for help with compensation claims, referrals, and local resources. The system checks for status changes about every 15 minutes and sends updates by phone, email, or text.

Released Inmate Background Searches

The Missouri sex offender registry lets you search by name, address, or county. Registered offenders living in Dade County show up with photos, addresses, and conviction details. Tier I offenders register for 15 years. Tier II for 25 years. Tier III register for life. This is a free tool run by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

For criminal background checks, the MACHS system from the Highway Patrol offers name-based and fingerprint searches. A name search costs $14. Fingerprint checks run $20 and give fuller results. These searches pull from the statewide criminal history repository covering all 114 Missouri counties. Results include arrest dates, charges, and dispositions tied to each record.

Note: About 19,000 people reenter Missouri communities from state prison each year based on DOC data.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Dade County in southwest Missouri. Each has its own sheriff's office and jail. If someone was arrested near the county line, they may have been booked in one of these neighboring counties instead.