Daviess County Released Inmates

Released inmates from Daviess County are processed through the Daviess/DeKalb Regional Jail, which is the only regional jail in Missouri. The county seat is Gallatin, and the area is part of the 43rd Judicial Circuit. Sheriff Larry Adams Jr. leads the local department. If you need to find someone who was held or released in Daviess County, there are several tools that can help. The regional jail in Pattonsburg holds inmates from both Daviess and DeKalb counties, so records may overlap between the two. This page explains how to search for released inmates tied to Daviess County.

DDCRJ Regional Jail

Daviess County inmates go to the Daviess/DeKalb County Regional Jail, known as DDCRJ. This is Missouri's only regional jail. It sits at 102 North Meadows Lane in Pattonsburg and holds up to 160 prisoners. Director Bret Thogmartin runs the facility. The jail serves both Daviess and DeKalb counties, so inmates from either county end up in the same building.

Because DDCRJ handles inmates from two counties, the roster there is larger than what you would find in a single-county jail of this size. When someone gets released from DDCRJ, that release goes into the jail's records and can be looked up through the facility or through third-party roster sites. The Daviess County Sheriff's jail page also lists information about the jail and how to contact them about an inmate.

The DDCRJ website provides details about the regional jail that houses Daviess County inmates.

The DDCRJ facility keeps records of current and recent inmates with booking data and charges. Contact the regional jail directly for the latest information.

Roster data gets updated as inmates are booked and released at the regional jail.

Daviess County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Larry Adams Jr. leads the Daviess County Sheriff's Office. The office handles law enforcement, serves court papers, and works with the regional jail on inmate matters. If you need to ask about a released inmate from Daviess County, you can contact the sheriff's department in Gallatin. They can check their records and tell you what they have on file for a specific person.

The sheriff's jail page through the Daviess County Sheriff's website gives more details on visitation rules, inmate policies, and how to reach staff at the DDCRJ facility in Pattonsburg. The regional jail setup means that Daviess County inmates share space with DeKalb County inmates under one roof. This arrangement is unique in Missouri. No other county in the state operates a true regional jail like DDCRJ.

The sheriff's jail page connects you to the regional facility where Daviess County inmates are held.

When you contact the Daviess County Sheriff about a released inmate, they may direct you to the DDCRJ facility for specific booking and release details. The sheriff's office in Gallatin handles the law enforcement side, while the regional jail in Pattonsburg manages custody records. It helps to contact both if you are trying to get a full picture of someone's time in custody and release from Daviess County.

Public Records in Daviess County

Missouri's Sunshine Law under Chapter 610 RSMo makes most arrest and booking records open to the public. You can submit a written request to the Daviess County Sheriff's Office in Gallatin. Include the full name and any dates you have for the person you are asking about. The office must respond within three business days. Copy fees are limited to actual cost.

The Missouri Attorney General's Sunshine Law page explains how to file a records request and what to do if your request gets turned down. Most basic booking and release data from the DDCRJ facility is public information. Some records tied to ongoing investigations or juvenile cases may be redacted or withheld.

Court Records in Daviess County

Daviess County is part of the 43rd Judicial Circuit. Criminal case records are searchable through Case.net, Missouri's free court records portal. You can look up cases by name or case number. The system has records going back to the mid-1990s. It shows charges, docket entries, sentencing, and judgments.

For inmates who went to state prison, the DOC Offender Web Search tracks people still under supervision. The Sunshine Law data files cover released inmates back to 1974. Under Chapter 217 RSMo, most DOC records are public. Medical and security files are the main exceptions.

Victim Alerts for Daviess County

MOVANS sends alerts when an inmate's status changes. Sign up through VINELink or call 866-566-8267. It covers releases, transfers, and escapes from both county jails and state prisons. The service is free. Updates come by phone, email, or text about every 15 minutes.

For released sex offenders in Daviess County, the Missouri sex offender registry is searchable by name or location. Under Chapter 589 RSMo, offenders must register based on their tier.

The MACHS system from the Highway Patrol runs criminal background checks statewide. Name-based searches cost $14 and fingerprint checks are $20. Results pull from the statewide criminal history repository covering all 114 Missouri counties. About 19,000 people reenter Missouri communities from state prison each year. Some of those individuals return to Daviess County and the surrounding area in northwest Missouri.

Note: The DDCRJ regional jail houses inmates from both Daviess and DeKalb counties, so check both county records if needed.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Daviess County in northwest Missouri. DeKalb County shares the same regional jail, so records may overlap between the two.