Find Hickory County Released Inmates

Released inmates from Hickory County can be searched using the local sheriff's resources and state databases. Hickory County sits in west-central Missouri with Hermitage as the county seat. Sheriff Greg Burke runs the department. The county covers 412 square miles and has a population of about 8,000. Crime rates here are lower than the national average, but arrests still happen and inmates cycle through the jail. If you need to find released inmate records in Hickory County, this page goes over the tools and records available to you. Court records come from the 28th Judicial Circuit.

Hickory County Sheriff and Jail

Sheriff Greg Burke leads the Hickory County Sheriff's Office in Hermitage. The office handles all law enforcement across the county's 412 square miles. That is a lot of ground for a small department to cover. The sheriff's office also runs the county jail. Inmates held there include people waiting for trial and those serving short sentences. When someone is released, the date and time go into the booking system.

Hickory County has lower crime rates than most places. The violent crime rate sits at 18.0 per 1,000 residents, compared to the national average of 22.7. Property crime is at 28.2, which is also below the national rate of 35.4. Still, arrests do happen. People get booked for things like DUI, drug charges, and warrant pickups. The jail processes these bookings and keeps a log of each release.

You can call the Sheriff's Office in Hermitage to ask about a specific person. They can look up records and tell you what they have on file. Bring the full name and any dates you have when you call or visit. The sheriff's office handles bookings, holds, and release processing for everyone who comes through the Hickory County jail. When an inmate gets released, the date, time, and reason all go into the system.

Hickory County Jail Roster

The Hickory County Sheriff's Office tracks current and recent inmates held at the county jail. Records include names, charges, and booking dates for each person. Calling the sheriff's office is a fast way to check if someone was booked or released from the Hickory County jail.

The roster updates as new bookings and releases occur at the Hickory County jail in Hermitage.

Victim Services in Hickory County

The DPS victim services page for Hickory County lists local resources for crime victims. This includes compensation claims, referrals to advocates, and information about registering for MOVANS alerts. MOVANS is Missouri's victim notification system. It sends alerts when an inmate's custody status changes.

The DPS page connects Hickory County residents with local support and statewide notification options.

You can sign up for alerts through VINELink or call 866-566-8267. The service is free. It covers inmates at the county jail and in state prison. Updates come by phone, email, or text about every 15 minutes. This is the best way to stay informed about when a specific inmate gets released.

Court Records in Hickory County

Hickory County is part of the 28th Judicial Circuit. Criminal case records are available on Case.net. Search by name, case number, or date. It is free and open to all. Case.net shows charges, docket entries, plea information, and sentencing for each case filed in the circuit.

For people who went to state prison after being convicted in Hickory County, the DOC Offender Web Search covers active inmates, parolees, and those on probation. The Sunshine Law data files go back to 1974 and get updated nightly. They hold release dates, facility names, and county of conviction for every offender who went through the Missouri prison system.

Under Chapter 217 RSMo, most DOC records are public. Under Chapter 610 RSMo, arrest and booking records from the sheriff's office are also open to public review.

Hickory County Background Searches

The Missouri sex offender registry lets you search for registered offenders in Hickory County. It shows photos, addresses, and conviction details. The MACHS system from the Highway Patrol offers criminal background checks. Name-based searches cost $14. Fingerprint checks are $20 and give more complete results.

About 19,000 people reenter Missouri communities from state prison each year. Even in a small county like Hickory, released offenders may return to the area after serving time at a state facility. Using the DOC Sunshine Law data files is the best way to check on those cases, since the data goes back decades and covers every offender who passed through the state prison system.

Note: Hickory County has lower crime rates than the state average, but released inmate records are still public under Missouri law.

Public Records in Hickory County

Under Chapter 610 RSMo, most arrest and booking records from the Hickory County jail are public. You can send a written request to the Sheriff's Office in Hermitage. Include the person's full name and any dates you have. The office must respond within three business days. Copy fees are limited to actual cost. The Missouri Attorney General's office publishes guidance on filing Sunshine Law requests.

Hickory County shares the 28th Judicial Circuit with Dade County. Court records from both counties are searchable through Case.net under the same circuit. If you are looking for a released inmate who had ties to both counties, you can search the circuit records to find all cases filed in either location. Sealed or confidential cases will not show up in the search results under Missouri Supreme Court Operating Rule 2.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Hickory County in west-central Missouri. Each has its own jail and sheriff's office.