Holt County Released Inmates
Released inmates from Holt County can be looked up through the Sheriff's Department and Missouri state databases. Holt County sits in the northwest corner of Missouri with Oregon as the county seat. Sheriff Tiger Parsons leads the department from 107 South Main Street. The county has a small population of about 4,000 people. With fewer people comes fewer arrests, but released inmate records are still public and searchable. Court records from the 4th Judicial Circuit tie into each case. This page covers where to search and what tools are available for Holt County released inmates.
Holt County Quick Facts
Holt County Sheriff's Department
The Holt County Sheriff's Department handles law enforcement and jail services for the county. Sheriff Tiger Parsons runs the office from 107 South Main Street in Oregon. You can reach them at 660-822-3001. The department handles bookings, holds, and releases for inmates in Holt County. When someone gets released, the date and details go into the booking log.
Holt County is one of the smaller counties in Missouri. With about 4,000 residents, the jail does not see the same volume as bigger counties. But the same record-keeping rules apply. Every booking and release gets documented. You can call the sheriff's office to ask about a specific person. They will check their files if you give them a name and any dates you have.
The sheriff's department page gives contact details and office information for Holt County law enforcement in Oregon, Missouri.
Holt County Circuit Court Clerk
The Holt County Circuit Court Clerk manages court records for the 4th Judicial Circuit. The clerk's office handles filings, maintains case files, and processes court orders. If someone was convicted in Holt County, the case record stays with the circuit clerk. You can request copies of court documents through the clerk's office in Oregon.
The circuit court clerk's page has details on how to access court records in Holt County.
You can also search Holt County court records online through Case.net. It is free. Look up cases by name, case number, or date. Records from the mid-1990s forward are in the system. Case.net shows charges, docket entries, plea deals, sentencing, and judgments.
Holt County Jail Roster
The Holt County Sheriff's Office maintains a roster of current and recent inmates. It tracks names, booking dates, and charges for each person held at the jail. Calling the sheriff's office is one of the quickest ways to check on someone in Holt County.
The roster gets updated as new bookings and releases happen at the Holt County jail. This is a useful tool for checking on recent activity at the small facility in Oregon.
State Records for Holt County
For released inmates who went to state prison, the DOC Offender Web Search tracks active inmates, parolees, and probationers. It does not show people who finished their sentences. The Sunshine Law data files go back to 1974 and cover all released inmates from Missouri state prisons. They include 29 data fields per person. Release dates, facility names, and county of conviction are all there.
Under Chapter 217 RSMo, most records held by the Missouri Department of Corrections are public. Medical files and security records are kept private. Under Chapter 610 RSMo, arrest and booking records from the Holt County Sheriff's Department are also open to the public. The office must respond to records requests within three business days. Fees are limited to the actual cost of making copies.
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. You can mail a request to the Sheriff's Department at 107 South Main Street, P.O. Box 229, Oregon, MO 64473. Include the full name and any dates you have for the person.
Court Records in Holt County
Holt County is part of the 4th Judicial Circuit. You can search criminal case records through Case.net. It is free. 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, sentencing, plea deals, and judgments for each case in the circuit.
When someone from Holt County gets convicted and sentenced to state prison, the DOC picks up from there. But the court record stays in Case.net under the 4th Judicial Circuit. You can track a case using the Track This Case feature and get email alerts when updates are posted. About 19,000 people reenter Missouri communities from state prison each year according to DOC data. Even in a small county like Holt, released offenders may return to the area after serving time. Holt County borders Nebraska to the west, so inmates may also have records across state lines. If someone was arrested in the border area, check both Missouri and Nebraska databases to get a full picture.
Alerts and Registries
Sign up for victim alerts through VINELink or call 866-566-8267. MOVANS sends free updates when an inmate's status changes. It covers releases, transfers, and escapes. Updates come by phone, email, or text.
The sex offender registry shows registered offenders in Holt County. The MACHS system offers criminal background checks. Name searches are $14 and fingerprint checks cost $20. These pull from the statewide criminal history repository.
Note: Holt County borders Nebraska and is one of the least populated counties in Missouri.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Holt County in northwest Missouri. Each runs its own sheriff's office and jail.