McDonald County Released Inmates

Released inmates from McDonald County can be looked up through several public sources. Sheriff Robert Evenson runs the county jail at 300 East 7th Street in Pineville. The jail keeps booking records, charge sheets, and release logs for everyone who passes through the facility. McDonald County is part of the 40th Judicial Circuit, so court records from cases here are filed under that circuit. Whether you need to check on a recent release or look up someone from years ago, this page covers the tools and steps to search McDonald County released inmate records.

McDonald County Jail and Sheriff

Sheriff Robert Evenson heads the McDonald County Sheriff's Office. The jail sits at 300 East 7th Street in Pineville, with a mailing address of PO Box 68. The facility books new inmates, tracks their status, and logs each release. When someone posts bond or finishes a sentence, that release goes into the jail's records system.

McDonald County has specific rules for visitation and mail. Visitation happens on Saturdays only. Males can visit from 8:30 to 11:30 in the morning. Females visit from 1:30 to 3:00 in the afternoon. These time slots are strict, so plan around them. As for mail, the jail accepts postcards only. No letters in envelopes, no packages. This is a common policy in smaller Missouri jails to reduce the time staff spend checking for contraband. If you want to write to an inmate at the McDonald County jail, keep it to a postcard and include the inmate's full name on it.

The McDonald County government departments page lists contact info for all county offices, including the sheriff.

Use this page to find phone numbers and hours for the McDonald County Sheriff's Office.

Search McDonald County Released Inmates

The fastest way to check on a released inmate from McDonald County is through the jail roster or a phone call to the sheriff. For people who went on to state prison, you need to use state-level databases instead. The two systems do not overlap much.

The Missouri DOC Offender Web Search covers active inmates, parolees, and probationers under state supervision. It does not include people who have fully completed their sentences. For historical data going back to 1974, the Sunshine Law data files from the Missouri Department of Corrections get updated every night. These files hold 29 data fields per offender. That includes release dates, the facility they were held in, and the county of conviction. Under Chapter 217 RSMo, most DOC offender records are public.

To run a search, you will need at least one of these pieces of information:

• Full name of the person
• DOC ID number
• Approximate date of release or booking
• County of conviction

Court Records in McDonald County

Case.net is the statewide court records portal for Missouri. McDonald County falls under the 40th Judicial Circuit. You can search by name, case number, or filing date. Criminal case records from the mid-1990s forward are available. The system shows docket entries, charges, judgments, and party names. It is free to use and does not need an account for basic lookups.

Court records from McDonald County cases stay in Case.net even after an inmate is released. The file can include original charges, plea agreements, sentencing details, and any conditions tied to release such as probation terms. If the person went to state prison, the DOC takes over from there. But the court record remains under the 40th Judicial Circuit in Case.net. You can also track cases and receive email alerts through the system when updates are posted to a file you are following.

Note: Sealed or confidential cases will not appear in Case.net results per Missouri Supreme Court Operating Rule 2.

McDonald County Inmate Search Tools

The McDonald County Sheriff's Office maintains booking data from the county jail. It lists current and recent inmates with charges and booking dates.

This third-party tool can be helpful for quick checks on recent McDonald County bookings and releases.

The Missouri Victim Automated Notification System, MOVANS, sends alerts when an offender's custody status changes. It covers releases, transfers, escapes, and bond changes. Sign up through VINELink or call 866-566-8267. The service is free and works for inmates in the McDonald County jail and those in state prison. Updates arrive by phone, email, or text about every 15 minutes.

Public Records in McDonald County

Missouri's Sunshine Law in Chapter 610 RSMo gives the public a right to inspect most government records. That covers jail records, arrest logs, and release data held by the McDonald County Sheriff. Under Section 610.100, arrest records are generally open unless sealed by a court. The sheriff must respond to requests within three business days.

To request records from the McDonald County jail, send a written request to the Sheriff's Office at PO Box 68, Pineville, MO. Include the full name of the person and any dates you have. Most booking and release data is public. Fees are limited to the actual cost of copies.

McDonald County Offender Registries

Released inmates convicted of sex offenses must register with the Missouri State Highway Patrol under Chapter 589 RSMo. The sex offender registry is searchable by name, address, or county. You can look up registered offenders in McDonald County at any time.

For background checks, the MACHS system from the Highway Patrol offers name-based searches for $14 and fingerprint checks for $20. These pull from the statewide criminal history repository covering all 114 Missouri counties.

Nearby Counties

These counties border McDonald County in southwest Missouri. Arrests near county lines sometimes result in bookings in a neighboring county.