Mississippi County Released Inmates

Mississippi County released inmates can be searched through local and state databases. Sheriff Britton Ferrell runs the Sheriff's Office at 200 W Commercial St in Charleston. The county sits in southeast Missouri as part of the 33rd Judicial Circuit. If you need to look up who was released from the Mississippi County jail or from state prison after a conviction here, there are several public tools to use. This page goes through the main ways to find released inmate data for Mississippi County and what information each source provides.

Mississippi County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Britton Ferrell leads the Mississippi County Sheriff's Office. The office is at 200 W Commercial St in Charleston. The sheriff handles law enforcement across the county, runs the jail, and keeps records of all bookings and releases. When someone is booked into the Mississippi County jail, staff record the person's name, charges, booking date, and other details. When that person is released, the date and reason go into the same file.

The Mississippi County Sheriff's Office page on the county website has contact information and details about the office's services.

Contact the sheriff's office directly for specific questions about released inmates from the Mississippi County jail.

The Mississippi County government website provides broader information about county services and departments beyond the sheriff.

This site links to all county offices and can help you find the right department for your records request.

Search Mississippi County Released Inmates

If someone from Mississippi County went to state prison, the Missouri DOC tracks them through separate databases. The DOC Offender Web Search lets you look up people still under state supervision. That includes active inmates, parolees, and probationers. People who fully served their time are not in this tool.

For older records, the Sunshine Law data files from the DOC go back to 1974. They get updated every night and hold 29 data fields per offender, covering release dates, facility names, and the county of conviction. Under Chapter 217 RSMo, most offender records are public. Medical records and security classifications are exceptions.

You will need at least one of these to search:

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

Court Records for Mississippi County

Case.net covers all Missouri court records. Mississippi County is in the 33rd Judicial Circuit. Search by name, case number, or filing date. Criminal case data from the mid-1990s forward is in the system. It is free and does not need an account.

Mississippi County court files can include original charges, plea deals, sentencing details, and release conditions. If an offender goes to state prison, the DOC takes custody, but the court record stays in Case.net under the 33rd Judicial Circuit. You can use the "Track This Case" feature to get email alerts when something changes on a case file you are following.

Note: Sealed or confidential cases will not show up in search results per Missouri Supreme Court Operating Rule 2.

Mississippi County Jail Roster Lookup

The Mississippi County Sheriff's Office maintains booking data from the county jail that you can access by contacting their office.

This site can show recent bookings and charges for people held at the Mississippi County jail in Charleston.

MOVANS, the Missouri Victim Automated Notification System, alerts registered users when an offender's status changes. This includes releases, transfers, and escapes. Register through VINELink or call 866-566-8267. The service is free and works for both county jail and state prison inmates. Updates come by phone, email, or text about every 15 minutes when there is a status change.

Mississippi County sits in the far southeast corner of Missouri along the Mississippi River. Charleston is a small community, and the jail serves the entire county. The sheriff's staff is limited, so a phone call is sometimes the best way to check on an inmate's status. Keep in mind that the 33rd Judicial Circuit also covers other southeast Missouri counties, so cases from the broader area share the same court structure.

Public Records in Mississippi County

Under Missouri's Sunshine Law, Chapter 610 RSMo, the public can inspect and copy most government records. This includes jail logs, arrest records, and release data from the Mississippi County Sheriff. Section 610.100 makes arrest records generally open. The sheriff has three business days to respond to written requests.

To get records, send a written request to the Sheriff's Office at 200 W Commercial St, Charleston. Include the full name and any dates you have. Most booking and release data is public. Fees cover only the actual cost of making copies. The Missouri Attorney General's office publishes guidance on filing Sunshine Law requests and what to do if one is denied.

Mississippi 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, county, or ZIP code. You can look up registered offenders living in Mississippi County at any time. The registry shows photos, addresses, conviction details, and tier classifications.

For criminal background checks that go beyond free online tools, the MACHS system run by the Highway Patrol provides name-based and fingerprint searches. A name search costs $14. Fingerprint checks are $20 and give more complete results. These searches pull from the statewide criminal history repository covering all 114 Missouri counties.

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

Nearby Counties

Mississippi County sits in the far southeast corner of Missouri. These neighboring counties have their own jail systems and may hold inmates from nearby areas.