Audrain County Inmate Population

The Audrain County Sheriff's Office in Mexico, Missouri manages the local inmate population and jail records. This page explains how to search the jail roster, contact the detention facility, and request public records under Missouri's Sunshine Law.

Audrain County Sheriff's Office and Detention Facility

The Audrain County Jail sits at 1100 Littleby Road, Mexico, MO 65265. The facility runs around the clock. The main Sheriff's Office phone is 573-473-5800 and is available 24 hours. If you need to reach the jail directly, call 573-473-5805. The fax number is 573-581-2924. Captain Tim Tanner is the Jail Administrator and can be reached at (573) 473-5801, extension 1528.

Sheriff Matt Oller leads the department. Chief Deputy Major James Shrader assists with overall operations. Captain Jim Enlow commands the Patrol Division and can be reached at the same main number, extension 1544. The detention center averages about 70 inmates in custody on any given day, making it a mid-sized facility for central Missouri.

The county Sheriff's Office website is at audrainsheriff.com. It includes jail information, the inmate lookup portal, visitation procedures, and records request details. Additional county information is available at audraincounty.org/sheriff.

The image below is from the Audrain County Sheriff's Office website, the primary source for current jail roster data and detention policies.

The Sheriff's Office site provides direct access to the inmate lookup tool and all Audrain County detention facility information.

How to Search the Audrain County Inmate Roster

The fastest way to search the Audrain County inmate population online is through the inmate lookup tool at audrainsheriff.com/inmate-lookup. This portal is maintained by the Sheriff's Office and shows current inmates with identifying details, arresting agency, charges, booking date, bond information, and release information. Mugshots are included when available.

The Sheriff's Office also offers a mobile app for Apple devices through the iTunes store with the current inmate roster built in. An Android version was in production as of the last research date.

If you prefer to search across all Missouri jails and prisons at once, use VINE Link. You can search by full name, partial name, or inmate ID. VINE Link covers county jails and state Department of Corrections facilities throughout Missouri. For state prison records specifically, the Missouri DOC Offender Search is the right tool.

Audrain County Jail Procedures and Capacity

The Audrain County Detention Center holds pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates. The daily population averages around 70 inmates, though the actual count changes as people are booked or released. Bookings happen around the clock, and staff process intake continuously.

The facility houses inmates for local agencies and may also take detainees from surrounding jurisdictions based on need. Once booked, inmates are classified and assigned to a housing pod that matches their risk level and charge type. Staff conduct medical screenings as part of the intake process.

Visitation Schedule and Mail Procedures

Audrain County Jail allows visits on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday. Each visit lasts 10 to 30 minutes. Only one visitor is permitted per inmate per day. The visit time depends on the housing pod assignment.

The visitation schedule by pod is as follows:

• C-Pod and males in holding: Wednesday 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
• Female Work Release: Saturday 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
• Male Work Release: Saturday 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
• D-Pod: Saturday 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
• E-Pod: Saturday 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
• A-Pod: Sunday 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
• B-Pod: Sunday 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
• F-Pod: Sunday 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

For mail, send letters to: Inmate Name, 1100 Littleby Rd., Mexico, MO 65265. All personal mail must include the sender's full name and return address. The jail inspects all incoming mail before delivery. Inmate commissary funds can be added through the Inmate Canteen website.

Public Records and Missouri Sunshine Law

Jail and arrest records in Audrain County are public under Missouri Sunshine Law, Chapter 610. Under § 610.011, all government records are presumed open. The agency must respond to records requests within three business days (§ 610.023). Copies are limited to 10 cents per page for standard documents (§ 610.026). Arrest records, including booking data and charges, are public under § 610.100.

To request records, contact the Audrain County Sheriff's Office at 1100 Littleby Road, Mexico, MO 65265. You may also use the phone number 573-473-5800 to ask about the records request process. Written requests are preferred. Describe the records you want as clearly as possible. The Sheriff's Office maintains a designated records custodian for Sunshine Law requests. Requests may be submitted in person, by mail, or by fax to 573-581-2924.

The Sheriff's Office also handles sex offender registry information and crime victim notification services through its website.

State Resources for Missouri Inmate Records

The Missouri Department of Corrections oversees all state prisons separate from county jails. Inmates serving longer sentences often get transferred to state custody after sentencing. The DOC Offender Search at web.mo.gov is free to the public and lets you search by name or offender number. The DOC also maintains a list of all state prison facilities and their addresses at their online directory.

VINE Link at vinelink.com covers county jails and DOC facilities in one place. You can register for free alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. This is useful for victims, family members, and attorneys tracking someone through the Missouri system.

Cities in Audrain County

Mexico is the county seat of Audrain County. No cities in Audrain County have a dedicated inmate population page on this site.

Nearby Counties

Audrain County borders Callaway, Boone, Monroe, Ralls, and Montgomery Counties in central Missouri, each with their own jail and inmate records.