Caldwell County Inmate Population

The Caldwell County inmate population is held at the Caldwell County Detention Center in Kingston, Missouri. The county Sheriff's Office manages the facility and provides online inmate search options through VineLink. This page explains how to search current inmates, visit the facility, and access public records.

Caldwell County Sheriff's Office and Detention Center

The Caldwell County Sheriff's Office is located at 280 W. Main, Kingston, MO 64650. The jail phone number is 816-586-5245. The Sheriff's Office non-emergency line is 816-586-2681. Sheriff Mitchell K. Allen leads the department. Office hours for the detention center run Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sheriff's Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays.

Caldwell County covers about 430 square miles and is located on the edge of the Kansas City metropolitan area. The 2020 population was 8,815. Kingston is the county seat; Hamilton is the county's largest city. Crime rates in Caldwell County fall below national averages, with a violent crime rate of 13.7 and property crime rate of 21.3.

The following screenshot shows the Caldwell County Sheriff's Office website, where you can find current information on the jail, staff, and inmate resources.

The site includes links to the detention center page, visitor policies, and public records contact information.

How to Search Caldwell County Inmate Population

Caldwell County jail rosters are available on VINE Link. Search by the inmate's full or partial name, or by their inmate ID number. Results show identifying details, arrest information, charges, booking date, bond amount, release information, and mugshots when available. VINE Link is free to use and does not require an account to search.

You can also use VINE Link to register for custody status alerts. If the inmate you are tracking is released or transferred, you will get a notification. This is helpful for victims and family members who need to stay informed.

The Caldwell County Detention Center page on the county website provides current details about facility policies, visitor procedures, and inmate mail rules. Call the jail at 816-586-5245 for direct questions about whether a specific person is in custody.

For people in state prison rather than county jail, use the Missouri DOC Offender Search. That system covers all Missouri Department of Corrections facilities and is separate from the county system.

Note: The online roster reflects current inmates only. Call the jail to confirm status for recent bookings.

Jail Facility Details

The Caldwell County Detention Center sits at 280 W. Main in Kingston, Missouri. Mail sent to the detention center uses the PO Box address: PO Box 38, Kingston, MO 64650. The facility holds both pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates. Like most small county jails in Missouri, it houses people serving shorter sentences and those waiting for court dates. Longer-term state sentences are typically served at Missouri Department of Corrections facilities.

The facility operates under the supervision of Sheriff Mitchell K. Allen and follows Missouri county jail standards for booking, classification, and inmate management.

Visitation and Communication

Visits at the Caldwell County Detention Center are non-contact and must be scheduled in advance. Visitation appointments are available Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. You must call 816-586-5245 to book your visit at least 24 hours before. Visits last 30 minutes. Each inmate is allowed one visit per day. Up to two adults and two minors may visit at the same time.

All visitors must submit a visitor application. The application is available online on the county detention center page. Bring a valid photo ID when you visit. Late arrivals may lose their appointment.

For mail, send letters to: Inmate's Full Name, Caldwell County Detention Center, PO Box 38, Kingston, MO 64650. Personal mail is limited to three pages. Writing must be on the front side of pages only. Greeting cards are not accepted. Photos must be no larger than 5x7 inches and must be mailed directly from a retailer such as Walmart, Shutterfly, or Free Prints. Do not mail photos directly from your home. No coloring books, magazine pages, tape, glue, stickers, or drawings are allowed.

Money orders made out to the inmate may be mailed to the same address. Commissary packages can be ordered online through the Inmate Canteen website and are shipped directly to inmates at the facility.

Note: All mail is reviewed before delivery. Items that do not meet facility rules will be returned or discarded.

Public Records Access

Missouri's Sunshine Law at Chapter 610 of the Missouri Revised Statutes gives the public the right to request records from government agencies, including the Caldwell County Sheriff's Office. Booking records, arrest logs, and inmate rosters are generally available as public records. The agency must designate a custodian of records to handle these requests.

To submit a request, write to or call the Sheriff's Office during business hours. Include the inmate's name, approximate arrest date, and the type of record you want. The agency must respond within three business days. Some records may be withheld if they involve an active investigation or protected personal information. Written requests are preferred because they create a clear paper trail.

State Resources

The Missouri DOC Offender Search is the main tool for finding people in Missouri state prisons. The VINE Link system covers county jails and lets you set up alerts for custody changes. Both are free. The Missouri Department of Corrections website has information on state facilities, programs, and the transfer process from county to state custody. For state prison addresses, check the DOC facility directory.

Cities in Caldwell County

Kingston is the county seat and Hamilton is the largest city in Caldwell County. No cities in Caldwell County currently have a dedicated inmate population page on this site.

Nearby Counties

Counties neighboring Caldwell County each have their own jails and inmate rosters. Use the links below to find inmate information in surrounding areas.