Camden County Inmate Population

The Camden County inmate population is housed at the Camden County Detention Facility in Camdenton, Missouri. The Camden County Sheriff's Office operates the jail and publishes an online inmate roster that is open to the public. You can search current inmates by name and view charge, bond, and booking details.

Camden County Sheriff's Office and Detention Facility

The Camden County Sheriff's Office is located at 1 Court Circle Suite 13, Camdenton, MO 65020. The jail phone is 573-317-0981. The Sheriff's Office main line is 573-346-2243. Administrative hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You can reach the Chief Deputy, Jim Brashear, at extension 242. Sheriff Tony R. Helms leads the department.

The Sheriff's Office maintains an active Facebook page where they post information about investigations, recent arrests, and wanted offenders. This can be a useful secondary source when checking on recent local activity.

Camden County covers about 709 square miles. The 2020 population was 42,745. Camdenton is the county seat; Osage Beach is the largest city. The county's violent crime rate is 17.2 and property crime rate is 40.4.

The screenshot below is from the Camden County Sheriff's Office website, which hosts the inmate roster and most wanted list.

The site links to the inmate roster, most wanted page, records request form, and contact information for the jail and Sheriff's Office.

How to Search Camden County Inmate Population

The Camden County inmate roster on the Sheriff's website shows current inmates and people released within 48 hours. Each listing includes the person's full name, identifying details, arrest date, charges, booking date, bond information, and mugshot. The roster is split into two sections: current inmates and recent releases.

You can also search through Missouri Jail Roster, which aggregates county jail data across the state. This site provides a convenient search interface when checking multiple counties.

If you cannot find the person in the county jail system, check VINE Link for custody alerts and status updates. For those who may be in state prison, use the Missouri DOC Offender Search.

The Sheriff's Office also posts a Most Wanted page on their website. This lists wanted offenders with names, identifying details, and photos. It is updated regularly and separate from the active inmate roster.

Note: Call the jail at 573-317-0981 to confirm whether someone was recently booked if they do not yet appear in the online roster.

Jail Facility Details

The Camden County Detention Facility is at 1 Court Circle Suite 13, Camdenton, Missouri. The facility handles both pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates. Standard booking procedures apply. The facility follows Missouri county jail regulations for classification, housing, and inmate management. For public records requests, a records form is available on the county website. The custodian of records at the Sheriff's Office handles all records requests.

You can also leave a recorded message for inmates by calling 573-317-4038. The message service costs $1.00 per 30 seconds. This is separate from the main jail line and is useful for short communications when you cannot arrange a visit or call through the regular phone system.

Visitation and Communication

Onsite visitation at the Camden County Detention Facility is held on Saturdays and Sundays. Male inmates visit from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Female inmates visit from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Remote video visitation is also available seven days a week, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Remote visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance and are given out on a first-come, first-served basis.

Each inmate gets two free onsite video visits per day. Remote visits cost $7.50 per 15 minutes. You must schedule remote visits in advance through the approved video visitation provider.

For mail, address letters to the inmate's full name at the facility address: 1 Court Circle Suite 13, Camdenton, MO 65020. All mail must include the sender's full name and return address. Standard Camden County mail policies apply. Contact the jail for current rules on packages, photos, and other items before mailing anything other than a standard letter.

Email submissions to the Sheriff's Office are also available via the website for general inquiries.

Note: All visitation and communication procedures are subject to change. Confirm current rules with the jail before visiting or sending mail.

Public Records and Missouri Sunshine Law

The Missouri Sunshine Law, Chapter 610, requires the Camden County Sheriff's Office to make most records available to the public. Inmate rosters, arrest logs, and booking records are public. The Sheriff's Office has a Request for Copy of Records form available on the county website. Fill it out and submit it in person, by mail, or by email during business hours.

The custodian of records handles all such requests. The agency must respond within three business days. Some records may be exempt if they involve active investigations or protected information. Written requests are preferred.

State Resources

The Missouri DOC Offender Search covers state prison inmates. The VINE Link system covers county jails and sends alerts for custody status changes. The Missouri Department of Corrections website explains the state prison system and lists contacts for each facility. The DOC facility directory has addresses and phone numbers for every adult institution in Missouri.

Cities in Camden County

Camdenton is the county seat and Osage Beach is the largest city in Camden County. No cities in Camden County currently have a dedicated inmate population page on this site.

Nearby Counties

The counties surrounding Camden County each maintain their own jail facilities and inmate records. Use the links below to find inmate information in neighboring areas.