Cape Girardeau County Inmate Population

The Cape Girardeau County inmate population is held at the county jail in Jackson, Missouri. The Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Office operates the facility and provides an online inmate roster with booking details, charges, bond information, and mugshots for current inmates.

Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Office and Jail

The Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Office runs the jail at 216 North Missouri, Jackson, Missouri 63755. To reach the jail, call 573-243-3551 and select option 1. You can also email the jail directly at contactjail@capecountysheriff.org. Administrative hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. General questions can go to cwindbigler@capecountysheriff.org.

Sheriff Ruth Ann Dickerson leads the department. Chief Deputy Eric Friedrich handles administrative operations. Jail Administrator Richard Rushin and Jail Lieutenant Jason Ladner oversee day-to-day facility operations. The jail staff includes two division sergeants, two division corporals, and 30 division officers and deputies, totaling more than 36 personnel in the corrections division.

Cape Girardeau County covers about 586 square miles in southeastern Missouri. The Mississippi River forms the county's eastern border with Illinois. The 2020 population was 81,710. Jackson is the county seat and Cape Girardeau is the largest city. The violent crime rate for the county is 17.5.

The following screenshot shows the Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Office website, the main source for inmate population information and jail policies.

The site includes links to the corrections division, inmate roster, and contact information for the jail and administrative staff.

How to Search Cape Girardeau County Inmate Population

The Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Office publishes an inmate roster through its website. The corrections page at capecountysheriff.org describes jail operations and links to roster access. The roster includes identifying details, arrest information, charges, booking date, bond amount, release information, and mugshots.

If you cannot find someone on the county roster, try VINE Link, which covers county jails statewide and lets you register for custody notifications. VINE Link searches work by name or inmate ID and are free to use. For someone who may have been transferred to state custody, use the Missouri DOC Offender Search.

You can call the jail directly at 573-243-3551 (option 1) to confirm whether someone is currently in custody. The jail email is also available for inquiries: contactjail@capecountysheriff.org.

Note: Roster data reflects current inmates only. Recent bookings may not appear online immediately. Calling is the fastest way to confirm current custody status.

Jail Facility and Corrections Division

The Cape Girardeau County Jail is a full-service detention facility with a staff of over 36 officers, sergeants, and corporals. The facility handles both pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates. All operations are managed under the corrections division, which follows Missouri county jail standards for booking, classification, housing, and inmate management. The jail's location in Jackson puts it close to the county courthouse, which makes inmate transport for hearings straightforward.

Visitation and Communication

All visitation and communication at the Cape Girardeau County Jail runs through Securus Technologies. To set up visitation, create a Securus account online or through the Securus Android or iPhone app. You can also call Securus at (800) 844-6591. You will need to provide a valid photo ID and a photo of yourself to activate your visitor account.

For money, you can add funds to an inmate's account at the kiosk in the Sheriff's Office lobby, online at Access Corrections, or by calling (866) 345-1884. Funds added to inmate accounts cover phone calls, commissary, and other services.

The facility accepts only standard white postcards as personal mail. Postcards must be no larger than 5x7 inches and must include the sender's full name and return address. No foreign substances, labels, or stickers are allowed on the postcard surface. Send mail to: Cape Girardeau County Jail, (Detainee Name), PO Box 592, Lebanon, MO 65536. Do not use any other address format.

All video visitation is handled through Securus. In-person visits follow the schedule set by the jail. Check with the facility for current days and times before making plans to visit.

Note: Communication rules are enforced strictly. Mail that does not meet facility standards will be returned or discarded without delivery.

Public Records Access

The Missouri Sunshine Law, Chapter 610, makes most records held by the Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Office available to the public. Inmate records, arrest reports, and booking logs are public records. To request records, contact the Sheriff's Office during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Describe the records in detail, including names, dates, and case numbers if known.

Written requests are preferred because they document the request clearly. The agency must respond within three business days. Some records may be withheld if they relate to active investigations or fall under a statutory exemption. If a request is denied, the agency must explain why in writing.

State Resources

The Missouri DOC Offender Search covers state prison inmates. The VINE Link system covers county jails and provides custody notifications. The Missouri Department of Corrections website has information on state facilities, programs, and general guidance. The DOC facility directory lists every adult institution in Missouri with addresses and phone numbers.

Cities in Cape Girardeau County

Jackson is the county seat and Cape Girardeau is the largest city in the county. No cities in Cape Girardeau County currently have a dedicated inmate population page on this site.

Nearby Counties

Counties bordering Cape Girardeau County each operate their own jails and maintain public inmate records. Use the links below to search the inmate population in neighboring areas.