Cedar County Inmate Population

The Cedar County inmate population is held at the Cedar County Jail in Stockton, Missouri. The Cedar County Sheriff's Office manages the facility and provides online inmate roster access through Jail Tracker. You can search current inmates, get charge details, and find contact information for the jail and Sheriff's Office on this page.

Cedar County Sheriff's Office and Jail

The Cedar County Sheriff's Office is located at 202 South High Street, Stockton, MO 65785. The main phone is 417-276-5133. For the jail directly, dial ext. 251. The fax number is 417-276-5135. Administrative hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Sheriff James "Jimbob" McCrary leads the department. Sheriff McCrary brings over 25 years of law enforcement experience to the role and has lived in Cedar County for 47 years. He previously served as Stockton Police Chief from 1999 to 2002. He is a member of the Southwest Missouri Major Case Squad and has worked with three drug task forces during his career. His background reflects deep community ties and broad law enforcement experience across multiple agencies.

Cedar County covers about 564 square miles in southwestern Missouri. The 2020 population was 14,188. Stockton is the county seat. El Dorado Springs is the county's largest city. The violent crime rate is 19.6 and the property crime rate is 47.9.

The following screenshot is from the Cedar County Sheriff's Office website, which is the primary official resource for the Cedar County inmate population and jail information.

The site includes contact information, a message from Sheriff McCrary, and links to inmate roster resources.

How to Search Cedar County Inmate Population

The Cedar County Jail inmate roster is hosted by Jail Tracker. You can access it through the Missouri Jail Roster page for Cedar County. The roster includes full names, identifying details, arrest date, charges, booking date, bond information, and mugshots when available. It reflects the current inmate population at the Stockton facility.

If the person you are looking for is not listed on the county roster, check VINE Link. VINE Link covers most Missouri county jails and allows you to search by name or inmate ID. You can also register for free custody alerts that notify you when an inmate's status changes.

For people who may be in state prison, the Missouri DOC Offender Search covers all Department of Corrections adult facilities. Use this if someone was sentenced and transferred out of county custody.

You can also call the jail directly at 417-276-5133, extension 251, to confirm current custody status. This is the quickest option for recent bookings that may not yet appear online.

Note: The Jail Tracker roster reflects current inmates only. Call for confirmation on very recent bookings.

Jail Facility Details

The Cedar County Jail is at 202 South High Street in Stockton, Missouri. The facility operates under Sheriff McCrary and follows Missouri county jail standards for booking, classification, housing, and inmate management. It houses both pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates serving shorter terms. People sentenced to longer state terms are transferred to Missouri Department of Corrections facilities.

Money left at the Sheriff's Office for inmate accounts may be subject to forfeiture toward the inmate's housing bill under county policy. If you want to add funds for phone calls or commissary, confirm with the facility how to do so without risking forfeiture. CityTeleCoin handles video visitation services for the jail.

Visitation and Communication

Cedar County Jail visitation is held on weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Visits must be scheduled in advance by the inmate, not the visitor. Each inmate is limited to one visit per week. Each visit lasts 13 minutes. Visitors must bring a valid photo ID. Children must be supervised by an adult during the visit.

Additional video visits can be purchased through the CityTeleCoin website. Remote video visits are available beyond the standard weekly in-person visit. Check the CityTeleCoin site for current pricing and scheduling options.

Bibles may be brought to inmates in person at the facility. For mail, address letters to the inmate's full name at the jail address: 202 South High Street, Stockton, MO 65785. All mail must include your full name and return address. Standard county jail mail policies apply. Contact the jail for current rules on photos and packages before sending anything other than a standard letter.

Note: Confirm current visitation hours and policies with the jail before visiting. Rules can change based on facility needs.

Public Records Access

The Missouri Sunshine Law, Chapter 610, requires the Cedar County Sheriff's Office to make public records available upon request. Inmate records, arrest logs, and booking information are public. To request records, contact the Sheriff's Office at 417-276-5133 during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Provide the inmate's name, the approximate date of arrest, and the type of record you need. Written requests are preferred. The agency must respond within three business days.

State Resources

The Missouri DOC Offender Search covers state prison inmates. VINE Link covers county jails and provides custody notifications at no cost. The Missouri Department of Corrections website explains the state prison system and lists contacts for each facility. For state prison addresses, the DOC facility directory has a full list of adult institutions in Missouri.

Cities in Cedar County

Stockton is the county seat and El Dorado Springs is the largest city in Cedar County. No cities in Cedar County currently have a dedicated inmate population page on this site.

Nearby Counties

Counties surrounding Cedar County each operate their own jails and maintain public inmate records. Use the links below to find inmate information in neighboring areas.