Cooper County Inmate Population

The Cooper County inmate population is maintained by the Cooper County Sheriff's Department in Boonville, Missouri. This page provides details on the online jail roster, how to contact the facility, visitation rules, and how to request public records under Missouri's Sunshine Law.

Cooper County Sheriff's Department and Jail

The Cooper County Jail is located at 200 Main Street, Boonville, MO 65233. The jail line is 660-882-6985 and the sheriff's office main number is 660-882-2771. The fax is 660-882-7075 and the office email is sheriffsoffice@coopercountymo.gov. The sheriff's department website is at coopermosheriff.com.

The jail was constructed in 1999 and has a capacity of 70 beds. It houses both male and female inmates. Jail Administrator Captain Amanda M. Blank oversees daily operations. Administrative hours run Monday through Friday 8 AM to 5 PM. The facility is staffed around the clock for booking and custody inquiries. Cooper County covers 569 square miles and had a 2020 census population of 17,103.

The online inmate roster is available at coopercountyjail.org, although this site has had intermittent availability issues. When the online roster is accessible, it shows names, ID numbers, arrest information, bond amounts, charges, classification, and mugshots. If the site is unavailable, call the jail at 660-882-6985 to get current custody information directly from staff.

Cooper County is located in central Missouri along the Missouri River. The Boonville Correctional Center, a state prison, is located at 1216 East Morgan Street, Boonville, MO 65233, right in the county seat. This minimum security state facility is at (660) 882-6521. County inmates sentenced to longer terms may be transferred there or to other state facilities.

The Boonville Correctional Center is listed in Missouri's state prison directory at doc.mo.gov/facilities/adult-institutions/address-listing, along with all other DOC facilities where Cooper County inmates may be transferred.

How to Search Cooper County Inmate Population Records

Start with the online roster at coopercountyjail.org. When available, this tool provides current booking information for all active inmates. Search by name to find specific individuals. Records include mugshots, charge details, bond information, and classification status. If the site is inaccessible, call 660-882-6985 for phone-based lookup.

For inmates who have been transferred to state prison, use the Missouri DOC offender search at web.mo.gov/doc/offSearchWeb/. This tool covers all active offenders in the Missouri system, including those at the Boonville Correctional Center nearby. The DOC search updates nightly and is one of the most comprehensive tools for tracking Missouri inmates.

Written records requests for historical booking data, incident reports, or other documents not shown in the online roster go to the Cooper County Sheriff's Department at 200 Main Street, Boonville, MO 65233. The records custodian manages all formal public records requests. Requests submitted in person or by mail are both accepted.

Jail Facility and Operations

The 70-bed Cooper County Jail built in 1999 handles all county-level detention. The facility holds pretrial detainees and sentenced inmates awaiting transfer to state custody. Booking records created at intake document each person's arrest information, charges, bond, and physical identifiers. These records are maintained by the jail administrator and the records custodian.

Fees charged to inmates held at county request are $50 per day plus any medical costs incurred during the stay. Inmates who are transferred to state custody are no longer billed by the county. The jail also handles civil process, warrant service, and court transport functions for Cooper County.

Visitation and Communication at Cooper County Jail

Visits to the Cooper County Jail are held on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4 PM. Visits are conducted via video kiosk (KIOSK visits), monitored by detention staff. In-person contact visits are not available. Each inmate may receive one visit per visiting day. Sessions last 30 minutes maximum. Visits must be scheduled 24 hours in advance, and walk-ins are not accommodated.

Only one visitor is allowed per visitation session. Visitors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Valid photo identification is required for all visitors. Co-defendants and anyone who has been incarcerated within the past 12 months may not visit without written approval from the jail administrator. People on probation or parole must get prior written authorization from their supervising officer before visiting any inmate.

Money deposits for inmate accounts are processed through JailATM.com or by calling 1-866-933-6386. Phone accounts are set up through customer.cidnet.net or by calling 1-888-984-1903. Mail is accepted at the facility. Include the inmate's full name and ID number on all correspondence. Address mail to 200 Main Street, Boonville, MO 65233.

Missouri Sunshine Law and Public Records

Cooper County inmate records are subject to Missouri's open records requirements under Chapter 610 RSMo. Under § 610.011, public records are presumed open to the public. The sheriff's department must respond to written requests within three business days under § 610.023. Copying fees cannot exceed 10 cents per standard page under § 610.026.

Arrest records, booking logs, and incident reports are public under § 610.100. Some exceptions apply for active investigations or sensitive personal information. Submit requests to the Cooper County Sheriff's Department at 200 Main Street, Boonville, MO 65233, by email to sheriffsoffice@coopercountymo.gov, or in person during administrative hours. Include the names, dates, and types of records you need. The records custodian will confirm availability and any applicable fees before releasing documents.

VINE Link at vinelink.com provides free alerts when Cooper County inmates are released or transferred, covering both the county jail and any state facilities where they may be moved.

VINE Link and State Resources

Register at vinelink.com for free custody status notifications. VINE Link covers both the Cooper County Jail and Missouri state facilities. Set up alerts by phone, text, or email to receive notice when an inmate's status changes. There is no charge for this service.

The Missouri Department of Corrections operates the Boonville Correctional Center right in Cooper County at 1216 East Morgan Street, Boonville, MO 65233, phone (660) 882-6521. This minimum security state facility may hold Cooper County inmates who are transferred out of local custody after sentencing. Track all state inmates through web.mo.gov/doc/offSearchWeb/. The DOC main office is at (573) 751-2389 in Jefferson City.

Cities in Cooper County

Cooper County's largest city is Boonville, the county seat. No cities in Cooper County have a dedicated inmate population page on this site. All inmate population records for Cooper County are processed through the county sheriff's department in Boonville.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Cooper County in central Missouri. Each maintains its own jail and records system.