Crawford County Inmate Population Records

Crawford County inmate population records are maintained by the Crawford County Sheriff's Office in Steelville, Missouri. This page covers the live online inmate roster, facility details, visitation and mail policies, and how to access public records under Missouri's Sunshine Law.

Crawford County Sheriff's Office and Jail

The Crawford County Sheriff's Office is at 212 Third Street, Steelville, MO 65565. The phone number is 573-775-2125, staffed 24 hours a day. The fax is 573-775-2126. The main website is at crawfordcountysheriff.org. The live inmate roster is at inmates.crawfordcountysheriff.org.

Sheriff Darin J. Layman leads the office. Jail Administrator Tammy Peart manages daily facility operations. Records Custodian Law Clerk Nicole Beezley handles public records requests and can be reached at nbeezley@crawfordcountyso.org. The facility has a capacity of 200 inmates with an average daily population around 175, making it one of the larger county jails in the region.

Crawford County covers 744 square miles in southeast Missouri. The county seat is Steelville, and Cuba is the largest city. The county had a 2020 census population of 23,056. A Most Wanted page on the sheriff's website lists fugitives with full names, addresses, charges, and photographs. This is updated as new information becomes available.

The live Crawford County inmate roster at inmates.crawfordcountysheriff.org shows current bookings and 48-hour releases with full booking details and mugshots.

How to Search the Crawford County Inmate Population

The live online roster at inmates.crawfordcountysheriff.org is the primary tool for looking up current inmates. The roster is divided into two sections: current inmates and those released within the past 48 hours. Each record includes names, identifying details, arrest information, charges, booking info, bond details, and mugshots.

Call 573-775-2125 any time of day for immediate phone-based confirmation of someone's custody status. The number is staffed 24 hours. This is especially useful if a recent arrest hasn't appeared in the online system yet. Booking entries typically take a few hours to appear after intake.

For Crawford County inmates sentenced to state prison, use the Missouri DOC offender search at web.mo.gov/doc/offSearchWeb/. South Central Correctional Center at 255 West Highway 32, Licking, MO 65542, phone (573) 674-4470, is one of the nearest state facilities and houses inmates from the Crawford County region. Steelville is in the same general area, so this facility is a likely assignment for Crawford County state-sentenced inmates.

Jail Facility Details

The Crawford County Jail has a 200-bed capacity and typically operates at around 175 inmates on any given day. The facility staff includes 12 Detention Officers, 2 Control Room Operators, 1 Sergeant, and 3 Transport Officers. This staffing level supports a full range of jail operations including booking, classification, inmate transport, and records management.

Booking records at Crawford County capture a wide range of intake information. Each record includes the inmate's name, arrest date, charges, arresting officer, bond amount, classification, and mugshot. The online roster reflects these records in near real time. Older records not shown in the online system can be requested through the records custodian.

The sheriff's Most Wanted page is a public-facing tool that helps the community identify and report people with active warrants. This page is hosted on the sheriff's website and updated when new information is available. Reporting a Most Wanted individual can be done by calling the sheriff's office at 573-775-2125.

Visitation and Communication

Crawford County Jail offers onsite video visitation in the lobby. Sessions run daily from 10 AM to 4 PM, are free of charge, and are first-come, first-served. There is no advance scheduling required for lobby video visits, which is different from many other county jails in Missouri that require 24-hour advance booking.

Mail is accepted at the Crawford County Jail with some specific restrictions. Only pre-metered postcards are accepted, no standard envelopes. Postcards must be no larger than 4 by 6 inches. No glossy pictures are allowed. No perfume or liquids. Include the inmate's full name and ID number. Address mail to the facility at 212 Third Street, Steelville, MO 65565.

Paperback books are allowed if shipped directly from a bookstore. No hand-carried books or used books are accepted. Phone and commissary accounts are managed through CityTeleCoin. Set up an account online through the CityTeleCoin system. Money deposits can also be made through approved channels. Contact the jail at 573-775-2125 for the current CityTeleCoin account setup process.

Missouri Sunshine Law and Records Access

Crawford County inmate population records are public under Chapter 610 RSMo. Under § 610.011, public records are presumed open. The sheriff's office must respond to written requests within three business days under § 610.023. Copies are limited to 10 cents per standard page under § 610.026.

The Crawford County Sheriff's Office has an online records request portal available through its website for added convenience. You can also submit requests in writing by mail to 212 Third Street, Steelville, MO 65565, or by email to Records Custodian Nicole Beezley at nbeezley@crawfordcountyso.org. Arrest records, incident reports, and booking logs are public under § 610.100. Include your contact information and a clear description of what you need. The custodian will confirm availability and any fees before proceeding.

The full text of Chapter 610, Missouri's open records statute, is available at revisor.mo.gov. This is the official Missouri General Assembly site with the authoritative Sunshine Law text.

VINE Link and State Resources

Sign up at vinelink.com to receive free alerts when a Crawford County inmate's custody status changes. VINE Link covers the county jail and all Missouri state prisons. Notifications are sent by phone, email, or text as soon as a change is recorded in the system. This is a critical resource for victims and family members who need to track inmate status.

The Missouri Department of Corrections main office is at 2729 Plaza Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65102, phone (573) 751-2389. South Central Correctional Center at 255 West Highway 32, Licking, MO 65542, phone (573) 674-4470, is one of the closest state facilities to Crawford County. Potosi Correctional Center at 11593 State Highway O, Mineral Point, MO 63660, phone (573) 438-6000, is another nearby option. Track state inmates at web.mo.gov/doc/offSearchWeb/.

Cities in Crawford County

Crawford County includes Steelville and Cuba as its main communities. No cities in Crawford County have a dedicated inmate population page. All inmate population records for Crawford County are maintained through the county sheriff's office in Steelville.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Crawford County in southeast and south-central Missouri. Each operates its own detention facility and records system.