Access Gasconade County Inmate Population

Gasconade County inmate population records are maintained by the Gasconade County Sheriff's Office in Hermann, Missouri. The jail serves a rural county of about 14,794 residents in east-central Missouri. Use the tools below to search for current detainees or request public records.

Gasconade County Sheriff's Office and Jail

The Gasconade County Sheriff's Office and jail are located at 119 E. First Street, Room 22, Hermann, MO 65041. The main phone number is 573-486-2424. Dispatch can be reached at 573-437-7770. The office email is scott.eiler@gcsomo.org. Sheriff Scott Eiler leads the department, with Deputy Luke Bigelow and Office Manager Felisha Mendenhall supporting daily operations. Administrative hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The Gasconade County Jail is housed at the same address as the sheriff's office. The facility processes arrests from the sheriff's department and local municipal agencies within the county. Hermann has been the county seat since 1842. The county covers 524 square miles on the south side of the Missouri River in east-central Missouri. Owensville is the largest city in the county, though neither has a dedicated inmate population page on this site.

The sheriff's office maintains a Facebook page that posts press releases with arrest details and booking information for notable cases. This provides an additional public-facing source of inmate and arrest information beyond the official jail roster. The violent crime rate in Gasconade County is 15.4 per 100,000 and the property crime rate is 22.0 per 100,000, both below state averages.

The image below shows the Missouri DOC Offender Search, the state-level tool for finding inmates who have been transferred from county custody to a Missouri state prison.

The Missouri DOC Offender Search is a key resource for finding Gasconade County residents who have been sentenced to state prison rather than the local county jail.

How to Search Gasconade County Inmate Population

The primary online resource for Gasconade County inmate population records is VINE Link. The jail's roster is available through this statewide system, which allows searching by full or partial name or inmate ID number. Results include identifying details, current location, arresting agency, charges, bond amount, booking date, release date if set, and mugshots when available. VINE also lets you sign up for free victim notification alerts.

You can also call the Gasconade County Sheriff's Office directly at 573-486-2424 during business hours for custody confirmation. After hours, call dispatch at 573-437-7770. The sheriff's office Facebook page may also include recent arrest information. For complete roster access, VINE Link is the most reliable online option for searching the current Gasconade County inmate population.

If the person you need is not in county custody, use the Missouri DOC Offender Search to check state prisons. Anyone sentenced to a state facility after a conviction in Gasconade County will appear in the DOC database rather than the local jail roster. The Missouri Department of Corrections maintains a full list of all adult institutions.

Note: VINE Link is searchable by full or partial name. Use partial names if you are unsure of the exact spelling of an inmate's name.

Gasconade County Jail Facility Details

The Gasconade County Jail is a local detention facility at 119 E. First Street in Hermann. It processes arrests from the county sheriff's department and municipal police in towns throughout the county. All bookings go through a standard intake process: property inventory, medical screening, and housing assignment. The facility holds both pre-trial detainees awaiting court and sentenced individuals serving shorter terms locally.

Commissary at the Gasconade County Jail is operated by Access Corrections. Deposits can be made online through the Access Corrections website or by phone. The commissary allows inmates to purchase food, hygiene items, and other approved goods. Access Corrections also processes phone account deposits in some cases. Contact the jail at 573-486-2424 for current commissary procedures and approved deposit methods.

The sheriff's office handles civil process throughout Gasconade County. This includes serving warrants, civil summons, court orders, and protective orders. Court security at county courthouses is also provided by the sheriff's office. Inmate transportation to court appearances and other facilities is managed by department personnel. These are standard operational functions for a county sheriff's department of this size.

Visitation and Communication Policies

Visitation at the Gasconade County Jail is conducted by video only, through the HomeWAV platform. In-person visits are not available. To use HomeWAV, you need to create an account at homewav.com. Once registered, you select the state and facility and then connect with the inmate. HomeWAV support can be reached at (844) 394-6639 or by email at support@homewav.com. Video visits allow friends and family to stay connected without traveling to the Hermann facility.

Scheduling a video visit through HomeWAV requires setting up the visit in advance through the platform. Visits must be scheduled and approved before they can take place. Check the HomeWAV website for current pricing, session lengths, and scheduling windows. Once a visit is approved and scheduled, both the visitor and the inmate are notified of the appointment.

For mail, send correspondence to the inmate's full name, care of the Gasconade County Jail, 119 E. First Street, Hermann, MO 65041. Always include your full name and return address. The jail inspects all incoming mail before delivery. Restrictions on photographs, books, and other materials apply. Ask the facility at 573-486-2424 what types of mail and materials are currently permitted before sending anything other than a letter.

Note: All visitation at Gasconade County Jail is video-only through HomeWAV. Plan accordingly and contact HomeWAV support if you have technical issues setting up your account.

Public Records Access Under the Missouri Sunshine Law

Gasconade County jail records are public records under state law. Missouri Sunshine Law, Chapter 610, establishes that government records are presumed open unless a specific exemption applies (§ 610.011). Agencies must respond to records requests within three business days (§ 610.023). Standard copy fees cannot exceed 10 cents per page (§ 610.026). Arrest records, including booking data, charges, and custody status, are public under § 610.100.

To request records from the Gasconade County Sheriff's Office, write to them at 119 E. First Street, Room 22, Hermann, MO 65041, call 573-486-2424, or email scott.eiler@gcsomo.org. Written requests are preferred. Describe the records you need, including the inmate's name, approximate dates, and the type of documents requested. The office designates a records custodian for Sunshine Law compliance. Responses are due within three business days, and the custodian will advise you if any exemption limits access to specific records.

State Resources for Missouri Inmate Records

The Missouri Department of Corrections maintains records for state prison inmates, which are entirely separate from county jail rosters. Use the DOC Offender Search if the person you're looking for has been sentenced to state prison. The DOC website also lists all adult institution addresses at doc.mo.gov. Gasconade County inmates convicted of felonies requiring longer sentences are transferred to DOC facilities after sentencing in the county circuit court.

VINE Link covers both county jails and state prisons across Missouri. It is free and available 24 hours a day. Register for victim notification alerts or search without an account. The Gasconade County Jail is listed in the VINE system, so the inmate population is searchable through the platform at any time.

For individuals under probation or parole supervision following release, visit the Missouri DOC Probation and Parole page. People on supervision are not in custody and will not appear in jail rosters, but they are still under active state oversight. The DOC Probation and Parole division tracks and supervises these individuals throughout Missouri.

The image below shows the Missouri Sunshine Law statutes at the Missouri Legislature's official website, which governs public records access for Gasconade County and all of Missouri.

Missouri Sunshine Law Chapter 610 is the governing statute for all public records requests in Gasconade County, including inmate population records and jail booking data.

VINE Link and Victim Notification

VINE Link is Missouri's statewide victim notification and inmate tracking system. VINE stands for Victim Information and Notification Everyday. It is operated by Appriss Insights and is free to use at vinelink.com. Search for any inmate in the state by name or ID without registering. Register for a free account to receive automatic alerts when a specific inmate's custody status changes. Alerts go out by phone, email, or text based on your preference. The service is available every hour of the day.

The Gasconade County Jail participates in the VINE network. This means custody data for Gasconade County inmates is reported to the VINE system, allowing you to check on inmates through the platform rather than calling the jail. Victims of crime can use this service to receive immediate notification when an offender is released or transferred, which helps them take appropriate safety steps without depending on the jail to call them directly.

Cities in Gasconade County

Hermann is the county seat of Gasconade County, and Owensville is the largest city. No cities in Gasconade County have a dedicated inmate population page on this site.

Nearby Counties

Gasconade County borders several Missouri counties in east-central Missouri, each with their own inmate records and jail facilities.