Laclede County Inmate Population

The Laclede County inmate population is housed at the Laclede County Detention Center in Lebanon, Missouri, operated by the county sheriff's office. This page covers how to find current inmates, access booking records, and use available search tools under Missouri public records law.

Laclede County Detention Center

The Laclede County Detention Center is located at 240 N Adams Ave, Lebanon, MO 65536. This facility holds the Laclede County inmate population and handles all local bookings, pre-trial custody, and sentenced inmates. The detention center is operated by the Laclede County Sheriff's Office under the direction of Sheriff David Millsap and Chief Deputy Captain Casey Pitts. The Captain of Detention Operations is Jack Stone, who oversees day-to-day facility management.

You can reach the detention center by phone at 417-533-7496 or 417-533-7497. The main sheriff's office line is 417-532-2311. Staff can answer general questions about current inmates, booking status, and facility procedures. Laclede County covers 768 square miles and had a population of 36,039 as of the 2020 census. Lebanon is both the county seat and the largest city in the county.

Laclede County does not currently publish a direct online inmate roster through its own website. The sheriff's office website at lacledecountysheriff.org has experienced SSL access issues at times. For online inmate searches, VINE Link provides the most reliable statewide access to Missouri county jail rosters. You can search the Laclede County inmate population by full or partial name or by inmate ID number through VINE Link.

VINE Link at vinelink.com is one of the primary tools for searching the Laclede County inmate population and receiving custody status alerts.

How to Search the Laclede County Inmate Population

Start your search for Laclede County inmates through VINE Link at vinelink.com. This platform connects to Missouri county jail systems and displays identifying details, custody location, booking date, charges, bond information, and release status. Many county jail rosters in Missouri are searchable through VINE Link even when the county does not maintain a direct public-facing roster on its own website. Search by full name, partial name, or inmate ID.

If you do not find the person through VINE Link, call the Laclede County Detention Center directly at 417-533-7496. Staff can confirm whether someone is in custody and provide basic information on charges and booking date. For more detailed records, including full arrest reports, you will need to submit a written request to the sheriff's office under the Missouri Sunshine Law.

The Missouri Department of Corrections offender search at web.mo.gov/doc/offSearchWeb/ covers people held at the state level. Laclede County inmates who are sentenced and transferred to state prison will appear in this database. The DOC search is free and updated regularly. It includes custody status, sentence length, and facility location. Use it when someone is no longer showing in the county system.

Inmate Mail, Commissary, and Communication

Sending mail to the Laclede County Detention Center requires following specific rules. Personal mail must be on postcards only, sized no larger than 4 inches by 6 inches. Standard envelopes are not accepted. Stamps will be removed before delivery, so metered postcards are preferred. Write the inmate's full name and the facility address clearly: Laclede County Detention Center, Inmate's Name, 240 N. Adams Ave, Lebanon, MO 65536. Failure to follow these rules may result in your mail being returned or discarded.

Books are not accepted at the Laclede County Detention Center. Instead, inmates have access to ebooks through facility-provided tablets. The HomeWAV tablet system allows inmates to read digital books along with other features. This means you cannot send physical books from Amazon or any bookstore. If you want to provide reading material, look into whether the HomeWAV platform allows digital book purchases or credits that can be loaded to an inmate's tablet account.

Commissary funds can be added in two ways. The first is through the cash kiosk in the Sheriff's Office lobby. The second is online through Access Corrections. Check the Access Corrections platform for deposit limits, fees, and accepted payment types. Commissary allows inmates to buy approved personal items, food, and hygiene products on a scheduled basis.

Video visitation is managed through HomeWAV from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Friends and family connect through the HomeWAV app on a smartphone or computer. To set up a visit, contact HomeWAV at 1-844-394-6639 or visit the HomeWAV website. Inmates also use HomeWAV tablets to send and receive digital messages, photos, and 30-second video clips. This is the primary way to stay in contact with someone at the Laclede County Detention Center.

Missouri Sunshine Law and Records Access

Laclede County inmate records are public under Chapter 610 RSMo, Missouri's Sunshine Law. Under § 610.011, booking logs, arrest records, and custody rosters are presumed open. You do not need to state a reason to request them. The Laclede County Sheriff's Office is the records custodian for all arrest and booking data generated in the county.

Under § 610.023, the sheriff's office must respond to a records request within three business days. Copy fees under § 610.026 may not exceed ten cents per standard page. Research fees may apply if your request takes significant staff time to process. Submit requests in writing to the Laclede County Sheriff's Office. Include your name, contact information, and a clear description of the records you are seeking. The full law is available at revisor.mo.gov.

Section 610.100 confirms that arrest reports and related records are public. Exceptions apply if releasing records would compromise an active investigation or reveal details about a sex offense victim. For standard booking data, there is little reason for denial. If your request is denied, the office must cite the specific exemption. You can challenge that denial through the courts or through the Missouri Attorney General's office.

The full text of Chapter 610 is available at revisor.mo.gov/main/OneChapter.aspx?chapter=610, the official Missouri state legislature site.

State Corrections and Related Resources

The Missouri Department of Corrections handles all state-level inmate tracking and records. Their offender search at web.mo.gov/doc/offSearchWeb/ is the main tool for finding people in state custody. Laclede County inmates sentenced to a term of more than a year are typically transferred from the county jail to a state facility. The DOC website at doc.mo.gov lists all programs, divisions, and contact information.

For state facility locations, the address directory at doc.mo.gov/facilities/adult-institutions/address-listing lists every adult institution in Missouri with its full address and phone number. This is useful when you need to contact a specific prison directly. Laclede County is in south-central Missouri, so inmates may be assigned to facilities in that region depending on classification and available bed space.

Probation and parole services for Laclede County residents are run through the DOC Probation and Parole division at doc.mo.gov/divisions/probation-parole. People on supervised release do not appear in the county jail system. They will show in the DOC offender search with a supervised status. If someone was recently released from state custody, check the DOC search before assuming they are no longer in the system.

Cities in Laclede County

Laclede County's largest city is Lebanon, the county seat. No cities in Laclede County have a dedicated inmate population page. All inmate population records for Laclede County cities are handled through the county sheriff's office and the Laclede County Detention Center in Lebanon.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Laclede County. Each maintains its own jail and inmate records through the county sheriff's office.