Livingston County Inmate Population Records

The Livingston County inmate population is held at the Livingston County Jail in Chillicothe, Missouri, with an online roster available through the county sheriff's office. This page covers how to search current inmates, use the jail roster, and access public records for people held in Livingston County custody.

Livingston County Jail and Sheriff's Office

The Livingston County Jail is at 919 Jackson Street, Chillicothe, Missouri 64601. The facility opened in 1978 and has a capacity of 48 inmates. It is a mixed security level county jail that houses male offenders. The jail is part of the Chillicothe judicial district and operates under the direction of Sheriff Steve Cox and the Livingston County Sheriff's Office. The fax number for the facility is (660) 646-0520. For direct jail contact, call (660) 646-0515.

The Livingston County Sheriff's Office provides a public inmate roster online at livcoso.org/roster.php. This roster is one of the more useful county-level tools in Missouri for searching the inmate population. It displays booking numbers, booking dates, charges, and housing location for each current inmate. Mugshots of current inmates are included, which makes it easier to confirm the identity of the person you are searching for. The main sheriff's site is at livcoso.org.

The jail roster is updated as bookings and releases occur, though there may be a short lag between events and their appearance online. If someone is not showing on the roster but you believe they are in custody, call the jail at (660) 646-0515 for confirmation. Staff can check the system in real time. Note that inmates may sometimes be housed at other facilities if Livingston County's capacity is exceeded or if special circumstances apply.

The Livingston County Jail roster is pictured below from the sheriff's office website at livcoso.org.

Visit livcoso.org/roster.php for the most current Livingston County inmate roster, updated regularly by the sheriff's office.

How to Search Livingston County Inmate Population Records

The online roster at livcoso.org/roster.php is your first stop. This page lists everyone currently in the Livingston County Jail. Each entry shows the booking number, booking date, the charges the person is facing, and their current housing location within the facility. Mugshots are included for most entries. Review the roster to check custody status before making phone calls.

If the roster does not show the person you are looking for, or if the information is incomplete, call the jail at (660) 646-0515. Staff can confirm custody in real time and provide additional details not shown online. For formal records requests, such as full arrest reports or officer information, you will need to submit a written request under the Missouri Sunshine Law to the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.

VINE Link at vinelink.com is also available for Livingston County inmate searches. This platform tracks custody across Missouri jails and state facilities. Register for free to receive notifications when someone's status changes. Alerts are sent by phone, text, or email. This is useful when you need ongoing monitoring rather than a one-time check.

The Missouri DOC offender search at web.mo.gov/doc/offSearchWeb/ covers people in state custody. Livingston County inmates sentenced to more than a year in state prison will transfer to a state facility and appear in this database. The search is free and open to the public. If someone is no longer in the county jail system, this is the next place to look.

Visitation and Inmate Communication

Visitation at the Livingston County Jail requires prior approval. Visitors must be on the inmate's approved visiting list before they can visit. To be added to the list, contact the facility at (660) 646-0515. Staff will explain the approval process and any identification requirements. Bringing a valid photo ID to visits is standard at most Missouri county jails. Contact the jail before your first visit to confirm current visiting hours and any scheduling rules that may apply.

Inmates at the Livingston County Jail may be housed at other facilities if circumstances require it. This can happen when the jail is at capacity or when an inmate needs to be housed elsewhere for safety or medical reasons. If you visit the jail and the person is not there, staff can tell you where they have been transferred. Always call ahead before making the trip to confirm the inmate is still at the Livingston County facility.

For phone calls, mail, and commissary, contact the jail directly to get the current rules and provider information. Many county jails use third-party services for inmate phone accounts, commissary deposits, and mail processing. The specific services in use at Livingston County can change, so confirming with staff at (660) 646-0515 is the best way to get accurate, current information on how to communicate with or support someone at this facility.

Missouri Sunshine Law and Public Records

Livingston County inmate records are public under the Missouri Sunshine Law, Chapter 610 RSMo. Booking logs, arrest records, and the inmate roster are public records under § 610.011. You do not need to explain why you want them. The Livingston County Sheriff's Office is the records custodian for all jail and arrest records in the county.

Under § 610.023, the sheriff's office must respond to a written 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. Submit requests in writing to the Livingston County Sheriff's Office at 919 Jackson Street, Chillicothe, MO 64601. Include your name, contact information, and a clear description of the records you want.

Section 610.100 covers arrest records. It confirms these are public documents. Exceptions exist for active investigations and sex crime victim information. For most booking inquiries, records are provided without delay. If a request is denied, the agency must state the specific exemption. Challenge any denial through the courts or through the Missouri Attorney General's office. The full text of the Sunshine Law is at revisor.mo.gov.

Missouri Sunshine Law Chapter 610 is at revisor.mo.gov/main/OneChapter.aspx?chapter=610, the official state legislature statute site.

State Corrections and Statewide Resources

The Missouri Department of Corrections oversees all state-level inmate tracking. Their offender search at web.mo.gov/doc/offSearchWeb/ covers everyone in active state custody. Livingston County inmates sentenced to state prison will appear here after transfer. The main DOC site at doc.mo.gov links to all divisions and services. The Chillicothe Correctional Center is a state facility located near Livingston County at 3151 Litton Road, Chillicothe, MO 64601, phone (660) 646-4032. Inmates from this region may be placed there or at other facilities based on classification and available beds.

The state facility directory at doc.mo.gov/facilities/adult-institutions/address-listing lists all adult institutions in Missouri. Livingston County is in north-central Missouri, so inmates are likely to be placed in facilities in the northern or central part of the state. The directory helps you find the right facility to contact for visitation or correspondence.

Probation and parole supervision for Livingston County residents is handled through the DOC at doc.mo.gov/divisions/probation-parole. People on supervised release appear in the DOC offender search with a supervision status rather than incarcerated. If someone was released on parole from a state sentence tied to Livingston County charges, check the DOC search before assuming they are completely out of the system.

Cities in Livingston County

Livingston County's largest city is Chillicothe, the county seat. No cities in Livingston County have a dedicated inmate population page. All inmate population records for Livingston County residents are managed through the county sheriff's office and the Livingston County Jail in Chillicothe.

Nearby Counties

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