Madison County Inmate Population

Madison County inmate population records are kept by the Sheriff's Office at the county jail in Fredericktown, Missouri. Use the search tools below to find current inmates or check booking status under Missouri's open records law.

Madison County Sheriff's Office and Jail

The Madison County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail at 1 Court Square, Fredericktown, MO 63645. You can reach the office by phone at 573-783-2234 or by email at sheriff@madisoncountymo.gov. Sheriff Katie McCutcheon oversees law enforcement and detention operations for the county. Administrative hours run Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The jail operates in the southeastern part of Missouri in what is known as the Lead Belt region. Madison County covers 498 square miles. The population was 12,626 at the 2020 census, making it a smaller rural county by Missouri standards. Fredericktown serves as both the county seat and the largest city. The Sheriff's Office handles road patrol, civil process, court security, and inmate transport in addition to running the jail.

Inmate records are public under Missouri law. The Sheriff's Office designates a records custodian for Sunshine Law requests. You can submit a request in person during business hours or by mail to the Court Square address. Written requests are preferred so the agency can respond within the three-day window required by state statute.

The Missouri DOC Offender Search provides a statewide database for inmate population records across all Missouri counties and state facilities.

The statewide DOC search tool lets you look up both county jail inmates and state prison offenders from a single portal.

How to Search Madison County Inmate Population Records

The easiest way to check who is currently in the Madison County jail is to use VINE Link. This free tool lets you search by name or inmate ID and shows booking date, charges, bond status, and release information when available. VINE Link covers all county jails and state prisons in Missouri. You can also register for automatic alerts when an inmate's custody status changes.

An online roster is also available at missourijailroster.com for Madison County. This site lists current inmates with booking details and mugshots when they have been captured. The roster updates as people are booked or released. If someone was booked recently, they may not appear right away. It can take a short time for new entries to show up in online systems after processing.

Tiger Commissary offers online commissary package ordering for Madison County inmates. Video visitation is operated by CityTeleCoin. Both services are accessible without visiting the jail in person. Call the Sheriff's Office at 573-783-2234 if you cannot find the person you are looking for online or need to confirm current custody status directly.

Booking and Intake at the Madison County Jail

When a person is brought into the Madison County jail, they go through a standard intake process. Staff collect personal property, run identification checks, complete a medical screening, and assign a housing area. Booking data is recorded and becomes part of the public record under Missouri's Sunshine Law. Most of this information, including the person's name, charges, and booking date, is available to the public.

Bond information is recorded at booking and updated as court proceedings move forward. Cash bonds, property bonds, and no-bond holds are all noted in the jail record. If a judge sets or modifies bond, the jail updates its records. VINE Link will reflect those changes as they come in. For the most current bond status, calling the Sheriff's Office directly is the fastest option.

Court security and inmate transportation are also functions of the Sheriff's Office. Deputies move inmates to and from court appearances at the courthouse and to other facilities as needed. Transport records are kept separately from booking records but are part of the broader inmate file maintained at the jail.

Inmate Mail, Visitation, and Communication

Mail sent to Madison County inmates should be addressed to the jail at 1 Court Square, Fredericktown, MO 63645. Include the inmate's full name on the envelope. All incoming mail is checked for contraband before delivery. Do not send cash, gift cards, or stamps in the mail. The jail may reject items that do not follow its mail policy, and those items may be returned or discarded. Check with the Sheriff's Office for current mail rules before sending anything.

Visitation is available on a set schedule. Visitors must present a valid government-issued ID at the time of the visit. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. The jail may restrict or suspend visitation for inmates who have had disciplinary issues or for facility security reasons. Call the jail to confirm current visitation hours before traveling.

Video visitation is run through CityTeleCoin. Remote video visits can be scheduled online and allow family and friends to connect with inmates without traveling to the facility. Inmates can also make outgoing phone calls. They cannot receive incoming calls directly. Phone accounts can be funded through the commissary system.

Public Records and the Missouri Sunshine Law

Jail records in Madison County are public records under Missouri Sunshine Law, Chapter 610. All government records are open by default unless a specific exemption applies under state law. Agencies must respond to records requests within three business days. Copies of standard documents cost no more than 10 cents per page.

Arrest records, booking logs, and charge information fall under § 610.100, which makes them available to the public. You can request records in person, by mail, or by phone. When submitting a written request, include the subject's full name, the approximate date of booking or arrest, and the type of record you are looking for. The Sheriff's Office records custodian handles these requests.

Some records may be partially or fully exempt, including records related to ongoing investigations or juvenile matters. If the Sheriff's Office denies part of a request, they must tell you which exemption applies. You have the right to request a review of that decision. Legal aid organizations in Missouri can help if you have trouble getting records that should be public.

State and Federal Inmate Search Resources

If the person you are looking for is not in the Madison County jail, they may be held at a state or federal facility. The Missouri Department of Corrections runs all state prisons and maintains separate records from county jails. Use the DOC Offender Search to find anyone sentenced to state prison. That database is updated regularly and includes current location, sentence information, and projected release dates.

For federal inmates, the Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator covers all BOP facilities nationwide. If someone was convicted of a federal crime in Missouri, they may be housed at a federal facility in or outside the state. The BOP locator is free and available online. VINE Link at vinelink.com covers both county and state facilities in Missouri and is a good starting point for any search.

The Missouri DOC Probation and Parole Division handles supervision of offenders released from state custody. If someone you know has been released from prison and is on parole, that office can provide guidance on supervision status.

VINE Link allows victims and family members to sign up for free alerts when an inmate's status changes, including releases, transfers, or court dates.

Crime Statistics in Madison County

Madison County has lower crime rates than national averages. Violent crime is rated at 17.0 compared to a U.S. average of 22.7. Property crime stands at 28.2 against a national average of 35.4. These figures place Madison County below typical rates for both categories. Lower crime volumes mean a smaller and more stable inmate population at the local jail compared to larger Missouri counties.

The Sheriff's Office enforces law across the full 498 square miles of the county. That includes the Fredericktown area as well as rural roads and smaller communities throughout Madison County. Patrol deputies handle traffic stops, calls for service, and investigations that can lead to new bookings at the jail. Court security assignments take deputies to the courthouse during session days.

Cities in Madison County

Fredericktown is the county seat and largest city in Madison County. No cities in Madison County have a dedicated inmate population page on this site.

Nearby Counties

Madison County borders several neighboring counties in southeastern Missouri, each with their own jail and inmate population records.