Search Moniteau County Inmate Population

Moniteau County inmate population records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office at the 52-bed county jail in California, Missouri. Use the tools below to look up current inmates or find booking and bond information.

Moniteau County Sheriff's Office and Jail

The Moniteau County Sheriff's Office is located at 102 E. North Street, California, MO 65018. The mailing address for the jail is 210 East North Street, California, Missouri 65018. Call the office at 573-796-2525 or fax to 573-796-4057. You can also email info@moniteaucountysheriffsoffice.org. Sheriff Tony Wheatley leads the office and Chief Deputy Tyler Zumwalt assists with operations. Jail Administrator Janis Wise handles the daily operations of the detention facility, with Assistant Jail Administrator Sierra Rimel supporting that work.

The Moniteau County Jail was built in 2012 and has a maximum capacity of 52 inmates. The facility holds pre-trial detainees and sentenced individuals from across the county and from other agencies under intergovernmental agreements. The jail's online inmate roster is available through the county website at moniteaucountysheriffsoffice.com/moniteau-county-jail. Full Sheriff's Office information is at moniteaucountysheriffsoffice.com.

Moniteau County covers 419 square miles in central Missouri and had a population of 15,473 at the 2020 census. California is the county seat. The Sheriff's Office provides road patrol, criminal investigations, court security, and civil process across the full county area. Daily booking logs are maintained and made available as public records under the Missouri Sunshine Law.

The Missouri DOC Offender Search is the statewide tool for finding anyone in a Missouri state prison, separate from the local Moniteau County jail records maintained by the Sheriff's Office.

If you are unsure whether a person is in the Moniteau County Jail or has been transferred to a state facility, start with the DOC Offender Search to check statewide custody records.

How to Search the Moniteau County Inmate Population

The Moniteau County Sheriff's Office maintains a public online roster for the jail. Go to moniteaucountysheriffsoffice.com and find the jail page to access the current inmate list. The roster includes names, booking dates, charges, and bond information for each detainee. It updates as new bookings come in and releases are processed throughout the day.

VINE Link at vinelink.com also covers the Moniteau County Jail. VINE is free and available 24 hours a day. You can search by name without creating an account, or register for free to get automatic alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. Alerts can be sent by phone, text, or email. This is a good option if you want ongoing notification without having to check the roster manually.

If you cannot find what you need online, call the Sheriff's Office at 573-796-2525. Staff can confirm whether a specific person is in custody and provide basic booking details. For state prison inmates, use the Missouri DOC Offender Search. For federal inmates, check the Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator.

Moniteau County Jail Mail and Correspondence Rules

All incoming mail at the Moniteau County Jail must have the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. Mail without a return address will not be delivered. All incoming mail, except legal mail, is copied upon receipt. The original is placed in the detainee's property rather than delivered directly. Legal mail is handled differently: it is opened in front of the detainee to confirm it is legal correspondence, then handed over.

No currency, money orders, or personal checks are accepted through the mail. Do not include cash or financial instruments in any letter or package. Mail that contains prohibited items may be rejected or seized. Call the Sheriff's Office at 573-796-2525 to confirm current mail rules before sending anything for the first time.

Commissary deposits can be made at the lobby kiosk located inside the facility or online through the JailATM website. The kiosk accepts cash and card payments. JailATM allows deposits from home without visiting the jail. Check the JailATM site for accepted payment methods and deposit limits that apply to Moniteau County accounts.

Visitation and Video Visits

In-person visitation at the Moniteau County Jail follows a set schedule. Visitors must present a valid government-issued ID at check-in. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. The facility may restrict or cancel visits for discipline or security reasons. Call 573-796-2525 to confirm current visitation hours and any restrictions before traveling to California, Missouri.

Video visitation is available through the CIDNET platform. Remote video visits can be scheduled online and allow family and friends to connect with inmates from any location. CIDNET charges a fee for remote visits but is often more convenient than an in-person visit, especially for those who live far from Moniteau County. Contact the jail or visit the CIDNET website for instructions on setting up a video visit account.

Inmates can make outgoing calls through the jail's phone system. They cannot receive incoming calls directly. Phone account funding is handled through the commissary system. Family members who want to receive calls from an inmate should set up an account through the approved provider used by the Moniteau County Jail.

Public Records Under the Missouri Sunshine Law

Inmate records at the Moniteau County Jail are subject to Missouri Sunshine Law, Chapter 610. Government records are presumed open unless a specific exemption applies. Agencies must respond to records requests within three business days under § 610.023. Standard document copies are priced at a maximum of 10 cents per page under § 610.026.

Arrest records and booking information are specifically made public under § 610.100. To request records from Moniteau County, contact the Sheriff's Office at 102 E. North Street, California, MO 65018. You can also call or email. Written requests are recommended. Include the subject's name, approximate booking dates, and the type of records you need. The Sheriff's Office records custodian will handle the request and respond within the legal window.

Court case records beyond jail booking data are maintained by the Moniteau County Circuit Clerk. If you need court filings, judgments, or hearing records, contact that office separately. Jail records and court records are kept in different systems even when they relate to the same individual.

State and Federal Inmate Resources

If the person you are looking for is not at the Moniteau County Jail, they may be held at a state or federal facility. The Missouri Department of Corrections runs all Missouri state prisons. Use the DOC Offender Search to look up state inmates by name. That tool shows current facility location, charges, and projected release dates.

Federal cases from Moniteau County go through the Western District of Missouri federal courts. Inmates convicted of federal crimes may be housed at a BOP facility inside or outside of Missouri. The Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator covers all federal facilities and can find anyone held in federal custody nationwide.

The Missouri DOC Probation and Parole Division supervises offenders released from state prison in Missouri, including individuals from Moniteau County on parole supervision.

VINE Link is available for free to search or track Moniteau County inmates across the state of Missouri.

About the Moniteau County Detention Facility

The Moniteau County Jail was built in 2012, making it a relatively new facility by Missouri county jail standards. The 52-bed capacity serves a county of about 15,000 people in central Missouri. The jail holds pre-trial detainees, sentenced individuals, and others held under agreements with other agencies. Daily operations are managed by Jail Administrator Janis Wise with oversight from Sheriff Tony Wheatley and Chief Deputy Tyler Zumwalt.

Moniteau County borders Cole County to the east, which is home to Jefferson City, the state capital. That proximity means Moniteau County is in a fairly active region of central Missouri. The Sheriff's Office covers 419 square miles of mixed rural and small-town terrain. Deputies handle road patrol, investigations, and court security as part of routine operations that feed new bookings into the jail's inmate population on a regular basis.

Cities in Moniteau County

California is the county seat of Moniteau County. No cities in Moniteau County have a dedicated inmate population page on this site.

Nearby Counties

Moniteau County is bordered by several central Missouri counties, each with their own jail and inmate population records.