Pemiscot County Inmate Population

Pemiscot County inmate population records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office at 800 Ward Avenue, Caruthersville, Missouri. The Sheriff's Office runs a full-service jail that holds local, state, and federal inmates and offers VINE Link search and video visitation through IC Solutions.

Pemiscot County Sheriff's Office and Jail

The Pemiscot County Sheriff's Office is located at 800 Ward Avenue, Caruthersville, MO 63830. The main phone is 573-333-4101 and the fax is 573-333-0713. The county courthouse is at 610 Ward Avenue, Caruthersville. Sheriff Joe Bryant leads the department. Chief Deputy Josh Bost assists in overall department management. The Sheriff's Office website is at pemiscotcounty.org/sheriff.php.

The Sheriff's Office runs a full-service law enforcement agency with 24-hour road patrol. The jail division holds local, state, and federal inmates. Specialized divisions within the department include Criminal Investigations, Warrants and Records, Civil Process, K-9, School Resource Officers, Court Security, and Jail Operations. This range of functions means the department handles a wide variety of law enforcement and detention matters across the county.

Pemiscot County covers 513 square miles in the southeastern corner of the Missouri Bootheel. The county shares its southern border with Arkansas. The 2020 population was 15,661. Caruthersville is the county seat and largest city. The county has elevated crime statistics, with violent crime at 38.9 and property crime at 43.5 per standard measures, both above national averages. This context means the Sheriff's Office and jail handle a higher-than-average volume of cases relative to the county's population size.

How to Search the Pemiscot County Inmate Population

The primary online tool for finding Pemiscot County inmate population records is VINE Link. This statewide system covers all Missouri county jails and state DOC facilities. Search by full or partial name to find custody location, booking date, charges, and bond information. Registration is free and provides automatic custody status alerts by phone, text, or email. This is especially useful for family members or victims who want to know immediately when an inmate is released or transferred.

For direct contact, call the Sheriff's Office at 573-333-4101. Staff can confirm whether a specific person is in custody and provide basic booking information. The jail operates around the clock. If the person you're looking for is not found in the local system, they may have been transferred to a state facility. In that case, use the Missouri DOC Offender Search for state prison records.

The Pemiscot County jail holds federal inmates in addition to county and state detainees. If you are looking for a federal inmate, the Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator is the right tool. Federal inmates held locally on contract may not always appear in the BOP system until they are officially transferred to BOP custody.

The image below is from the VINE Link platform, which provides inmate search and victim notification services for Pemiscot County and all Missouri jails.

VINE Link is free to use and covers the Pemiscot County jail along with the full Missouri state corrections system.

Video Visitation and Commissary at Pemiscot County Jail

Video visitation at the Pemiscot County Jail is handled through IC Solutions. To visit an inmate by video, register an account on the IC Solutions website or download The Visitor app. Once your account is approved and funded, you can schedule video visits from home. IC Solutions also offers in-facility video kiosk sessions. Check the IC Solutions platform for current rates, scheduling windows, and any technical requirements for home video visits.

Commissary deposits for Pemiscot County inmates are made through Tiger Commissary. Visit the Tiger Commissary website to set up an account and add funds. Commissary allows inmates to purchase approved items such as snacks, hygiene products, writing materials, and phone minutes. Orders are typically placed on a set schedule. Contact the jail at 573-333-4101 for current order days and any deposit cut-off times.

For mail and phone policies, contact the Sheriff's Office directly. Rules on mail format, allowable enclosures, and phone service providers may be updated periodically. Always confirm current policies before sending packages or money to avoid delays or rejection of your mail.

Booking Process at Pemiscot County Jail

When someone is arrested in Pemiscot County, they are transported to the jail at 800 Ward Avenue for booking. The process includes recording identifying information, taking a mugshot, fingerprinting, a medical screening, and inventorying personal property. Bond is set based on the charges filed, either by a judge or through the standard bond schedule. Once booking is complete, the inmate is assigned to a housing unit based on their classification.

Pre-trial detainees who cannot post bond remain in custody until their case is resolved in court. Sentenced inmates serving terms of up to one year may serve their time at the county jail. Individuals convicted of more serious charges and sentenced to state prison are transferred to the Missouri Department of Corrections. Federal detainees held under contract are housed in a separate area and processed through federal systems.

The Pemiscot County inmate population includes a mix of all these categories at any given time. Given the county's crime rate context, the jail handles an active booking operation year-round. Call 573-333-4101 for real-time status on any specific individual.

Public Records Access and the Sunshine Law

Jail records in Pemiscot County are subject to the Missouri Sunshine Law, Chapter 610. Under Section 610.011, all government records are presumed open to the public unless a specific exemption applies. Agencies must respond to requests within three business days under Section 610.023. Document copies cost no more than 10 cents per page under Section 610.026.

Arrest records and booking data are public under Section 610.100. Submit records requests to the Pemiscot County Sheriff's Office at 800 Ward Avenue, Caruthersville, MO 63830, or call 573-333-4101. Describe what you need clearly, including the inmate's name and approximate date of booking. Written requests are recommended to create a clear record of your submission. The office designates a records custodian for Sunshine Law requests.

Missouri DOC and State Prison Resources

The Missouri Department of Corrections tracks all state prison inmates through a system separate from county jails. The DOC Offender Search is the right tool when someone has been convicted and transferred out of county custody to state prison. The DOC's probation and parole division at doc.mo.gov/divisions/probation-parole handles supervision of individuals serving their sentences in the community rather than in a facility.

The image below is from the Missouri DOC Offender Search, which handles state prison records separate from Pemiscot County inmate population data.

Use the DOC Offender Search if you believe someone from Pemiscot County has been transferred to a Missouri state prison facility.

Cities in Pemiscot County

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

Nearby Counties

Pemiscot County is at the southern tip of the Missouri Bootheel and borders Dunklin County to the north, New Madrid County to the northeast, and Arkansas to the south.