Pettis County Inmate Population Records

Pettis County inmate population records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office at the county jail in Sedalia, Missouri. The jail is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and provides online inmate roster access, video visitation through HomeWAV, and commissary deposits through JailATM.

Pettis County Sheriff's Office and Jail

The Pettis County Sheriff's Office and jail are located at 319 S. Lamine Avenue, Sedalia, MO 65301. The main office phone is 660-827-0052. The jail direct line is 660-827-0056. Email contact is andersb@pettiscomo.com. The full county website with Sheriff's Office information is at pettiscomo.com/sheriffs-office/. Sheriff Brad Anders leads the department. Major Tollie Rowe, Captain Mike Simons, and Detective Mark Morgan round out the senior staff.

The jail at 319 S. Lamine Ave is open around the clock, every day of the year. Administrative offices are closed on weekends and holidays, but jail operations continue 24/7. The facility holds pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates. Pettis County covers 686 square miles in west-central Missouri. The county had a population of 42,980 at the 2020 census. Sedalia serves as both the county seat and the largest city in the county.

Pettis County is one of the larger counties in this part of Missouri by population, which means the jail handles a correspondingly higher volume of bookings compared to smaller rural counties. The Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for the county, working alongside Sedalia city police and the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The Crime Stoppers tip line for Pettis County is 660-827-TIPS (660-827-8477). Tips are anonymous, callers cannot be identified, and phone lines are not recorded. Cash rewards of up to $1,000 are available for tips leading to an arrest.

How to Search the Pettis County Inmate Population

The Pettis County Sheriff's Office provides an online inmate roster through the county website at pettiscomo.com/sheriffs-office/. The roster is free to access and shows current inmates with names and basic booking information. This is the primary local tool for checking on the Pettis County inmate population without needing to call the jail directly.

VINE Link is a second strong option for searching Pettis County inmate records. This statewide platform covers all Missouri county jails and DOC facilities in a single system. Search by name to get custody location, booking date, charges, and bond status. Register for free to get automatic alerts when an inmate's status changes. This is especially useful if you want to know right away when someone is released or transferred.

For real-time status by phone, call the jail at 660-827-0056 any time of day. Staff can confirm custody status for a named individual. For state prison records, use the Missouri DOC Offender Search. That system is separate from the county jail and covers individuals sentenced to state facilities after conviction.

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

Use the DOC Offender Search if the person you're looking for has been convicted and transferred to a Missouri state prison from Pettis County.

Commissary, Video Visitation, and HomeWAV

Video visitation at the Pettis County Jail is handled through HomeWAV. Register an account on the HomeWAV website to schedule and conduct video visits with inmates. Home visits can be done from a smartphone, tablet, or computer. You do not need to travel to Sedalia to use HomeWAV. Rates and session lengths are set by HomeWAV and may change. Check the platform for current pricing and technical requirements before your first visit.

Commissary deposits for Pettis County inmates are made through JailATM. Set up an account on the JailATM website to add funds to an inmate's commissary account. Commissary funds allow inmates to purchase snacks, hygiene products, writing materials, and phone time. Contact the jail at 660-827-0056 for current deposit cut-off times and order schedules. Deposits must be made by a specific deadline each week for the inmate to be eligible to order on that cycle.

For inmate mail policies, contact the Sheriff's Office. Mail must typically be addressed using the inmate's full legal name at the facility address: 319 S. Lamine Ave, Sedalia, MO 65301. All incoming mail is inspected for contraband before delivery. Rules about format, enclosures, and acceptable content may differ from other county jails, so confirm current policies before sending.

Booking Process and Inmate Housing

Arrests in Pettis County are made by the Sheriff's Office, Sedalia police, and State Highway Patrol troopers. After arrest, the individual is transported to 319 S. Lamine Ave for booking. Booking includes recording personal information, photography, fingerprinting, a medical screening, and property inventory. Bond is assigned by the court or by a standard schedule based on the specific charges filed.

After booking, inmates are placed in a housing unit. Classification takes into account the type of charge, criminal history, and other risk factors. Pre-trial detainees who cannot post bond stay in the facility until their case is resolved in court. Sentenced inmates serving terms of up to one year may serve their time at the county jail. Those sentenced to longer terms are transferred to the Missouri Department of Corrections after sentencing is complete.

The Pettis County inmate population changes daily as new arrests come in and cases are resolved. The online roster and VINE Link both reflect recent activity, but there may be a delay of a few hours between a booking and when the record appears online. For real-time confirmation, call the jail at 660-827-0056.

Public Records Under the Missouri Sunshine Law

Jail records in Pettis County are public records under 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 records requests within three business days under Section 610.023. Standard document copies cost no more than 10 cents per page under Section 610.026.

Arrest records and booking logs are public information under Section 610.100. To request records from the Pettis County Sheriff's Office, contact the office at 319 S. Lamine Avenue, Sedalia, MO 65301, or email andersb@pettiscomo.com. Include the inmate's name, approximate booking date, and the type of records you are requesting. Written requests are recommended to create a clear record. The Sheriff's Office designates a records custodian to handle formal Sunshine Law requests.

State and Federal Resources

The Missouri Department of Corrections handles state prison inmates in a system separate from county jails. The DOC Offender Search covers anyone who has been transferred to state custody after conviction. The DOC facility directory at doc.mo.gov/facilities/adult-institutions/address-listing lists all state prison locations. Missouri's probation and parole system is managed by the DOC Division of Probation and Parole at doc.mo.gov/divisions/probation-parole.

The image below is from the VINE Link system, which provides inmate search and victim notification services for Pettis County and all Missouri facilities.

VINE Link is a free tool that covers Pettis County along with all other Missouri county jails and state facilities statewide.

For federal inmates, the Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator is the correct tool. Federal cases are processed entirely separately from county and state systems. Individuals convicted of federal offenses in Pettis County are housed in BOP facilities.

Crime Stoppers and Anonymous Tips

The Pettis County Crime Stoppers program lets the public report information about criminal activity without giving their name. The tip line is 660-827-TIPS (660-827-8477). Phone lines are not recorded and do not display caller ID. Tips that lead to an arrest and charge can result in a cash reward of up to $1,000. This program is independent of the jail and focuses on unsolved crimes and wanted individuals rather than current inmates. If you have information about a crime in Pettis County, this is a way to report it without directly involving yourself in the investigation.

Cities in Pettis County

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

Nearby Counties

Pettis County borders several counties in west-central Missouri. Each has its own jail and inmate population records.