St. Charles County Inmate Population
The St. Charles County inmate population is held at the St. Charles County Department of Corrections, which serves as the county's central detention facility. Note that this page covers St. Charles County, the government entity, which is separate from the city of St. Charles. The county surrounds and includes several cities and is home to more than 400,000 residents.
St. Charles County Quick Facts
St. Charles County Department of Corrections
The St. Charles County Department of Corrections is the largest law enforcement agency in the county. Director Daniel Keen leads an organization with more than 175 sworn personnel and 40 professional staff. The department serves a county of about 409,000 people spread across 587 square miles.
The corrections facility is located at 301 N. Second St., St. Charles, MO 63301. The phone number is 636-949-3003. The department provides contractual policing services to nine municipalities in the county. It also patrols 18 parks covering around 4,000 acres of county parkland.
The department's stated mission is to "establish a standard of excellence in corrections by providing care, custody and control." Core values include Pride, Professionalism, Integrity, Honor, Discipline, Vigilance, and Dedication. These guide all operations at the facility, from booking to release.
The screenshot below shows the St. Charles County Corrections Department website, the primary source for inmate population records and custody information in the county.
The corrections department manages all custody functions for the county, including booking, bond processing, visitation, and inmate communications.
How to Search the St. Charles County Inmate Population
To find someone currently held at the St. Charles County Department of Corrections, contact the facility directly at 636-949-3003. You can also visit the facility at 301 N. Second St. in St. Charles. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody, their bond amount, and their next scheduled court date.
The St. Charles County Police Department works alongside the corrections department. The police handle patrol and arrest functions. Once arrested, most inmates transfer to the Department of Corrections. The police department can also help direct inquiries to the right office.
The VINE Link system covers St. Charles County. You can sign up at vinelink.com or call 1-866-277-7477. VINE sends automatic alerts by phone, text, or email when someone's custody status changes. The service is free and confidential.
Inmate Communications and Visitation
As of March 22, 2025, in-person visitation at the St. Charles County Department of Corrections was suspended due to facility renovations. Check with the department directly for the current status. Attorneys may visit clients at any time with proper credentials. No appointment is needed for attorney visits.
Video call services are available through JailATM. You can connect with someone in custody using this platform from your phone or computer. Mail must be sent directly to the facility. Soft-cover books are accepted only from Barnes and Noble or Books A Million. No other book sources are accepted.
A jail ATM is available in the Corrections lobby for adding money to inmate accounts. Mail is processed through JailATM.com's central facility. Legal mail must be sent directly to the jail and is handled separately from regular mail. These rules help the department manage communications while maintaining security.
Missouri DOC State Offender Search
If someone has been sentenced and transferred to state prison, use the Missouri DOC Offender Search portal to find their current location. This free tool searches by name or DOC ID number. It shows the inmate's assigned facility, charges, sentence summary, physical description, and mugshot when available.
The search covers active offenders including people on probation or parole supervision. It does not show people held only at county jails. Data updates daily, around 9 PM each day. The Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center (ERDCC) in Bonne Terre, St. Francois County, handles many inmates from St. Charles County sent to state custody.
Missouri Sunshine Law and Records Access
Jail records in St. Charles County are public under Chapter 610 RSMo, the Missouri Sunshine Law. Booking logs, arrest records, and bond information are open to anyone who asks. The corrections department must respond to a written records request within three business days.
Copy fees are capped at 10 cents per page for standard paper copies. The agency may charge a research fee for time spent finding records. Pay before records are released. To submit a request, contact the St. Charles County Department of Corrections at 301 N. Second St. or call 636-949-3003.
Some records can be withheld. Active investigations, victim identities in sex offense cases, and records posing a safety risk may be closed. But routine booking records and daily logs are almost always available. The law presumes records are open, so the burden is on the agency to justify any closure.
Federal Inmates from St. Charles County
Federal charges are handled separately from county and state cases. If someone faces federal charges, they may be held at a federal facility. Use the Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator to find federal inmates. The BOP database covers people in federal custody from 1982 to the present.
The Residential Reentry Management office for St. Louis is located at 1222 Spruce St., Suite 6.101, St. Louis, MO 63103. Phone: (314) 539-2376. People on federal supervised release in the St. Charles County area report to this office.
Cities in St. Charles County
St. Charles County includes several large cities that have their own inmate population pages. Arrests made within city limits are typically processed through the county corrections system.
Nearby Counties
St. Charles County shares borders with several Missouri counties. Each has its own sheriff and detention facility.