Search Stoddard County Inmate Population

Stoddard County inmate population records are maintained by the Stoddard County Sheriff's Office in Bloomfield, Missouri. This page covers how to find current inmates, visit detainees, and request records under Missouri's Sunshine Law.

Stoddard County Jail and Sheriff's Office

The Stoddard County Jail is located at 207 South Prairie Street, Bloomfield, MO 63825. The mailing address is P.O. Box 319, Bloomfield, MO 63825. The jail phone is 573-568-4654 and the fax is 573-568-3003. For email, reach the sheriff's office at info@stoddardcosd.com. Sheriff Carl Hefner leads the department.

The jail operates with a capacity of 35 beds and runs an average daily population of approximately 35 inmates, meaning the facility often runs at or near capacity. This is typical for rural Missouri county jails that serve as the primary detention facility for the entire county. All bookings, releases, and inmate records flow through the Stoddard County Sheriff's Office.

An online database is available for inmate searches at stoddardcountyjail.org. This site provides roster data and other jail-related information. No county-specific screenshot was available for this page, so state-level resources are referenced instead. Call the jail directly for the most current custody data.

The Missouri DOC Offender Search at web.mo.gov/doc/offSearchWeb/ covers state-sentenced inmates from Stoddard County who have been transferred out of the county jail to a state facility.

How to Find Stoddard County Inmates

Start with the online jail database at stoddardcountyjail.org. Search by name to see current detainees. If the person you are looking for does not appear, they may have been released or transferred. Call 573-568-4654 to confirm. Staff can verify custody status quickly over the phone.

VineLink offers another search option. Go to vinelink.com and search by name. VineLink is free and covers both county jails and state prisons in Missouri. You can also register for custody alerts, which notify you by phone, email, or text when an inmate's status changes. This is useful if you need ongoing updates rather than checking manually.

If the person has been sentenced to state prison, use the Missouri DOC offender search at web.mo.gov/doc/offSearchWeb/. Stoddard County inmates with sentences over one year are transferred to a state DOC facility after sentencing. The county jail only holds them during the pretrial and short-term sentenced phase.

Inmate Booking and Records

Every booking at the Stoddard County Jail generates a record that includes the person's name, date of birth, arrest date, charges, bond amount, and arresting agency. These records are maintained by the sheriff's office and are available under Missouri's Sunshine Law. The sheriff's office is the designated custodian of records for the detention facility.

The online database at stoddardcountyjail.org gives access to current and recent inmate data. For older records, submit a written request to the Stoddard County Sheriff's Office at P.O. Box 319, Bloomfield, MO 63825. Include your name, phone number, and a description of the records you need. There may be a per-page copy fee.

Booking data is also available through VineLink for recent bookings. For arrest records tied to a criminal case, contact the Stoddard County Circuit Court. The court handles case filings, judgment records, and court-ordered documents separately from jail records.

Visitation and Communication

To visit an inmate at Stoddard County Jail, you must follow the facility's visitor rules. Contact the jail at 573-568-4654 to confirm current visitation hours and scheduling requirements. Rules can change, so calling ahead before making a trip to Bloomfield is a good idea. Visitors must have a valid government-issued photo ID. You must be on the inmate's approved visitor list before the visit can take place.

Mail rules at Stoddard County Jail should be confirmed by calling the jail. Many Missouri county jails restrict mail to postcards only. Ask about size limits, return address requirements, and what content is allowed. Mail that does not meet the rules will be returned or destroyed. Do not send cash or valuables through the mail.

Phone calls are handled through a contracted inmate phone service. To receive calls from an inmate, set up an account with the phone provider and add funds before the inmate attempts to call. Ask the jail which provider they use when you call 573-568-4654.

Missouri Sunshine Law and Public Records

Stoddard County inmate population records are public under Chapter 610 RSMo. Under § 610.011, all public records are presumed open. The sheriff's office must respond to requests within three business days under § 610.023. Booking records, jail rosters, and arrest logs are all covered by this law.

Per § 610.026, printed copies are capped at 10 cents per page. Research fees may apply for large requests requiring significant staff time. Submit written requests to the Stoddard County Sheriff's Office at P.O. Box 319, Bloomfield, MO 63825. For criminal case records, contact the Stoddard County Circuit Court at the courthouse in Bloomfield. The two offices are separate and handle different types of documents.

The Sunshine Law text at revisor.mo.gov sets out the rules for accessing Stoddard County jail records, including the three-day response requirement and copy fee caps.

State Resources and DOC Facilities

The Missouri Department of Corrections manages all state prison facilities. Stoddard County inmates with longer sentences may be housed at facilities across the state. Track them at web.mo.gov/doc/offSearchWeb/. The DOC facility directory at doc.mo.gov/facilities/adult-institutions/address-listing lists all adult institutions and their addresses. The Southeast Correctional Center in Charleston is one of the nearest state facilities to Stoddard County.

For federal inmates, search the Bureau of Prisons locator at bop.gov/inmateloc/. Federal inmates are housed in BOP facilities, not county jails. Stoddard County residents charged with federal crimes appear in the Eastern District of Missouri courts. The BOP database is updated daily and searchable by name or BOP register number.

Cities in Stoddard County

Stoddard County includes Bloomfield, Dexter, and other small communities. No cities in Stoddard County have a dedicated inmate population page on this site. All inmate population records for Stoddard County residents are processed through the county sheriff's office in Bloomfield.

Nearby Counties

These counties share borders with Stoddard County. Each maintains its own jail and inmate population records through the local sheriff's office.