St. Charles County, Missouri Inmate Search

An inmate search is a free service provided by correctional facilities to locate individuals within their custody. Inmate searches often contain basic details such as the inmate’s full name, booking date and time, filed charges, and custody status.

Inmate searches are conducted through the county’s online roster. Both the county jail and online roster are maintained by the St. Charles County Department of Corrections. The online roster can be accessed through the county’s official inmate lookup tool. Here, the custody status of an inmate can be known by entering their first name, last name, and state.

The county jail usually detains individuals serving short sentences and those awaiting trial. Offenders sentenced to state prison are handled by the Missouri Department of Corrections, as there are no Federal Bureau of Prisons facilities within the state.

St. Charles County Department of Corrections

301 N. 2nd Street,

St. Charles, MO 63301

Phone: (636) 949-3010

(636) 949-3003

Note: O’Fallon and St. Charles are the two most populous cities in the county and have their own police departments: the O’Fallon Police Department and the St Charles Police Department. However, neither of them operates a separate online roster, and information on individuals in their custody can only be obtained by contacting the respective police department directly.

How to Find an Inmate in St. Charles County Jail

The St. Charles County Jail, also called the St. Charles County Corrections Center, is managed by the county’s Department of Corrections and not directly controlled by the Sheriff’s Office. To find an inmate in the county jail,

• Visit the county’s official website.
• Locate the inmate lookup tool under the "Jail Roster" section.
• Input the inmate’s first and last name.
• Input the state, "Missouri."
• Hit the search button.

Results matching the inmate’s details will pop up. Click on the desired name to see more details concerning the inmate, their arrest, and the charges they are facing.

Alternatively, inmate searches can be conducted by calling the jail directly at (636) 949-3003 or by visiting the county jail in person. Additionally, inmate records or searches can be conducted by writing to the facility. In the letter, the inmate’s full name and booking number should be included.

St. Charles County Jail

301 N. Second Street

St. Charles, MO 63301

Phone: 636-949-3003

St. Charles County Sheriff’s Office

201 N. Second Street, Suite 440

St. Charles, MO 63366

Phone: 636-949-3010

How to Use the St. Charles County Jail Roster

The online roster is a comprehensive list of inmates within the facility. To use this tool:

• Visit the county jail’s website, and find the "Jail Roster" section
• Click on this to reveal the county’s jail inmate lookup tool.
• Input the inmate’s first and last name as directed.
• Also, input the state where the county jail is located
• Hit the search button
• Review the records being displayed.

If the search does not yield any results, try partial name searches and cross-check the spelling of the name. Also, note that individuals released from jail will not show up on the roster.

On rare occasions, an individual’s name may not appear on the roster despite having no misspellings and still being in custody. In this case, it means the individual was recently arrested, and their details are yet to be updated to the system. However, it doesn’t usually take long for these names to start reflecting on the online roster. For any other information, contact the St Charles County Jail at 636-949-3003.

What Information is Included in the St. Charles County Inmate Roster

Inmate searches from online rosters usually reveal necessary information about a person’s booking and arrest, their filed charges, as well as their custody details. St. Charles County’s online roster usually has the following details in its results.

• Full name: This is simply the inmate’s legal name as recognised by government agencies, and stated in their birth certificate and other official documents.
• Booking number: This is a unique ID assigned to each inmate after being transferred to the county jail. The booking number, also known as the jacket number, is used for tracking inmates and helps the facility maintain accurate records of each inmate without mixups.
• Arrest date: This specifies the date and time an inmate was taken into custody.
• Charge description: This details the charges the inmate is facing. It is usually a brief summary of the inmate’s offenses without dwelling on the specific details of the crime.
• Housing or Unit Location: This column usually shows the exact block within the facility. It is especially useful for coordinating visits and for conducting internal jail operations.
• Custody status: This specifies whether an inmate is currently in custody, has been released, or has been transferred to another facility.
• Court date: If an inmate has outstanding court appearances, these dates usually appear within the search results of the online roster.

According to Missouri’s public records law, government records - which include inmate searches and records are public property, and must be open to the public for use, unless the law specifically requires them to be exempt.

Per state laws, the following records may be withheld from the public:

• Details of ongoing investigations
• Medical records
• Mental health records
• Juvenile records

Contact Details for St. Charles County Jail or Sheriff’s Office

For any official information about the county jail, its inmates, or other information, the best way to get around it is to contact the jail directly through their official website or the County Sheriff’s Office. When using the official website, head to the "Jail Roster" section to access the online roster.

Otherwise, call the St. Charles County jail at 636-949-3003, or visit the county jail in person at 301 N. Second Street, St. Charles, MO 63301.

The county jail line is mainly used to ask about basic visitation inquiries, general booking questions, and confirming inmate custody status. The county sheriff’s office, however, usually assists with warrant information, inquiries into civil processes, public records requests, and general law enforcement matters.

Office	Address	Phone
St. Charles County Sheriff’s Office	201 North Second Street, Suite 440, St. Charles, MO 63366	(636) 949-3000
St. Charles County Jail	301 North Second Street, St. Charles, MO	(636) 949-3003

Jail Facility Overview in St. Charles County

The County Jail is the main adult detention facility within St. Charles County, and is managed by the county’s Department of Corrections. Unlike larger counties within Missouri, St. Charles County operates only one adult jail complex. Detainees within the facility are housed in the same complex, whether they are being held on warrants, awaiting trial, or serving short sentences.

St. Charles County jail is a maximum security facility with a housing capacity of 592 inmates. It houses male and female inmates within designated sections, and does not house state prison inmates long-term. It operates 24 hours a day, with a separate headquarters for the administrative Sheriff’s office.

There are no other jail facilities within the county, and local police departments only have short-term holding areas. Additionally, juvenile cases are handled separately through the state’s juvenile justice system.

Name of facility	Address	Phone number	Office hours
St. Charles County Department of Corrections	301 N. Second St., Charles, MO 63301	(636) 949-3003	24/7 operations

How to Send Money to an Inmate in St. Charles County Jail?

Family and friends can send money to inmates in the St. Charles County jail through their commissary accounts. These accounts help inmates maintain a sense of normalcy and enable them to purchase things like snacks or hygiene products. It also enables them to pay for phone calls, so they’re able to make a call when necessary.

Commissary accounts in St Charles County jail can be funded in a number of ways. These are:

1. Onsite Lobby Kiosks

Visit the St. Charles County jail and locate the lobby. There, walk up to any kiosk and follow the set of instructions given. These kiosks are usually self-service kiosks and are easy to use. When using these kiosks, you might be required to input the inmate’s name and booking number.

2. Online deposits

Individuals can also fund loved ones’ commissary accounts from the comfort of their homes. To do this, visit the Sheriff’s Office official website, locate the "Inmate Services" option. This usually leads to external providers like JailATM or Correct Pay.

Then, follow the instructions to make a deposit using a credit or debit card. Note that to make a successful deposit, the inmate’s name, booking number, and facility where they’re in custody have to be provided.

3. Phone Deposits

Commissary accounts can also be funded by calling the inmate services provider company directly.

Inmate Search by Jail Facility

St. Charles County uses a central adult inmate online roster to conduct searches. The online roster is a comprehensive list of inmates being held within the facility, along with other identifying information about these inmates.

As there are no other facilities in the county, there are no separate online rosters, except those of the Juvenile system. However, all records pertaining to juvenile records are handled by the juvenile justice system, and records are often only released to legal guardians and legal representatives of said juveniles.

In St Charles County, offenders may sometimes be asked to complete alternative programs as part of their sentences. Offenders in this category would typically appear in the official online roster during their programs.

Facility Name	Separate Online Roster?	Where to Find Info
St. Charles County Jail	Yes	Sheriff’s Office inmate search tool
Juvenile Family Court Center	No	Contact the Juvenile Office or the Family Court
Work Release Programs	No	Sheriff’s Office inmate search tool

St. Charles County Visitation Rules and Schedules

St Charles County Department of Corrections allows inmates to maintain family ties and personal connections through the visitation it permits. Inmates can choose who they want to see, as only those approved by the inmate are allowed to visit. Visitations at the county are restricted to once a week and last for up to an hour. The jail maintains a no-contact policy during these visits.

Additionally, an inmate can have four people visit during a session, but only two people at a time are permitted. When visiting the county jail, individuals are required to present a valid ID before seeing the inmate. Minors are also required to be accompanied by an adult to visit an inmate in custody. The county jail maintains that visitors conduct themselves during visits and dress responsibly, as all visits are recorded on camera and monitored.

Mailing and Commissary Information

In addition to personal visits, the county jail also allows inmates to receive mail from friends, family, and loved ones. All mail sent must include the inmate’s number, booking number, and the jail address on the envelope.

Mails should be sent in the following format:

Inmate’s full name, booking number

St Charles County jail

301 N. Second Street,

St Charles, MO 63301