Mississippi County Recent Arrests
Mississippi County recent arrests are processed by Sheriff Britton Ferrell and the sheriff's office in Charleston. The county sits in Missouri's Bootheel region along the Mississippi River. The jail uses HomeWAV for video visits and CareaCell for commissary. You can search for recent arrests through VINE, look up court records on Case.net, or contact the sheriff at (573) 683-2111. This page covers all the methods for finding arrest records in Mississippi County.
Mississippi County Quick Facts
Mississippi County Arrest Records
The Mississippi County Sheriff's Office at 200 W. Commercial St. in Charleston handles all arrests for the county. Sheriff Britton Ferrell runs the office. Call (573) 683-2111 for questions about recent bookings or custody status. The jail uses HomeWAV for video visitation and CareaCell for commissary deposits.
Mississippi County is in the far southeast corner of Missouri, in the Bootheel along the Mississippi River. The county is rural with a small population. The sheriff handles patrol, warrant service, and civil process. All arrests made by county law enforcement and municipal police in the area get booked through the county jail in Charleston.
The office processes records requests under Missouri's Sunshine Law. Mississippi County does not have a widely published online jail roster. The best way to check for current inmates is through VINE or by calling the sheriff directly.
Mississippi County Recent Arrests Search
Mississippi County does not have a public online roster. Use the Missouri VINE system to search for inmates or call the sheriff's office for current booking information.
Pemiscot County shown above is a neighboring Bootheel county. For Mississippi County specifically, VINE and the sheriff's phone line at (573) 683-2111 are the main tools for checking recent arrests.
Court Records for Mississippi County
Criminal cases from Mississippi County arrests go through the circuit court. All records are on Case.net, created under Section 476.055 RSMo. Search by name, case number, or date. No account needed.
Case.net shows docket entries, hearings, charges, bonds, and case outcomes. Documents from July 1, 2023 onward are viewable online. Contact the circuit clerk for older records.
State Databases for Mississippi County
MACHS costs $15 for name searches and $20 for fingerprint checks. Run by the Highway Patrol, available 24/7 online.
VINE is free and covers Mississippi County. Search by name for custody status. Register for alerts at 877-654-8463. Works by phone, web, and mobile app.
Mississippi County Arrest Record Laws
Arrest records are public under Missouri's Sunshine Law. Section 610.100 RSMo requires reports to include name, charge, officer, and evidence. Open during active cases and after conviction. Closed after 30 days without charges, dismissal, or acquittal.
Copies cost 10 cents per page under Section 610.026 RSMo. Three business days to respond. Visit the office at 200 W. Commercial St. in Charleston with a valid ID.
Note: Mississippi County's location on the state border means some arrests involve out-of-state warrants from neighboring states.
How to Get Mississippi County Records
Call the sheriff at (573) 683-2111 for current booking info. Use Case.net for court records. For a full criminal history, use MACHS online or mail Form SHP-158 to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, CJIS Division, P.O. Box 9500, Jefferson City, MO 65102. A mailed name search costs $14 plus $2 for notary. Walk-in service is at 1510 East Elm Street in Jefferson City.
Visit the Mississippi County Sheriff's Office at 200 W. Commercial St. in Charleston with a valid photo ID for in-person records requests. The circuit clerk handles court records. The Case.net help desk is at 888-541-4894, open weekdays from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Mississippi County Jail Services
The Mississippi County jail in Charleston uses HomeWAV for video visitation. Inmates can schedule visits through the HomeWAV platform and families set up accounts online. CareaCell handles commissary deposits. Families can add money to an inmate's account through the CareaCell website or by phone. The jail processes bookings from the sheriff's office and local police agencies. Mail to inmates must include the sender's full name and return address. The facility operates around the clock for intake and release.
Mississippi County sits along the Mississippi River in the Bootheel region. The rural nature of the county means the sheriff's office is the primary law enforcement agency. Dispatch is available 24/7 for custody questions and emergency response.
Recent Arrests in Nearby Counties
Mississippi County is in Missouri's Bootheel near the Mississippi River. These neighboring counties may have arrest records for the area.
The Bootheel counties share borders and sometimes share inmates when local jails are at capacity.