Pulaski County Recent Arrests
Pulaski County recent arrests are tracked through the sheriff's office in Waynesville. The county is in south-central Missouri, near Fort Leonard Wood, and processes bookings through its jail on Historic Route 66. You can look up who is in custody by checking the jail roster, which is available as a downloadable file. Court records for Pulaski County cases are searchable on Case.net. For a full criminal background check, the state MACHS system handles that. This page goes over all the ways to search for recent arrests in Pulaski County.
Pulaski County Quick Facts
Pulaski County Arrest Records Online
The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office runs the jail at 301 Historic Rt. 66 E. in Waynesville. Sheriff Stacy Ball, who was elected in January 2025, oversees all operations. When someone is arrested in Pulaski County, they are booked at this facility. The booking record includes the person's name, charges, bond amount, and the date of intake.
The Pulaski County jail roster is posted online as an Excel download. You can pull the file to see who is in custody right now. The roster lists names, charges, and booking details. It gets updated as new people come in and as others are released. The jail uses Tiger Commissary for inmate accounts and CityTeleCoin for video visits.
You can call the sheriff's office at (573) 774-6196 to ask about someone's custody status. The office is at 403 School St. in Waynesville. Walk-in records requests are handled during business hours.
Pulaski County Jail Roster Portal
Below is a screenshot from the Pulaski County jail website showing the roster page where you can download the current inmate list.
The roster is free to access. Since it comes as a downloadable file, you can sort and filter the data on your own computer. This is useful for looking through a large list of recent bookings.
Pulaski County Court Records
After charges are filed, Pulaski County cases move into the circuit court system. All records are on Case.net, set up under Section 476.055 RSMo. You can search by name or case number. No account is needed for basic searches. The system shows docket entries, hearings, charges, and case status.
Documents filed on or after July 1, 2023 can be viewed online. Older filings may need a trip to the clerk's office in Waynesville. The "Track This Case" feature sends alerts when something changes in a case. Bond hearings and trial dates are all posted on Case.net as well.
Pulaski County sees a fair amount of court activity given its proximity to Fort Leonard Wood. Some cases may involve both civilian and military jurisdictions, so check with the clerk if you are not sure where a case is being handled.
Statewide Tools for Pulaski County
The Missouri Automated Criminal History Site covers Pulaski County records. A name-based search costs $15 and pulls up open records. That includes convictions, recent arrests, and pending charges. Results are instant for name searches. A fingerprint search costs $20 and gives the full history.
The Missouri VINE system tracks Pulaski County inmates. You can search by name to see if someone is in custody. You can sign up for alerts when an inmate is released or transferred. The service is free. Call 877-654-8463 any time for phone-based lookups.
Note: The Missouri Department of Corrections offender search at web.mo.gov covers people on probation or parole in Pulaski County but not those who have finished their sentences.
Pulaski County Arrest Record Laws
Missouri's Sunshine Law makes arrest records public. Under Section 610.100 RSMo, an arrest report includes the name, charge, arresting officer, and evidence seized. Records stay open while charges are pending or after a conviction.
If no charges are filed within 30 days, the arrest report closes. Dismissed cases and not guilty verdicts also lead to closure. Copying fees max out at 10 cents per page under Section 610.026 RSMo. Agencies have three business days to respond to a request. You can submit your request in writing to the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office.
Recent Arrests in Nearby Counties
Pulaski County borders several counties in south-central Missouri. Check these neighbors for arrest records in the wider area.
Each county runs its own booking process. Phelps County to the east has two jail facilities with a combined capacity of 243.