St. Charles County Inmate Search
A St.Charles County inmate search refers to the process by which individuals look up and obtain information about individuals who are currently incarcerated or held in temporary detention in St. Charles County, Missouri. When offenders are arrested, jailed, or incarcerated in the county, as per the Open Meetings and Records Law of the State, their information becomes part of St. Charles County public records and is therefore open to the public.
A lookup of St. Charles County inmate records can provide inquirers with details about an arrested or incarcerated individual, such as their name, arrest information, charges, location of where they’re held, and possibly their release date.
An inmate search may become necessary for different reasons. Generally, an inmate search provides inquirers with vital information about an inmate that may help family and friends locate, stay in touch, and know the case status of their loved ones; help lawyers during legal proceedings; and serve as a source of additional information during an investigation for law enforcement agents.
St. Charles County Crime and Incarceration Statistics
According to the 2022 Annual Report by the St. Charles Police Department, 3,363 individuals were arrested in 2022 in the county for crimes against persons, against property, and against society.
Crime against persons (790 arrests):
- Homicide - 1
- Sexual Assault - 33
- Aggravated assault - 114
- Simple assault - 622
- Robbery - 20
Crime against property (2,150 arrests):
- Burglary - 169
- Vehicle Theft - 172
- Theft from vehicle - 209
- Theft from building - 167
- Theft of Vehicle parts - 134
- Shoplifting - 189
- Other larceny - 247
- Arson - 3
- Vandalism - 443
- Fraud - 417
Crime against Society (1,021 arrests):
- Narcotics violations - 937
- Weapon violations - 84
As evident from the breakdown, aggravated assault, vandalism, fraud, and narcotics violations were the most popular crimes in St. Charles County for which individuals were arrested, temporarily detained, or incarcerated in 2022.
St. Charles County Prison System
The St. Charles County Jail System consists mainly of two facilities managed by the county’s Department of Corrections. They are:
- St. Charles County Department of Corrections (SCCDOC) facility: This facility has a rated capacity of 592 prisoners. It houses adult inmates who are awaiting trial, those already sentenced, and occasional holds for local municipalities and federal inmates. The maximum sentence for inmates housed in this facility is one year; however, those awaiting trial may be held longer.
- St. Charles Juvenile Justice Center: This is a specialized facility for the temporary detention of juvenile offenders awaiting trial or the incarceration of those who have been sentenced. The facility is designed to provide a safe and secure environment for juvenile offenders.
In addition to these two main detention facilities in St. Charles County, city police departments in the county, such as those in Cottlevile, Flint Hill, and West Alton, maintain city jails or local detention facilities that serve as temporary detention facilities for individuals arrested within the jurisdiction of those cities. City jails typically hold inmates for shorter periods, often until they can appear in court for arraignment or until bail is posted.
How to Find an Inmate in St. Charles County
Requests for information about inmates incarcerated in St.Charles County can be made to the county’s Department of Corrections by phone at (636) 949-3003, via email at corrections@sccmo.org, or in person at the corrections office
301 North Second Street
St. Charles, MO 63301.
Additionally, information on individuals in detention can be obtained from any of the city police departments in St. Charles County where the arrest happened. Alternatively, inquirers can use the Offender Search Tool to find any individual who has been arrested or detained for any crime in St.Charles County. To successfully find an inmate with any of the options listed, inquirers must provide the inmate’s full name.
How Does a St. Charles County Inmate Search Work?
As per the Sunshine Law (Missouri Revised Statutes, RSMo Section 610.011), all inmate information in St.Charles County is public record and should be open to the public for inspection and copying unless otherwise restricted by the law. Therefore, pursuant to that law, the following information is generally expected to be found upon conducting a St. Charles County inmate search:
Personal Information:
- The full name of the inmate and date of birth
- Physical characteristics like eye color, hair color, height, skin color, etc.
- Mugshot (photograph of the inmate).
Arrest Information:
- Date and time of the arrest
- The agency responsible for the arrest
- The location where the arrest took place
- Date and time of booking into custody
- Reasons for the arrest
- Information about the arresting officer.
Court Case Information:
- Charges filed against the inmate
- Case number assigned to the charges
- Type of case (e.g., criminal, civil)
- Dates of scheduled court hearings
- Current status of the case
- Details about the court overseeing the case.
Additional information (if applicable):
- Anticipated release date
- Amount of bail set
- Reasons for release.
Where to Find a St. Charles County Inmate Locator
The Inmate Locator Application, managed by the Missouri Department of Corrections, provides online access to inmate information from the St. Charles County Department of Corrections. A search on the application with the first and last name of an offender will return information about offenders currently incarcerated at St. Charles County corrections facilities.
Additionally, inmates in custody for sex offenses in St.Charles County can be located using the Sex Offender Lookup Service. Also, criminals arrested in St. Charles County and sentenced to incarceration in MCFP Springfield, a federal prison in Missouri, can be found using the inmate locator maintained by the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Alternatively, for those who prefer, third-party websites provide another option to locate inmate records in St. Charles County. Third-party websites, unlike official search directories, are not always free to use; prices vary between sites. As always, the inquirer, when using a third-party database, is expected to supply the full names of inmates whose records are being sought.
How to Send Jail Mail in St. Charles County
All inmates in custody at St. Charles County Corrections Facility can receive mail. The mailing instructions for family, friends, and others who wish to send mail to an inmate in the corrections facility are as follows:
All personal mail for inmates should be addressed to:
JailATM.com - St Charles County Corrections
Inmate Name/Inmate Number
9506 Olive Blvd. MB# 213
Olivette, MO 63132
All legal mail and business documents should be addressed to:
St. Charles County Department of Corrections
301 North Second Street
St. Charles, MO 63301
Transactional documents that require an inmate to sign or otherwise supply information on an original document to authorize the transaction, such as a power of attorney, transferring a vehicle title, etc., must be addressed to:
SCCDOC - Inmate Name/Inmate Number
St. Charles County Department of Corrections
301 North Second Street
St. Charles, MO 63301
Photos may be sent by mail; however, if they depict nudity, gangs, or criminal activity, they'd be rejected. Unless otherwise ordered by a court or state law, all inmates are allowed to receive and send mail. Books must be softcover books or they'll be rejected, and they must come directly from a book distributor. All legal mail must either come from an attorney, a court of law, or any other legal entity to be accepted.
St. Charles County Jails and Prisons
Listed below are the names, contact information, and addresses of the corrections facilities in St. Charles County, Missouri.
St. Charles County Corrections Facility
301 North Second Street
St. Charles, MO 63301
Phone: (636) 949-3003
St. Charles Juvenile Justice Center
700 South River Road
St Charles, MO 63303
Phone: (636) 949-3040
