Chariton County Jail Inmate Search
Chariton County Inmate Search: Arrests, Custody and Family Help
The Chariton County Jail is at 307 South Cherry Street, Keytesville, MO 65261. The county publishes 660-288-3277 as the sheriff's contact. Use that number to establish custody, obtain a booking reference and identify the agency controlling release.
For available Missouri jail notifications, use the state's current MOVANS service. Identify the person and responsible agency before relying on a match. A court docket is another useful resource, but it does not serve as a complete account of the person's present housing.
Chariton's state criminal cases belong to the Ninth Judicial Circuit, while federal charges follow a separate court system. Our Court page explains those proceedings and the Bail page explains release questions. Below are the contacts and practical steps for finding someone and arranging family support.
1. How do I establish whether someone is in Chariton custody?
Start with the identifying name, arrest date and department that made the arrest. Call the sheriff at 660-288-3277, 307 South Cherry Street, Keytesville, MO 65261. Ask for confirmation of present custody and the booking reference used for family-service inquiries.
Then establish the charging county and any other agency involved. Check the matched record through MOVANS where available. Keep the court case number alongside the booking reference; one identifies the prosecution and the other helps staff locate the detention record.
↑ Back to the question list2. What should I ask when a recent arrest is difficult to trace?
Ask the arresting officer's department where the person was delivered. The first receiving location and a later housing assignment can differ. Use the accurate identifying details rather than assuming that a similar name in a court search is the same individual.
For Chariton detention inquiries, the sheriff is at 307 South Cherry Street, Keytesville, MO 65261, 660-288-3277. Ask whether intake has occurred, whether a transfer has taken place and which receiving staff can help. Record the date and agency reference supplied so another relative can make a focused follow-up.
↑ Back to the question list3. Which office should I use for a Chariton detention question?
The county sheriff lists its office at 307 South Cherry Street, Keytesville, MO 65261, 660-288-3277. JE identifies the county jail at that location. Direct a present-custody question there before arranging a visit or sending funds.
A city police report may concern someone later held by county staff. If staff identify an outside housing location, obtain that facility's contact and current assignment for the person. Use the jail's family guide for services after establishing which facility has custody.
↑ Back to the question list4. How do I obtain a Chariton booking image?
Request the particular booking photograph from the agency maintaining it. Supply the arrest or booking date and the record reference, especially when the same person has more than one incident. Ask about the request procedure and any applicable record restrictions.
The sheriff can route county requests at 660-288-3277, 307 South Cherry Street, Keytesville, MO 65261. An investigating city department may maintain another set of records. Treat a photograph as documentation of the booking event; determine the case outcome from court records rather than the image.
↑ Back to the question list5. How can I register for Missouri jail notifications?
Follow the registration steps at MOVANS for the matching participating record. Check the agency and identifying details, then supply the contact information you want the service to use. Update it when your phone number or email changes.
Missouri's local-jail platform changed in May 2026, requiring people using the older local-jail notification service to follow the new registration instructions. Questions about that change can go to 573-526-1929. After a movement alert, obtain the receiving location from custody staff before trying to arrange contact.
↑ Back to the question list6. What facts do I need before arranging a Chariton bond?
Obtain the written release terms, the case number and the court that issued them. Have staff identify every outstanding order that could affect departure. A quoted amount for one charge does not settle every condition affecting the person's release.
Use the county bail guide and call 660-288-3277 for payment routing at the jail, 307 South Cherry Street, Keytesville, MO 65261. Court-record questions go to the Circuit Clerk across Cherry Street at 306 South Cherry Street, Keytesville, MO 65261, 660-288-3602. Retain the payment receipt and its case reference.
↑ Back to the question list7. How do I compare a booking charge with the court filing?
Find the Chariton case in Case.net and read the docket's recent entries. Look for the filed charging document, any amendment and the latest disposition. The accusation recorded during booking may not be the charge ultimately pursued.
The Circuit Clerk is at 306 South Cherry Street, Keytesville, MO 65261, 660-288-3602. Request the specific document if you need an official copy. Defense counsel can explain what a dismissal, amended count or plea changes for that individual's case and release conditions.
↑ Back to the question list8. Where does a Chariton defendant apply for a public defender?
The current state assignment places Chariton with District 14 in Moberly. The trial office is at 3029 County Road 1325, Moberly, MO 65270, 660-263-7665. Give the detention location and next appearance when asking how to apply.
The state publishes application and financial eligibility instructions. Qualifying state criminal representation differs from federal appointment or municipal proceedings. Establish whether an attorney has actually been assigned, and have counsel arrange private contact before discussing the allegations over family communication channels.
↑ Back to the question list9. How should I arrange a visit to someone held in Keytesville?
Read the Chariton visit directions and call the holding staff for an appointment appropriate to the person. Ask whether the visit is at the jail or remote, what registration is needed and which identification every visitor must present.
The jail contact is 660-288-3277, 307 South Cherry Street, Keytesville, MO 65261. Explain if children will attend or if a court order restricts contact. Confirm the appointment before making the journey, and obtain the receiving jail's instructions if staff say the person has moved.
↑ Back to the question list10. How can I send funds for Chariton jail purchases?
Use the deposit page and verify the current payment route with jail staff before buying a money order or opening an account. Ask which balance pays for commissary and which pays for communication. Those uses can require different arrangements.
Contact 660-288-3277, 307 South Cherry Street, Keytesville, MO 65261, with the recipient's booking reference. Confirm the accepted payee, required identifier and any charges. Keep the transaction confirmation, and check a disputed payment before submitting a duplicate. A jail purchase account is separate from a bond payment.
↑ Back to the question list11. How do I arrange calls and messages with a Chariton detainee?
Consult the telephone information and electronic contact page. Ask staff which communication options apply to the current housing assignment and how the family establishes the right account. Verify the recipient before purchasing credit.
The sheriff's contact is 307 South Cherry Street, Keytesville, MO 65261, 660-288-3277. Send an urgent welfare concern to the holding staff rather than relying on a social message to be read immediately. The attorney should identify the correct channel for private discussion of evidence and legal strategy.
↑ Back to the question list12. Where does JE direct ordinary Chariton jail correspondence?
The facility record lists the recipient's full name, Chariton County Jail, 307 South Cherry Street, Keytesville, MO 65261. Use the mail guide to check the category of item before sending it. Ask for any booking identifier required on the envelope.
Confirm special contents or packages at 660-288-3277. Explain whether the item is a letter, photograph, publication or legal correspondence; approval for one does not establish permission for another. A move to another jail can change the delivery destination, so check custody before sending something time-sensitive.
↑ Back to the question list13. How can a family member request stored belongings?
Locate the property inventory and determine which department took the item. Ask whether it is stored personal property or evidence in an investigation. Release of the person and release of an item can require separate decisions.
Contact the sheriff at 660-288-3277, 307 South Cherry Street, Keytesville, MO 65261, for county routing. Before sending someone to collect property, obtain the required authorization, identification and pickup location. For a city investigation, retain that department's incident reference and request its own property procedure.
↑ Back to the question list14. Who should receive information about a detainee’s medication?
Reach the holding staff with the person's identifying information, medication details and prescribing contact. Explain the urgency and ask how the medical team accepts records. Request instructions before bringing medicine, equipment or other care supplies.
County inquiries begin at 660-288-3277, 307 South Cherry Street, Keytesville, MO 65261. Describe an immediate risk directly and ask for appropriate supervisory or clinical routing. Privacy rules may restrict what staff can share with relatives, but a family member can still explain an important care concern and provide the relevant treatment contact.
↑ Back to the question list15. How should I address a Chariton warrant or missed court date?
Contact the sheriff at 307 South Cherry Street, Keytesville, MO 65261, 660-288-3277, to identify the issuing agency and reference. Check related public entries on Case.net. Counsel can review the order and seek instructions about surrender or release. For a missed Chariton hearing, the Circuit Clerk at 306 South Cherry Street, Keytesville, MO 65261, 660-288-3602, can explain filing procedures. Each issuing court controls its own order; resolving one charge does not automatically cancel a warrant from another case.
↑ Back to the question list16. How do I confirm a Chariton court appearance?
Consult the latest notice in the case and compare the public events listed in Case.net. Record the division, time, location and appearance method. Address a conflict with the court staff and lawyer before the date rather than relying on an old hearing entry.
The Circuit Clerk's office is at 306 South Cherry Street, Keytesville, MO 65261, 660-288-3602. Chariton is part of the Ninth Circuit, with Linn and Sullivan. The court explanation helps families follow the stages, while the individual court notice provides the actual appearance instructions.
↑ Back to the question list17. Which federal court serves Chariton County?
Chariton is in the Northern Division of the Eastern District of Missouri. The Hannibal Federal Building address is 801 Broadway, Hannibal, MO 63401. Direct district-court telephone inquiries to 314-244-7900; the Hannibal location is staffed for court proceedings rather than regular daily counter service.
The U.S. Marshals district contact is 111 South 10th Street, Suite 2.319, St. Louis, MO 63102, 314-539-2212, for federal custody routing. The federal prison locator serves BOP records, while pretrial detention may involve another facility.
↑ Back to the question list18. How can I locate someone transferred to immigration custody?
Keep the receiving agency and A-number available for the ICE locator. A detainer asks for continued detention up to 48 hours after they would otherwise be released. Consult counsel to assess its interaction with the criminal release orders.
For ICE office inquiries in St. Louis, use 1222 Spruce Street, Room 1.100, St. Louis, MO 63103, 314-244-9787. Follow the records-request directions for documents. Missouri § 544.470's annotation discusses a constitutional ruling on individualized bail where a defendant cannot establish lawful presence; immigration status alone does not decide every release question.
↑ Back to the question list19. How do I search after a Missouri prison transfer?
The Missouri DOC search accepts a DOC identifier or personal names. Examine the reported custody or supervision category: a probation or parole entry does not necessarily mean the person is physically in a prison.
After identifying an institution, use its information in the state prison directory. Keep the sentencing reference and DOC identifier together for later inquiries. Establish the current assignment before sending a letter, funding an account or arranging travel; intake classification and later movements can change the correct destination.
↑ Back to the question list20. Where should a parent start with a Chariton juvenile matter?
The county lists the Ninth Circuit Juvenile Office at 660-288-3840. Ask for the child's assigned officer and the current placement. Adult booking information should not be treated as a complete youth-case record.
The Circuit Clerk at 306 South Cherry Street, Keytesville, MO 65261, 660-288-3602, provides local court routing. Ask the juvenile officer about representation, the next proceeding and the permitted family-contact arrangements. Establish the actual receiving facility before travelling or sending funds; the court's office and a child's housing location may be different places.
↑ Back to the question list21. Which Chariton-area department can help me obtain an incident report?
- Chariton County Sheriff: 307 South Cherry Street, Keytesville, MO 65261; 660-288-3277.
- Brunswick Police: 509 Harrison Street, Brunswick, MO 65236; 660-548-3491.
- Keytesville Police: 404 West Bridge Street, Keytesville, MO 65261; 660-288-3745.
- Salisbury Police: 123 West Second Street, Salisbury, MO 65281; 660-388-6875.
Identify the department that investigated the incident before requesting its report. The jail, prosecutor and investigating officer maintain different parts of the process. Use the incident reference for the police record and the court reference for a filed prosecution.
↑ Back to the question listChariton County Jail Inmate Services Information
Phone: 660-288-3277
Physical Address:
307 South Cherry
Keytesville, MO 65261
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
Chariton County Jail
307 South Cherry
Keytesville, MO 65261
Every year Chariton County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain 640 offenders, and maintain an average of 32 inmates (county-wide) in their custody on any given day.
The weekly turnover rate of inmates is approximately 55%, meaning that every week more than half of these inmates are released and then replaced with new offenders being booked into jail.
The charts below break down the men, women, races, ethnicities and the types of crimes that people are arrested and incarcerated for in both Chariton County and state prisons throughout the country. This information is compiled from local police and the Chariton County Sheriff's Department, as well as the state of Missouri and the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau.
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Chariton County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 11/5/2026
| Race | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23 | 92.00% |
| Black | 1 | 4.00% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 4.00% |
| American Indian/Native Alaskan | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total | 25 | 100.0% |
Chariton County Inmate Criminal Charges - 11/5/2026
(many inmates have multiple charges)
| Charge | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Felony (3rd Degree) | 6 | 24.00% |
| Felony (2rd Degree) | 6 | 24.00% |
| Felony (1st Degree) | 1 | 4.00% |
| State Jail Felony | 2 | 8.00% |
| Felony (Uncategorized) | 5 | 20.00% |
| Misdemeanor (Class A) | 5 | 20.00% |
| Misdemeanor (Class C) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Holds | 0 | 0.00% |
| Uncategorized | 0 | 0.00% |
Chariton County Inmate Sex - 11/5/2026
| Sex | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 21 | 84.00% |
| Female | 4 | 16.00% |
| Total | 25 | 100.0% |
Chariton County Inmate Age - 11/5/2026
| Age | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1 | 4.00% |
| 18-20 | 1 | 4.00% |
| 21-24 | 3 | 12.00% |
| 25-30 | 5 | 20.00% |
| 31-35 | 4 | 16.00% |
| 36-40 | 3 | 12.00% |
| 41-45 | 2 | 8.00% |
| 46-50 | 1 | 4.00% |
| 51-55 | 2 | 8.00% |
| 56-60 | 1 | 4.00% |
| 61-65 | 1 | 4.00% |
| 66-75 | 1 | 4.00% |
| 76-85 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total | 25 | 100.0% |
The Chariton County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Chariton County: Brunswick, Keytesville, Salisbury and Sumner.