Stoddard County Jail
Stoddard County Jail
Physical Address
207 South Prairie StreetBloomfield, MO 63825
Jail Phone Number
573-568-4654Stoddard County Inmate Search: Arrests, Custody and Family Help
To find someone arrested in Stoddard County, call the Sheriff at 573-568-4654 and ask for current jail custody information. Have the full legal name, date of birth and approximate arrest time ready. Ask whether booking is complete and which facility now holds the person.
If the Sheriff has no booking yet, contact the police department that made the arrest and ask where the person was delivered. An old mugshot or a court case does not establish current custody. Keep the receiving jail’s phone and booking identifier for follow-up.
The Sheriff’s published contact address is 207 South Prairie Street, Bloomfield, MO 63825. Confirm the actual jail before visiting, sending mail or funding an account. Our Bail guide helps with release questions, and our Court guide explains the county Justice Center, Dexter Municipal Court and case searches.
Read inmate search answers
Read inmate search answers1. How do I find someone arrested in Stoddard County?
Call the Sheriff at 573-568-4654 and give the full legal name, date of birth, approximate arrest time and arresting agency if known. Ask whether booking is complete, where the person is physically held and what booking identifier family should use. The Sheriff's published contact address is 207 South Prairie Street, Bloomfield, MO 63825.
Confirm custody directly rather than relying on a court case, old photograph or a search result naming a county jail. Ask for the receiving facility's phone and current family-contact instructions. A missing online name does not prove release or establish that the person was never arrested.
↑ Back to the question list2. What if the arrest just happened and the Sheriff has no record?
Ask the arresting department where the person was taken and whether transport, processing or hospital care is involved. Give the agency the arrest location and approximate time. Keep the incident number and receiving-facility details so family can follow up without starting the search again.
For a Dexter Police arrest, contact 305 Cooper Street, Dexter, MO 63841, 573-624-5512. Ask the department that actually handled the arrest; do not assume every incident in the area was a county deputy's case.
↑ Back to the question list3. Should I travel to Bloomfield or another jail?
The Sheriff's published address is 207 South Prairie Street, Bloomfield, MO 63825, 573-568-4654. Call before traveling and ask whether the person is there or at a different detention facility. An office address, a past housing arrangement and an individual's current location are different facts.
If another jail holds the person, get its name, phone and booking identifier and use that facility's visiting, mail and account instructions. A housing move does not by itself establish that the criminal case changed counties. Keep the detention contact and court contact separately.
↑ Back to the question list4. Where can I ask for a mugshot or arrest report?
Ask the Sheriff at 573-568-4654 about an available county booking photograph or report and its records procedure. For a Dexter Police report, contact 573-624-5512. A booking photo may be held by the receiving jail while the incident report belongs to the arresting agency.
Keep the incident date and report number if available and ask about public access, identification and copying requirements before ordering. Do not assume a photograph is online or that a third-party copy is current. A mugshot records a booking, not a conviction, and does not establish present custody after a later release.
↑ Back to the question list5. How can I receive release or transfer notices?
Use MOVANS to locate a participating agency's matching record and register. Missouri changed local jail notifications in May 2026. Earlier local jail subscribers need a new registration, and the replacement sends text or email rather than the former phone or VINELink app notices.
Help is available at 573-526-1929. Keep contact information current. Confirm a reported move or release with staff before arranging pickup or paying a different facility. A custody notice does not replace keeping track of the next court date.
↑ Back to the question list6. How do I find out whether bond has been set?
Ask the Sheriff at 573-568-4654 for the current release order, permitted bond type, amount and any other holds. For a Stoddard County court entry, contact the criminal clerk at 573-568-4640. Ask which office accepts the particular payment before buying a money order or hiring an agent.
The Stoddard County Bail guide explains cash, surety bonds and requests for conditions the defendant can meet. A zero or missing amount in an old listing is not a release promise. Phone credit, commissary support and bond are separate payments.
↑ Back to the question list7. How do I find the case and next court date?
Search Missouri Case.net by case number or name and match Stoddard County and the person. Review recent docket entries and hearing information. Match Stoddard County, the person and case number rather than relying on a similar name. A booking allegation may differ from the eventual court charge.
The Circuit Clerk is at 403 South Prairie Street, Bloomfield, MO 63825, 573-568-4640. Staff explain records and procedures; counsel explains legal consequences. The Court guide also covers Dexter Municipal Court, which is a separate location.
↑ Back to the question list8. How can my relative apply for a public defender?
The Jackson public defender office serving Stoddard County is at 2360 North High Street, Suite 2, Jackson, MO 63755, 573-243-3949. Use the application for services and ask how the defendant can apply from jail. The program reviews finances and qualifying state charges; ordinary municipal, traffic, civil and family matters are excluded.
Have the state case number and next hearing date ready. Family can help gather information, but an application does not automatically appoint a lawyer or postpone court. Federal and other proceedings use their own representation process.
↑ Back to the question list9. How do I arrange a visit when the housing location is uncertain?
First call 573-568-4654 for the actual detention facility. Ask the receiving jail about approval, identification, minors, scheduling and whether a visit is on-site, remote video or another approved format. Do not travel to Bloomfield solely because an older listing calls it the county jail.
Check current charges, cancellation rules and the inmate's eligibility before paying for a service. Our visitation information helps with preparation, but the actual receiving facility's instructions matter after a move. A scheduled visit can be affected by release, transfer or a security restriction.
↑ Back to the question list10. How can I send money or order commissary?
Confirm the actual jail and booking identifier at 573-568-4654, then ask the receiving facility for its current deposit or ordering service. Check the facility, inmate and type of account before paying. Our commissary information is a starting point, but do not assume an account for one jail works at another.
Review fees, order limits, delivery timing and refund handling before purchasing. Keep the receipt and account details. A commissary deposit does not pay a bond or automatically create phone credit, and a transfer may require different family support arrangements.
↑ Back to the question list11. How do I receive calls or electronic messages?
Ask the actual housing facility which phone or messaging service applies and whether the credit is attached to your number or the inmate. Confirm the jail and booking identifier before opening or funding an account. Review prices and restrictions and keep the provider confirmation for support.
Routine calls to the Sheriff at 573-568-4654 do not bring an inmate to the phone. Give urgent health or safety information directly to staff rather than waiting for an ordinary message. Calls and electronic communication may be monitored; legal discussions should use counsel's approved confidential procedure. See our phone information for preparation.
↑ Back to the question list12. Where should I send a letter or photograph?
Call 573-568-4654 to identify the actual detention facility, then obtain its current personal-mail destination and required inmate identifier. The Sheriff's contact address is 207 South Prairie Street, Bloomfield, MO 63825, but a contact office is not automatically the right inmate-mail destination. A receiving jail may use a separate processor.
Include your full name and return address and follow the receiving jail's rules for paper, photographs and enclosures. Legal mail, subscriptions and packages may have different instructions. Do not send cash or assume a parcel is accepted. Review the mail information and recheck the address after a move.
↑ Back to the question list13. Can I deliver medication or collect belongings?
Ask the Sheriff at 573-568-4654 which agency holds the person's property, whether the inmate must authorize pickup and what identification is needed. Confirm the counter and time before traveling. Evidence held by an arresting department can follow a different process from personal belongings inventoried at booking.
For medication or medical equipment, ask the receiving jail's medical staff for current instructions before bringing anything. Keep inventories and receipts and ask about collection deadlines after release or transfer. Do not assume one agency returns every item held in the case.
↑ Back to the question list14. How do I report an urgent medical or mental-health concern?
Call 573-568-4654 and ask for the actual receiving jail or responsible staff. State the urgent concern first, including withdrawal, self-harm risk or an essential treatment interruption. Give the full legal name and birth date and ask how medical staff can receive pharmacy and treatment information securely.
Family can provide important information even when privacy rules limit what staff disclose back. Do not wait for an ordinary message or a future visit to report an immediate concern. If the person moves, obtain the new facility's medical contact. For an emergency outside custody, call 911.
↑ Back to the question list15. How can I check a Stoddard County arrest warrant?
Search the correct Stoddard County file on Missouri Case.net and call the criminal clerk at 573-568-4640. The Justice Center is at 403 South Prairie Street, Bloomfield, MO 63825, about unclear entries. A missing public result does not prove that no warrant exists. Ask the Sheriff at 573-568-4654 about its current inquiry and surrender procedure, and discuss the proper court response with counsel. Keep any order resolving the warrant. Do not assume a private payment to an unknown caller cancels it or that paying one bond resolves every separate order.
↑ Back to the question list16. Could someone be at a different county jail or a city jail?
Ask the Sheriff or arresting department which facility actually received the person and whether a different county's order or a housing move is involved. A family address in Stoddard County does not identify the current jail. A Dexter, Bloomfield or other city police arrest does not by itself establish a separate operating city jail.
Once staff identify the destination, use the Missouri jail directory or the receiving jail's official contact. Confirm custody before paying or visiting. Keep the receiving jail's booking identifier and the court case number separately because detention and filing court can be in different counties.
↑ Back to the question list17. Where do I look after a federal arrest?
Stoddard County is in the Southeastern Division of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. Follow the federal hearing notice for the courthouse and courtroom. Federal counsel or the clerk can explain where a particular proceeding will be held; a state courthouse address does not establish the location of a federal hearing.
Ask federal counsel or the responsible agency for a newly arrested person's actual detention facility. The BOP locator helps with federal corrections records but may not locate every pretrial detainee. Contract-jail housing does not make the case a county prosecution, and a state bond payment does not decide federal release.
↑ Back to the question list18. How can I locate someone taken into ICE custody?
Use the ICE Online Detainee Locator with the identifying information it requests. A Form I-247A detainer requests a hold of up to 48 hours after they would otherwise be released. A lawyer should explain how that request and any other custody orders affect the person.
ICE's St. Louis office is at 1222 Spruce Street, Room 1.100, St. Louis, MO 63103, 314-244-9787. Ask the responsible agency about the receiving facility after pickup. Immigration photographs and documents follow ICE's records procedure, separately from local mugshot requests.
↑ Back to the question list19. How do I search after a Missouri prison transfer?
Use the Missouri DOC offender search with a name or DOC number. Read the status and any listed institution because probation and parole records can appear too. Keep the DOC identifier and sentencing case number together.
When the destination is confirmed, use that institution's mail, phone, visiting and deposit instructions. A county account is not automatically usable at a state prison. The Missouri prison directory helps with the institution, while a very recent transfer may still require staff confirmation.
↑ Back to the question list20. How can a parent locate a detained child?
The County Clerk directs juvenile office and detention inquiries to the Justice Center at 403 South Prairie Street, Bloomfield, MO 63825, 573-568-4640. Follow the prompts for the correct department and ask for the assigned officer, actual placement, lawyer, next hearing and approved parent contact. An adult jail search is not a complete juvenile custody search.
Staff may need to verify identity and relationship before discussing protected information. A court or police-office address is not proof of placement. Get the receiving facility’s visitor instructions before traveling and report urgent medical or safety concerns to the staff responsible for the child.
↑ Back to the question list21. Which agency can help with an arrest or report?
Stoddard County Sheriff: 207 South Prairie Street, Bloomfield, MO 63825; 573-568-4654, as listed by the Missouri Sheriffs’ Association. Ask for the current Jail Division and actual housing location before traveling. The County Clerk lists the separate court Justice Center at 403 South Prairie Street, Bloomfield, MO 63825, 573-568-4640.
Dexter Police: 305 Cooper Street, Dexter, MO 63841; 573-624-5512. Ask which officer handled the incident, where the person was delivered and how to request that department’s report. A police office is not automatically the inmate’s present housing location.
For Bloomfield, Advance, Bernie, Puxico or an uncertain location, ask the Sheriff or actual arresting department which agency handled the incident and where the person was taken. Keep the incident number, booking identifier and court case number separately. Call 911 for emergencies; routine custody and records questions use agency contacts.
↑ Back to the question listStoddard County Bail and Bond: Helping a Relative Get Released
To help someone get released on a Stoddard County case, confirm the bond order, permitted payment type and other holds before paying. Call the Sheriff at 573-568-4654 to ask where the person is held and which office receives the particular bond. The questions below explain payment, surety contracts and requests for conditions the defendant can meet.
The Circuit Clerk is at 403 South Prairie Street, Bloomfield, MO 63825, 573-568-4640. A judge decides release conditions; jail staff carry out the order. Keep the current court order, case number and booking identifier together before arranging payment.
The Sheriff's contact address is 207 South Prairie Street, Bloomfield, MO 63825. Confirm the actual detention and payment location before traveling, especially if another county is involved. Our Inmate Search guide helps locate someone, the Court guide explains hearings, and the Missouri Bail guide covers statewide release rules.
1. Where do I start if I need to post bond?
Call the Sheriff at 573-568-4654 and ask for current custody, actual housing, the release order, permitted bond type and any other holds. The Sheriff's published contact address is 207 South Prairie Street, Bloomfield, MO 63825. Ask which office receives payment for the particular case before traveling or sending money.
2. Which office can explain the court's order?
The Circuit Clerk is at 403 South Prairie Street, Bloomfield, MO 63825, 573-568-4640. Ask which order is current, what it allows and which office receives the payment. Staff explain procedure, while counsel advises the defendant about legal choices.
3. How do I confirm the person is still in custody?
Call 573-568-4654 and provide the full legal name, date of birth and arrest details if known. Ask for the booking identifier and actual detention facility. A court file or old photograph does not establish present custody. The Inmate Search guide explains further checks and family contact.
4. What should I ask before spending money?
Ask which case the payment covers, the exact amount and permitted type, the current payment location and method, and whether another hold would prevent release. Keep the booking and case numbers separate. Money for commissary or video contact is not a bond payment.
5. Why might a person have no bond amount yet?
The person may be in booking, awaiting a charging decision or waiting for the judge's order. Missouri § 544.170 generally requires discharge within 24 hours after warrantless arrest unless a charge and warrant provide continued custody as stated there. Another lawful basis for detention may apply. Ask counsel about the facts rather than assuming automatic release.
6. Which court decides release on a state charge?
Stoddard County forms Missouri’s 35th Judicial Circuit. The judge handling the case decides release terms; jail staff carry out the order. A cashier cannot reduce the amount. Check the county and case number before choosing a receiving court or jail office.
7. Does every case require cash bail?
No. Missouri Rule 33.01 calls for an individual assessment of appearance and safety, considering nonmonetary conditions before financial ones when appropriate and taking ability to pay into account. Detention is possible when legal requirements are met. The Missouri Bail guide explains the statewide rules.
8. What does release on recognizance mean?
The defendant promises in writing to appear and obey the order, potentially without an upfront deposit. There may still be restrictions on contact, travel, alcohol, weapons or reporting. Read the actual conditions before making family or work plans. Recognizance does not dismiss the charge.
9. What kinds of bond might be permitted?
The order may allow full cash, an authorized percentage deposit, a licensed surety or approved property security, or release on a promise with conditions. Ask which alternatives are written into the order. A court-authorized 10% deposit is different from a commercial premium, and neither is available automatically.
10. When can an unaffordable condition be reviewed?
Counsel can ask about release review and modification under Rules 33.05 and 33.06. Explain what cannot be met and provide financial, housing and appearance information. Ask about the scheduled hearing rather than assuming a weekend arrest has a fixed outcome. The present order remains in force unless changed.
11. What should I check before hiring a bail agent?
Check the Missouri license and get a written contract showing the premium, collateral, payment terms and co-signer obligations. Ask what happens if the person misses court or the surety surrenders them. A service fee generally is not refundable court cash. Do not sign based only on a quoted percentage.
12. Can a home or land be used for bond?
The court must authorize and approve property security. Ask which ownership, lien and valuation documents are needed. Understand the risk of forfeiture before pledging a home or farm. A relative's willingness to help does not require the judge to accept the proposed property.
13. What should I bring to post an approved bond?
Bring identification, the defendant's full name and the booking or case number. First confirm the receiving office, street address, available hours and accepted payment. Get a receipt naming the payer and case. Ask how payment confirmation and the release order reach the jail.
14. Can I use a card or pay bond online?
Ask jail or court staff about that specific order and provider. A website accepting commissary money, phone credit or fines is not automatically a bond service. Confirm the payee and fee before entering card details. Do not buy a money order until the receiving office confirms the method.
15. Who can post money for a family member?
An adult payer should be at least 18 and bring government-issued identification. Ask about additional requirements for this bond. Check the depositor name on the receipt and ask how an eventual refund is issued. Private arrangements among relatives do not automatically alter the court record.
16. How long will release take after payment?
The receiving office must process payment and release authority, and jail staff must address other lawful holds. Ask what remains before arranging pickup. There is no release-time guarantee for every case. A receipt does not prove that discharge is finished; confirm the pickup location with staff.
17. How can relatives living elsewhere help?
Start with the actual detention facility, case number and current release order. Ask the receiving office what a payer living elsewhere must do before sending funds. Family can help contact counsel and organize records without promising a release time or signing an agent's contract before reading it.
18. What if a traveler is arrested in Stoddard County?
Ask which agency made the arrest, which facility received the person and which county filed the charge. Tell counsel about out-of-town housing, work and transportation needs. A lawyer can request workable conditions. Returning home does not excuse a required hearing or travel restriction.
19. What should I ask after a lake or campground arrest?
Get the exact location, arresting agency, receiving facility and case number. The name of a nearby town or recreation area is not enough to identify the court. Confirm which order and payment office apply before sending money, and explain travel needs to counsel.
20. Can another county prevent release?
A separate valid warrant or hold may remain after the local bond is satisfied. Ask which county and case need action and whether a transfer is expected. One receipt covers the stated order, not every other matter. Have the lawyer review the remaining basis for custody.
21. What if an out-of-state warrant is found?
It can create a separate hold and extradition proceeding. Ask which state and agency requested custody and notify counsel. The defendant should understand the consequences before signing a waiver. Paying a local bond does not resolve the other state's court order.
22. How do probation, parole or immigration matters affect release?
Ask staff to identify every separate basis for custody. Another supervising agency or court may need to act. An ICE detainer requests a hold of up to 48 hours after they would otherwise be released. Counsel should review the actual request and orders; the criminal bond does not decide an immigration case.
23. Where do Dexter ordinance cases go?
Dexter Municipal Court is at 305 Cooper Street, Dexter, MO 63841, 573-624-4174. It is a municipal division of the 35th Judicial Circuit and a different location from the county Justice Center in Bloomfield. Read the court named on a ticket from another municipality rather than assuming every city case uses Dexter’s counter. Ask the court to identify the order and whether a proposed payment is bond or a fine involving a plea.
24. What paperwork should the family keep?
Save the full release order, receipt and next court notice. Check dates, restrictions, case number and payer details. Make copies available to the defendant and lawyer. Update contact information as required. A reminder from a relative helps, but the defendant remains responsible for compliance.
25. What if the release order is unclear or difficult to follow?
Ask counsel before acting on a guess. Work, childcare, housing or treatment needs may support a request for change, but the judge must approve it. A protected person's invitation does not cancel a no-contact order. Violations can lead to a warrant, stricter conditions or detention.
26. Can an agent return the defendant to custody?
A surety may have surrender rights and duties under Missouri law and the contract. Ask counsel and the agent which procedure applies and whether a new order is needed. Review additional charges in writing. Surrender does not end the criminal prosecution or cancel its hearings.
27. What information helps a request for different conditions?
Give counsel a realistic account of income, necessary expenses, housing, work, treatment and transportation to court. Explain the particular condition that cannot be met and propose an alternative. The court decides the request; submitting it alone does not lower the amount or excuse the existing terms.
28. How do I check the most recent bond entry?
Find the correct Stoddard County file on Missouri Case.net. Other counties share the 35th Circuit, so match the county and case number. Read later entries that may replace an older amount. Ask the clerk or lawyer to explain any uncertainty before paying based on a docket screenshot.
29. How can I check whether cash bond is refundable?
Call the Circuit Clerk at 573-568-4640 with the receipt and case number. Ask whether the court released the deposit, who is recorded to receive it and whether lawful deductions apply. Keep the mailing address current. Do not assume full repayment or a fixed date before processing is complete.
31. Does dismissal mean the person leaves immediately?
Ask the lawyer what the dismissal changes and whether any other cases remain. The jail needs appropriate release authority and may still have a separate lawful hold. Check bond discharge and refund paperwork separately. One closed case does not establish that every warrant or order has ended.
32. What should someone do after missing a hearing?
Contact the lawyer promptly and explain the reason. The court may issue a warrant and begin forfeiture. Ask which filing or appearance is needed; a relative's call does not automatically excuse the absence. A commercial contract may also expose a co-signer to costs.
33. Do children use adult bond procedures?
Juvenile matters generally have different detention and release rules. Ask the Circuit Clerk at 573-568-4640 for the juvenile office. A parent needs the child's actual placement, assigned officer, lawyer and next hearing. Do not assume a child is in the adult jail or send adult bond funds without directions.
34. Who helps someone who cannot afford a lawyer?
The Jackson public defender office serving Stoddard County is at 2360 North High Street, Suite 2, Jackson, MO 63755, 573-243-3949. Use the application for services and ask how the defendant can apply from jail. The program reviews finances and qualifying state charges; ordinary municipal, traffic, civil and family matters are excluded.
35. Who decides release on a federal charge?
Stoddard County is in the Southeastern Division of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. Follow the federal hearing notice for the courthouse and courtroom. Federal counsel or the clerk can explain where a particular proceeding will be held; a state courthouse address does not establish the location of a federal hearing. Follow federal counsel's directions; paying a state bond does not satisfy a separate federal order.
36. Can the defendant travel to work after release?
Read the actual travel and reporting terms before crossing a restricted boundary or leaving Missouri. Counsel can request approval or a modification if work requires travel. Explain the schedule and route and obtain required permission. Employment alone does not change a release condition.
37. What if the case involves an order of protection?
Read both the protective order and criminal release conditions with counsel. They may restrict direct contact, messages, third-party contact or access to a shared home. Arrange housing and any permitted property pickup without violating the order. A private agreement between the people involved does not change the court's terms.
38. What should a family do after a holiday arrest?
Call 573-568-4654 to ask whether an existing warrant or order already sets release conditions and where an authorized payment is accepted. If terms have not been entered, ask counsel about the initial appearance and review. Do not rely on an assumed holiday delay or a promise that staff can set a bond themselves.
39. What is the final check before traveling to Bloomfield?
Confirm custody, the current amount and permitted bond type, other holds, the payment counter and accepted method at 573-568-4654. Bring identification and the booking number. For court records call 573-568-4640. Our Court guide explains the next hearing after release.
Stoddard County Jail Inmate Visitation
Friends and Family – Official Stoddard County jail content names Stoddard County Jail but does not list visiting clock hours for friends and family. Call the facility at 573-568-4654 to ask when friends and family may visit, whether the visit is in person or by video, and to confirm that the person you hope to see is still in custody there. Video or scheduled visits at Stoddard County Jail in Stoddard County are handled through CidNet. Call the facility at 573-568-4654 to confirm current video-visit arrangements before you schedule.
CIDNET Video Visitation allows families to conduct live, face-to-face video visits with incarcerated loved ones from home. Using an internet-connected smartphone, tablet, or personal computer equipped with a webcam, visitors connect directly through housing-unit video stations or handheld tablets without traveling to the facility or waiting in jail visitor lobbies.
Important: Advance Registration and Visitor Clearance Required
Detention centers do not permit unscheduled or unverified video sessions. Correctional facilities require prospective visitors to submit government-issued photo identification and receive administrative clearance before booking an appointment, an approval process that can take up to 48 hours depending on facility staffing. You should verify your visitor approval status with the facility prior to scheduling. If you do not register well in advance, you will miss your loved one's scheduled visiting window for the week.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Register and Schedule a Video Visit
- Visit customer.cidnet.net or launch the CIDNET app.
- Register your visitor profile and upload a clear photograph of your government-issued ID and a verification photo.
- Wait for email notification confirming institutional visitor approval.
- Ensure your account has sufficient Data Points to cover the duration of the visit.
- Select Video Visitation, select the detention facility, and pick an available calendar time slot.
- Log into the website or mobile app 10 minutes prior to the start time on a device with a functioning camera, microphone, and stable high-speed internet connection.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate receives a schedule notification on their housing unit video kiosk or tablet. At the appointed time, they log in with their PIN and sit before the screen. Inmates and visitors must strictly observe jail dress and conduct rules; sessions are monitored by staff and will terminate immediately upon any violation.
Official Provider: CIDNET Customer Portal | Encartele Corporate
Customer Service Telephone: 1-888-984-1903
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by CIDNET
In addition to Remote Video Visitation, CIDNET provides several other communication channels:
- Data Points (Unified Funding): Purchase the central credits that power video visitation, calling, and messaging.
• Learn more on our website: CIDNET Data Points Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Buy CIDNET Data - Inmate Messaging & Digital Mail: Send electronic text messages and digital photo attachments directly to an inmate's terminal.
• Learn more on our website: CIDNET Messaging Guide | • Visit official vendor page: CIDNET Messaging Portal - Phone PINs & Voice Calling: Fund prepaid telephone calling so your loved one can call your mobile device.
• Learn more on our website: CIDNET Phone Calling Guide | • Visit official vendor page: CIDNET Voice Calling
Stoddard County Court Guide: Case Searches, Locations and Family Help
For Stoddard County criminal court information, call the Circuit Clerk at 573-568-4640. The Justice Center is at 403 South Prairie Street, Bloomfield, MO 63825. Search Missouri Case.net for public case records and hearing entries. Match the county, case number and division before deciding where to appear.
Dexter Municipal Court is at 305 Cooper Street, Dexter, MO 63841, 573-624-4174. Stoddard County forms Missouri’s 35th Judicial Circuit. The court named on the notice determines where the defendant must attend.
For custody and the actual detention facility, call the Sheriff at 573-568-4654. The Sheriff's contact address is 207 South Prairie Street, Bloomfield, MO 63825; a jail address is not a substitute for a hearing location. Our Inmate Search guide helps locate someone, and our Bail guide explains release.
1. Which court handles a Stoddard County criminal case?
Stoddard County forms Missouri’s 35th Judicial Circuit. The Circuit Clerk is at 403 South Prairie Street, Bloomfield, MO 63825, 573-568-4640. Circuit and associate circuit proceedings are parts of Missouri's trial-court system. Read the notice for the assigned division, judge and courtroom.
Associate circuit judges handle many misdemeanors and early felony matters. An ordinance case can belong to a municipal division. The prosecutor represents the government; a defendant needs separate defense counsel. Clerk staff help explain records and procedures but cannot advise a defendant how to plead.
2. What should a family expect after an arrest in Stoddard County?
The arresting agency may take a person to the local jail for processing, including identification, inventory of property, and a health review.
Release may be on a promise to appear, with supervision, or under a secured bond ordered by a judge.
The first court hearing deals with the accusation, the person’s rights, and whether release is allowed while the case is pending. A judge can set restrictions on contact, travel, weapons, or reporting. Failing to return to court may result in a warrant and new consequences.
For a worried family, the useful facts are the person’s complete name, date of birth, booking agency, whether a bond was ordered, and the next hearing date. A jail phone operator cannot give legal advice and a bond amount should not be mistaken for a criminal fine.
3. How are misdemeanors handled in Stoddard County?
For a minor state charge, an arrest is possible, but the case may start with paperwork and a court appearance instead.
At an arraignment or initial court date, the accused learns the charge and can enter an authorized plea. The prosecutor and defense may exchange information or discuss an agreement. If there is no agreement, the court schedules a contested hearing or trial.
Missouri law, § 558.011, permits at most one year for a Class A misdemeanor, six months for Class B, and 15 days for Class C. Under § 558.002, ordinary maximum fines are $2,000, $1,000, and $750 respectively, unless a more specific rule controls.
A judge can consider probation or a suspended sentence when allowed. A traffic ticket or city ordinance charge may follow its own fine schedule; it should not automatically be treated as a Class A misdemeanor.
4. What happens when the charge is a felony in Stoddard County?
The prosecutor may seek an indictment from a grand jury. A case may also proceed through an information after the legally required steps.
A felony allegation can first appear before an associate circuit judge to address counsel, bond, and probable cause.
A judge deciding probable cause is not deciding whether the defendant is guilty. If charges go forward, both sides have opportunities for motions, disclosure of evidence, and plea discussions. A criminal conviction at trial requires proof beyond a reasonable doubt.
Counsel matters early: statements, searches, identification issues, and detention orders can shape the defense. A plea may avoid trial but can also create a lasting record or prison sentence, so the person should understand the terms before agreeing.
5. How does the court handle a serious violent felony in Stoddard County?
A major violent prosecution may need forensic testing, expert witnesses, and several pretrial hearings.
Serious violent accusations usually bring closer attention to release conditions and victim safety.
Missouri defines “dangerous felonies” by statute. Certain convictions carry an 85% minimum service requirement before parole eligibility. That is not a rule for every charge involving violence; it depends on the precise conviction and statute.
In homicide and other extremely serious cases, the lawyer may address expert evidence, mental-state disputes, and sentencing issues long before trial. Families should not assume that a high bond means guilt or that a dismissed charge guarantees immediate release when other warrants exist.
6. What happens if someone under 18 is accused in Stoddard County?
A child may be released to family with rules to follow, supervised at home, or held in an authorized youth facility when legally justified.
A youth accused of wrongdoing generally goes through the circuit court’s juvenile division, not the adult criminal calendar.
The juvenile division considers the child’s age, the allegation, family situation, and safety needs. A formal petition, if filed, is different from an adult criminal information or indictment. Some youth matters may be diverted from full court processing.
Parents or guardians should ask who is assigned to the child, where the youth is being held if detained, and when the next hearing will occur. Transfer to adult criminal court is possible only under specific legal procedures; it is not automatic for every serious accusation.
7. What are the jail terms, prison sentences and fines in Stoddard County?
A defendant may face a fine, probation, a suspended sentence, jail or prison depending on what is proven and the law that applies.
- Class A felony: 10–30 years or life.
- Class B felony: 5–15 years.
- Class C felony: 3–10 years.
- Class D felony: up to 7 years.
- Class E felony: up to 4 years.
- Class A misdemeanor: up to one year; normally up to $2,000 fine.
- Class B misdemeanor: up to six months; normally up to $1,000 fine.
- Class C misdemeanor: up to 15 days; normally up to $750 fine.
- Class D misdemeanor: no ordinary jail term; normally up to $500 fine.
Missouri Revised Statutes §§ 558.011 and 558.002 set these general ranges and fines. Standard felony fines can reach $10,000 for Classes C, D, or E. Some individual crimes have different rules, special minimums, or sentencing enhancements. A prior felony can also affect the authorized punishment.
For Class D or E felonies, Missouri law can permit a special county-jail term of up to one year instead of a longer state prison term. Probation, treatment court, and suspended sentences are possible in eligible cases; none is promised simply because a person has no record.
Parole eligibility is not the same as an automatic release date. The date can change with the charge, sentencing law, and Department of Corrections decisions. These figures state the general law in force in October 2026, not legislation scheduled to take effect in 2028.
What changes under Missouri sentencing law on January 1, 2028?
For families in Stoddard County, the difference between current law and the scheduled 2028 law matters. Missouri Revised Statutes § 558.011 has a new version scheduled to take effect January 1, 2028. The percentages below describe when someone may first qualify for parole consideration, not a promised release date. They do not replace special rules that demand a longer time in prison.
- Class A felony: 10 to 30 years or life; generally 70% of the sentence before parole eligibility.
- Class B felony: 5 to 15 years; generally 50% before parole eligibility.
- Class C felony: 3 to 10 years; generally 30% for a first conviction, 35% for a second and 50% for a third or later conviction. Certain offenses requiring sex-offender registration carry 40%.
- Class D felony: up to 7 years; generally 20% for a first conviction, 25% for a second and 50% for a third or later conviction. Certain registrable offenses carry 25%.
- Class E felony: up to 4 years; generally 15% for a first conviction, 20% for a second and 50% for a third or later conviction. Certain registrable offenses carry 25%.
- Dangerous felonies: the law requires 85% of the sentence before parole eligibility.
For Class A and B felonies and certain crimes requiring sex-offender registration committed on or after January 1, 2028, the law also removes eligibility for conditional release. Parole and conditional release are not the same. Whether the new law applies to a particular person depends on the offense date, the final charges, earlier convictions and other sentencing laws. Until the effective date, the existing statute remains controlling. Source: Missouri Revised Statutes § 558.011.
8. Which federal court handles charges from Stoddard County?
Stoddard County is in the Southeastern Division of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. Follow the federal hearing notice for the courthouse and courtroom. Federal counsel or the clerk can explain where a particular proceeding will be held; a state courthouse address does not establish the location of a federal hearing.
Federal charges require a basis in federal law, such as qualifying firearms, bank robbery, fraud or interstate drug offenses. A state accusation does not become federal simply because someone crosses a county line. Federal authorities decide federal release. Pretrial detainees can be held in contract jails and may not immediately appear in the BOP locator.
9. How do I find the case number and next hearing?
Search Missouri Case.net by name or case number and match Stoddard County and the person. Read recent docket entries and hearing information. Match Stoddard County, the person and case number rather than relying on a similar name.
Call 573-568-4640 if the notice and online entry are unclear. A new or restricted matter may not be publicly visible. Counsel explains the legal effect of a court entry.
10. Is Dexter Municipal Court at the county courthouse?
Dexter Municipal Court is at 305 Cooper Street, Dexter, MO 63841, 573-624-4174. It is a municipal division of the 35th Judicial Circuit and a different location from the county Justice Center in Bloomfield. Read the court named on a ticket from another municipality rather than assuming every city case uses Dexter’s counter.
A city officer can issue a state charge or an ordinance allegation. The department alone does not establish the case type. Keep the ticket and read the named court, response instructions and next date before paying or traveling. A fine involving a plea is different from posting bond.
11. How can someone apply for a public defender?
The Jackson public defender office serving Stoddard County is at 2360 North High Street, Suite 2, Jackson, MO 63755, 573-243-3949. Use the application for services and ask how the defendant can apply from jail. The program reviews finances and qualifying state charges; ordinary municipal, traffic, civil and family matters are excluded.
Family can help gather financial and case information, but an application does not automatically appoint a lawyer or postpone a hearing. Give staff the next court date. Ask the appropriate court about representation for a proceeding outside the state program.
12. Does detention in another county move the Stoddard County case?
A detention location and a filing court are different things. Ask the Sheriff for the actual jail and counsel or the clerk for the active court file. Housing elsewhere does not by itself establish that the case moved; a change of venue is a separate court matter.
Use 573-568-4654 for custody questions and 573-568-4640 for a Stoddard County criminal file. Keep the receiving jail's booking identifier and court case number separately. Do not choose a hearing location from a jail address alone.
13. How can I check a warrant or missed hearing?
Search the correct Stoddard County file on Missouri Case.net and call the criminal clerk at 573-568-4640. The Justice Center is at 403 South Prairie Street, Bloomfield, MO 63825, about unclear entries. A missing public result does not prove that no warrant exists. Ask the Sheriff at 573-568-4654 about its current inquiry and surrender procedure, and discuss the proper court response with counsel. Keep any order resolving the warrant. Do not assume a private payment to an unknown caller cancels it or that paying one bond resolves every separate order.
14. How can relatives help prepare for a hearing?
Keep the current notice, case number, lawyer's contact and release conditions together. Confirm the courthouse entrance, courtroom and security rules and arrange a reliable ride. Tell counsel promptly about a medical, work or transportation problem affecting attendance.
Our Bail guide explains release conditions and requests for change. A relative's call does not excuse a hearing. Respect contact restrictions while helping; a protected person's invitation does not cancel a court order.
Tiger Commissary provides specialized food service and commissary solutions for county jails and regional detention centers. The online ordering portal allows friends and family members to purchase pre-approved snack boxes, meat and seafood pouches, hygiene items, writing supplies, and clothing packages delivered directly to an incarcerated loved one.
Important: Package Cutoff Deadlines and Spending Limits Vary
Detention centers do not manage care package distribution under identical rules. While some facilities allow weekly web orders, others limit deliveries to bi-weekly or monthly windows, and spending limits vary from jail to jail. You should verify the facility's active cutoff schedule and order allowances by calling them directly. If an order is submitted after the weekly processing deadline, delivery will be held until the following cycle, leaving your loved one waiting an extra cycle for fresh supplies and personal toiletries.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Place a Tiger Commissary Order
- Obtain the inmate's legal first and last name, date of birth, and assigned facility booking ID number.
- Navigate to orders.tigercommissary.com on your computer or mobile device.
- Select your state and detention center from the facility directory.
- Search for the inmate to unlock the jail's approved product catalog and view active ordering balances.
- Select allowable food packs, snack items, personal hygiene products, and apparel up to the facility's order limit.
- Proceed to checkout, enter your debit or credit card billing information, and submit payment.
- Save your digital receipt and confirmation number for tracking purposes.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate does not need an internet account to receive care packages. Tiger Correctional Services fulfills the order in tamper-evident security packaging and delivers it directly to the jail commissary department. Facility staff inspect the shipment and deliver the items during regular housing unit distribution, where the inmate signs the delivery roster.
Official Provider: Tiger Commissary Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-877-844-3726
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by Tiger Correctional Services
In addition to Package Ordering, Tiger Correctional Services operates electronic trust and banking solutions:
- Web Deposits & Inmate Trust: Send money directly into an inmate's jail trust account for independent canteen purchases.
• Learn more on our website: Inmate Trust Deposits Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Tiger Web Deposits
Buy Commissary for an Inmate in the Stoddard County Jail
Stoddard County Jail Inmate Commissary - Sending Money or Purchasing Commissary for an Inmate
Stoddard County Jail allows inmates to purchase commissary. Ask the jail what its commissary sells; snacks and hygiene items are common.
You can buy commissary for an inmate using an online service called Tiger Services.
Call the facility at 573-568-4654 to ask whether there is a limit on how much an inmate can spend on commissary.
Tiger Commissary's site shows whether friends and family can order commissary for an inmate at this jail.
Scroll down for information on the Stoddard County Jail's service they use for you being able to purchase commissary items online and have them shipped directly to the inmate.
You can also go to our Inmate Money page for information on how to send money to an inmate.
JailATM provides a secure electronic payment portal that allows friends and family members to deposit funds directly into an incarcerated person's jail trust and commissary account. Deposited money provides the financial balance needed for your loved one to purchase personal hygiene items, snacks, over-the-counter medical sundries, and correspondence supplies from the facility commissary.
Important: Facility Deposit Rules and Window Intake Vary
Once a person is booked and moved to a housing unit, facilities do not always allow cash drop-offs or phone payments directly to the jail window. Some might and you should confirm this by calling the facility and asking. But if you do not register online and fund your loved one's trust account immediately, they may be forced to wait days or weeks for standard paper processing, leaving them without essential soap, clean undergarments, basic medical sundries or snacks.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Register and Deposit Funds
- Obtain the inmate's legal first and last name, date of birth, and assigned facility booking ID number.
- Navigate to deposits.jailatm.com/webdeposits/ on your computer or mobile device.
- Click Sign In or Register to set up your verified user account using your email address and password.
- Select the state and the detention facility where the inmate is currently housed.
- Search for the inmate using their ID number or legal last name to confirm an exact roster match.
- Enter your desired deposit dollar amount and review the calculated transaction and convenience fees.
- Input your debit or credit card billing details, complete payment authorization, and save your digital receipt.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate does not need an internet account to receive funds. Once the electronic transaction clears, the balance posts directly to their jail trust ledger according to facility accounting schedules. The inmate can review their updated balance at a dayroom pod kiosk or on their weekly trust statement and place orders on their regular commissary day.
Official Provider: JailATM Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-877-810-0614
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by JailATM
In addition to Trust & Commissary Money Deposits, JailATM provides several other communication, store, and visitation services at participating facilities:
- Commissary Gift Packs & Store Ordering: Order pre-approved snack boxes, food packages, and hygiene bundles sent directly to the jail.
• Learn more on our website: Commissary Gift Packs Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JailATM Store Orders - Digital Messaging & Picture Sharing: Send electronic messages and photos directly to an inmate's housing unit kiosk.
• Learn more on our website: Digital Messaging Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JailATM Messaging - Remote Video Visitation: Schedule and join live video visits from home using your computer or smartphone.
• Learn more on our website: Video Visitation Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JailATM Video Visits
Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Stoddard County Jail
The Easiest and Securest Way of Depositing Money for an Inmate
There are several methods for depositing money on an inmate's account:
1. To send money online to an inmate in the Stoddard County Jail use Jail ATM.
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2. If you prefer to use your credit or debit card and deposit money over the phone, you can call them at 877-810-0914.
3. Some jails also have a JailATM kiosk for cash or card deposits. Call the Stoddard County Jail at 573-568-4654 to ask whether it has one and where it is.
4. The Stoddard County Jail may also allow you to *mail an inmate a money order or cashier’s check from a trusted source such as the Post Office, a local bank, or Western Union. Ask the jail who the money order should be made out to and what to write on it. To confirm this option call the facility at 573-568-4654.
*When mailing a money order or cashier’s check, send it an envelope by itself. Never send it with a letter or photos for your inmate, unless the facility allows it. Never send personal checks or cash.
5. To ask whether the Stoddard County Jail takes deposits in person, and when, call 573-568-4654.
Send an Inmate Mail in the Stoddard County Jail
Mail for the Stoddard County Jail goes to the jail on South Prairie Street in Bloomfield, Missouri, the county seat. The jail uses one address for letters, legal mail and publications, and it has zero tolerance for mail that breaks its rules.
One address for all Stoddard County Jail mail:
Stoddard County Jail
207 S Prairie St.
Bloomfield, MO 63825
- Return address required: Every postcard and envelope must show the sender's full name and return address. Leave it off and the mail is most likely destroyed.
- Booked name: Address the letter to the full name the inmate was booked under, followed by their inmate ID number from the inmate search.
- Writing: Use a blue or black pen and don't draw on the envelope or postcard.
- Enclosures: Glitter and confetti are not allowed in the envelope.
- Cards: A greeting card for a Stoddard County inmate should be simple and must not play music.
- Newspapers and magazines: Have them shipped to Bloomfield by the publisher. Magazines with profanity, weapons, pornography or other adult content are confiscated.
- Books: New copies only, sent from the publisher, with nothing excessively violent, pornographic or obscene.
- Stamps and paper: Inmates with no money get two or three stamps a week, plus matching envelopes and writing paper.
- Not permitted: Letters to or from co-defendants, other inmates, or anyone under a no-contact order.
- Packages: Only from the vendor the Stoddard County Jail uses for commissary.
Stoddard County inmates receive mail on weekdays, with no limit on how many letters arrive.
CIDNET Phone Calling enables incarcerated individuals to place outbound voice calls from housing-unit wall phones or handheld tablets directly to approved cell phones and landlines. Because jail phone systems cannot accept incoming calls, setting up a CIDNET account and purchasing Data Points ensures outbound calls connect immediately without wireless carrier collect blocks.
Important: Mobile Networks Block Inmate Calls Without Data Points
Wireless cellular carriers automatically block collect calls originating from jail telecommunications systems. While some traditional landline telephone providers may support monthly operator billing, mobile smartphones and VoIP numbers require an active prepaid CIDNET balance, which you can verify with your provider. If you do not register your 10-digit number online and purchase Data Points immediately, your loved one will hear an automated operator recording stating that your phone number cannot accept calls.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Set Up and Fund Voice Calling
- Go to customer.cidnet.net or launch the CIDNET Customer mobile app.
- Register your account using the primary 10-digit telephone number where you want to receive calls.
- Upload your driver's license or state ID for identity verification.
- Select the detention center where the inmate is held and link them to your contact profile.
- Purchase Data Points using a debit or credit card to cover per-minute calling rates.
- Confirm your mobile phone allows calls from automated or unknown correctional numbers and does not send them to spam.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate approaches a pod wall phone or opens the phone app on their tablet, enters their assigned inmate PIN, and dials your 10-digit number. CIDNET's automated system verifies that your account has sufficient Data Points and connects the call once you accept the automated prompt. All non-privileged conversations are recorded and monitored by the facility.
Official Provider: CIDNET Customer Portal | Encartele Corporate
Customer Service Telephone: 1-888-984-1903
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by CIDNET
In addition to Phone Calling, CIDNET operates messaging and video visitation services:
- Data Points (Unified Funding): Purchase the central credits used to pay for telephone talk time.
• Learn more on our website: CIDNET Data Points Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Buy CIDNET Data - Remote Video Visitation: Schedule and join live video visits from home using your computer or smartphone.
• Learn more on our website: CIDNET Video Visits Guide | • Visit official vendor page: CIDNET Video Visitation - Inmate Messaging & Digital Mail: Send text messages and digital photo attachments directly to an inmate's terminal.
• Learn more on our website: CIDNET Messaging Guide | • Visit official vendor page: CIDNET Messaging Portal
CIDNET Inmate Messaging provides a secure digital messaging and picture-sharing service for families of incarcerated individuals. Powered by CIDNET Data Points, outside contacts can compose electronic letters and upload JPEG photographs directly through the CIDNET web app, delivering correspondence to inmate screens within hours and avoiding paper mail sorting delays.
Important: Postal Mail Transition and Screening Rules Vary
Inmates cannot receive incoming phone calls, and physical postal mail policies differ across jurisdictions. While some detention centers accept handwritten envelopes, many facilities contracting with CIDNET have prohibited physical paper mail in favor of electronic mail scanning and direct digital messaging, which you can verify by checking facility rules. If you do not register online and purchase Data Points immediately, your loved one may face lengthy periods without direct written communication from family.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Register and Message an Inmate
- Log into your account at customer.cidnet.net or launch the CIDNET app.
- Ensure your identity verification (photo ID and selfie) is approved by the facility.
- Confirm your account has an active Data Point balance; purchase additional points if needed.
- Select Messages from your navigation menu and click on your linked contact.
- Type your message in the text editor and attach clear JPEG photo files if authorized by the facility's media rules.
- Review the estimated Data Point cost for the message length and image attachments.
- Click Send to submit your transmission to the institutional mailroom screening queue.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
All messages and photographs pass through facility screening filters. Once approved, the message arrives in the inmate's inbox on their housing unit kiosk or assigned tablet. The inmate opens the message, views the images, and types a digital response, which draws against available account points.
Official Provider: CIDNET Customer Portal | Encartele Corporate
Customer Service Telephone: 1-888-984-1903
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by CIDNET
In addition to Inmate Messaging, CIDNET provides several other communication and visitation options:
- Data Points (Unified Funding): Purchase universal credits that power voice calling, messaging, and video visits.
• Learn more on our website: CIDNET Data Points Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Buy CIDNET Data - Remote Video Visitation: Schedule and join live video visits from home using your computer or smartphone.
• Learn more on our website: CIDNET Video Visits Guide | • Visit official vendor page: CIDNET Video Visitation - Phone PINs & Voice Calling: Fund outbound voice telephone calls so your loved one can call your telephone directly.
• Learn more on our website: CIDNET Phone Calling Guide | • Visit official vendor page: CIDNET Voice Calling
CIDNET provides secure handheld wireless tablets designed specifically for correctional housing units. Operating over a private, encrypted facility network, these devices allow incarcerated individuals to exchange messages, place voice calls, conduct remote video visits, read approved digital books, access law library materials, and complete rehabilitative courses directly from their cells.
Important: Tablet Hardware Deployment and Rental Rules Vary
Detention centers do not manage tablet distribution identically. While some agencies issue individual personal tablets to every detainee at booking, others utilize shared pod docking stations or restrict tablet use to specific dayroom hours, which you should confirm with the facility directly. Although core educational and legal resources are generally provided free of charge, sending messages or making calls from the tablet requires an active balance of Data Points funded by friends or family.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Support Tablet Use
- Confirm that CIDNET handheld tablets are active and deployed at your loved one's specific detention facility.
- Register your verified user account at customer.cidnet.net.
- Complete identity verification by uploading your government photo ID.
- Link the inmate to your profile and purchase a reserve of CIDNET Data Points.
- Notify your loved one that funds are available so they can open the communication apps on their tablet.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate unlocks their assigned tablet using biometric verification or their unique facility PIN. Once logged on, they can browse institutional announcements, access educational materials, or select approved outside contacts to read messages and start calls. When quiet hours begin or tablets require recharging, inmates return devices to designated pod docking carts.
Official Provider: CIDNET Customer Portal | Encartele Corporate
Customer Service Telephone: 1-888-984-1903
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by CIDNET
In addition to Inmate Tablet Services, CIDNET provides several core communication channels:
- Data Points (Unified Funding): Purchase the digital currency required to power all tablet communications.
• Learn more on our website: CIDNET Data Points Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Buy CIDNET Data - Inmate Messaging & Digital Mail: Send text messages and photos directly to an inmate's tablet screen.
• Learn more on our website: CIDNET Messaging Guide | • Visit official vendor page: CIDNET Messaging Portal - Remote Video Visitation: Conduct scheduled live video calls directly to their tablet or pod kiosk.
• Learn more on our website: CIDNET Video Visits Guide | • Visit official vendor page: CIDNET Video Visitation
- Jail (Main): 573-568-4654
The Stoddard County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Stoddard County: Bell City, Bernie, Bloomfield, Brownwood, Dexter, Essex, Advance and Puxico.