Find Cedar County Booking Reports
Cedar County booking reports are held at the sheriff's office in Stockton, Missouri. The county uses JailTracker to post its online jail roster, showing inmate names, charges, mugshots, and booking details. Sheriff James "Jimbob" McCrary oversees all booking report operations in this southwest Missouri county. Arrest records are public under the Missouri Sunshine Law, and anyone can request copies. Cedar County has a small jail operation with unique visitation rules, including 13-minute video visits that inmates must schedule themselves. The sheriff's office handles records requests during weekday business hours.
Cedar County Sheriff's Office
The Cedar County Sheriff's Office is at 202 South High Street in Stockton, MO 65785. The main office number is 417-276-5133, extension 251. The non-emergency line is 417-276-5133. Fax goes to 417-276-5135. Administrative hours run Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. The jail operates around the clock.
Sheriff James "Jimbob" McCrary leads the department. Cedar County is a rural area in southwest Missouri, and the sheriff's office handles everything from patrol to jail operations to records. The small staff means the same people sometimes wear multiple hats. Despite the size, the office maintains full compliance with Missouri's public records laws and processes booking reports for every arrest made in the county.
Cedar County Online Booking Search
Cedar County uses JailTracker for its online jail roster. The system shows full names, identifying details, arrest information, charges, booking and bond data, and mugshots for current inmates. You can browse the roster to see who is in custody at the Cedar County jail right now.
The Cedar County Sheriff's website links to the JailTracker roster and other public services.
The website also has contact information and links to submit records requests to the sheriff's office.
For searches beyond the local roster, try the Missouri DOC Offender Search for state inmates. Case.net has free Cedar County court records. VINELink tracks custody status changes for Cedar County inmates and sends free alerts when something changes.
Note: Cash left at the Cedar County Sheriff's Office may be applied to an inmate's housing bill rather than their personal account.
Records Requests in Cedar County
All Cedar County booking reports are public under RSMo Chapter 610. RSMo 610.100 requires arrest reports to be open. Submit written requests to the sheriff's office at 202 South High Street, Stockton, MO 65785. The county responds within three business days. Copies cost up to 10 cents per page per RSMo 610.026.
You can also call 417-276-5133 extension 251 to ask about specific booking reports. For simple questions like whether someone is in custody, a phone call is usually enough. For official copies of reports, a written request gives you a paper trail and ensures the office processes your request formally under the Sunshine Law.
Cedar County Jail Details
Visitation at the Cedar County jail has specific rules. Visits happen weekdays from 8am to 4pm. The inmate must schedule the visit, not the visitor. Each inmate gets one visit per week lasting 13 minutes. Photo ID is required for all visitors. Children must be supervised at all times during visits. Additional video visits are available through CityTeleCoin for those who want more contact.
Mail is limited. Bibles can be brought in person. Other mail rules should be confirmed with the office. Money deposits are tricky in Cedar County. Cash left at the sheriff's office might get applied to the inmate's housing bill instead of going to their personal spending account. Ask the staff specifically how to deposit money if you want it to go toward commissary purchases rather than housing costs.
Statewide Booking Report Resources
Beyond the local JailTracker roster, several Missouri databases can help you find records tied to Cedar County. The Missouri DOC Offender Search covers active offenders in state prison custody. It lists mugshots, offense information, sentence data, and scheduled release dates. If someone was arrested in Cedar County and later sent to state prison, this tool shows where they are now.
Missouri Case.net has free court records for Cedar County criminal cases. Search by name to find charges, docket entries, hearing dates, and case outcomes. No account is needed. The help desk at 888-541-4894 can assist with search questions. RSMo 610.200 requires law enforcement to maintain daily logs of crimes and complaints. These logs are public and can help identify arrest dates and incidents.
The Missouri Sex Offender Registry covers Cedar County. Search by name, address, or county to find registered offenders. For formal criminal history checks, the Missouri Highway Patrol's MACHS system runs name-based searches at $13 per search. This is different from a free jail roster lookup and provides a more complete criminal history.
Cedar County Booking Report Laws
Under RSMo Chapter 610, Cedar County booking reports are open public records. RSMo 610.100 states that all arrest reports and incident reports shall be open. This means the sheriff's office cannot deny a properly submitted records request for booking data. The law also says agencies can withhold information that would endanger witnesses, jeopardize investigations, or reveal confidential sources. But the basic booking report with charges, booking date, and identifying information is always available.
If you get denied, the Missouri Attorney General's office handles Sunshine Law complaints. The AG's website has guidance on filing a complaint. Response time is three business days. Cedar County must tell you if the records you asked for are closed and cite the specific section of law that makes them closed.
Nearby Counties
Cedar County borders several southwest Missouri counties. Each maintains its own booking report records: