Crawford County Booking Reports
Crawford County booking reports are processed at the sheriff's office in Steelville, Missouri. Sheriff Darin J. Layman oversees a 200-bed jail that averages around 175 inmates on any given day. The county runs a custom online roster showing current inmates and 48-hour releases. Crawford County has one of the larger jail operations relative to its rural population, which reflects the facility's role in housing inmates for multiple agencies. Records custodian Nicole Beezley handles all Sunshine Law requests. Booking reports, arrest records, and jail roster data are public under Missouri law and can be requested by phone, email, mail, fax, or in person.
Crawford County Booking Reports Overview
Crawford County Sheriff's Office
The Crawford County Sheriff's Office is at 212 Third Street in Steelville, MO 65565. The main office line runs 24 hours a day at 573-775-2125. Fax goes to 573-775-2126. Administrative hours are Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. The jail operates around the clock.
Sheriff Darin J. Layman runs the department. Tammy Peart serves as the jail administrator overseeing 12 detention officers, 2 control room operators, 1 sergeant, and 3 transport officers. The 200-bed facility is large for a rural county. It averages about 175 inmates, which means it usually runs near capacity. The jail houses both local arrestees and inmates from other agencies. Law Clerk Nicole Beezley handles records requests and can be reached at nbeezley@crawfordcountyso.org or 573-775-2125.
The sheriff's office also maintains a Most Wanted page on its website with photos and details of fugitives in Crawford County. This page is separate from the regular jail roster but provides useful information about active warrants.
Online Booking Reports Search
Crawford County runs a custom online roster with sections for current inmates and 48-hour releases. Each listing shows names, identifying details, arrest information, charges, booking and bond data, and mugshots. The 48-hour release section helps you track recent jail activity and see who was let go in the past two days.
For broader searches, statewide tools add more options. The Missouri DOC Offender Search tracks state prison inmates. Case.net has free Crawford County court records with criminal filings, docket entries, and hearing schedules.
The VINELink notification system tracks custody changes for Crawford County inmates and sends alerts for free.
Register at VINELink to get notified when a Crawford County inmate is released or transferred. Call 1-866-566-8439 for phone searches.
Note: With 175 average inmates in a 200-bed facility, Crawford County's roster changes frequently throughout the day.
Crawford County Records Requests
Crawford County maintains full Sunshine Law compliance. Under RSMo Chapter 610, all arrest reports are open records per RSMo 610.100. You can request booking reports through the online portal, in person at 212 Third Street, by mail, fax, or email. Contact Nicole Beezley at nbeezley@crawfordcountyso.org or call 573-775-2125.
The county responds within three business days. Standard copy fees are 10 cents per page under RSMo 610.026. Complex requests involving many records or a lot of staff time may cost more. The 24-hour phone line means you can call at any time to ask if someone is in custody, though formal records requests get processed during business hours only.
Crawford County Jail Details
The 200-bed jail offers free onsite video visitation in the lobby. Visits run daily from 10am to 4pm on a first-come, first-served basis. This is one of the more accessible visitation setups in rural Missouri. No scheduling or account setup is needed. Just show up during the hours and wait your turn.
Money for inmates goes through the CityTeleCoin website. Mail rules are strict. Only pre-metered postcards up to 4x6 inches are accepted. No glossy pictures, perfume, or liquids. Paperback books from reputable bookstores are allowed. This tight mail policy exists to prevent contraband from getting into the facility. Given the high inmate population, the jail takes security seriously.
Crawford County Booking Report Laws
Under RSMo 610.100, all arrest reports from Crawford County are open public records. The law applies the same way here as in every other Missouri county. Crawford County must produce booking reports when properly requested. Investigative reports are separate and stay closed until the case becomes inactive. RSMo 610.120 says closed records must be kept on file but are not accessible to the general public.
The Missouri Attorney General oversees Sunshine Law compliance. If you believe Crawford County improperly denied a records request, the AG's office investigates complaints. Daily crime logs under RSMo 610.200 are also public records. These logs list suspected crimes and incidents in Crawford County with times, locations, and basic details. Given the jail's high population averaging 175 inmates, the daily log for Crawford County tends to be more active than in smaller rural counties.
Nicole Beezley, the law clerk and records custodian, is your direct contact for all booking report requests. Her email is nbeezley@crawfordcountyso.org. Having a named records custodian makes the request process smoother since you know exactly who to address your written request to.
RSMo 610.200 requires daily crime logs listing suspected crimes and complaints. These logs are public. Given Crawford County's active jail, the daily log tends to be longer than in many rural counties. The sex offender registry covers Crawford County, and the MACHS system runs formal criminal history checks at $13 per name search if you need more depth than a booking report provides.
Nearby Counties
Crawford County is in east-central Missouri. Each neighboring county has its own booking report system: