Dunklin County Booking Reports
Dunklin County booking reports are filed at the Justice Center in Kennett, Missouri. Sheriff Bob Holder oversees the office, which shares the building with the Prosecutor's Office, 911/Emergency Management, and the 35th Judicial Court clerk. The Justice Center opened in 2007 and handles all bookings for the county. You can search for current inmates through VineLink or the Dunklin County Jail roster online. The Missouri Sunshine Law makes these arrest records public, so anyone can request copies of booking reports by contacting the sheriff's office at 573-888-2424.
Dunklin County Booking Reports Quick Facts
Dunklin County Sheriff's Office
The Dunklin County Sheriff's Office is at 1175 Floyd Street in Kennett. Sheriff Bob Holder leads the department. The administrative office is open Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm. The jail runs around the clock.
Here are the key phone numbers you might need. The sheriff's office main line is 573-888-2424. Dispatch is at 573-888-2409. The jail number is 573-888-4010. Fax goes to 573-888-2604. The circuit clerk can be reached at 573-888-2456, and the prosecutor's office is at 573-888-6676. All of these offices are in the same Justice Center building, which makes it easier when you need to deal with more than one department about a case.
Every person arrested in Dunklin County gets a booking report created at this office. The report has the person's name, date of birth, charges, arrest date and time, bond amount, and the arresting officer. These records are public under RSMo Section 610.100 and can be requested by anyone.
Dunklin County Booking Reports Online
The Dunklin County Jail website has a roster you can search. It shows current inmates with their charges and booking dates. The site is free and does not need a login.
The Missouri sex offender registry allows searches by name, county, or address across the entire state.
This free tool is maintained by the Missouri State Highway Patrol and covers all registered offenders.
VineLink also covers Dunklin County. You can search by full or partial name or by ID number. VineLink shows arrest details, charges, bond info, mugshots, release dates, and the inmate's current location. The alert system is the real draw. Sign up to get a notice by email, text, or phone when someone's custody status changes. If an inmate gets moved or released, you find out fast. The tool is free for everyone and covers most Missouri counties in the same search.
For court records after a booking, Missouri Case.net pulls up criminal cases from all 114 counties. Search by name to see docket entries, charges, hearing schedules, and case outcomes.
Note: The jail roster shows current inmates only, not past bookings from weeks or months ago.
Records Request Process
Under the Missouri Sunshine Law, arrest reports are open records. You can file a written request with the Dunklin County Sheriff's Office for any booking report on file. Give the full name and any dates or other details you have. The law requires a response within three business days.
Copy fees are capped at ten cents per page by RSMo Section 610.026. Staff research time can be billed at actual cost. For Dunklin County, federal and state sources like the Missouri Department of Corrections Offender Search and the Bureau of Prisons may also have relevant records if the case crossed into state or federal jurisdiction. ICE records may apply in some cases as well. The sheriff's office can help point you to the right source if the booking report leads to a case handled outside the county.
Dunklin County Jail Details
The Dunklin County Jail is part of the Justice Center at 1175 Floyd Street. It holds up to 52 inmates. The facility opened in 2007 and houses the sheriff's office, prosecutor, emergency management, and court clerk all under one roof.
Visitation is handled through HomeWAV. You need to create an account on their website, provide a photo ID and photograph, select the inmate, and then request approval for a visit. Once approved, you can schedule video visits from home or from a kiosk at the jail.
Commissary packages come from Tiger Commissary. You order online and items are delivered to the jail on Mondays. Money for inmate accounts can also be deposited through the Tiger Commissary website. Mail goes to Inmate Name, Dunklin County Jail, 1175 Floyd Street, Kennett, MO 63857. Call the jail at 573-888-4010 to confirm the current mail policy, since many Missouri counties have switched to postcard-only rules.
State Databases for Dunklin County
Several state tools can supplement your Dunklin County search. The MODOC Offender Search (linked above) shows anyone in state prison, on parole, or on probation. It is free and covers all Missouri counties. The MACHS system through the Highway Patrol does formal background checks for $13 per name search.
The Missouri Sex Offender Registry is searchable by name, address, or county. If you are having trouble getting records from the county, the Missouri Attorney General's office publishes a Sunshine Law manual that spells out your rights and how to file a complaint if an agency does not follow the law.
Nearby County Booking Reports
Dunklin County is in the far southeastern corner of Missouri, called the Bootheel. If you need to search nearby counties, these are the closest options.
People arrested near the county line may be booked in a neighboring jurisdiction. It is worth checking more than one county if your search in Dunklin comes up short.
Cities in Dunklin County
Kennett is the county seat and largest city. Other towns include Malden, Campbell, Clarkton, and Holcomb. None of these communities are large enough for a separate page. All arrests in Dunklin County get booked at the Justice Center in Kennett, no matter which town the arrest happened in.