Holt County Booking Reports
Holt County booking reports are kept by the sheriff's office in Oregon, Missouri. Sheriff Steve Portman leads the department, which covers 470 square miles in the far northwest corner of the state. The county has about 4,223 residents. Booking reports are public records under the Missouri Sunshine Law. You can search for current inmates through VineLink or a third-party jail roster, or request records directly from the sheriff's office. This page covers where to find Holt County booking reports and how to get copies.
Holt County Quick Facts
Holt County Sheriff's Office
The Holt County Sheriff's Office is at 107 S Main St in Oregon, MO 64473. The mailing address uses P.O. Box 229 at the same zip code. You can reach the office at 660-822-3001 or 660-822-3002. Fax goes to 660-822-3005. Office hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Sheriff Steve Portman oversees all booking and jail operations in Holt County. When deputies arrest someone, they bring them to the county jail for processing. A booking report is created that includes the person's name, charges, bond amount, arrest date, and mugshot. You can email the sheriff at sportman@holtso.org with questions about specific records. For sex offender registry matters, contact Cassidy Martin at cmartin@holtso.org.
The screenshot below shows the Holt County Sheriff's Office website where you can find department contact details and jail information.
The website lists staff contacts, office hours, and links to resources for inmates and visitors. It is the best starting point for anyone looking for Holt County booking reports or jail information.
Holt County Booking Reports Online
You can search for Holt County inmates through VineLink, the statewide victim notification system. VineLink shows current custody status, charges, and basic booking info. Search by name or offender ID. The system updates in real time so you get current data. You can also register for alerts when an inmate's status changes.
Another option is the Holt County jail roster on a third-party site. This pulls public records to show who is in the county jail. Each listing includes the name, charges, booking date, and bond. It is free to use and does not need an account.
Note: Third-party sites may not update as fast as VineLink, so always confirm custody status with the sheriff's office if timing matters.
How to Get Holt County Arrest Records
Missouri law makes arrest reports public. Under RSMo 610.100, booking reports must be available to anyone who asks. You do not need a reason to request them. Send a written request to the Holt County Sheriff's Office at their mailing address or by fax. Include the person's name and approximate date of arrest if you know it. That helps staff find the right records faster.
Fees follow state rules. RSMo 610.026 says agencies can charge up to 10 cents per page for copies. They can also bill for actual staff time spent researching the request. The sheriff's office may ask for advance payment. Simple requests for a single booking report usually get done within a few business days. Missouri law requires a response within three business days of receiving a Sunshine Law request.
Holt County Jail Information
The Holt County jail uses video visitation through CitiTeleCoin. This means visits happen on a screen rather than in person. Contact the jail for the current visitation schedule and rules. Inmates need to be approved for visits before you can schedule one.
Commissary services run through Access Corrections. You can deposit money to an inmate's account online at the Access Corrections website or by calling 866-394-0490. The jail lobby also has a kiosk that takes Visa, Mastercard, and cash. Money goes into the inmate's commissary fund and can be used to buy approved items.
Mound City is the largest town in Holt County. Most arrests in the county get processed at the jail in Oregon. Because the county is small, the jail does not hold large numbers of inmates at any given time. But every booking creates a report, and those reports are kept on file.
Booking Reports Under Missouri Law
RSMo 610.100 defines arrest reports and says they are open records. The law covers the written record of an arrest and any detention that follows. That is what a booking report is. The sheriff must give you a copy if you ask. Exceptions apply only in narrow cases. If 30 days pass after an arrest with no charges filed, the report closes. Parts of a report can also be withheld to protect witness safety or an active investigation.
RSMo 610.200 requires daily logs at law enforcement agencies. These logs track all complaints, calls for service, and reported crimes. They list the time, type, and location. The Holt County Sheriff's Office must keep these logs and make them available when someone asks. The Missouri Attorney General oversees Sunshine Law compliance statewide.
Statewide Search Resources
The Missouri Case.net portal shows court records tied to Holt County arrests. Once charges are filed, case details become searchable. Look up cases by name, number, or filing date. The system is free and covers all Missouri counties. It includes criminal, civil, and traffic case types.
The Missouri Department of Corrections search covers people in state prisons. If a Holt County arrest leads to a DOC sentence, the offender's records move to the state system. You can find their facility, release date, and offense details there.
Nearby Counties
Holt County sits at the far northwest edge of Missouri, bordering Nebraska and Kansas. For booking reports from surrounding counties, check these pages.
The closest qualifying city is St. Joseph, which sits in Buchanan County just southeast of Holt County.