Search Jefferson County Booking Reports
Jefferson County booking reports are maintained by Sheriff Dave Marshak's office in Hillsboro, Missouri. The county has more than 225,000 residents, making it the largest rural population in Missouri. About 70 percent of the population lives outside city limits. The detention center processes all bookings for the county. Booking reports are public records under the Missouri Sunshine Law. You can search for current inmates through VineLink or request copies directly from the sheriff's office. This page covers how to find Jefferson County booking reports, detention center details, and your rights under Missouri law.
Jefferson County Quick Facts
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is at 400 1st Street in Hillsboro, MO 63050. The mailing address uses PO Box 100 at the same zip. Call 636-797-5000 for the main line. The sheriff's direct number is 636-797-5521. Office hours are standard business hours, but the detention center runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Sheriff Dave Marshak leads the department. Lieutenant Colonel Tim Whitney can be reached at 636-797-5528. Major Andrew Sides handles operations at 636-797-5538. Jail Administrator Brenda Short manages the detention center and can be emailed at BShort@jeffcomo.org. The sheriff's email is DMarshak@jeffcomo.org.
Every arrest in Jefferson County results in a booking report. The report includes the person's name, date of birth, charges, bond amount, booking date, arresting agency, and mugshot. These files are kept at the detention center and are public records under Missouri law.
Jefferson County Booking Reports Online
The primary online tool for searching Jefferson County inmates is VineLink. This statewide system shows custody status, charges, and location in real time. Search by name or offender ID. You can also register for alerts that notify you when an inmate's status changes. VineLink sends notifications by phone, email, or text.
The screenshot below shows the Jefferson County Circuit Clerk page, which handles court records tied to arrests in the county.
Third-party sites like the Jefferson County jail roster also pull from public data to show current inmates. These sites are free but may lag slightly behind VineLink in terms of updates. For the most current information, VineLink or a direct call to the detention center is best.
Note: Jefferson County has a large population and a high volume of bookings, so the roster changes frequently throughout the day.
Records Request Process
You can request Jefferson County booking reports under the Missouri Sunshine Law. RSMo 610.100 says arrest reports are open records. Send a written request to the sheriff's office at their Hillsboro address. Include the full name of the person and the approximate date of arrest. You can also email specific staff members listed above.
Copy fees are set by RSMo 610.026 at up to 10 cents per page. Staff time is billed at actual cost. The office may request advance payment, especially for larger requests. Most routine requests for a single booking report are handled within a few business days. Missouri law says agencies must respond within three business days.
Jefferson County Detention Center
The detention center is at 510 First Street in Hillsboro. Jail Administrator Brenda Short manages the facility. Corporals Jeremy Rempel and Rich Beattie help run daily operations. Commissary Officer Darien Tindall handles inmate accounts. Transport Officer Teresa Womack manages inmate transfers. Warrant Specialist Heath Ahern processes warrants.
Visitation is by video through IC Solutions. You can visit on-site at the detention center or from home through a remote connection. Register at the IC Solutions website to set up visits. All visitation is scheduled in advance. Walk-in visits are not available.
Mail goes to the detention center at 510 First Street, Hillsboro, Missouri 63050. Only standard white postcards up to 5 by 7 inches are accepted. Address mail to the inmate by name and cell assignment. Include an Alien number if it applies. Stamps get removed before delivery, so metered postage works best.
Commissary and Inmate Funds
Access Corrections handles the commissary. Call 1-866-394-0490 or use the Access Corrections website to deposit money into an inmate's account. There is also a kiosk in the detention center lobby for in-person deposits. The kiosk takes cash and cards. Funds deposited this way go toward commissary purchases and phone use.
Missouri Law on Jefferson County Booking Reports
RSMo 610.100 is the core statute. It makes arrest reports and incident reports open records. The law defines an arrest report as the record of an arrest and any detention, along with the charge. Every booking report at the Jefferson County Detention Center falls under this rule. You do not need to give a reason when you ask for one.
If someone is arrested and no charges are filed within 30 days, the arrest report becomes closed. Only the disposition stays open. Reports can also be partially withheld if they would put a witness at risk or interfere with an active investigation. But the default is open. The Missouri Attorney General enforces these rules and takes complaints about denied requests.
Under RSMo 610.200, law enforcement must maintain daily logs. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office keeps a log of all calls, complaints, and incidents. These logs are public and can be requested under the Sunshine Law.
State Resources
Missouri Case.net shows court records for Jefferson County. Search by name, case number, or filing date. The DOC offender search covers state prisoners originally from Jefferson County. The sex offender registry lets you check for registered offenders in the county.
The sheriff's office also has an active presence on Facebook and Twitter. They broadcast a Sheriff's Report on KJFF radio every Wednesday at 8:30 AM. These channels sometimes share booking information and safety alerts.
Nearby Counties
Jefferson County is south of St. Louis in eastern Missouri. For booking reports from surrounding areas, check these pages.