Find Morgan County Booking Reports
Morgan County booking reports are handled by the sheriff's office and Adult Detention Center at 211 E. Newton Street in Versailles, Missouri. Sheriff Norman Dills leads the department, which maintains an online roster showing current inmates and 48-hour releases. Morgan County covers 598 square miles of central Missouri with a population of about 21,006. The sheriff's office has a 24-hour phone line, a dedicated records request process, and several online tools you can use to search for Morgan County booking reports right now.
Morgan County Booking Reports Quick Facts
Morgan County Sheriff's Office
The Morgan County Sheriff's Office and Adult Detention Center is at 211 E. Newton Street, Versailles, Mo. 65084. The 24-hour phone line is 573-378-5481. The fax number is 573-378-7171. Email the office at info@morgancountymoso.org. Administrative hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The jail operates around the clock.
Sheriff Norman Dills heads the department. Chief Deputy JD Williams and Captain Dave Salzman (who also serves as Jail Administrator) round out the command staff. Detectives Jake Judd and Mark McLaughlin handle investigations. The office employs two corporals, two sergeants, and nine deputies. When someone gets arrested in Morgan County, deputies transport them to the detention center. Staff handle the full booking process: collecting personal data, photographing the person, recording charges, and setting bond.
Morgan County is in the Lake of the Ozarks region of central Missouri. The area sees a mix of full-time residents and seasonal visitors, which can affect arrest numbers. Versailles is the county seat and where most county services are based.
Online Morgan County Booking Reports
Morgan County booking report data is available through Missouri Jail Roster, a third-party site that compiles data from county jails across the state. You can search by name to find current inmates and 48-hour releases. The listings show booking details, charges, bond information, identifying data, and mugshots.
The screenshot below shows the Morgan County Sheriff's Office website, which provides information about the department and inmate services.
You can also track Morgan County inmates through VineLink. This free victim notification service lets you search by name and sign up for alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. The alerts come by phone, email, or text and cover releases, transfers, and other events.
For court records connected to Morgan County arrests, Missouri Case.net is the free state database. Search by name or case number to find charges, docket entries, hearings, and outcomes. This picks up where the booking report ends and shows what happened in court.
Note: Morgan County's online roster includes both current inmates and people released within the past 48 hours.
Requesting Morgan County Arrest Records
Arrest reports are open records in Missouri under RSMo 610.100. The public can request copies of Morgan County booking reports. The only common exception is when a person was arrested but not charged within 30 days. In that case, the record may be closed. For all other bookings, the report is public.
The Morgan County Sheriff's Office accepts records requests in person, by phone, email, mail, or fax. Written requests are preferred. Send them to 211 E. Newton Street, Versailles, Mo. 65084, or email info@morgancountymoso.org, or fax to 573-378-7171. Include a detailed description of the records you want and your contact information. Under RSMo 610.026, copies cost no more than 10 cents per page. Staff time can be billed at actual cost.
The Sunshine Law at RSMo 610.011 presumes records are open. You do not need to give a reason for your request. The office must respond within three business days. If denied, they must provide a written explanation and you have the right to appeal.
Morgan County Jail and Visitation
The Morgan County Adult Detention Center is at the same address as the sheriff's office in Versailles. Captain Dave Salzman serves as the Jail Administrator. The facility runs 24 hours a day and processes bookings at all hours. When someone comes in, the booking report gets created during intake.
Visitation is done through video using the CIDNET system. Video visits are available daily. You need to register on the CIDNET website to set up visits. This is a remote visitation system, so you do not need to travel to the jail to connect with an inmate. You can visit from home or another location with internet access.
Commissary is available through kiosks in the jail lobby and online through Access Corrections. You can also call (866) 345-1884 to make deposits by phone.
Morgan County Jail Mail Rules
Mail to Morgan County inmates must be on postcards. The maximum size is 5 by 6 inches. Include the inmate's full name and booking number if you have it. The address is: Morgan County Adult Detention Center, 211 E. Newton Street, Versailles, Mo. 65084. Every piece of mail needs the sender's full name and return address on it.
Stamps get removed from postcards. Metered postage is preferred over stamps. No stickers, adhesives, or foreign substances of any kind. The jail does allow family pictures, but only if the detainee requests them. Everything gets inspected before delivery.
Note: Morgan County only accepts postcards for inmate mail, with a maximum size of 5 by 6 inches.
Statewide Resources
The Missouri DOC offender search tracks state prison inmates, probationers, and parolees. The MACHS background check system costs $13 per name-based search. The sex offender registry is free and searchable by name, county, or address. The Attorney General's office has Sunshine Law guidance for records requests.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Morgan County in central Missouri. Each runs its own jail and keeps separate booking records.