This is a private reference site, not a government office. We cannot confirm custody, release anyone, post bond, or retrieve an official booking record. Contact the agency that holds the record for those actions.
Where to Ask About a Person or Record
The Carter County Sheriff’s Office is the first contact for a local booking, current physical custody, release time, release type, transfer destination, or booking photograph. Current official listings give P.O. Box 817 and 1977 Cabin Drive Suite 208, Van Buren, MO 63965; 573-323-4510; Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Older indexed text lists 1122 Main Street, so call before visiting or sending a time-sensitive request.
Carter County Sheriff’s Office
P.O. Box 817
1977 Cabin Drive Suite 208
Van Buren, MO 63965
573-323-4510
Administrative hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
The right office depends on the custody path.
- For the full local release search and Sunshine request steps, use the Carter County released-inmates home page.
- For court authority or disposition, contact the Carter County Clerk of Courts, P.O. Box 578, 1122 Main Street, Van Buren, MO 63965, at 573-323-4513 during indexed weekday hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- For active Missouri prison or supervision information, call MODOC at 573-751-2389. Central Probation and Parole is 573-526-3231 and Probation.Parole@doc.mo.gov.
- For MODOC public records, use OD.SunshineRequest@doc.mo.gov, or ParoleBoard.SunshineRequest@doc.mo.gov for Parole Board records.
- For local jail or court MOVANS help, contact movans@dps.mo.gov or 573-526-1929, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. DOC notification help is victims@doc.mo.gov or 573-526-6516.
- For BOP, USMS, ICE, or registry matters, use the matching system page listed in the Facilities column below. Those offices do not replace Carter County jail confirmation.