The Pulaski County, Missouri Jail Roster is a public resource that allows you to find out who is currently in custody at the local detention center. PulaskiMOCourt.us provides access to publicly available information about current and recently released inmates. Additionally, data can be obtained through the official Pulaski County Sheriff's Office website, in person at the jail reception, or by calling the non-emergency line. The roster allows citizens to check the custody status of a specific individual, view charges filed, and the booking date. The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining the roster; data is updated as new bookings and releases are processed.
Search Current Inmates in Pulaski Jail
Searching for current inmates in Pulaski County Jail can be done in several ways. Below is a step-by-step guide for each method.
Online Search
- Go to PulaskiMOCourt.us to find publicly available information on court cases and records related to county inmates.
- To check arrests made by the state highway patrol, use the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrest reports portal — select Pulaski County in the filter.
- If the individual has already been transferred to a state correctional facility, the search is available through MODOC Offender Search.
The jail roster page usually displays a list of all individuals currently in custody. If the roster is presented as a scrollable list without a search field, use the browser function Ctrl+F (or Cmd+F on Mac) and enter the last name.
What You Need for the Search
- The person's full legal name (last name and first name)
- Booking number, if known
Records of juvenile offenders are not displayed in the public roster.
By Phone or In Person
Call the sheriff's office or visit the jail reception. The contact information for the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office can be confirmed on the Missouri Department of Public Safety page.
During the call, provide the person's full name. The dispatcher will confirm whether the person is in custody. A personal visit to the jail lobby is another option; visitor hours for inquiry requests are usually limited to business hours.
Find Pulaski Jail Booking Records Online
A booking record is created at the moment a detained person is officially processed into the jail. This process includes photographing, fingerprinting, and registration in the system.
Each record contains the following data:
- Unique booking number
- Date and time of custody
- Filed charges
- Arresting agency (sheriff, Saint Robert police, highway patrol, etc.)
- Bail amount, if set
Online access to booking records in Pulaski County is available through the sheriff's site roster, as well as through highway patrol arrest reports, which record detentions made by MSHP troops in the county. Crime statistics for the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office are published on the Crime in Missouri portal.
If an official certified document is needed, request records directly from the sheriff's office. According to Missouri's Sunshine Law, most law enforcement records are public, although some materials from active investigations may be temporarily closed.
Search the Pulaski Jail Roster by Last Name or Booking Number
The roster supports two main search methods.
Search by Last Name
- Open the inmate roster page.
- Enter the last name in the appropriate field or use Ctrl+F in the browser.
- If necessary, add the first name to narrow results — this is useful for common last names like Smith or Johnson.
Check the spelling accuracy. Even one extra letter can result in zero results. Try a shortened version of the last name if the system supports partial search.
Search by Booking Number
The booking number is a unique identifier assigned at processing. It provides an accurate result without the risk of confusion between namesakes. Enter it in the appropriate search field.
If the Search Yields No Results
- The person may have already been released or transferred to another facility.
- The record may not have been entered yet — several hours may pass between the actual arrest and appearance in the roster.
- The name may have been recorded differently than expected (e.g., using a middle name or maiden name).
- For individuals transferred to state correctional facilities, use the MODOC offender search.
Call the jail directly if no online tool shows the needed person.
Jail Roster Updates and Search Limitations in Pulaski
The Pulaski County inmate roster is updated as changes are made by jail staff. In practice, this means that between the actual booking and the appearance of the record in the online roster, several minutes to several hours may pass — depending on shift workload and time of day.
Limitations to be aware of:
| Limitation | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Appearance Delay | New records appear after the completion of the processing procedure, which includes photos, fingerprints, and data entry. |
| Disappearance After Release | The roster only displays individuals currently in custody. After release or transfer, the record is removed. |
| Not an Archive | This is not a database of all past bookings. For historical data, a separate request to the sheriff or the Missouri court system is required. |
| Data Entry Errors | Sometimes a name is entered with an error or in non-standard spelling, complicating the search. |
The roster does not contain information about juveniles, individuals under federal custody, and those held in other counties under interjurisdictional agreements. If you are looking for a criminal history of a specific person, not just the current custody status, refer to the MACHS portal to order a fingerprint-based check (the total cost is $44.00 for a state and FBI level check).