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This is a private reference site, not a government office. It cannot confirm custody, release anyone, post bond, or retrieve an official booking record. Contact the agency that holds the record.

Scott County Jail Contacts

Sheriff Derick Wheetley’s office operates the Scott County Jail. Use these official details to ask which custodian handles a booking or release-record request, verify whether county custody ended, or confirm whether the record shows a transfer.

Scott County Sheriff’s Office
131 S. New Madrid Street
Benton, MO 63736
Mailing: P.O. Box 279
Phone: 573-545-3525 or 573-471-3530
Office fax: 573-545-3527
Jail fax: 573-545-4128
Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Jail operation: 24 hours a day

Choose the route that matches the question:

  • The home page gives the named-person search path and Scott County release-record request steps.
  • State community supervision belongs with parole and probation, not the live county roster.
  • The last 24 hours method explains how to assemble a same-day check when no official feed exists.
  • Use the inmate release date and VINELink release check pages for date or alert questions.
  • Scott County Jail details and release paths appear on the facility page listed in the footer.
  • A sentenced Missouri prisoner belongs in the MODOC offender search, while federal and immigration custody require the BOP or ICE locator.

Missouri Corrections Contacts

For active or former MODOC custody, call the department at 573-751-2389. Constituent Services can be reached at 573-526-2695 or constsrv@doc.mo.gov. Include the correct full name, DOC number, date of birth, and a clear question. A caseworker or field officer remains the better route for an individual status issue.

District 23S-Sikeston Probation and Parole
102 Arthur Street
Sikeston, MO 63801
Phone: 573-472-5353
General hours: weekdays, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except state holidays

The after-hours Probation and Parole Command Center is 888-869-3195. The central Probation and Parole and Parole Board number is 573-751-8488.

MOVANS Notification Help

Missouri DPS handles MOVANS questions at 573-526-1929 or movans@dps.mo.gov on weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Current local-jail notification choices are SMS and email. For MODOC victim-service questions, contact the Office of Victim Services at 573-526-6516 or victims@doc.mo.gov.