This is a private reference site, not a government office. We cannot confirm custody, release anyone, post bond, arrange a visit, or retrieve an official booking record. Contact the agency that holds the record.
Official Moniteau County Contacts
The sheriff publishes one main office contact rather than a separate records-unit number or booking-photo request form. Ask staff to route the request to the jail, arresting agency, or records custodian.
Moniteau County Sheriff’s Office
1221 East Buchanan Street
California, MO 65018
573-796-2525
Fax: 573-796-4057
sheriff@moniteaucountymo.gov
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Closed weekends
Moniteau County Jail
210 East North Street
California, MO 65018
Use sheriff main line: 573-796-2525
The official jail page gives facility and visitation information. No separate public jail-records line was posted.
Moniteau Circuit Clerk
200 East Main Street
California, MO 65018
573-796-2071
Use for public court files, case numbers, judgments, and dispositions.
MOVANS Support
573-526-1929
movans@dps.mo.gov
Weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The statewide DPS materials also show 866-5-MOVANS, but the 2026 route above is current for local-jail alert help.
Match the office to the need
Different offices hold different parts of an arrest. Choosing the right one avoids delay and mistaken conclusions.
- For a booking sheet, custody record, release entry, or photograph, begin with the sheriff and ask whether the jail maintains the item.
- For a California, Tipton, or Jamestown police report, contact that city department and identify the arrest date.
- For a recent Highway Patrol arrest, use the official MSHP five-day report search or the relevant troop.
- For filed charges, hearing dates, or disposition, use Case.net or the Moniteau Circuit Clerk.
- For state prison or supervision status, use the Missouri Department of Corrections offender search.
- For federal custody, use the BOP locator; for immigration custody, use the ICE detainee locator.
- For a release or transfer alert, test MOVANS/VINELink and contact MOVANS if the local agency is unavailable.
The county-wide Moniteau County arrest-record page explains the official sequence and Missouri Sunshine request terms. Call 911 for immediate danger. These office numbers are for records and non-emergency routing, not urgent response.