Daviess County Booking Releases
Daviess County booking releases are managed by the Sheriff's Office in Gallatin, Missouri. This northwest Missouri county has a small population and handles a modest number of jail bookings each year. The sheriff posts current inmates on an online roster. You can also call (660) 663-2031 to check on any booking release. The office processes all county arrests and maintains the official records for public access.
Daviess County Quick Facts
Daviess County Online Jail Roster
The Daviess County jail roster shows who is currently held at the county jail. Search by name. The list may be short on any given day. That is typical for a county of this size.
The Daviess County jail roster below displays the current inmates at the county facility.
The roster updates as new bookings and releases are processed.
Daviess County is agricultural country. The jail sees mostly drug offenses, DWI, warrants, and domestic cases. Some bookings come from Highway Patrol stops along the state routes that cross the county. The sheriff handles all county-level booking releases from arrest to release.
For records that have fallen off the current roster, call (660) 663-2031. The staff can look up past booking releases. In-person requests at the courthouse in Gallatin also work. Bring your ID and expect standard Sunshine Law copy fees of about $0.10 per page.
Daviess County Booking Records and Missouri Law
Booking releases from Daviess County are public records. RSMo 610.100 says arrest reports, booking logs, and mugshots are open. Anyone can request them without needing a reason.
Under RSMo 610.120, records close if no charges are filed within 30 days or the case gets dismissed. Active cases and convictions remain open. The booking record stays in the system, but access depends on the case outcome.
Case.net covers the 43rd Judicial Circuit. Search by name for Daviess County criminal cases. The MACHS system provides statewide checks for $11 per name. Under RSMo 43.500, Daviess County reports to the central repository. VINELink offers free custody alerts for all Missouri jails.
Requesting Daviess County Booking Records
Call (660) 663-2031. This is the fastest way to check on a Daviess County booking release. Give the staff a name and approximate date. They can look it up quickly. In a county this size, the staff often knows the recent bookings without checking the computer.
Visit the sheriff's office in Gallatin for paper copies. Bring your ID. Copies cost about $0.10 per page. The office is small and handles requests quickly. You should not have to wait long.
Daviess County is farm country. The county seat of Gallatin has a small population. Most bookings involve drug charges, DWI, warrants, and domestic issues. Highway Patrol arrests along the state routes add to the county's booking numbers. The sheriff's office covers a wide area with a small team.
Written requests go to the Daviess County Sheriff in Gallatin. Include the person's name, date of birth if known, and date range. Add a return envelope. The staff processes mail requests within a few business days typically.
For broader searches, MACHS gives you statewide results for $11 per name. Case.net covers court records from the 43rd Judicial Circuit for free. VINELink tracks custody status and sends free release alerts. These statewide tools complement the local roster and help you track booking releases across county lines.
Daviess County shares the 43rd Circuit with Caldwell and Clinton counties. If someone has cases in multiple counties within the circuit, Case.net shows all of them. The same judge may handle cases from all three counties, which can affect scheduling and outcomes.
The county jail is small. When it reaches capacity, inmates may get transferred to a neighboring county jail. The booking record stays with Daviess County regardless of where the person is held. If you do not find someone on the roster but know they were booked here, call the sheriff to ask about transfers.
Gallatin is the county seat. The town has a small population. The sheriff's office handles law enforcement for the entire county with a limited number of deputies. Most patrol covers the state routes and county roads that cross the area. Arrests from Highway Patrol stops along these roads also feed into the Daviess County booking system. The booking record shows which agency made the arrest so you can tell where the case started.
Warrant service is a common reason for bookings in Daviess County. People with outstanding warrants from other jurisdictions may get picked up during routine traffic stops. These bookings show up on the local roster with the warrant origin noted. The person stays in Daviess County until the issuing jurisdiction arranges a transfer or clears the warrant.
Court days bring batches of booking releases. Judges set bonds and issue orders during court sessions in Gallatin. Between court days, the roster may stay the same for days. If you are watching for a specific release, know that many releases happen on court days unless bond is posted independently. The schedule is set by the 43rd Circuit and applies to Daviess, Caldwell, and Clinton counties.
The sheriff's office covers a large rural area with a small team of deputies. Patrol focuses on the main routes through the county and responds to calls from farms and small towns. Most arrests are straightforward. The booking release process from start to finish is simple in a county this size. The records reflect that simplicity with clear, direct entries showing names, charges, dates, and release information.
Your right to access Daviess County booking releases is protected by the Sunshine Law. The sheriff cannot deny a valid request. If you run into trouble getting records, contact the Missouri Attorney General's office for help. They handle complaints about records access and can push agencies to comply with the law.
Nearby Counties
Daviess County sits in northwest Missouri near these neighboring counties.