This is a private reference site, not a government office. It cannot confirm custody, release someone, post bond, schedule visits, or pull official booking records. Use the appropriate Monroe County or state office for those actions.
Official Monroe County Contacts
Custody questions usually start with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office or Monroe County Jail. Court-charge questions belong with Case.net or the Circuit Clerk. Prosecutor charging decisions are handled by the Monroe County Prosecuting Attorney.
Monroe County Sheriff's Office and Jail
300 North Main Street
Paris, MO 65275
660-327-4060
Fax: 660-327-5188
Joint Communications
300 North Main Street, Room 301
Paris, MO 65275
660-327-5175
Emergency: 911
Monroe County Circuit Clerk
Heather Wheeler
300 North Main Street, Room 201
Paris, MO 65275
877-433-3061 ext. 425
Hours: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday
Monroe County Prosecuting Attorney
Nicole Volkert
300 North Main Street, Room 303
Paris, MO 65275
877-433-3061 ext. 430
Hours: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, closed noon-1 p.m.
Use these routes for common needs:
- Someone in the county jail: start with jail inmate records and the jail phone line.
- Booking photos: check jail roster mugshots and ask the sheriff about Sunshine Law release.
- Charges filed after booking: use court records after a jail arrest and Missouri Case.net.
- Facility logistics: use the Monroe County Jail page and confirm current rules by phone.
- Sentenced state prisoner: search the Missouri Department of Corrections offender search.
- Federal or immigration detainee: use the BOP locator or ICE detainee locator.