Search Andrew County Mugshots

Andrew County jail mugshots can be found through the Sheriff's Office in Savannah, Missouri. The county built a modern 80-inmate jail in 2012 that serves as the main detention facility for the area. Sheriff Grant Gillett and his staff manage inmate records, booking photos, and arrest data at 400 East Main in Savannah. The Andrew County jail posts its inmate roster online, divided into current inmates and those released within the past 48 hours. Under Missouri's Sunshine Law, these booking records and mugshots are public information that anyone can access.

Andrew County Sheriff's Office Jail Records

The Andrew County Sheriff's Office handles all booking and detention for the county. Sheriff Grant Gillett leads the department, with Chief Deputy Charlie Donahoo and Jail Administrator Deputy Kelsey House managing day-to-day jail operations. The office is open 24 hours, and you can reach them at 816-324-4114 or by email at info@andrewcountymo.gov. The jail has seven cell blocks: three for maximum security, one for medium security, two for low-risk inmates, and one holding area.

The Andrew County Sheriff's website provides direct access to the jail roster. The roster is split into two sections. One shows people currently in custody at the Andrew County jail. The other shows anyone released within the past 48 hours. Each listing includes the inmate's name, charges, booking date and number, arresting agency, bond amount, and a mugshot photo when one is available.

This is one of the more user-friendly inmate search systems in the region. Having the current and recently released rosters separated makes it easy to find what you need. The 48-hour window for released inmates is helpful if you missed the booking while the person was still in custody.

Finding Andrew County Mugshots Online

Start with the Andrew County Sheriff's website for the most direct route to jail mugshots. The roster loads without needing an account or login. You can scroll through all current detainees and see their photos, charges, and booking information. If the person was released recently, check the second section of the roster that covers the last 48 hours.

For a broader search, Missouri Case.net shows court records for criminal cases filed in Andrew County. You can search by name or case number to find charges, hearing dates, and case outcomes. This helps fill in the picture after someone has been arrested and booked at the Andrew County jail. The MODOC Offender Search is useful if the person has been sentenced to state prison after their time in the Andrew County facility.

VineLink works here too. You can register for alerts through VineLink to get notified when an inmate's status changes. This is especially helpful for crime victims who want to know when someone gets released from Andrew County custody.

Andrew County Jail Mugshots and Public Records Law

Mugshots from the Andrew County jail fall under Missouri's Sunshine Law, Chapter 610. § 610.100 says arrest reports are public records. A mugshot taken during booking counts as part of that arrest report. The law's default is openness. § 610.011 states that records should be open to the public unless a specific exception applies, and those exceptions must be read narrowly.

Records can be closed if no charges are filed within 30 days under § 610.100.2. Dismissed cases and not-guilty verdicts also lead to closed records. But for anyone charged and prosecuted through the Andrew County court system, the mugshot and booking data stay in the public record. Social Security numbers get removed before release per § 610.035, and information that could endanger someone may be withheld under § 610.021. Outside of those situations, the Andrew County Sheriff's Office must make booking records available when asked.

Andrew County Detention Facility Details

The Andrew County jail opened in 2012 and holds up to 80 inmates. It replaced an older, smaller facility that could not keep up with the county's needs. The current jail has modern security systems and enough space to house people across different classification levels. The seven cell blocks allow staff to separate inmates based on the severity of their charges and behavior while in custody.

Visitation happens on weekends. Onsite hours run Saturday and Sunday from 8:30am to 11:30am and again from 1:00pm to 4:30pm. You get two 30-minute visits per week. Offsite visits through Inmate Canteen are available Monday through Friday from 11am to 8pm. Photo ID is required to visit, and you should arrive five minutes early.

Mail goes to the inmate's name at 400 East Main, Savannah, Missouri 64485. Everything must go through the US Postal Service. Jail staff inspect all incoming mail for contraband. Outgoing mail from inmates is limited to postcards only. Include your full name and return address on anything you send. Commissary funds can be added at the kiosk in the Sheriff's Office lobby or online through Inmate Canteen.

State-Level Search Tools for Andrew County

The MACHS criminal history search through the Missouri State Highway Patrol gives you a more complete picture than the county roster alone. A name-based search costs $15 and returns convictions, recent arrests, and pending charges from across the state. If someone was arrested in Andrew County but has a record in other parts of Missouri, MACHS will show that history.

The Attorney General's Sunshine Law page has sample records request forms and guides. If the Andrew County Sheriff's Office does not respond to your records request within three business days, the AG's office can help you understand your options for getting the information you are entitled to under state law.

Andrew County Booking and Intake Process

Every person brought into the Andrew County jail goes through a standard intake process. Officers take the booking photo, record the person's identifying information, and log all charges. The arresting agency is noted, whether it is the Andrew County Sheriff's Office, Savannah Police, or another law enforcement body. Bond is set based on the charges, and the record enters the online roster usually within a few hours.

The 48-hour released inmates section on the website is a good check if you think someone was recently picked up and then let go on bond. It gives families and attorneys a way to confirm what happened without having to call the jail during busy periods.

Cities in Andrew County

Savannah is the county seat and the main city in Andrew County. Other communities include Amazonia, Fillmore, Rea, and Rosendale. All arrests throughout Andrew County are processed at the jail in Savannah. The nearby city of St. Joseph in Buchanan County is the closest major metro area to Andrew County.

Nearby Counties

Arrests sometimes happen near county lines, so checking neighboring jails can help if you cannot find someone in the Andrew County system.