This is a private reference site, not a government office. It cannot confirm custody, release a person, accept bond, or retrieve an official booking record. Contact the responsible public office for those services.
Where to Request Records
The Bates County Sheriff’s Office accepts Sunshine requests through records@batescountysheriff.gov. Written requests may also be mailed to the office below. No separate public records hours were found in the reviewed official material, so call before an in-person visit.
Bates County Sheriff’s Office6 West Fort Scott Street
Butler, MO 64730
Office: 660-679-3232
Jail: 660-679-5880
Choose the office by the question being asked:
- For a current Bates County jail entry, booking record, or booking photo, use the sheriff roster and records email described on the home page.
- For someone booked very recently, check Arrests Last 24 Hours; for dated news and older entries, use the Police Blotter.
- For release or transfer notices, use VINELink Custody Check and verify urgent questions with the jail.
- For a warrant, contact the issuing court, law enforcement, or counsel. Do not rely on an unofficial list.
- For a sentenced state prisoner, use the Missouri Department of Corrections offender search.
- For federal or immigration detention, use the separate BOP or ICE locator.