About the Putnam County Jail
The Putnam County Jail, also identified as the Putnam County Detention Center, is a local adult detention facility in Putnam County, Missouri. Jason Knight is the Putnam County sheriff.
The jail may house pretrial detainees, people arrested on warrants, sentenced county jail inmates, probation and parole holds, municipal court offenders, people awaiting a state bed with the Missouri Department of Corrections, and people held for other agencies. Agencies that use the jail include the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop B, local municipal police, and other state and local law enforcement agencies.
- Facility
- Putnam County Jail / Putnam County Detention Center
- Address
- 1601 Main Street, Courthouse Room 0101, Unionville, MO 63565
- Main Phone
- (660) 947-3200 (Non-Emergency)
- 24-Hour and Inmate Information
- (660) 947-2515
How the Putnam County Inmate Search Works
The roster at the top of this page is the Putnam County inmate search tool and is synced directly from official booking data. Users can search by name, select an A–Z alphabetical filter, switch between “Current” and “Released” tabs, and sort records by name or date. Date-sorting options include newest to oldest and oldest to newest.
Roster records may display a mugshot, inmate name, booking number, booking date and time, charges, case numbers, housing facility notes, bond amounts and conditions, and a “View Profile >>>” link. The “48 Hour Release” view lists people released from the Putnam County Detention Center within the previous 48 hours.
A significant portion of the people listed may be physically housed at out-of-county facilities, including Grundy County Detention Facility, Daviess-Dekalb County Regional Jail, Buchanan County, or Adair County, because of outsourcing or changes of venue.
Roster information is provided for convenience, and the facility does not certify its accuracy or authenticity. Confirm important information concerning charges, bond, case numbers, custody, transfers, or release directly with the jail before taking action.
The roster is not a court docket. Missouri Case.net is a separate court-record system that tracks formal judicial filings, court dockets, venue changes, and final case dispositions.
Posting Bond at Putnam County Jail
The court sets the bond amount, bond type, and release conditions. The roster may display an initial bond amount and conditions.
Before traveling or attempting payment, call (660) 947-2515 to confirm the person’s full name, current custody status, case number, current bond amount, and accepted bond type. Also confirm the accepted payment methods and where the bond must be posted.
Surety bonds are recognized. A bondsman must contact jail staff and hold a valid license issued by the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance under Chapter 374, RSMo.
Sending Money to an Inmate
Call the jail at (660) 947-2515 before sending money to confirm the current approved deposit methods and the inmate identification information required for the deposit.
Inmate Communication
Call the jail at (660) 947-2515 to confirm the current phone service provider, account setup instructions, and whether inmates can receive messages or only place outgoing calls. Before sending mail, confirm the correct inmate mailing address and mail procedures with the jail.
Visitation at Putnam County Jail
Before planning a visit, call (660) 947-2515 to confirm the current visitation schedule, whether visits are conducted in person or by video, identification requirements, and whether the inmate is cleared to receive visitors.
Putnam County Court Information
Putnam County court records can be searched online through Missouri Case.net. Case.net is a court-record system, not an inmate roster, and tracks formal judicial filings, court dockets, venue changes, and final case dispositions. Public access to electronic court records through Case.net is governed by Missouri Supreme Court Operating Rule 22.01, which regulates access and public dissemination.
- Courthouse Address
- 1601 Main Street, Unionville, MO 63565