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Cape Girardeau County Public Records & Jail Directory

Independent public records directory for Cape Girardeau County, Missouri (County Seat: Jackson, Population: 82,984). Access verified county jail custody rosters, bail schedules, commissary procedures, and official sheriff facility contacts.

Jurisdiction Status
Custody Status 300 active inmates
State Jurisdiction MO
County Population
82,984
Census estimate
Current Jail Roster
300
Active detainees in facility
County Seat
Jackson
Primary administrative center
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Facility: Cape Girardeau County Jail
Location: 216 North Missouri, Jackson, MO 63755
Phone: (573) 243-3551
Inmate Phone: Securus Technologies
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Cape Girardeau County Jail

Physical detention facility operations, detainee account funding, visitation rules, and mail guidelines for Cape Girardeau County.

Facility Inquiries: Call booking desk at (573) 243-3551 for current visitation and mail delivery requirements.
Custody Statistics

Cape Girardeau County Custody Profile & Booking Trends

Active custody statistics, recent booking patterns, and top charges for Cape Girardeau County.

Active Custody Snapshot
Aggregated from 300 verified records
Recent Bookings (7d)
24
75 in 30 days
Common Booking Day
Tuesday
19.5% of active sample
Leading Charge
Possession Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or
88 cases on docket
Median Security Bond
$20,000
Cash / surety schedule

The Cape Girardeau County Adult Detention Facility in Missouri currently reports an active holding census of 319 detainees. Active custody sample indicators show that 24 individuals were booked within the past 7 days, contributing to 75 active records with booking dates within the trailing 30-day window. Among currently listed records with published booking dates, Tuesday represents the most common booking weekday, accounting for 62 records (19.5%) in the active sample.

The primary charges and statutory offenses currently represented on the active docket are led by Possession Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or (88 cases), Less Of Marijuana/Synthetic Cannabinoid (87 cases), and Resisting/Interfering With Arrest, Detention Or Stop (32 cases). Under state legal standards, all cited offenses represent pending allegations; every individual detained in Cape Girardeau County retains the constitutional presumption of innocence until formal adjudication in district or circuit court. For records with published bail requirements, the median surety or cash bond is set at $20,000 (with maximum individual security reaching $2,000,000). Facility demographics reflect an average detainee age of 39.2 years. The earliest continuous admission among the current custody roster dates back to December 26, 2021, illustrating the presence of both pre-trial detainees and longer-term sentenced stays.

Frequent Statutes: Possession Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or 88 Less Of Marijuana/Synthetic Cannabinoid 87 Resisting/Interfering With Arrest, Detention Or Stop 32 Armed Criminal Action 27
Agency Directory

Cape Girardeau County Law Enforcement & Courthouse Directory

Verified contact information and physical office addresses for local county authorities.

Sheriff Department

Ruth Ann Dickerson

Headquarters: 216 North Missouri, Jackson, MO 63755
Phone: (573) 243-3551
Detention Center

Cape Girardeau County Jail

Address: 216 North Missouri, Jackson, MO 63755
Booking Line: (573) 243-3551
Trust / Commissary: Access Corrections
Inmate Phone: Securus Technologies
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Custody information is synchronized from official public sheriff records. In accordance with the US Constitution, all arrestees are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. To submit court-ordered expungements, dismissals, or report a data discrepancy, access our free compliance desk.

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Cape Girardeau County Custody & Records FAQ

Direct answers regarding Cape Girardeau County inmate searches, detention facilities, and bail procedures.

How many inmates are currently detained in Cape Girardeau County?

According to verified public custody records as of the most recent verification on Oct 17, 2026, there are 300 individuals listed in Cape Girardeau County custody. Of these active records, 75 individuals have recorded booking dates within the trailing 30-day monitoring window.

What is the main jail facility in Cape Girardeau County and how can I contact them?

The primary detention facility is Cape Girardeau County Jail, located at 216 North Missouri, Jackson, MO 63755. For booking verification, housing inquiries, or visitation scheduling, the facility desk can be reached at (573) 243-3551.

How do bail and bond postings work in Cape Girardeau County?

Bail is established according to the local judicial schedule or determined by a judge during initial court appearances. Active records in Cape Girardeau County reflect a median security bond of $20,000. Bail can typically be posted in cash at the facility bonding window or through state-licensed surety bail bond agents.

How frequently is the Cape Girardeau County custody roster updated?

Custody records for Cape Girardeau County are scheduled for automated daily synchronization from official public sheriff booking portals. The exact verification timestamp for Cape Girardeau County is displayed on the roster to ensure full data transparency.

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