Pulaski County Booking Records
Pulaski County 24 hour booking records cover all arrests processed at the county jail in Waynesville, Missouri. The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office manages bookings for this south-central Missouri county. Pulaski County is home to Fort Leonard Wood, a major Army installation that brings a larger population to the area than the county's rural setting might suggest. Booking data is public and can be searched through state tools or by calling the sheriff at (573) 774-6196.
Pulaski County Quick Facts
Pulaski County Sheriff's Office 24 Hour Booking
The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office processes all 24 hour booking records for the county. The office sits at 301 Historic 66 E in Waynesville, MO 65583. That address is right along the historic Route 66 corridor. Everyone arrested in Pulaski County goes through the county jail for intake. Booking staff record the person's name, date of birth, physical details, and all charges. A photo is taken during the process.
Pulaski County belongs to the 25th Judicial Circuit. Cases that start with a Pulaski County booking move through this circuit court. The presence of Fort Leonard Wood means Pulaski County has a larger and more transient population than most rural Missouri counties. The cities of Waynesville, St. Robert, and Richland all fall within the county. Local police departments make arrests that go to the Pulaski County jail for booking.
It is worth noting that arrests on Fort Leonard Wood itself may be handled by military police and fall under federal jurisdiction rather than the Pulaski County system. Off-base arrests in the county go through the sheriff's office. If you are trying to find a booking record and the arrest happened on the base, the county may not have that record.
Call (573) 774-6196 to reach the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office about booking matters. Staff can confirm if someone is currently in custody.
| Office | Pulaski County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 301 Historic 66 E Waynesville, MO 65583 |
| Phone | (573) 774-6196 |
| Judicial Circuit | 25th Judicial Circuit |
Searching Pulaski County 24 Hour Booking Records
Missouri's statewide databases let you search for Pulaski County booking records from anywhere. These tools cover all counties and are free or low cost to use.
The screenshot below shows the Missouri MODOC offender search portal, which covers state prison inmates from Pulaski County.
Visit MODOC to search for Pulaski County offenders currently in state custody.
MODOC is free and covers all state prison inmates. It is useful if a Pulaski County arrest resulted in a state sentence.
VINELink tracks custody status in all Missouri county jails. Search by name to check on anyone in the Pulaski County jail. Visit VINELink for free custody searches. You can set up alerts for status changes.
Case.net covers court records for the 25th Judicial Circuit. Cases from Pulaski County bookings show up in Case.net once charges are filed. Visit Case.net to search by name or case number. It is free.
Details in Pulaski County Booking Records
A Pulaski County booking record lists the person's full name, date of birth, and physical description. All charges at the time of arrest are included. The record notes the booking date, time, arresting agency, and bond amount. A mugshot is part of most records.
Court records are separate from booking records. The booking covers the arrest. Court records in the 25th Judicial Circuit cover the legal proceedings that follow. Check both sources for a complete picture of any Pulaski County case. Case.net has the court records. The sheriff's office has the booking data.
Pulaski County Records Under Missouri Law
Missouri's Sunshine Law in RSMo Chapter 610 makes most booking records public. The Pulaski County Sheriff must respond to records requests within three business days. No reason is needed. Viewing is free. Copies may cost a small fee.
Juvenile records are not public. Active investigation records may be restricted. Expungement under RSMo 610.140 applies in some cases. Most adult booking records in Pulaski County remain open to the public.
Write to the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office at the Waynesville address for a formal records request. Include the name and dates. The office has three business days to respond.
State Search Tools for Pulaski County
The MACHS system provides paid background checks from all Missouri counties. It is the most thorough criminal history tool in the state and includes Pulaski County records.
Combine local contact with statewide databases for the best results. The sheriff's office handles recent bookings. VINELink shows custody status. Case.net has court records. MODOC covers state prison. MACHS gives you the full criminal history. Together these cover all angles of Pulaski County 24 hour booking records.
Nearby Counties
These counties surround Pulaski County in south-central Missouri. Each has its own sheriff's office and jail that processes local bookings.