Inmate Search 🔍 | Douglas County Jail

Douglas County Jail is a minimum security jail which falls under jurisdiction of Douglas, MO. The jail is maintained and operated by sheriffs in Douglas County. Offenders from the Police and City jails are transferred to the jail after the paper work is done. They usually stay in the jail, until they are sentenced, acquitted or released on bail. It houses inmates on temporary hold, typically serving less than a year jail term. Most of the inmates in Douglas County Jail are convicted for misdemeanor offenses like driving under the influence, fighting/assault, theft etc. It provides basic amenities to the inmates like bathroom facility, 3 meals daily, education program and TV facility. It also provides work release program and other specialized services to the inmates.

Location

209 Southeast 2nd Avenue PO Box 907
Ava, Missouri 65608

County

Douglas County

Phone Number

417-683-1020

Facility Type

County Jail

Inmate Capacity

Website

dcsosheriff.com

Fax Number

417-683-3100

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Douglas County Jail?

Douglas County Jail maintains an online inmate list where one can find the list of detainees. The list is updated usually fairly frequently. To check the inmate roster please visit Douglas County Jail Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Ava police department at 417-683-1020 and find out about the inmate directly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Douglas County Jail?

It means the inmate is transferred to nearby county jail or state prison facility or is released from jail. Check Missouri inmate search page for more details on how to search for an inmate in Missouri.

Q. What are the visitation rules of Douglas County Jail?

Any individual with valid government ID and who isn’t on felony probation is allowed to visit an inmate. Children below 18 years, must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
For more information one can call 417-683-1020.

Douglas County Jail Visitation Hours

Sunday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday	9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.