Understanding Jones County's Online Inmate Roster: What the Fields and Photos Mean

The Jones County Adult Detention Facility is located at 5178 U.S. Hwy. 11 in Ellisville. If you’re trying to confirm where someone is being held, or you’re planning a visit, that’s the facility connected to the online roster.

Each roster entry includes a booking number - basically a unique ID for that specific booking. This helps you confirm you're looking at the right person, especially when names are similar.

You'll also see an age listed. It's a quick way to double-check you've found the correct person before relying on anything else in the listing.

The booking date and time show when the person was processed into the facility. This is one of the most useful fields - especially if you're tracking a recent arrest or trying to figure out whether an entry is current.

Each entry lists charges, usually in short, all-caps wording. If you're not sure what a charge label means, don't guess - use it as a reference point when asking for clarification.

The bond amount is often the first thing people check since it affects release. But it's still just one field on a public listing. If you're preparing to post bond or getting conflicting information, confirm the current amount directly with the facility.

Roster entries include a

Want to help from the outside? The Jones County site directs people to AccessCorrections to add funds to an inmate's canteen account. That's separate from reading the roster, but it's a common next step once you've confirmed someone is housed at the ADF.

One important caveat: Jones County states that the information and documents on the roster are provided as a convenience to the public and do not constitute the Sheriff's Office's official records. Translation? The roster can lag behind changes or leave out details that matter to you. If you're making decisions about bond, release planning, or visitation, treat it as a starting point and verify what you can.

A missing or delayed photo doesn't automatically mean something is wrong. According to Jones County, a photo won't be displayed if someone is booked on a writ involving an involuntary commitment pending psychiatric evaluation. They also note that if a person is violent or uncooperative during booking - often due to drugs or alcohol - their photo might not appear right away. Photo availability depends on what happened during intake.

1. Treat the roster as a helpful snapshot, not the final word - Jones County states the roster is provided as a convenience and is not the Sheriff’s Office’s official record.
2. Call to confirm the details you need - For questions and visitation schedules, contact the ADF at 601-649-7502 and ask about the specific booking details you’re trying to verify.