Understanding Jones County's Online Inmate Roster — Fields, Accuracy, and Why a Photo Might Be Missing

Jones County Adult Detention Facility (ADF) is at 5178 U.S. Hwy. 11 in Ellisville. This is the facility the roster refers to, so if you need to confirm someone's custody status in person or by phone, that's where to go.

Need quick verification? Call the Jones County ADF at 601-649-7502. A phone call is often the fastest way to clear up questions the online roster can't answer.

Each roster entry includes a booking number. Write this down. It's one of the most useful details for making sure you're looking at the right person, especially when names are similar or repeated.

The roster also lists each person's age. This is a quick cross-check when comparing two people with similar names or when you're not sure you've found the correct entry.

You'll see a booking date and time for each person. That timestamp tells you how recent the information is. It also explains why an entry might look new, changed, or incomplete shortly after a booking.

Charges appear on each roster entry. What you're seeing is a snapshot of the charges listed for that person at the time of the roster update.

A bond amount shows for each inmate, sometimes listed as "Bond: $0.00." This is usually the first thing families look for, but confirm the amount before making any plans based on it.

Each entry has a "View Profile" link. Click it for expanded information beyond what the roster preview shows.

A missing photo doesn't automatically mean the roster is wrong. Jones County's FAQ explains one clear reason: if someone is booked on a writ involving involuntary commitment pending a psychiatric evaluation, their photo won't be displayed. Worried you found the right person but the photo is blank? Call and confirm the identity using the booking number and other fields.

Photo display can also vary based on what happens during booking. According to the Jones County FAQ, if an inmate is violent, under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and uncooperative during booking, their photo might initially appear on the roster. If you see a photo appear and then notice the entry changes later, that's one reason families sometimes spot differences from one check to the next.

1. Start with the roster entry - Find the person and write down the booking number, age, booking date/time, charges, and bond field exactly as shown.
2. Treat the page as a convenience, not a final answer - The site’s disclaimer says roster information is not the Jones County Sheriff’s Office official records, so do not rely on it alone for critical decisions.
3. Call ADF to confirm - Contact the Jones County Adult Detention Facility at 601-649-7502 to verify custody status, bond questions, or why a photo may be missing.