Mercer County Jail
Missouri
Mercer County Jail
The Mercer County Sheriff's Office in Princeton handles the custody of county inmates and may house some of them in other counties' jails.
- Address
- Princeton, MO 64673
How to find an inmate
To check whether someone is in Mercer County custody, call the Mercer County Sheriff's Office in Princeton and give the person's full name and date of birth. Ask where the person is housed. If the person was sentenced to state prison, use the Missouri Department of Corrections offender search.
Visitation
Visitation rules depend on where the inmate is housed, and the Mercer County Sheriff's Office can tell you which facility holds the person. Confirm the visiting rules with that facility before you go.
Bail and bond
Bond is set by the court and can be posted through the Mercer County Sheriff's Office or the Mercer County Circuit Clerk in Princeton. Call to confirm the bond amount and the accepted payment methods.
Mail and money
Before sending mail or money, confirm with the Mercer County Sheriff's Office which facility holds the inmate. Then follow that facility's mail and deposit rules.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find out if someone is in Mercer County custody?
Call the Mercer County Sheriff's Office in Princeton with the person's full name and date of birth, and ask where the person is housed.
Where is the Mercer County Jail?
The Mercer County Sheriff's Office is in Princeton, Missouri. Contact the sheriff's office for the street address, the phone number and the current housing location.
How do I post bail in Mercer County?
Contact the sheriff's office or the Mercer County Circuit Clerk to confirm the bond amount and how to pay.
Can I send money to a Mercer County inmate?
Yes. First confirm which facility holds the inmate, then follow that facility's deposit rules.