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Legal EditorHenry Dahut, J.D.
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ContributorRobert Thomas
Robert Thomas
Prison Reform Expert
Robert Thomas is a Ph.D. candidate at Northwestern University, where his doctoral research focuses on mass incarceration, restorative justice and prison reform. His expertise includes critical legal studies and the political history of the United States prison system.
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Overview
The Missouri Department of Corrections (MODOC) oversees the state’s prison system. Missouri has 21 state correctional facilities, including 15 male institutions, 2 female institutions, and 4 community supervision centers.
Health Care Services
The MODOC provides healthcare services to inmates through a partnership with Corizon Health, a private correctional healthcare company. Services include medical, dental, and mental health care. However, there have been some concerns raised about the quality of care provided and staffing shortages within the system.
Prison Population Demographics
- 93% male, 7% female
- 60% White,
- 36% Black,
- 4% Other
- Average age: 38 years old
Locating a Prisoner
To locate a prisoner in the Missouri prison system, you can use the MODOC’s online offender search tool. You will need the offender’s name or DOC number to perform the search.
Family Visitation Rules
Visitation rules vary by facility, but generally, visitors must be approved and added to the offender’s visiting list. Visits are typically conducted on weekends and holidays, with a limited number of visits allowed per month.
Classification of Prison Security Levels
Missouri classifies its prisons into five security levels: minimum, medium, maximum, high risk, and reception and diagnostic. An offender’s security level is determined by factors such as:
- The severity of their offense
- Inmates criminal history
- Inmate’s institutional behavior
Parole and Factors Considered For Early Release
The Missouri Board of Probation and Parole makes parole decisions based on factors such as:
- The offender’s criminal history,
- The offender’s institutional behavior
- The offender’s participation in rehabilitative programs
- The risk to public safety if released early
Educational and Vocational Programs
MODOC offers a variety of educational and vocational programs, including adult basic education, GED preparation, college courses, and vocational training in areas such as welding, automotive repair, and culinary arts.
Rehabilitative Programs
Missouri prisons offer several rehabilitative programs, including:
Substance abuse treatment
Mental health services
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Anger management
Restorative justice programs
Pros and Cons of the Missouri State Prison System
PROS
- A variety of educational and vocational programs are available
- Focus on rehabilitative programs to reduce recidivism
- Utilization of community supervision centers for reentry support
CONS
- Slightly higher incarceration rate than the national average
- Overcrowding in some facilities
- Limited funding for rehabilitative programs and staff training
Missouri Prison News
This documentary explores the most dangerous prison facilities in Missouri:
Web Sources and References
MISSOURI STATE PRISONS
Algoa Correctional Center
Algoa Correctional Center
8501 No More Victims Road
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Telephone: (573)-751-3911
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Algoa Correctional Center
8501 No More Victims Road
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Boonville Correctional Center
Boonville Correctional Center
1216 East Morgan Street
Boonville, MO 65233-1300
Telephone: (660)-882-6521
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Boonville Correctional Center
1216 East Morgan Street
Boonville, MO 65233-1300
Chillicothe Correctional Center
Chillicothe Correctional Center
3151 Litton Road
Chillicothe, MO 64601
Telephone: (660)-646-4032
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Chillicothe Correctional Center
3151 Litton Road
Chillicothe, MO 64601
Crossroads Correctional Center
Crossroads Correctional Center
1115 East Pence Road
Cameron, MO 64429
Telephone: (816)-632-2727
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Crossroads Correctional Center
1115 East Pence Road
Cameron, MO 64429
Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center
Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center
2727 Highway K
Bonne Terre, MO 63628
Telephone: (573)-358-5516
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number, Housing Unit (if known)
Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center
2727 Highway K
Bonne Terre, MO 63628
Farmington Correctional Center
Farmington Correctional Center
1012 West Columbia Street
Farmington, MO 63640
Telephone: (573)-218-7100
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Farmington Correctional Center
1012 West Columbia Street
Farmington, MO 63640
Fulton Reception and Diagnostic Center
Fulton Reception and Diagnostic Center
1393 Highway O
Fulton, MO 65251
Telephone: (573)-592-4040
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Fulton Reception and Diagnostic Center
P.O. Box 190, State Route O
Fulton, MO 65251
Jefferson City Correctional Center
Jefferson City Correctional Center
8200 No More Victims Road
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Telephone: (573)-751-3224
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Jefferson City Correctional Center
8200 No More Victims Road
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Maryville Treatment Center
Maryville Treatment Center
30227 US Highway 136
Maryville, MO 64468
Telephone: (660)-582-6542
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Maryville Treatment Center
30227 US Highway 136
Maryville, MO 64468
Missouri Eastern Correctional Center
Missouri Eastern Correctional Center
18701 US Highway 66
Pacific, MO 63069
Telephone: (636)-257-3322
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Current Housing Unit (if known)
Missouri Eastern Correctional Center
18701 US Highway 66
Pacific, MO 63069
Moberly Correctional Center
Moberly Correctional Center
5201 South Morley
Moberly, MO 65270
Telephone: (660)-263-3778
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Housing Unit (if known)
Moberly Correctional Center
P.O. Box 7
Moberly, MO 65270
Northeast Correctional Center
Northeast Correctional Center
13698 Airport Road
Bowling Green, MO 63334
Telephone: (573)-324-9975
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Housing Unit (if known)
Northeast Correctional Center
13698 Airport Road
Bowling Green, MO 63334
Ozark Correctional Center
Ozark Correctional Center
929 Honor Camp Lane
Fordland, MO 65652
Telephone: (417)-767-4491
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Ozark Correctional Center
929 Honor Camp Lane
Fordland, MO 65652
Potosi Correctional Center
Potosi Correctional Center
11593 State Highway O
Mineral Point, MO 63660
Telephone: (573)-438-6000
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Potosi Correctional Center
11593 State Highway O
Mineral Point, MO 63660
South Central Correctional Center
South Central Correctional Center
255 West Highway 32
Licking, MO 65542
Telephone: (573)-674-4470
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
South Central Correctional Center
255 West Highway 32
Licking, MO 65542
Southeast Correctional Center
Southeast Correctional Center
300 East Pedro Simmons Drive
Charleston, MO 63834
Telephone: (573)-683-4409
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Southeast Correctional Center
300 East Pedro Simmons Drive
Charleston, MO 63834
Tipton Correctional Center
Tipton Correctional Center
619 North Osage Avenue
Tipton, MO 65081
Telephone: (660)-433-2031
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Tipton Correctional Center
619 North Osage Avenue
Tipton, MO 65081
Western Missouri Correctional Center
Western Missouri Correctional Center
609 East Pence Road
Cameron, MO 64429
Telephone: (816)-632-1390
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Western Missouri Correctional Center
609 East Pence Road
Cameron, MO 64429
Women’s Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center
Women’s Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center
1101 East Highway 54
Vandalia, MO 63382
Telephone: (573)-594-6686
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Women’s Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center
1101 East Highway 54
Vandalia, MO 63382
