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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

About Missouri State Prisons

Family and Friends Resources

Education and Training

Visiting Inmates

Visitor Application

Inmate Account: Deposit Funds

Facilities List

Sentencing Project

Health Services

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

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