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Guide to Cape Girardeau County Jail, Missouri

This guide is intended to offer a comprehensive overview of the Cape Girardeau County Jail for family members and friends of inmates. This includes contact information, locating an inmate, visitation details, financial transactions, communication procedures, and additional inmate services.

Overview of Cape Girardeau County Jail

The Cape Girardeau County Jail serves as the detention center for pretrial detainees and sentenced individuals in the area of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. It operates with a mandate to ensure security and provide necessary services to those in custody.

Contact Information

Locating an Inmate

To locate an inmate at Cape Girardeau County Jail, you should contact the jail directly via telephone or visit the Sheriff’s office website where you can search for an inmate by their name or booking number. This can provide details on the inmate’s status and any related case information.

Visitation Information and Hours

Visitation rights are granted to inmates and are subject to certain regulations. Visitors must register in advance and abide by the jail's dress code and code of conduct. Visitation hours vary according to the inmate’s housing assignment, so it is recommended to check this information directly with the facility.

Sending Money

Family and friends can send money to inmates through money deposit terminals available at the jail lobby, or by using online services. While specific details and links to online payment systems were not directly avaiable, most institutions allow money deposits through services like TouchPay or Access Corrections.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates at Cape Girardeau County Jail are allowed to make outgoing calls through a system provided by the jail. Phone calls are typically subject to monitoring and recording. Video visitation options are also increasingly common, allowing remote visitations via the internet.

Inmate Services and Programs

The jail provides various programs aimed at rehabilitation and education of inmates, including religious services, GED courses, and substance abuse programs. The availability of these programs can help in the rehabilitation process of inmates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can I visit an inmate at Cape Girardeau County Jail?

Visitors must be registered and approved to visit inmates at the jail. You should check the official jail website for detailed instructions on how to register and schedule a visitation.

Q: Can I send packages to an inmate in Cape Girardeau County Jail?

No, the Cape Girardeau County Jail generally does not allow packages to be sent to inmates directly for security reasons. Money to purchase items can be sent via approved financial transactions.

Note: Information is subject to change and should be confirmed with the jail administration.

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General Stats for Missouri

Missouri Total Number of Inmates

34,687

Missouri Total No. of Inmates

Number of people under Probation Supervision

38,749

Number of people under Probation Supervision

Prison population rate

374

Prison population rate: 100,000 residents

Parole Population

20,729

Parole Population

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

3,326

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

Sex

Sex

%

Total

Male

91.27

21,090

Female

8.73

2,017

Youth

Type

%

Total

Committed

75

441

Detained

25

147

Diverted

0

0

Prisons and Jails in Missouri