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Guide to Clay County Jail & Detention Center, Missouri

Overview of the Facility

The Clay County Jail & Detention Center, located in Liberty, Missouri, is a medium-security facility that houses both male and female inmates who are awaiting trial or sentencing, or both. This facility is operated under the jurisdiction of the Clay County Sheriff's Office.

Contact Information

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at Clay County Jail & Detention Center, you can visit the Clay County Sheriff’s official website and use the inmate search feature which requires the inmate’s full name and date of birth.

Visitation Information and Hours

Visits to inmates at the Clay County Jail are held on Wednesdays and Sundays between 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. To schedule a visit, you must register and book your visitation slot online through the jail’s visitation portal, which can be accessed from the sheriff’s website. Each inmate is allowed one visit per week, with a maximum of two adults per visit.

How to Send Money

Family and friends can send money to inmates through the online payment platform, SmartDeposit. Money can also be sent through lobby kiosks at the jail.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates at the Clay County Jail can make outgoing calls using a prepaid account set up through Securus Technologies. Video visitation is also available through the same service, which allows family members to speak face-to-face with inmates via a video link.

Inmate Services and Programs

The Clay County Jail offers various programs and services including educational programs, religious services, mental health care, and substance abuse programs aimed at rehabilitating inmates and preparing them for reintegration into society.

Security and Management Information

The Clay County Jail & Detention Center is managed by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office. Security within the facility includes routine patrols and checks, surveillance systems, and controlled access to inmate areas to ensure safety for all inmates and staff.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates at the Clay County Jail have the right to legal counsel and are entitled to receive visits, subject to jail guidelines and regulations. Legal representatives can visit at designated legal visiting hours.

Booking and Release Process

Individuals booked at the Clay County Jail undergo a process that includes documentation, a health screening, and assignment of a case number. Release processes vary depending on the judicial decisions, which may include posting bail, dismissal of charges, or completion of a sentence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What items are inmates allowed to receive from visitors?

A: Inmates are not allowed to receive any items directly from visitors. However, family and friends can send books or magazines through an approved vendor, and additional items must be deposited through the commissary.

Q: How can I cancel a scheduled visit?

A: To cancel a scheduled visit to the Clay County Jail, you must log into the visitation scheduling system and select the option to cancel the visit at least 24 hours in advance.

Published by: Clay County Jail & Detention Center

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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