Official State Prison System & DOC Locator

Missouri Department of Corrections Inmate Search

The Missouri Department of Corrections (MODOC) operates adult correctional institutions across the state, managing individuals serving felony sentences imposed by Missouri circuit courts.

Direct State Database Portal

Search the Official MODOC Offender Database

Look up active state prisoners, past felony convictions, sentence lengths, and scheduled parole eligibility dates directly on the official Missouri Department of Corrections public portal.

Headquarters:2729 Plaza Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109
Main Phone:(573) 751-2389
Institutional Facilities

Major Missouri State Prisons & Correctional Facilities

Directory of primary state-operated correctional institutions, diagnostic intake units, and close-security penitentiaries in Missouri.

Eastern Reception, Diagnostic & Correctional Center (ERDCC)

Maximum / Reception Diagnostic Center
2727 Highway K, Bonne Terre, MO 63628 (St. Francois County)
(573) 358-5516
Capacity: ~2,700 inmates

Western Reception, Diagnostic & Correctional Center (WRDCC)

Maximum / Intake Diagnostic
3401 Faraon Street, St. Joseph, MO 64506 (Buchanan County)
(816) 387-2158
Capacity: ~1,980 inmates

Jefferson City Correctional Center (JCCC)

Maximum Security
8200 No More Victims Road, Jefferson City, MO 65101 (Cole County)
(573) 751-3224
Capacity: ~1,936 inmates

Potosi Correctional Center

Maximum Security
11593 State Highway O, Mineral Point, MO 63660 (Washington County)
(573) 438-6000
Capacity: ~800 inmates

Women's Eastern Reception, Diagnostic & Correctional Center

All Security / Female Intake
1101 East Highway 54, Vandalia, MO 63382 (Audrain County)
(573) 594-6686
Capacity: ~2,000 inmates

Boonville Correctional Center

Minimum Security
1216 East Morgan Street, Boonville, MO 65233 (Cooper County)
(660) 882-6521
Capacity: ~1,300 inmates
Inmate Services & Accounts

Missouri State Prison Phone, Mail & Commissary Rules

Inmate Calling Accounts

Telephone services across MODOC institutions are managed by Securus Technologies. Inmates cannot receive incoming calls; families must create and fund a prepaid calling account to accept collect or debit conversations.

Commissary & Trust Fund Deposits

To send money for hygiene, food, or medical copays, use the state-approved vendor Access Corrections & JPay. Deposits require the offender's legal name and state DOC identification number.

Frequently Asked Questions

Missouri DOC Inmate Search FAQs

How do I find an inmate in a Missouri state prison?

Search the Missouri DOC Offender Search tool (web.mo.gov/doc/offSearch/) using the person's DOC Number (6-digit ID) or their legal first and last name to view current prison location, photo, and projected release date.

How does the Missouri prison intake and diagnostic process work?

Male offenders are processed through either ERDCC (Bonne Terre) or WRDCC (St. Joseph), while female offenders are processed at WERDCC in Vandalia for comprehensive security classification and medical evaluation.

How do I send money to an offender in a Missouri state prison?

Deposits into MODOC inmate accounts are processed through Access Corrections. You can pay online at accesscorrections.com or by calling 1-866-345-1884 using the inmate's DOC number.

How do I apply for visitation with a Missouri state inmate?

You must complete an official Missouri DOC Visiting Application and submit it for background clearance. Once approved by the institution's warden, you can schedule visiting sessions via the Securus video portal or in-person visiting desks.

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