Clay County MO Detention Center

Clay County MO Detention Center basic information to help guide you through what you can do for your inmate while they are incarcerated. The facility's direct contact number: 816-407-3750

This facility is for adult inmates.

The Clay County MO Detention Center is a medium-security detention center located at 14 S Water St Liberty, MO which is operated locally by the Clay County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing or both. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. Clay County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, municipalities, the US Marshal's Service and the Liberty Police Department who do not have their own long-term lock-up.

Telephone: If you have information or need information concerning an inmate, call (816) 407-3800. Inmates can make collect calls only between the hours of 8:00 am and 10:00 pm. They cannot receive calls nor will messages to inmates be accepted or passed along by detention staff. Get double the amount of calls for the same price, click here to check it out

Incoming Mail: Books will be accepted into this facility if mailed from a publisher. Magazine subscriptions will be allowed with a preprinted label addressed to the inmate – get publisher direct magazines and puzzles here. We will return any mail to the sender that contains contraband. Get jail-approved 4 x 6 glossy pictures sent to your inmate.

Items we consider contraband include, but are not limited to, the following: plain or stamped envelopes, stamps, plastic cards/ID, plain sheets of paper, pens/pencils, hair, body fluids, Polaroid pictures, musical cards, stickers (on letter or envelope), post-it notes, cash, cashier checks, money orders or payroll checks, tobacco, any items with glue or tape, or pornographic photos or magazine pictures and photocopied books, depictions of gang activity, tattoo patterns, sexually explicit or inappropriate content. If the letter does not have a return address, it will be forwarded to the dead letter file at the post office.

Additional Information: Inmates are issued clothing, bedding, and personal hygiene items when incarcerated. Additional items can be purchased from the commissary as needed.

The following items may be accepted after incarceration, subject to search and approval: clothing for jury trial ONLY, new underclothes for female inmates – up to 3 pairs (must be new and still in original packaging, white sports bras only and white briefs only).

Commissary Funds: Funds may be posted to an inmate’s account by using the kiosk in the visitation lobby or by using the website: WWW.INMATECANTEEN.COM The Kiosk will accept cash in all denominations the fee for cash is $1.00 dollar. The kiosk also takes credit cards there is a fee per every $150.00 dollars with a $500.00 dollar limit. Valid photo ID is also required to use the kiosk and the names must be listed exactly the same on both. You will need the inmate’s last name to complete the transaction. The deadline for accepting funds for commissary purchase is 8:00 am Friday. Any changes for a holiday will be posted in advance.

visitation Info

Clay County MO Detention Center – Visitation

VISITATION SCHEDULE                                                                                   TIME    SATURDAY    ONLY
Time                 Monday    Tuesday    Wednesday    Thursday    Friday                
08:15 – 09:00    I,J, BH                                                                  Ad Seg        0745-0815    A,B,C,D        1330-1400    L,M,N,P
09:15 – 10:00    I,J, BH                                                                  Ad Seg        0830-0900    A,B,C,D        1500-1530    L,M,N,P
10:15 – 11:00    Ad Seg                                                                         I,J        0915-0945    A,B,C,D        1545-1615    L,M,N,P
13:30 – 14:15    Ad Seg                                                                         I,J                                                  1845-1915    L,M,N,P
15:00 – 15:45                     E,F,G,H    L,M,N,P    A,B,C,D    O,Q                       1000-1030    E,F,G,H            
16:00 – 16:45                     E,F,G,H    L,M,N,P    A,B,C,D    O,Q        1045-1115    E,F,G,H        1930-2000    K,O,Q
19:00 – 19:45                     E,F,G,H    L,M,N,P    A,B,C,D    O,Q        1245-1315    E,F,G,H        2015-2045    K,O,Q
20:00 – 20:45                     E,F,G,H    L,M,N,P    A,B,C,D    K,O,Q                                              2100-2130    K,O,Q
21:00 – 21:45                                      L,M,N,P        K                        

ALL VISITS WILL BE ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS
Inmates are allowed 1 (one) visitation period per day with a maximum of 3 visitors and no more than 2 adults are allowed per visit. Anyone under the age of 16 must be with a parent or legal guardian. (Legal Guardian must have notarized paperwork) Visitors should arrive 30 minutes before visits to sign in. We will accept ID up to 30 minutes prior to a visitation period. Each visitor is requested to remain at the Detention Center after signing in for a visit. If the visitor leaves and is not in the building at the time the visits are called, the visit will be forfeited and the inmate will lose his/her visitation privilege for that day. PHOTO ID is required. If you do not have a driver’s license or state ID, you need to bring your birth certificate and social security card.

VISITORS MAY NOT TAKE ANYTHING UPSTAIRS.  VISITORS MUST BE DRESSED APPROPRIATELY!

Minister Visits:  Monday thru Friday 8:30–11:00 am and 3:30-4:30 pm
Classification Lockdown: Inmates listed in classification lockdown will not be eligible for a visit until they are classified and placed on the housing floor.
Administrative Lockdowns: Monday and Friday at the times listed above.
Disciplinary Lockdowns:  Attorney, probation officer, and minister visits only. Lockdown release dates can be obtained from the number listed above.
Administrative and Disciplinary Lockdown Minister Visits: Monday thru Friday 12:30 – 1:30 PM.