Boone County Jail

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Boone County Jail Information

The Boone County Jail is a 212-bed jail located in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri. For inmate details, you can contact them 24/7 at 573-875-1111.

This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. They undergo booking and processing, and depending on their charges, may remain incarcerated until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.

Use the inmate search tool to see who is currently in custody.

Inmates serving less than one year will do their time at this jail, while those with longer sentences will be transferred to the Missouri State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides information on the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, mailing them, receiving phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.

It is useful to keep the inmate's jail ID or booking number for correspondence purposes. If it’s not available online, contact Boone County Jail at 573-875-1111 for assistance.

Phone: 573-875-1111

Physical Address:
2121 County Drive
Columbia, MO 65202

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Boone County Jail
2121 County Drive
Columbia Missouri 65202

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Boone County Jail
2121 County Drive
Columbia Missouri 65202

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Boone County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Boone County Jail, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 573-875-1111 for the information you are looking for. 

You can also look up an Boone County inmate's criminal court case online.

Boone County Jail Inmate Search

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about finding an inmate in the Boone County Jail, how the jail rosters work and what happens after an offender is arrested and booked. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 573-875-1111 for further assistance.

The Boone County Jail maintains an average of 212 offenders in custody on any given day. The Boone County Jail has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Boone County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 5,040 offenders.

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About the Boone County Jail

The Boone County Jail in Missouri has a capacity of 212 beds. The Boone County Jail is a medium-security detention center located at 2121 County Drive in Columbia, MO, and is operated locally by the Boone County Sheriff's Office. The contact number for the jail is 573-875-1111. Inmates her are either pre-trial or are serving sentences of one year or less.

Typically, the Boone County Sheriff houses about 40 inmates in neighboring jails to avoid overcrowding and to keep rival gang members from each other. In 2021, the county spent over $750,000 in fees moving and housing inmates elsewhere. In 2022 another $500,000 was spent. It's clear that the county at some point is going to have to look into either an expansion of the existing facility, or constructing a new one.

To search for an inmate in the Boone County Jail, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 573-875-1111 for the information you are looking for. 

Answers to all of your questions about an inmate's bond, directions to the jail, inmate visitation schedules and rules, both at the jail and by video from your home, setting up a phone account, mailing, texting and sending money to an inmate, can be found detailed in the sections below on this page. If you still have questions, call the jail at 573-875-1111.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

The booking process explained for Boone County Jail

Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Boone County Jail. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.

It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.

The booking steps at Boone County Jail include:

  • Identification verification.
  • Taking mugshots.
  • Answering questions about health, criminal history, and gang affiliations.
  • Possible DNA sample collection.
  • A full-body search.
  • Confiscating personal items for safekeeping.
  • Providing a phone call.

Depending on circumstances, the booking process can take one hour or up to 48 hours. To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 573-875-1111.

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Directions / Map to the Boone County Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

What are the bail options in Boone County after an arrest?

Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Boone County Jail in Columbia for processing. The next steps vary:

1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 573-875-1111 to confirm the bail amount.

There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.

  • Cash, credit, and money orders are accepted payment methods.
  • Licensed bail bond agencies in Boone County can provide assistance.
  • County real estate may also be used as collateral for bail.

For more information about bail in Boone County, Missouri, see the Boone County Jail Bail Guide.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Boone County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Boone County Jail ON-SITE PERSONAL VISIT SCHEDULE

2121 County Drive
Columbia, MO 65202
573-875-1111

  • On-site Visits are free.
  • Visits are 60 minutes.
  • Visitation schedule subject to change.
  • Inmates are allowed one on-site personal visit per per week
  • A maximum of 1 guest is allowed for the on-site personal visit.
  • All visitors are required to present one of the following photographic identification forms: a valid state issued operator's license, a Department of Motor Vehicle identification card, a U.S. government issued passport, a U.C. Military identification card, or a Native American Tribal Membership Card.
  • Dress showing no skin. No sheer clothing. Dress as if you were meeting someone's grandmother for the first time.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

FIRST LETTER OF
LAST NAME
DAY TIME
MALE A-B MON 8:30-9:30AM
7:30-8:30PM
FEMALE A-B MON 9:45-10:45AM
8:45-9:45PM
MALE C-F TUE 8:30-9:30AM
7:30-8:30PM
FEMALE C-F TUE 9:45-10:45AM
8:45-9:45PM
MALE G-J WED 8:30-9:30AM
7:30-8:30PM
FEMALE G-J WED 9:45-10:45AM
8:45-9:45PM
MALE  K-M THU 8:30-9:30AM
7:30-8:30PM
FEMALE K-M THU 9:45-10:45AM
8:45-9:45PM
MALE N-R FRI 8:30-9:30AM
7:30-8:30PM
FEMALE N-R FRI 9:45-10:45AM
8:45-9:45PM
MALE S-Z SAT 8:30-9:30AM
7:30-8:30PM
FEMALE S-Z SAT 9:45-10:45AM
8:45-9:45PM
Additional day for
Detainee Workers
(MALE)
SUN 8:30-9:30AM
7:30-8:30PM
Additional day for
Detainee Workers
(FEMALE)
SUN 9:45-10:45AM
8:45-9:45PM

 


 


Boone County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Schedule Video Visits online with JailATM

  • All personal visits must be scheduled no later than the day prior to the visit - the system won't let them schedule same day.
  • Each detainee may only have 2 personal video visits per day.
  • All video visits are max 15 minutes blocks of time.
  • Each minute is $0.30. The Public Defender's Office will be free. Private counsel is not.
  • Schedule for video visits is as follows:
    First option to schedule a visit is 8:00am, last visit option is 10:45am.
    Next option to schedule a visit is 1:00pm, last visit option is 4:30pm.
    Next option to schedule a visit is 7:00pm, last visit option is 11:00pm.

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIME
SUNDAY 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
MONDAY 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
TUESDAY 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
THURSDAY 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
SATURDAY 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Attorneys have access to their clients during the following times:

8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

  • Each minute is $0.30. The Public Defender's Office will be free. Private counsel is not.
  • Inmates cannot be seen during mealtimes, lockdowns and emergency situations.
  • Attorneys may call 573-875-1111 for questions.
  • Lawyers must use the online JailATM system to send a request that he/she be allowed to have a visit that is non-recorded/encrypted or the system assumes their account is a general public recordable visit.

Register for Remote Video Visitation with your inmate at the Boone County Jail by going here.


Once you register, choose the option for 'Video Calls' or Video Visists and you will be prompted for the information required, which will include copies of your state issued ID and more. 
For help with signing up and using the inmate visitation app, go here to get your questions answered.
Note: While JailATM also offers the following inmate services, Boone County Jail may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm.
Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
You Can Send Money
Boone County Jail may have an agreement with JailATM so that you can deposit money online or using the kiosk in the jail lobby.
You Can Send Gift Packs
Boone County Jail may have an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.
These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.

You Can Email Inmate
Boone County Jail may have an agreement with JailATM which handles secure messaging between you and your inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow emailing your inmate.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Boone County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 573-875-1111 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Boone County Jail?

Boone County Jail ON-SITE PERSONAL VISIT SCHEDULE

2121 County Drive
Columbia, MO 65202
573-875-1111

  • On-site Visits are free.
  • Visits are 60 minutes.
  • Visitation schedule subject to change.
  • Inmates are allowed one on-site personal visit per per week
  • A maximum of 1 guest is allowed for the on-site personal visit.
  • All visitors are required to present one of the following photographic identification forms: a valid state issued operator's license, a Department of Motor Vehicle identification card, a U.S. government issued passport, a U.C. Military identification card, or a Native American Tribal Membership Card.
  • Dress showing no skin. No sheer clothing. Dress as if you were meeting someone's grandmother for the first time.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

FIRST LETTER OF
LAST NAME
DAY TIME
MALE A-B MON 8:30-9:30AM
7:30-8:30PM
FEMALE A-B MON 9:45-10:45AM
8:45-9:45PM
MALE C-F TUE 8:30-9:30AM
7:30-8:30PM
FEMALE C-F TUE 9:45-10:45AM
8:45-9:45PM
MALE G-J WED 8:30-9:30AM
7:30-8:30PM
FEMALE G-J WED 9:45-10:45AM
8:45-9:45PM
MALE  K-M THU 8:30-9:30AM
7:30-8:30PM
FEMALE K-M THU 9:45-10:45AM
8:45-9:45PM
MALE N-R FRI 8:30-9:30AM
7:30-8:30PM
FEMALE N-R FRI 9:45-10:45AM
8:45-9:45PM
MALE S-Z SAT 8:30-9:30AM
7:30-8:30PM
FEMALE S-Z SAT 9:45-10:45AM
8:45-9:45PM
Additional day for
Detainee Workers
(MALE)
SUN 8:30-9:30AM
7:30-8:30PM
Additional day for
Detainee Workers
(FEMALE)
SUN 9:45-10:45AM
8:45-9:45PM

 


 


Boone County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Schedule Video Visits online with JailATM

  • All personal visits must be scheduled no later than the day prior to the visit - the system won't let them schedule same day.
  • Each detainee may only have 2 personal video visits per day.
  • All video visits are max 15 minutes blocks of time.
  • Each minute is $0.30. The Public Defender's Office will be free. Private counsel is not.
  • Schedule for video visits is as follows:
    First option to schedule a visit is 8:00am, last visit option is 10:45am.
    Next option to schedule a visit is 1:00pm, last visit option is 4:30pm.
    Next option to schedule a visit is 7:00pm, last visit option is 11:00pm.

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIME
SUNDAY 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
MONDAY 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
TUESDAY 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
THURSDAY 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
SATURDAY 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Attorneys have access to their clients during the following times:

8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

  • Each minute is $0.30. The Public Defender's Office will be free. Private counsel is not.
  • Inmates cannot be seen during mealtimes, lockdowns and emergency situations.
  • Attorneys may call 573-875-1111 for questions.
  • Lawyers must use the online JailATM system to send a request that he/she be allowed to have a visit that is non-recorded/encrypted or the system assumes their account is a general public recordable visit.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Boone County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 573-875-1111 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Boone County Jail?

There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person. 
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.

Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Boone County Jail uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.

Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union. Call the Boone County Jail first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Boone County Jail
2121 County Drive
Columbia Missouri 65202


Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Boone County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Boone County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Boone County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose Missouri, then choose Boone County Jail
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Boone County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Boone County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Boone County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Boone County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Boone County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 573-875-1111 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Boone County Jail?

How Do Inmates in Boone County Jail Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Boone County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

  • Boone County Jail uses the services of IC Solutions.
  • Register with them online or call them at 888-506-8407
  • Agents are available 24 hours a day, and speak both English & Spanish.
  • Services for Boone County inmates and their families and friends include Collect Calling, PIN Debits, Purchasing Calling Cards, Voicemail & Prepaid calls.  In addition, IC Solutions provides secure messaging, sending photos, video phone calls and online deposits for inmates and their families in Boone County.
  • Although rates are subject to change, they generally run about $0.21 per minute for phone calls.

Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Boone County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Boone County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 573-875-1111 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Boone County Jail, and what can I send them?

Boone County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Boone County Jail ONLY allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office.

  • They must be white. Nothing but white pre-stamped postcards, no larger than 5" x 7".
  • If they have a stamp, it will be discarded.
  • It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
  • There will be no limit on the number of postcards detainees can receive but detainees will be limited to ten (10) postcards in their cell at any one time.
  • Mail containing stickers, adhesive labels, watermarks, stains, lipstick, and/or any other suspect alteration(s)/adulteration(s) will be returned to sender.


Envelopes
Envelopes with personal letters are NOT allowed. No exceptions.

Postcards MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Boone County Jail
2121 County Drive
Columbia Missouri 65202



Legal Mail

  • Envelopes from an attorney or professionals related to an inmates case ARE allowed.
  • It must have written on the envelope "Legal Mail", "Attorney/Client Confidentiality", etc.

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Boone County Jail
2121 County Drive
Columbia Missouri 65202



Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Boone County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address above.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Boone County Jail standards will be disposed of. 
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Boone County Jail
2121 County Drive
Columbia Missouri 65202


PROPERTY ALLOWED:

The following items are allowed upon intake. After intake, all clothing items must be purchased from the commissary.

Clothing

  • Tee Shirts: Limit of 3, no pockets, no tank tops, no long sleeves, white only.
  • Socks: Limit of 3, white only.
  • Underwear: Limit of 3, plain panties, briefs, or boxers, white only.
  • Note: Female arrivals may keep their colored underwear until a pair of acceptable white underwear has been purchased from our commissary or brought in by family members.
  • Brassiere: Limit of 3, no underwires, white only.
  • Note: new female arrivals may remove underwires from current brassieres to make them acceptable, and new arrivals may also keep colored brassieres until appropriate clothing can be bought from our commissary or delivered by family.
  • Thermal Underwear: White or creme colored only, limit of two.

The following items inmates can have in their possession:

Reading Material

  • Paperback Books: Limit of two in possession at any one time. All books become the property of the facility upon delivery, but the detainee shall have the option to read them first.
  • Magazines: Limit of 2 by subscription only.
  • Religious Books: Soft back Bible or Koran, additional religious tracts or texts may be kept to reasonable minimum. These shall remain the property of the detainee.
  • Newspapers: Will only be accepted via subscription and in the possession of the detainee for one day's worth only.

Photographs

  • Limit of ten (10), 4x6 inches, no pornographic, gang signs or provocative photos. Photographs will not have frames or be affixed to cardboard or homemade frames.

Jewelry

  • The jail allows small religious medallions, no larger than 1 inch by 1 inch and made of pliable material, no metal.... and plain wedding band, no large stones... and a medical alert necklace or bracelet. Limit of one each.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Boone County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 573-875-1111 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Boone County Jail, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Boone County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 573-875-1111 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Boone County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

How Do Inmates in Boone County Jail Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Boone County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

  • Boone County Jail uses the services of IC Solutions.
  • Register with them online or call them at 888-506-8407
  • Agents are available 24 hours a day, and speak both English & Spanish.
  • Services for Boone County inmates and their families and friends include Collect Calling, PIN Debits, Purchasing Calling Cards, Voicemail & Prepaid calls.  In addition, IC Solutions provides secure messaging, sending photos, video phone calls and online deposits for inmates and their families in Boone County.
  • Although rates are subject to change, they generally run about $0.21 per minute for phone calls.

Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Boone County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Boone County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 573-875-1111 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Boone County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Boone County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 573-875-1111 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the Boone County Jail? What does it look like?
Other Jails in Boone County

What are the other City and County Jails in Boone County?

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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Boone County?

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