Independence Detention Unit

Q: Does Clay County have bail?

Does Clay County have bail? Yes, Clay County recognizes most types of bonds and bail conditions.

Q: What kind of bonds are accepted in Clay County?

What kind of bonds are accepted in Clay County? The Clay County court will consider what type of bonds will be accepted depending on the circumstances of the arrest. Bail is available in several forms including a recognizance bond, uncompensated sureties, 10% cash bond or cash bond. In Missouri, Uncompensated Sureties make it so an individual may act as their own surety if they are at least 21 years of age and a resident of the state of MO. They must have net assets with a value in excess of exemptions at least equal or greater than the amount of the bond set. They cannot have been found guilty or pled no contest within the past 15 years to any felony charge and they can’t have any outstanding unsatisfied judgment entered on any bail bond in any court in Missouri or the US. POST YOUR OWN 10% CASH BOND: Bonds are generally set at a specified cash amount by the court. In Missouri, the defendant is in most instances entitled to be released upon payment of a 10% cash fee paid to the Court Clerk as the bond. This money, unlike money paid to a bondsman, is then refunded to the defendant at the conclusion of the case. This money will not be refunded to the defendant at the conclusion of the case if you have any court costs due etc. and will instead be applied to those costs which is 99% of the time almost always the case.

Q: Who can set bail in Clay County?

Who can set bail in Clay County? Some offenses have preset bail according to a bail schedule and can be processed at the jail without waiting for a judge. In other cases, the bail will be set by a judge.

Q: When is bail set in Clay County Missouri?

When is bail set in Clay County Missouri? For some offenses is set according to a pre-determined bail schedule. If this is the case the jail will inform the defendant of the bail amount during processing. In other cases, bail will be set by a judge. A bail hearing is generally scheduled within 48 hours of arrest.

Q: How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Independence Detention Unit?

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Independence Detention Unit? To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Independence Detention Unit, call the jail’s booking line at 816-325-7247. There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status. Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours. If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online. Independence Detention Unit Booking Roster

Q: What happens during booking in Clay County?

What happens during booking in Clay County? After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Clay County for booking. Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

Q: What is the booking process like at the Independence Detention Unit?

What is the booking process like at the Independence Detention Unit? Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Clay County and other Missouri and USA jurisdictions. If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse. It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

Q: What kind of questions are asked during booking?

What kind of questions are asked during booking? The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs. What happens with an offender’s personal property during booking? During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member. Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed. If the offender remains in jail for any length of time, the Independence Detention Unit will allow a friend or family member to pick up the inmate's property if the offender gives written authorization for a named person to do so. To find out the days and times for picking up an inmate's property, and what you will need to bring to verify your identity, call the jail at 816-325-7247 during business hours.

Q: How long does the Independence Detention Unit booking process take?

How long does the Independence Detention Unit booking process take? Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender. If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable. What happens after an offender is booked into the Independence Detention Unit? At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release. If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Independence Detention Unit will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel. Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

Question 1

How Do You Find Someone in the Independence Detention Unit?

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To search for an inmate in the Independence Detention Unit, 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 816-325-7247 for the information you are looking for.

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

Independence Detention Unit 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 Independence Detention Unit, 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 816-325-7247 for further assistance.

The Independence Detention Unit maintains an average of 19 offenders in custody on any given day. The Independence Detention Unit 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 Clay County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 9,700 offenders.

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Question 2

About the Independence Detention Unit

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Jail (Main): 816-325-7247
Adult Probation: 816-792-0793
Liberty Police: 816-439-4701
Public Defender: 816-792-5394

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Question 3

Recent Bookings & Arrests

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What happens during booking at Independence Detention Unit?

After arrest, individuals are processed at Independence Detention Unit, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.

The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.

Here are the typical stages of the booking process at Independence Detention Unit:

Verifying the person’s identity.
Taking mugshots.
Questions regarding medical and mental health history, along with drug and gang affiliations.
Collecting DNA if necessary.
Conducting a physical search.
Confiscating personal belongings.
Providing a phone call.

Booking time varies, with some cases completed in an hour, but more complex cases, or those involving uncooperative behavior, can take up to 48 hours. If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 816-325-7247.

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Question 4

Directions / Map to the Independence Detention Unit

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Question 5

Inmate Bail and Bonding

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How do you post bail in Clay County?

If someone is taken to Independence Detention Unit in Independence for booking, the next steps depend on their case:

1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 816-325-7247.

Bail payments can be handled in various ways.

Bail can be paid with cash, credit, or money orders.
Licensed bail bond agents in Clay County can facilitate payment.
Collateral in the form of county property can also be used for bail.

For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Clay County, Missouri, visit the Independence Detention Unit Bail FAQ page.

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Question 6

Inmate Visitation

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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Independence Detention Unit? What is the Schedule?

Independence Detention Unit ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

223 North Memorial Drive
Independence, MO 64050-3013
816-325-7247

Visits are 30 minutes.
You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 816-325-7247 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 816-325-7247 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY	TIMES
SUNDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM
MONDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
TUESDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
WEDNESDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
THURSDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
FRIDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
SATURDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Independence Detention Unit’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 816-325-7247 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Independence Detention Unit?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Independence Detention Unit’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 816-325-7247 for further assistance.

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Question 8

Inmate Money Accounts

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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Independence Detention Unit?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Independence Detention Unit’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 816-325-7247 for further assistance.

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Question 9

Inmate Phone Contact

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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Independence Detention Unit?

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Independence Detention Unit?

To receive phone calls from an inmate in Clay County follow these instructions:

Independence Detention Unit uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.

In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:

Register here, or by phone 800-943-2189
Choose Missouri.
Choose Independence Detention Unit
Select your Inmate.
Enter the phone number your Inmate will be calling.
Fund your Account. ($10-$100 at a time)

NOTE:
1. You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2. When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3. When allowed by Independence Detention Unit, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.

Fees

Adding funds to your account - $3.00
Cost of phone call of a Prepaid Collect Account - $0.21 per minute
Cost of an interstate (ex. Missouri to a different state) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
Cost of an intrastate (ex. Missouri to Missouri) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
Cost if you set up your account (or fund it) by phone using a live agent, you will be charged a one-time fee of $5.95.

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
Full list of participating jails.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Clay County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, 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 Independence Detention Unit’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 816-325-7247 for further assistance.

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Question 10

Mailing an Inmate

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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Independence Detention Unit, and what can I send them?

Independence Detention Unit Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Independence Detention Unit allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Independence Detention Unit also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
223 North Memorial Drive
Independence, MO 64050-3013

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
223 North Memorial Drive
Independence, MO 64050-3013

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 Independence Detention Unit allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Independence Detention Unit 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:
223 North Memorial Drive
Independence, MO 64050-3013

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Independence Detention Unit’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 816-325-7247 for further assistance.

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Question 11

Inmate Commissary

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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Independence Detention Unit, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Independence Detention Unit’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 816-325-7247 for further assistance.

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Question 12

Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Independence Detention Unit using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Independence Detention Unit’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 816-325-7247 for further assistance.

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Question 13

Inmate Tablets

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Do Inmates in the Independence Detention Unit have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Independence Detention Unit’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 816-325-7247 for further assistance.

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Question 14

Are there photos of the Independence Detention Unit? What does it look like?

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Question 15

Other Jails in Clay County

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

Clay County County Jails

Clay County Detention Center

Clay County City Jails

Independence Detention Unit Kansas City Jail

Clay County Juvenile Facilities

Clay County Juvenile Justice

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Other Jails Nearby

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

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