The Montgomery County Jail is a 79-bed jail located in Montomery City, Montgomery County, Missouri. For inmate information, you can call them 24/7 at 573-564-8084.
This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies within the county. They are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on their charges, they may remain incarcerated until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or ordered to stay in custody until their trial is resolved.
You can use the inmate search tool to view the jail's roster and see who is currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time in this facility. Those with sentences longer than one year will be transferred to either the Missouri State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
On this page, you'll find information on inmate services, including the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's useful to note and save the inmate's jail ID or booking number, which is often needed for sending mail or other communications. If you can't find it online, you can call Montgomery County Jail at 573-564-8084 for assistance.
Phone: 573-564-8084
Physical Address:
211 E. Third St.
Montomery City, MO 63361
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
c/o Montgomery County Jail
211 E. Third St.
Montgomery City, MO 63361
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Montgomery 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 573-564-8084 for the information you are looking for.
You can also look up an Montgomery County inmate's criminal court case online.
Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 573-564-8084 for further assistance.
The Montgomery County Jail maintains an average of 79 offenders in custody on any given day. The Montgomery 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 Montgomery County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,580 offenders.
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The 79-bed Montgomery County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Montgomery County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year.
It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration, and other surrounding counties as needed.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 573-564-8084, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.
Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment.
Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks.
The Montgomery County Jail also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills.
Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided.
Visits are in person, and are via video and an account is created online to book and complete visits, allowing both visitors and inmates to schedule a visit.
Phone accounts are also registered online, and allow for inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime and evening hours when they are not participating in a task or program.
Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page.
All personal mail is sent to:
211 E. Third St.
Montomery City, MO 63361
Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.
Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:
211 E. Third St.
Montomery City, MO 63361
Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Montgomery County Jail for booking. This process involves identifying the individual, determining charges, and deciding if they will be released on their own recognizance, released on bail, or held in custody until their court date.
It’s important for the arrestee to stay silent, as anything they say can be used against them. The best advice is to avoid answering any questions about the arrest until legal counsel is present.
The booking process at Montgomery County Jail typically includes the following steps:
Depending on circumstances, booking can take anywhere from one hour to up to 48 hours, especially during busy periods or if the individual is uncooperative. For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 573-564-8084.
After an individual is apprehended and taken to Montgomery County Jail in Montomery City for booking, their release options vary based on the situation:
1. They might be released without bail, on the condition they appear in court on a scheduled date.
2. They may be detained until their court appearance.
3. They may be eligible for release after posting a bail or bond. Call 573-564-8084 for the exact bail amount.
There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.
For more information on the bail process in Montgomery County, Missouri, visit the Montgomery County Jail Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Montgomery County Jail? What is the Schedule?
211 E. Third St.
Montomery City, MO 63361
573-564-8084
ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIMES | |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - NOON 1:00PM - 4:00PM |
MALES |
| SUNDAY | 5:30PM - 8:00PM | FEMALES |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - NOON 1:00PM - 4:00PM |
MALES |
| SATURDAY | 5:30PM - 8:00PM | FEMALES |
Montgomery County Jail uses the services of Inmate Canteen for 'At the Jail' Visitation with Inmates.
For best results use Google Chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on Inmate Video Visitation:
To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with Inmate Canteen to communicate with your Montgomery County Jail inmate, follow the instructions below:
Instructions for Inmate Video Visitation:
- Register or Log in to your account
- Select Montgomery County Jail and the inmate you wish to visit.
- Select the "Video Visit an Inmate" option
- Follow the prompts on screen to schedule the visit.
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding visiting with an inmate (both at the jail and remotely) in Montgomery County, visit our full page guide.
NOTE: All video visits are recorded and stored. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some video visits providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montgomery County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 573-564-8084 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Montgomery County Jail?
For best results use Google Chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on Inmate Video Visitation:
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montgomery County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 573-564-8084 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Montgomery County Jail?
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Montgomery County Jail may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
1. Register or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen.
2. Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
3. Select the "Purchase Items" option.
4. Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Montgomery County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Montgomery County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montgomery County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 573-564-8084 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Montgomery County Jail?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Montgomery County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
Instructions on Purchasing Calling Cards or setting up to receive calls from an inmate:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Montgomery 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 Montgomery County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 573-564-8084 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Montgomery County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Montgomery County Jail 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 Montgomery County Jail 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:
211 E. Third St.
Montomery City, MO 63361
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
211 E. Third St.
Montomery City, MO 63361
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 Montgomery County Jail 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 Montgomery 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:
211 E. Third St.
Montomery City, MO 63361
For inmates receiving mail in the Montgomery County Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Montgomery County Jail:
211 E. Third St.
Montomery City, MO 63361
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montgomery County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 573-564-8084 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Montgomery County Jail, and what can I purchase?
NOTE: Montgomery County Jail may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
For best results use google chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montgomery County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 573-564-8084 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Montgomery County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montgomery County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 573-564-8084 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Montgomery 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 Montgomery County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 573-564-8084 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Montgomery County?
This facility, known as "Montgomery County Jail" is also known as Montgomery County Jail, Missouri, Montgomery.
