Joplin City Jail

Q: Does Newton County have bail?

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

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

What kind of bonds are accepted in Newton County? The Newton 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 Newton County?

Who can set bail in Newton 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 Newton County Missouri?

When is bail set in Newton 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 Joplin City Jail?

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Joplin City Jail? To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Joplin City Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 417-623-3131. 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. Joplin City Jail Booking Roster

Q: What happens during booking in Newton County?

What happens during booking in Newton 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 Newton 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 Joplin City Jail?

What is the booking process like at the Joplin City Jail? 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 Newton 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 Joplin City Jail 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 417-623-3131 during business hours.

Q: How long does the Joplin City Jail booking process take?

How long does the Joplin City Jail 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 Joplin City Jail? 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 Joplin City Jail 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 Joplin City Jail?

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To search for an inmate in the Joplin City 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 417-623-3131 for the information you are looking for.

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

Joplin City 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 Joplin City 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 417-623-3131 for further assistance.

The Joplin City Jail maintains an average of 64 offenders in custody on any given day. The Joplin City 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 Newton County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,880 offenders.

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About the Joplin City Jail

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In Newton County the Joplin City Jail houses up to 64 inmates who are arrested for a felony or misdemeanor, and they will remain in the facility for both their pretrial period and their sentence. To provide the full services required Joplin City Jail employes several security and detention officers as well as a cook who prepares a hot breakfast, hot lunch, and cold supper each day, and has four shifts of staff to operate the facility around the clock.

Contact the staff directly for inquiries about someone you know who may be detained there or their bail or visitation at 417-623-3131 or access the online look up.

Those who qualify are able to work during their incarceration to earn time off of their sentence by doing laundry, working in the kitchen, or cleaning. Others will be engaged in the work release which allows them to leave the grounds to continue their outside employment or find new employment, while returning each night to serve their sentence.

Home electronic monitoring is also run out of this facility, allowing some sentenced offenders to serve their sentence at home.

Mail can be sent to:

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Joplin City Jail
303 East Third Street
Joplin, MO 64801

... and it will be checked for contraband and staff will determine if it should be returned, disposed of, or delivered, and access to phones during dayroom hours to call their friends and family members.

Visits are held on Friday 8:30am-11am and are not booked in advance but are first come first served.

Newton County also maintains the Newton County Jail.

Jail (Main): 417-623-3131

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Question 3

Recent Bookings & Arrests

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The booking process explained for Joplin City Jail

Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Joplin City 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 Joplin City 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 417-623-3131.

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Question 4

Directions / Map to the Joplin City Jail

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Question 5

Inmate Bail and Bonding

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

Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Joplin City Jail in Joplin 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 417-623-3131 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 Newton County can provide assistance.
County real estate may also be used as collateral for bail.

For more information about bail in Newton County, Missouri, see the Joplin City Jail Bail Guide.

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Question 6

Inmate Visitation

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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Joplin City Jail? What is the Schedule?

Joplin City Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

303 East Third Street
Joplin, MO 64801
417-623-3131

Visits are 30 minutes.
You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
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.
Visits are held on Friday 8:30am-11:00am and are not booked in advance but are first come first served.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Joplin City Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 417-623-3131 for further assistance.

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Question 7

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 Joplin City Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Joplin City Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 417-623-3131 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 Joplin City 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
Joplin City 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 Joplin City 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#
Joplin City Jail
303 East Third Street
Joplin, MO 64801

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 Newton County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Joplin City Jail follow these steps:

Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Newton County.
After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
Choose Missouri, then choose Joplin City Jail
Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
Select your inmate.
Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Joplin City Jail, and then input your payment method.
NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Newton 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 Joplin City Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Newton County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Joplin City Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 417-623-3131 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 Joplin City Jail?

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Joplin City Jail?

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

Joplin City Jail 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 Joplin City Jail
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 Joplin City Jail, 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 Newton 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 Joplin City Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 417-623-3131 for further assistance.

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Question 10

Mailing an Inmate

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

Joplin City Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Joplin City 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 Joplin City 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Joplin City Jail
303 East Third Street
Joplin, MO 64801

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Joplin City Jail
303 East Third Street
Joplin, MO 64801

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 Joplin City 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 Joplin City 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#
Joplin City Jail
303 East Third Street
Joplin, MO 64801

Joplin City Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Joplin City 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 Joplin City Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Joplin City Jail
303 East Third Street
Joplin, MO 64801

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 Joplin City Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 417-623-3131 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 Joplin City Jail, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Joplin City Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 417-623-3131 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 Joplin City Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Joplin City Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 417-623-3131 for further assistance.

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Question 13

Inmate Tablets

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Do Inmates in the Joplin City 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 Joplin City Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 417-623-3131 for further assistance.

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Question 14

Are there photos of the Joplin City Jail? What does it look like?

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Question 15

Other Jails in Newton County

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

Newton County County Jails

Newton County Jail

Newton County City Jails

Joplin City Jail

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Question 16

Other Jails Nearby

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

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The booking process explained for Joplin City Jail

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

Joplin City Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

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

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Newton County

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Joplin City Jail?

Joplin City Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Joplin City Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

Search for an Inmate in Newton County

Joplin City Jail

Search for an Inmate in Newton County

Joplin City Jail Information

The booking process explained for Joplin City Jail

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

Joplin City Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

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

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Newton County

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Joplin City Jail?

Joplin City Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Joplin City Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

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