Ralls County Jail

Q: Does Ralls County have bail?

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

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

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

Who can set bail in Ralls 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 Ralls County Missouri?

When is bail set in Ralls 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 Ralls County Jail?

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Ralls County Jail? To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Ralls County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 573-769-2077. 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. Ralls County Jail Booking Roster

Q: What happens during booking in Ralls County?

What happens during booking in Ralls 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 Ralls 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 Ralls County Jail?

What is the booking process like at the Ralls County 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 Ralls 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 Ralls County 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 573-769-2077 during business hours.

Q: How long does the Ralls County Jail booking process take?

How long does the Ralls County 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 Ralls County 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 Ralls County 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 Ralls County Jail?

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To search for an inmate in the Ralls 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 573-769-2077 for the information you are looking for.

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

Ralls 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 Ralls 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 573-769-2077 for further assistance.

The Ralls County Jail maintains an average of offenders in custody on any given day. The Ralls 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 Ralls County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,080 offenders.

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About the Ralls County Jail

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RALLS COUNTY UTILIZES THE MARION COUNTY JAIL TO HOUSE ITS INMATES. To locate a person who was arrested in Ralls County, contact the Ralls County Sheriff at: 573-985-5611 or call the Marion County Jail at: 573-769-2077.

Marion County: 573-769-2077
Ralls County Sheriff: 573-985-5611

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Question 3

Recent Bookings & Arrests

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What is the booking process for the Ralls County Jail?

After being arrested, the offender is brought to the Ralls County Jail for booking, which is the detailed process of identifying, classifying, deciding on charges, and whether the person will either be released on their own recognizance, allowed to be released on bail, or moved into the jail until their court date.

The first thing every newly arrested person must do is close their mouth. Everything an offender says may be used against them, so the best thing to do is remain silent when questioned about the arrest and what led to it.

These are the steps of booking someone into the Ralls County Jail:

Personal identification.
Mugshot(s).
Questions about medical history, mental health, drug and alcohol use, and gang affiliations.
Possible DNA.
Full body search.
Property forfeiture.
Free phone call.

Booking can take as little as an hour, or up to 48 hours on a busy weekend or holiday evening, or if the offender is violent, wasted or generally uncooperative. If you have any questions about when you can pay an offender's bond and what the cost will be, call the facility at 573-769-2077.

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Question 4

Directions / Map to the Ralls County Jail

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Question 5

Inmate Bail and Bonding

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How do you pay bail for someone who has been arrested in [county_extended}?

When an offender is arrested and brought to the Ralls County Jail in Palmyra for booking, there are several outcomes after being processed.

1. The offender will be released with no bail, promising to return on a specific date to appear before a judge in either Municipal or Ralls County Court.
2. The offender is ordered to remain in jail until their court date.
3. The offender is allowed to be released after paying a specified bond or bail. Call 573-769-2077 to get the exact amount.

The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.

If can be paid by cash, money order or credit card.
It can be paid using a bail company, licensed to do business in Ralls County.
It can be paid by using a residential property in the county as collateral.

For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Ralls County Missouri, check out the Ralls County Jail Bail Page.

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Question 6

Inmate Visitation

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

Ralls County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Marion County Jail
1703 Marion City Rd.
Palmyra, MO 63461
573-769-2077

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 573-769-2077 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 573-769-2077 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 Ralls County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 573-769-2077 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 Ralls County Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ralls County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 573-769-2077 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 Ralls County Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ralls County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 573-769-2077 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 Ralls County Jail?

Collect Calls

Almost every jail, including Ralls County Jail, will allow inmates to contact pre-approved friends and family members' phones by calling collect.
Calling collect is typically the most expensive way to contact people by phone and in many cases, it requires credit approval or a deposit to be made into a third-party phone company account through a contract with the jail.

Direct Calls

Many jails are now contracting with a third party service (for a fee) that is less expensive and allows your inmate to use their phone system to make direct calls to your land line or cell phone.
To find out about Ralls County Jail phone services, call 573-769-2077 or review the information on the Inmate Phone page.
Some jails also allow sell phone cards directly to an inmate in the jail commissary store.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ralls County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 573-769-2077 for further assistance.

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Question 10

Mailing an Inmate

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

Ralls County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Ralls 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 Ralls 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
c/o Marion County Jail
1703 Marion City Rd.
Palmyra, MO 63461

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
c/o Marion County Jail
1703 Marion City Rd.
Palmyra, MO 63461

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 Ralls 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 Ralls 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#
c/o Marion County Jail
1703 Marion City Rd.
Palmyra, MO 63461

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ralls County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 573-769-2077 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 Ralls 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 Ralls County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 573-769-2077 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 Ralls 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 Ralls County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 573-769-2077 for further assistance.

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Question 13

Inmate Tablets

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Do Inmates in the Ralls 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 Ralls County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 573-769-2077 for further assistance.

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Question 14

Are there photos of the Ralls County Jail? What does it look like?

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Question 15

Other Jails in Ralls County

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

Ralls County County Jails

Marion County Jail Ralls County Jail

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Other Jails Nearby

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

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