St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center

Q: Does St. Louis City have bail?

Does St. Louis City have bail? Yes, St. Louis City recognizes most types of bonds and bail conditions.

Q: What kind of bonds are accepted in St. Louis City?

What kind of bonds are accepted in St. Louis City? The St. Louis City 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 St. Louis City?

Who can set bail in St. Louis City? 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 St. Louis City Missouri?

When is bail set in St. Louis City 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 St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center?

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center? To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center, call the jail’s booking line at 314-552-2194. 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. St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center Booking Roster

Q: What happens during booking in St. Louis City?

What happens during booking in St. Louis City? 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 St. Louis City 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 St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center?

What is the booking process like at the St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center? 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 St. Louis City 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 St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center 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 314-552-2194 during business hours.

Q: How long does the St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center booking process take?

How long does the St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center 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 St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center? 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 St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center 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 St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center?

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To search for an inmate in the St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center, 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 314-552-2194 for the information you are looking for.

You can also look up an St. Louis City inmate's criminal court case online.

St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center 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 St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center, 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 314-552-2194 for further assistance.

The St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center maintains an average of 75 offenders in custody on any given day. The St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center 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 St. Louis City law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 82,560 offenders.

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Question 2

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City Juvenile Detention: 314-552-2194
Bonds - City Charges: 314-621-5848 ext.1037
Bonds - County Jail: 314-615-5080
Bonds - State Charges: 314-622-4440
City Justice Annex (MSI): 314-389-4790 ext. 8400
City Justice Center (CJC): 314-621-5848 ext. 2000
City Justice Ctr - Visitation: 314-621-5848 ext. 1043
City Juvenile Court: 314-552-2000
City Juvenile Detention: 314-552-2293
County Drug Court: 314-615-2678
County Juvenile Court: 314-615-4400
County Juvenile Detention: 314-615-2996
County Probation: 314-615-4770
County Prosecutor: 314-615-2600
Crime Tips: 866-371-8477
Juvenile Admissions: 314-552-2195
Public Defender: 314-340-7625
Reentry Resources: 314-534-0022
St. Louis City Counselor: 314-657-1844
St. Louis City Criminal Court: 314-622-4433
St. Louis City Police: 314-231-1212
St. Louis City Sheriff: 314-622-4851
St. Louis County Criminal Court: 314-615-8029
St. Louis County Police: 314-889-2341
St. Louis Federal Court: 314-244-7900
Victims Help: 314-622-4373

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Question 3

Recent Bookings & Arrests

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Understanding the booking process at St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center

After an arrest, individuals are taken to St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center where they go through booking. This process includes identifying the person, reviewing charges, and determining whether they will be released on their own, eligible for bail, or detained until their court date.

It’s crucial to remain silent after being arrested. Anything said may be used in court, so it’s better to refrain from speaking until consulting with an attorney.

The following steps outline the booking procedure at St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center:

Personal identification verification.
Taking photographs (mugshots).
Medical and mental health assessment, as well as inquiries about substance use.
Possibly collecting DNA samples.
Performing a full-body search.
Seizing personal belongings for safekeeping.
Allowing one phone call.

Booking can take from a short hour to longer periods, especially on busy nights or with uncooperative individuals. For inquiries about posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 314-552-2194.

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Question 4

Directions / Map to the St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center

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Question 5

Inmate Bail and Bonding

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Paying bail for someone in custody in St. Louis City

Once someone is booked at St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center in St. Louis after an arrest, there are several outcomes:

1. They may be released without paying bail, agreeing to show up on a scheduled date.
2. They may remain in custody until their court appearance.
3. They can pay a bail or bond for release. Call 314-552-2194 for bail details.

Bail payments can take several forms.

Cash, credit card, or money order can be used for payment.
A licensed bail bond agent in St. Louis City can help cover bail.
Property within the county can also be used as collateral.

For detailed information about the bail process in St. Louis City, Missouri, see the St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center Bail FAQ.

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Question 6

Inmate Visitation

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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

3847 Enright Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63108
314-552-2194

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 314-552-2194 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 314-552-2194 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 St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 314-552-2194 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 St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 314-552-2194 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 St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 314-552-2194 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 St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 314-552-2194 for further assistance.

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Question 10

Mailing an Inmate

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How do I Mail an Inmate in the St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center, and what can I send them?

St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center 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 St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center 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:
3847 Enright Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63108

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
3847 Enright Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63108

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 St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center 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 St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center 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:
3847 Enright Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63108

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 314-552-2194 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 St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 314-552-2194 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 St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 314-552-2194 for further assistance.

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Question 13

Inmate Tablets

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Do Inmates in the St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 314-552-2194 for further assistance.

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Question 14

Are there photos of the St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center? What does it look like?

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Question 15

Other Jails in St. Louis City

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What are the other City and County Jails in St. Louis City?

St. Louis City County Jails

St. Louis City Justice Center St. Louis City Justice Center Annex St. Louis County Jail

St. Louis City City Jails

Florissant City Jail

St. Louis City Juvenile Facilities

St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center St. Louis County Juvenile Detention

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St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center

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St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center Information

Understanding the booking process at St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center

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St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Search for an Inmate in St. Louis City

St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center

Search for an Inmate in St. Louis City

St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center Information

Understanding the booking process at St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center

Paying bail for someone in custody in St. Louis City

St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

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