FAQs • St Charles County, MO • CivicEngage

How does an inmate find out more about the courts or jail processes?: If inmates / detainees have concerns about the court process or jail process, they may fill out a concern form to speak with a case worker. No legal advice will be given but explanation of the process may be explained on an individual basis.

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Corrections

1. What happens during the booking process?: Upon arrest, an individual will be transported to the booking section of the St. Charles County Department of Corrections (SCCDOC) adult detention facility, which is located at:
300 N. 2nd St.
St. Charles, MO 63301

All personal property is collected by SCCDOC officers and inventoried for safekeeping. The inmate / detainee will receive all necessary department issued clothing and hygiene items for their stay. Additional items are available for purchase through commissary.

During the booking process, the individual will be advised of the charges against him/her and the amount of their bond, if bond has been set.

During the intake process, inmates / detainees are assessed by medical staff to identify any medical and/or mental health concerns.

2. How does an inmate find out more about the courts or jail processes?: If inmates / detainees have concerns about the court process or jail process, they may fill out a concern form to speak with a case worker. No legal advice will be given but explanation of the process may be explained on an individual basis.

3. Can I bring an inmate / detainee some religious materials?

The St. Charles County Department of Corrections (SCCDOC) recognizes the importance that religion may hold in any person’s life and encourages, within safety and security limitations, anything that may help an inmate during his/her incarceration. As such, the SCCDOC offers a variety of religious reading materials that can be checked out by the inmates /detainees.

Each inmate / detainee is authorized to have 1 Bible (or equivalent religious book for their religion upon approval of the Director of Corrections for the SCCDOC).

Religious materials cannot be dropped off, but can be mailed in directly from a book distributor. (i.e. Barnes and Noble, Books-a-Million, etc.). We will not accept books mailed from Amazon. Hard back books are not allowed and must not have any sticky notes or page markers.

4. How can I retrieve an inmate’s / detainee’s property?: Inmates / detainees may release items from his/her personal property upon completion of a property release form authorizing the St. Charles County Department of Corrections (SCCDOC) to release property to a specified individual.

Clothing items are not released unless an inmate is sentenced to the Missouri Department of Corrections (MDOC). If an inmate is sentenced to the MDOC, all property must be released or it will be destroyed 7 days after their transfer to the MDOC.

5. What happens when an inmate is transferred to the Missouri Department of Corrections?: When an inmate is sentenced to the Missouri Department of Corrections, no personal property will go with the inmate other than legal paper work. Any funds that remain on their account will be sent to Missouri Department of Corrections following their transfer.

6. How can I learn more about the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)?

Information about the SCCDOC's enforcement of PREA can be found here.

7. How do I find out if someone is currently incarcerated at your facility?: Missouri VINElink® is an online program designed to provide up to date information as to who is incarcerated and where. You may also contact the jail and inquire if we currently have someone in custody.

8. How do I find out about a court date?: The most up-to-date court date information is principally obtained by calling the court holding jurisdiction over an individual’s case. Another user-friendly resource to obtain court information is through the use of Missouri Case.net, a database that provides users with the ability to make inquiries using a defendant’s name or case number. You may contact the courts for additional information at 636-949-3080.

9. How do I visit and contact the Police Department?: Following is the St. Charles County Police Department address and contact information: 101 Sheriff Dierker Court O’Fallon, Missouri 63366 Telephone 636-949-3000, police@sccmo.org

10. Can I get a Special Visit with an inmate?: Special Visits are authorized on a case-by-case basis dependent upon a variety of verifiable circumstances such as: visitors coming from long distances, family emergencies, etc. Requests for Special Visits are typically reviewed and approved on a case-by-case basis by Department of Corrections administration.

11. How do I get my fingerprints taken for court?

Individuals needing their fingerprints taken at the request of the court will need to bring their “fingerprint order” from the courts along with the ten-dollar ($10.00) fee that is required to get fingerprinted. The Department of Corrections will only accept money orders as the form of payment and will no longer accept cash payments. This can only be done at the following times: