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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).

If you would like to bring a Bible, Koran (Qur’an), etc. to an inmate / detainee, you must do so Monday - Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. For security purposes, those items brought to the facility must be paperback.

4. I have a lot of books at home that I’ve finished reading. Can I donate those books to the jail?

Yes. The St. Charles County Department of Corrections (SCCDOC) gladly accepts paperback book and magazine donations. Donations made in an inmate’s / detainee’s name cannot be accepted.

It is strongly recommended that prior to donating any books or magazines that the donor removes any labels or indication of names, telephone numbers or addresses that might give rise to future unwanted communications with an inmate / detainee.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. What items can an individual bring to the facility if they are sentenced to work release?

See the work release page for more information.

8. 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. Missouri VINElink®

9. 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. Missouri Case.net

10. 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 

11. 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 a Department of Corrections Caseworker. Caseworkers may be reached at 636-949-3003, ext. 3075 or ext. 4600.