Clay County Juvenile Justice

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Clay County Juvenile Justice Information

The R. Kenneth Elliot Children’s Justice Center is located in Liberty, Missouri, and is the facility that houses prevention services, intervention services, child protection services, and others. Working closely with social services, law enforcement, and schools, the facility offers services to juveniles who are in need, who require detention and housing for delinquent conduct, and those who have committed status offenses such as drinking or driving offenses. It follows a philosophy of restorative justice which may include community services or restitution. A transitios center offers support to the juveniles who are preparing to leave the facility and reintegrate into their community to ensure they are able to do so successfully. School will be provided by licensed teachers who attend the facility, mental health support is provided by trained mental health professionals, and medical staff will attend the facility to care for all medical needs of any of the residents. Dental care is also provided, and for outside medical appointments transportation will be provided and parents may attend the appointments. Mail: R Kenneth Elliot Children’s Justice Center 351 East Kansas Street Liberty, Missouri 64068 Mail is permitted to be sent through the postal system for approved contacts for each juvenile resident. Phones: Phone calls are key to maintaining the connection between parents and their children during their stay, and juveniles will be provided access to phones to call regularly. Visitation: Visits with family have been shown to improve the results of the programs and the detention itself, so parents or guardians are encouraged to visit regularly on the days that are provided by the location.

Phone: 816-736-8400

Physical Address:
351 East Kansas Street
Liberty, MO 64068

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Juvenile's first and last name
Clay County Juvenile Justice
351 East Kansas Street
Liberty, MO 64068

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Juvenile's first and last name
Clay County Juvenile Justice
351 East Kansas Street
Liberty, MO 64068

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Clay County Juvenile Justice?

To search for an inmate in the Clay County Juvenile Justice, 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 816-736-8400 for the information you are looking for.

Clay County Juvenile Justice 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 Clay County Juvenile Justice, 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 816-736-8400 for further assistance.

The Clay County Juvenile Justice maintains an average of 40 offenders in custody on any given day. The Clay County Juvenile Justice 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 Clay County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 9,700 offenders.

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About the Clay County Juvenile Justice
The R. Kenneth Elliot Children’s Justice Center is located in Liberty, Missouri, and is the facility that houses prevention services, intervention services, child protection services, and others. Working closely with social services, law enforcement, and schools, the facility offers services to juveniles who are in need, who require detention and housing for delinquent conduct, and those who have committed status offenses such as drinking or driving offenses. It follows a philosophy of restorative justice which may include community services or restitution. A transitios center offers support to the juveniles who are preparing to leave the facility and reintegrate into their community to ensure they are able to do so successfully. School will be provided by licensed teachers who attend the facility, mental health support is provided by trained mental health professionals, and medical staff will attend the facility to care for all medical needs of any of the residents. Dental care is also provided, and for outside medical appointments transportation will be provided and parents may attend the appointments. Mail: R Kenneth Elliot Children’s Justice Center 351 East Kansas Street Liberty, Missouri 64068 Mail is permitted to be sent through the postal system for approved contacts for each juvenile resident. Phones: Phone calls are key to maintaining the connection between parents and their children during their stay, and juveniles will be provided access to phones to call regularly. Visitation: Visits with family have been shown to improve the results of the programs and the detention itself, so parents or guardians are encouraged to visit regularly on the days that are provided by the location.
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Clay County Juvenile Justice?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Clay County Juvenile Justice, call the jail’s booking line at 816-736-8400.

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.

Clay County Juvenile Justice Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Clay 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 Clay 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.

What is the booking process like at the Clay County Juvenile Justice?

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 Clay 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.

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 to 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.

What happens after booking?

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 Clay County Juvenile Justice 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.

How long does the Clay County Juvenile Justice 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.

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Directions / Map to the Clay County Juvenile Justice
Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Clay County Juvenile Justice? What is the Schedule?

Clay County Juvenile Justice ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

351 East Kansas Street
Liberty, MO 64068
816-736-8400

  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • You must be on the juvenile resident's visitor list.
  • Visitation schedule subject to change.
  • Immediate family only may visit.  This includes parents, step parents, legal guardians, grandparents, and sinblings over age 18.
  • Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
  • Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 816-736-8400 TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT

DAY TIME
SUNDAY Visits by appt. only
MONDAY Visits by appt. only
TUESDAY Visits by appt. only
WEDNESDAY Visits by appt. only
THURSDAY Visits by appt. only
FRIDAY Visits by appt. only
SATURDAY Visits by appt. only

 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clay County Juvenile Justice’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 816-736-8400 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Clay County Juvenile Justice?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clay County Juvenile Justice’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 816-736-8400 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Clay County Juvenile Justice?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clay County Juvenile Justice’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 816-736-8400 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Clay County Juvenile Justice?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clay County Juvenile Justice’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 816-736-8400 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Clay County Juvenile Justice, and what can I send them?

Clay County Juvenile Justice Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Clay County Juvenile Justice 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 Clay County Juvenile Justice 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:
Juvenile's first and last name
Clay County Juvenile Justice
351 East Kansas Street
Liberty, MO 64068



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Juvenile's first and last name
Clay County Juvenile Justice
351 East Kansas Street
Liberty, MO 64068



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 Clay County Juvenile Justice allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & 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 Clay County Juvenile Justice 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:
Juvenile's first and last name
Clay County Juvenile Justice
351 East Kansas Street
Liberty, MO 64068

Clay County Juvenile Justice Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Clay County Juvenile Justice 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 Clay County Juvenile Justice:
Juvenile's first and last name
Clay County Juvenile Justice
351 East Kansas Street
Liberty, MO 64068


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 Clay County Juvenile Justice’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 816-736-8400 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Clay County Juvenile Justice, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clay County Juvenile Justice’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 816-736-8400 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Clay County Juvenile Justice using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clay County Juvenile Justice’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 816-736-8400 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Clay County Juvenile Justice have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clay County Juvenile Justice’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 816-736-8400 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the Clay County Juvenile Justice? What does it look like?
Other Jails in Clay County

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

Clay County County Jails
Clay County City Jails
Clay County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

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

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