Boone County Jail

To search for an inmate in the Boone 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 573-875-1111 for the information you are looking for. 

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

Boone 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 Boone 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 573-875-1111 for further assistance.

The Boone County Jail maintains an average of 212 offenders in custody on any given day. The Boone 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 Boone County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 5,040 offenders.

How to post bail for someone arrested in Boone County

When an individual is arrested and booked at Boone County Jail in Columbia, the outcomes include:

1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 573-875-1111 for specific bail amounts.

Bail payments can be made in different ways.

• Cash bonds must be paid in full, either at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, and are accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also process cards through a lobby kiosk or online vendor for a fee, so bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and phone the jail at 573-875-1111 if needed.
• You can work with a licensed bail bondsman in Boone County.
• Many courts allow a property bond, letting an owner put up land or a home after proving clear title and equity of at least the bond (often double) through a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, with approval from the court that set bail.

For further information on posting bail in Boone County, Missouri, visit the Boone County Jail Bail Information Page.

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

Boone County Jail ON-SITE PERSONAL VISIT SCHEDULE

2121 County Drive
Columbia, MO 65202
573-875-1111

• On-site Visits are free.
• Visits are 60 minutes.
• Visitation schedule subject to change.
• Inmates are allowed one on-site personal visit per per week
• A maximum of 1 guest is allowed for the on-site personal visit.
• All visitors are required to present one of the following photographic identification forms: a valid state issued operator's license, a Department of Motor Vehicle identification card, a U.S. government issued passport, a U.C. Military identification card, or a Native American Tribal Membership Card.
• Dress showing no skin. No sheer clothing. Dress as if you were meeting someone's grandmother for the first time.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Boone County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Schedule Video Visits online with JailATM

• All personal visits must be scheduled no later than the day prior to the visit - the system won't let them schedule same day.
• Each detainee may only have 2 personal video visits per day.
• All video visits are max 15 minutes blocks of time.
• Each minute is $0.30. The Public Defender's Office will be free. Private counsel is not.
• Schedule for video visits is as follows:
  First option to schedule a visit is 8:00am, last visit option is 10:45am.
  Next option to schedule a visit is 1:00pm, last visit option is 4:30pm.
  Next option to schedule a visit is 7:00pm, last visit option is 11:00pm.

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Attorneys have access to their clients during the following times:

8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

• Each minute is $0.30. The Public Defender's Office will be free. Private counsel is not.
• Inmates cannot be seen during mealtimes, lockdowns and emergency situations.
• Attorneys may call 573-875-1111 for questions.
• Lawyers must use the online JailATM system to send a request that he/she be allowed to have a visit that is non-recorded/encrypted or the system assumes their account is a general public recordable visit.

Register for Remote Video Visitation with your inmate at the Boone County Jail by going here.

Once you register, choose the option for 'Video Calls' or Video Visists and you will be prompted for the information required, which will include copies of your state issued ID and more. 
For help with signing up and using the inmate visitation app, go here to get your questions answered.
Note: While JailATM also offers the following inmate services, Boone County Jail may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm.
Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
You Can Send Money
Boone County Jail may have an agreement with JailATM so that you can deposit money online or using the kiosk in the jail lobby.
You Can Send Gift Packs
Boone County Jail may have an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.
These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.
You Can Email Inmate
Boone County Jail may have an agreement with JailATM which handles secure messaging between you and your inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow emailing your inmate.

How to Have Remote Video Visits with an Inmate in Boone County

To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with Inmate Canteen to communicate with your Boone County Jail inmate, follow the instructions below:

• Register and create an account with your Boone County inmate using Inmate Canteen.
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• Inmate Canteen has excellent quality video visits between your home device and a video terminal in the inmate's housing area at Boone County Jail.
• You can also send and receive secure messages and use them to make and receive phone calls with your Boone County inmate.
• This is a fee based service.

Instructions for Inmate Video Visitation:
- Register or Log in to your account
- Select Boone County Jail and the inmate you wish to visit.
- Select the "Video Visit an Inmate" option
- Follow the prompts on screen to schedule the visit.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding visiting with an inmate (both at the jail and remotely) in Boone County, visit our full page guide. 

Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.

NOTE: All video visits are recorded and stored. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some video visits providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Boone County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 573-875-1111 for further assistance.

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

Boone County Jail ON-SITE PERSONAL VISIT SCHEDULE

2121 County Drive
Columbia, MO 65202
573-875-1111

• On-site Visits are free.
• Visits are 60 minutes.
• Visitation schedule subject to change.
• Inmates are allowed one on-site personal visit per per week
• A maximum of 1 guest is allowed for the on-site personal visit.
• All visitors are required to present one of the following photographic identification forms: a valid state issued operator's license, a Department of Motor Vehicle identification card, a U.S. government issued passport, a U.C. Military identification card, or a Native American Tribal Membership Card.
• Dress showing no skin. No sheer clothing. Dress as if you were meeting someone's grandmother for the first time.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Boone County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Schedule Video Visits online with JailATM

• All personal visits must be scheduled no later than the day prior to the visit - the system won't let them schedule same day.
• Each detainee may only have 2 personal video visits per day.
• All video visits are max 15 minutes blocks of time.
• Each minute is $0.30. The Public Defender's Office will be free. Private counsel is not.
• Schedule for video visits is as follows:
  First option to schedule a visit is 8:00am, last visit option is 10:45am.
  Next option to schedule a visit is 1:00pm, last visit option is 4:30pm.
  Next option to schedule a visit is 7:00pm, last visit option is 11:00pm.

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Attorneys have access to their clients during the following times:

8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

• Each minute is $0.30. The Public Defender's Office will be free. Private counsel is not.
• Inmates cannot be seen during mealtimes, lockdowns and emergency situations.
• Attorneys may call 573-875-1111 for questions.
• Lawyers must use the online JailATM system to send a request that he/she be allowed to have a visit that is non-recorded/encrypted or the system assumes their account is a general public recordable visit.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Boone County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 573-875-1111 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Boone County Jail?

There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person. 
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.

Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Boone County Jail uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.

Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union. Call the Boone County Jail first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the payee the jail names (check with the jail first) and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order. Never mail cash or a personal check.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Boone County Jail
2121 County Drive
Columbia Missouri 65202

Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Boone County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Boone County Jail follow these steps:

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• Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at Boone County.
• After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
• Choose Missouri, then choose Boone County Jail
• Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
• Select your inmate.
• Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Boone County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
• NOTE: JailATM's support page lists a deposit limit of $300 a week per inmate and says the limit can be different at each facility.
• If you need to phone JailATM customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Boone County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Boone County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Boone County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 573-875-1111 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Boone County Jail?

How Do Inmates in Boone County Jail Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Boone County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

• Boone County Jail uses the services of IC Solutions.
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• Register with them online or call them at 888-506-8407. 
• Agents are available 24 hours a day, and speak both English & Spanish.
• Families and friends of Boone County inmates can set up a prepaid calling account with IC Solutions, which can also explain any messaging or video call options it offers in Boone County.
• Call rates are set by the provider and can change; IC Solutions shows the current per-minute rate when you set up an account.

Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Boone County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Boone County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 573-875-1111 for further assistance.

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

Boone County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Boone County Jail ONLY allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office.

• They must be white. Nothing but white pre-stamped postcards, no larger than 5" x 7".
• If they have a stamp, it will be discarded.
• It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
• There will be no limit on the number of postcards detainees can receive but detainees will be limited to ten (10) postcards in their cell at any one time.
• Mail containing stickers, adhesive labels, watermarks, stains, lipstick, and/or any other suspect alteration(s)/adulteration(s) will be returned to sender.

Envelopes
Envelopes with personal letters are NOT allowed. No exceptions.

Postcards MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Boone County Jail
2121 County Drive
Columbia Missouri 65202

Legal Mail

• Envelopes from an attorney or professionals related to an inmates case ARE allowed.
• It must have written on the envelope "Legal Mail", "Attorney/Client Confidentiality", etc.

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Boone County Jail
2121 County Drive
Columbia Missouri 65202

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 Boone 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 above.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Boone 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 #
Boone County Jail
2121 County Drive
Columbia Missouri 65202

PROPERTY ALLOWED:

The following items are allowed upon intake. After intake, all clothing items must be purchased from the commissary.

Clothing

• Tee Shirts: Limit of 3, no pockets, no tank tops, no long sleeves, white only.
• Socks: Limit of 3, white only.
• Underwear: Limit of 3, plain panties, briefs, or boxers, white only.
• Note: Female arrivals may keep their colored underwear until a pair of acceptable white underwear has been purchased from our commissary or brought in by family members.
• Brassiere: Limit of 3, no underwires, white only.
• Note: new female arrivals may remove underwires from current brassieres to make them acceptable, and new arrivals may also keep colored brassieres until appropriate clothing can be bought from our commissary or delivered by family.
• Thermal Underwear: White or creme colored only, limit of two.

The following items inmates can have in their possession:

Reading Material

• Paperback Books: Limit of two in possession at any one time. All books become the property of the facility upon delivery, but the detainee shall have the option to read them first.
• Magazines: Limit of 2 by subscription only.
• Religious Books: Soft back Bible or Koran, additional religious tracts or texts may be kept to reasonable minimum. These shall remain the property of the detainee.
• Newspapers: Will only be accepted via subscription and in the possession of the detainee for one day's worth only.

Photographs

• Limit of ten (10), 4x6 inches, no pornographic, gang signs or provocative photos. Photographs will not have frames or be affixed to cardboard or homemade frames.

Jewelry

• The jail allows small religious medallions, no larger than 1 inch by 1 inch and made of pliable material, no metal.... and plain wedding band, no large stones... and a medical alert necklace or bracelet. Limit of one each.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Boone County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 573-875-1111 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Boone County Jail, and what can I purchase?

Boone County Jail uses the services of Inmate Canteen for Online Commissary Purchases for an Inmate.

Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.

NOTE: Boone County Jail may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.

For best results use google chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:

• Register or Log in to your account
• Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
• Select the "Purchase Items" option
• Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Boone County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 573-875-1111 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Boone County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

How Do Inmates in Boone County Jail Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Boone County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

• Boone County Jail uses the services of IC Solutions.
• 
• Register with them online or call them at 888-506-8407. 
• Agents are available 24 hours a day, and speak both English & Spanish.
• Families and friends of Boone County inmates can set up a prepaid calling account with IC Solutions, which can also explain any messaging or video call options it offers in Boone County.
• Call rates are set by the provider and can change; IC Solutions shows the current per-minute rate when you set up an account.

Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Boone County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Boone County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 573-875-1111 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Boone 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 Boone County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 573-875-1111 for further assistance.

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