The Lawrence County Jail is a 120-bed jail located in the city of Mt. Vernon, Lawrence County, Missouri. For inmate information, you can call them 24/7 at 417-466-2131.
This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies within the county. They are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on their charges, they may remain incarcerated until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or ordered to stay in custody until their trial is resolved.
You can use the inmate search tool to view the jail's roster and see who is currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time in this facility. Those with sentences longer than one year will be transferred to either the Missouri State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
On this page, you'll find information on inmate services, including the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's useful to note and save the inmate's jail ID or booking number, which is often needed for sending mail or other communications. If you can't find it online, you can call Lawrence County Jail at 417-466-2131 for assistance.
Phone: 417-466-2131
Physical Address:
1525 Missouri Drive
Mt. Vernon, MO 65712
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lawrence County Jail
1525 Missouri Drive
Mt. Vernon, MO 65712
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lawrence County Jail
1525 Missouri Drive
Mt. Vernon, MO 65712
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Lawrence 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 417-466-2131 for the information you are looking for.
You can also look up an Lawrence County inmate's criminal court case online.
Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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 417-466-2131 for further assistance.
The Lawrence County Jail maintains an average of 120 offenders in custody on any given day. The Lawrence 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 Lawrence County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,400 offenders.
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Starting with only 32 beds, the Lawrence County Jail expanded to 52 beds to house all misdemeanor and felony offenders from Lawrence County as they wait for their trial, to make bail, or to be transferred after sentencing. And beginning in August 2024, moved into a new Law Enforcement Center that houses 120 inmates.
At a cost of $23 million, it has been designed to allow two future 96-bed expansions at a later date when needed. The 34,258 square foot facility sits on 8.53 acres at at 1525 Missouri Drive.
Questions or concerns about the jail or bail, visiting, and inmates can be directed to the staff by calling 417-466-2131 and an online portal allows for access to the status of an inmate at any time.
Contracts are in place with outside vendors to meet all medical and mental health needs for each inmate, regardless of the duration of their incarceration with a nurse who is on staff during the week.
Meals are prepared onsite and are often oatmeal, a sandwich, and beans and cornbread for supper. Televisions are present in the housing areas to provide recreation and entertainment, along with other activities periodically.
Postcards (only!) can be sent to inmates of Lawrence County Jail through the post office with a full return address only.
Phones are available and useable during the day only and can be used to make collect calls, with inmates being unable to accept incoming calls.
Visits are arranged with the facility directly and each inmate will receive at least one visit each week.
Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Lawrence County Jail for booking. This process involves identifying the individual, determining charges, and deciding if they will be released on their own recognizance, released on bail, or held in custody until their court date.
It’s important for the arrestee to stay silent, as anything they say can be used against them. The best advice is to avoid answering any questions about the arrest until legal counsel is present.
The booking process at Lawrence County Jail typically includes the following steps:
Depending on circumstances, booking can take anywhere from one hour to up to 48 hours, especially during busy periods or if the individual is uncooperative. For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 417-466-2131.
After an individual is apprehended and taken to Lawrence County Jail in Mt. Vernon for booking, their release options vary based on the situation:
1. They might be released without bail, on the condition they appear in court on a scheduled date.
2. They may be detained until their court appearance.
3. They may be eligible for release after posting a bail or bond. Call 417-466-2131 for the exact bail amount.
There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.
For more information on the bail process in Lawrence County, Missouri, visit the Lawrence County Jail Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Lawrence County Jail? What is the Schedule?
1525 Missouri Drive
Mt. Vernon, MO 65712
417-466-2131
Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC
ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | No video sessions |
| MONDAY | No video sessions |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 9:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 9:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 9:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 9:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 9:00PM |
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00 AM - 9:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 9:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 9:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 9:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 9:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 9:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 9:00PM |
In other words, you can visit your inmate in jail by using your home computer, as long as it is equipped with a microphone and camera that supports video.
When available, the jail also provides use of ‘video visit kiosks’ in the jail lobby if you do not have a computer at home. These ’on-site’ video visits are FREE.
Costs
NCIC Video Visitation fees are subject to change, but the cost to you is roughly $7.50 ($0.25 per minute) for a 30-minute visit + an additional fee of $2.00 for the connection.
On-site (at the jail) video visits are FREE.
How to set up your Video Visit
Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be sure to be in front of your computer and connected to NCIC at least 15 minutes before the start of the visit.
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lawrence County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 417-466-2131 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Lawrence County Jail?
In other words, you can visit your inmate in jail by using your home computer, as long as it is equipped with a microphone and camera that supports video.
When available, the jail also provides use of ‘video visit kiosks’ in the jail lobby if you do not have a computer at home. These ’on-site’ video visits are FREE.
Costs
NCIC Video Visitation fees are subject to change, but the cost to you is roughly $7.50 ($0.25 per minute) for a 30-minute visit + an additional fee of $2.00 for the connection.
On-site (at the jail) video visits are FREE.
How to set up your Video Visit
Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be sure to be in front of your computer and connected to NCIC at least 15 minutes before the start of the visit.
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lawrence County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 417-466-2131 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Lawrence County Jail?
There are three choices for putting money on an inmate's books:
Choice 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person.
Jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment.
Lawrence County Jail has a Tiger Kiosk in the Lobby that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
If you can't get your questions answered online call the Lawrence County Jail at 417-466-2131.
Choice 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Lawrence County Jail and others often use a private company 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.
Go to the online site for depositing funds. You will need to register an account, which is free to do and use a debit/credit card for the deposits.
Choice 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.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Call Lawrence County Jail at 417-466-2131 to confirm the address to send the money order to and how they want it made out.
Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting his account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 417-466-2131 to ask facility personnel who to make the money order out to, and where to send it.
To purchase commissary for an inmate in Lawrence County follow these instructions:
For more detailed information on Ordering Commissary, Depositing Money, Setting up Phone & Visitation Accounts; costs, fees, restrictions, rules and more with Tiger Commissary Services, check out our Commissary Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lawrence County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 417-466-2131 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Lawrence County Jail?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Lawrence County follow these instructions:
Lawrence County Jail uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.
In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:
NOTE:
1. You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2. When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3. When allowed by Lawrence County Jail, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.
Fees
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
Full list of participating jails.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Lawrence County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, 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 Lawrence County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 417-466-2131 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Lawrence County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Lawrence County Jail ONLY allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office unless noted otherwise.
Envelopes
Envelopes with personal letters are NOT allowed.
Postcards MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lawrence County Jail
1525 Missouri Drive
Mt. Vernon, MO 65712
Legal Mail
Envelopes from an attorney or professionals related to an inmates case ARE allowed.
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lawrence County Jail
1525 Missouri Drive
Mt. Vernon, MO 65712
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 Lawrence 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 noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Lawrence 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#
Lawrence County Jail
1525 Missouri Drive
Mt. Vernon, MO 65712
For inmates receiving mail in the Lawrence County Jail 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. Due to drug smuggling, not all inmates are even allowed to receive mail in envelopes, as only certain types of postcards are allowed.
For complete information on mail policies and addresses, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lawrence County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 417-466-2131 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Lawrence County Jail, and what can I purchase?
If you want to purchase Commissary for your inmate online click on the image below and follow the instructions.
To purchase commissary for an inmate in Lawrence County follow these instructions:
For more detailed information on Ordering Commissary, Depositing Money, Setting up Phone & Visitation Accounts; costs, fees, restrictions, rules and more with Tiger Commissary Services, check out our Commissary Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lawrence County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 417-466-2131 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Lawrence County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
You can deposit money three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Deposit at the kiosk in the Lawrence County Jail lobby, if available.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: if you deposit money using a live agent the fee is $5.95).
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Lawrence County Jail follow these steps:
Lawrence County Jail uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your {Lawrence County inmate’s account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.
You can deposit money three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Deposit at the kiosk in the Lawrence County Jail lobby, if available.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: if you deposit money using a live agent the fee is $5.95).
Email – info@ncic.com
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Lawrence County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Lawrence County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lawrence County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 417-466-2131 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Lawrence County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Lawrence County Jail offers NCIC tablets to rent to inmates that they can use for video visitation and calls, phone calls, instant messaging, education and entertainment.
They can also be used for commissary ordering.
Lawrence County Jail offers NCIC tablets to rent to inmates that they can use for video visitation and calls, phone calls, instant messaging, education and entertainment.
They can also be used for commissary ordering.
To find out more bout how much tablets cost to rent, and what programs, entertainment, education and other things it can be used for, check out our Tablet Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lawrence County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 417-466-2131 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Lawrence County?
This facility, known as "Lawrence County Jail" is also known as Lawrence County Jail, Missouri, Lawrence.
The Lawrence County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Lawrence County: Aurora, Freistatt, Marionville, Miller, Monett, Mount Vernon, Sarcoxie and Verona.
