Lawrence County Jail
Lawrence County Jail
Contact the 120-bed Lawrence County Jail 24 hours a day at 417-466-2131 for inmate information.
People arrested in the county for misdemeanors and felonies are brought here for booking and processing. When the charges require it, they are held until they bond out, are released on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until their trial is decided.
The inmate search tool lets you look up anyone currently in custody.
Those sentenced to under one year do their time in this jail. Those sentenced to more than one year are sent to the Missouri State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page contains information about searching the jail roster, directions to the jail, and inmate services such as visitation, account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
Save the inmate’s booking number or jail ID; you’ll need it for most communication. If it’s not online, call Lawrence County Jail at 417-466-2131.
Inmate Services
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.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessStarting 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.
- Jail (Main): 417-466-2131
What is the booking process for the Lawrence County Jail?
After being arrested, the offender is brought to the Lawrence County Jail for booking, which is the detailed process of identifying, classifying, deciding on charges, and whether the person will either be released on their own recognizance, allowed to be released on bail, or moved into the jail until their court date.
The first thing every newly arrested person must do is close their mouth. Everything an offender says may be used against them, so the best thing to do is remain silent when questioned about the arrest and what led to it.
These are the steps of booking someone into the Lawrence County Jail:
- Personal identification.
- Mugshot(s).
- Questions about medical history, mental health, drug and alcohol use, and gang affiliations.
- Possible DNA.
- Full body search.
- Property forfeiture.
- Free phone call.
If you have any questions about when you can pay an offender's bond and what the cost will be, call the facility at 417-466-2131.
How do you pay bail for someone who has been arrested in Lawrence County?
When an offender is arrested and brought to the Lawrence County Jail in Mt. Vernon for booking, there are several outcomes after being processed.
1. The offender will be released with no bail, promising to return on a specific date to appear before a judge in either Municipal or Lawrence County Court.
2. The offender is ordered to remain in jail until their court date.
3. The offender is allowed to be released after paying a specified bond or bail. Call 417-466-2131 to get the exact amount.
The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.
- A cash bond is paid in full at the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court, usually by cash, cashier's check or money order, and many jails also take debit or credit cards through a lobby kiosk or an online bond vendor for an added fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's number is 417-466-2131.
- It can be paid using a bail company, licensed to do business in Lawrence County.
- Many courts accept land or a home as bond collateral; the owner shows clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, using a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the property.
For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Lawrence County Missouri, check out the Lawrence County Jail Bail Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Lawrence County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Lawrence County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
1525 Missouri Drive
Mt. Vernon, MO 65712
417-466-2131
Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC
- On-site Visits are free.
- Visits are 45 minutes long, beginning on the hour.
- Visitation schedule subject to change.
- Inmates are allowed one visit per day, and three visits per week
- A maximum of one adult and two children per visit.
- Age 16+ must have a valid, government issued photo ID.
- Visitors must check in 20 minutes prior to scheduled visitation time; failure to do so may result in loss of visitation.
- Visitation will be by appointment only. Visits may be scheduled up to one week in advance through the website or kiosk.
- Visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
- All visits must be cancelled 48 hours in advance.
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 |
Lawrence County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
- All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
- Visitation Schedule subject to change.
- Visits cost $0.30 per minute.
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 |
Lawrence County Jail uses the services of NCIC for remote video visitation.
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.
Ask Lawrence County Jail whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
Costs
NCIC shows the price of a video visit before you confirm it. Rates are set by the provider and can change.
Ask Lawrence County Jail whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
How to set up your Video Visit
- Register here.
- Select Lawrence County Jail
- Select your inmate.
- Choose your date and time.
Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be logged in and connected to NCIC before the scheduled start time.
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.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Lawrence County Jail?
Lawrence County Jail uses the services of NCIC for remote video visitation.
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.
Ask Lawrence County Jail whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
Costs
NCIC shows the price of a video visit before you confirm it. Rates are set by the provider and can change.
Ask Lawrence County Jail whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
How to set up your Video Visit
- Register here.
- Select Lawrence County Jail
- Select your inmate.
- Choose your date and time.
Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be logged in and connected to NCIC before the scheduled start time.
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.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow 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
Ask the jail whether it takes deposits in person before you go.
Call Lawrence County Jail to ask whether it has a Tiger kiosk for cash or card deposits, and where it is.
If you can't get your questions answered online call the Lawrence County Jail at 417-466-2131.
Choice 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Tiger Commissary's online site lists the services set up for each jail, such as commissary orders or deposits.
Go to Tiger's online site, pick the state and the jail, and see which services it offers there.
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.
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.
How to Purchase Commissary for an Inmate in Lawrence County Jail
To purchase commissary for an inmate in Lawrence County follow these instructions:
- Go to Tiger Services Online.
- Choose Missouri.
- Select Lawrence County Jail.
- Click on 'Order Commissary'.
- Select your inmate.
- Enter your billing information.
- Follow the rest of the instructions for Lawrence County Jail to complete your transaction.
For more on ordering commissary through Tiger Commissary, 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.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Lawrence County Jail?
How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in 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:
- Register here, or by phone 800-943-2189
- Choose Missouri.
- Choose Lawrence County Jail
- Select your Inmate.
- Enter the phone number your Inmate will be calling.
- Fund your account.
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
- Adding funds to your account: NCIC's terms cap the fee for an automated payment (web, phone menu or kiosk) at $3.00.
- NCIC shows the current per-minute rate when you set up the account.
- NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.
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.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Lawrence County Jail, and what can I send them?
Lawrence County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
The Lawrence County Jail ONLY allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office unless noted otherwise.
- Minimum size: 3.5 Inches by 4.25 inches. Maximum size: 4.25 inches by 6 inches.
- Postcards mailed with a stamp will be rejected.
- It is best to only use blue or black ink.
- Always include your name and return address.
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
Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
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.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Lawrence County Jail, and what can I purchase?
The Lawrence County Jail contracts with Tiger Commissary.
If you want to purchase Commissary for your inmate online click on the image below and follow the instructions.
How to Purchase Commissary for an Inmate in Lawrence County Jail
To purchase commissary for an inmate in Lawrence County follow these instructions:
- Go to Tiger Services Online.
- Choose Missouri.
- Select Lawrence County Jail.
- Click on 'Order Commissary'.
- Select your inmate.
- Enter your billing information.
- Follow the rest of the instructions for Lawrence County Jail to complete your transaction.
For more on ordering commissary through Tiger Commissary, 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.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Lawrence County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Lawrence County Jail uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your 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
• Ask Lawrence County Jail whether it has an NCIC deposit kiosk and where it is.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.)
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Lawrence County
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 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
• Ask Lawrence County Jail whether it has an NCIC deposit kiosk and where it is.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $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.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Lawrence County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Ask Lawrence County Jail whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate at the Lawrence County Jail
Ask Lawrence County Jail whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
Ask Lawrence County Jail what the tablets can be used for and whether there is a charge.
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.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat 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.