Ripley County Jail
Ripley County Jail
The Ripley County Jail is CLOSED.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought to Wayne County for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.
Inmate Services
Phone
573-224-3219Physical address
Ripley County JailDoniphan, MO
Mailing address (personal mail)
P.O. Box 109
Greenville, MO 63944
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
P.O. Box 109
Greenville, MO 63944
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Ripley 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 573-224-3219 for the information you are looking for.
You can also look up an Ripley County inmate's criminal court case online.
Ripley 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 Ripley 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 573-224-3219 for further assistance.
The Ripley County Jail maintains an average of offenders in custody on any given day. The Ripley 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 Ripley County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,400 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessRipley County Offenders are housed in Wayne County Jail.
- Wayne County Jail: 573-224-3219
- Ripley County Sheriff: 573-996-7123
What happens during booking at Ripley County Jail?
After arrest, individuals are processed at Ripley County Jail, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.
The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.
Here are the typical stages of the booking process at Ripley County Jail:
- Verifying the person’s identity.
- Taking mugshots.
- Questions regarding medical and mental health history, along with drug and gang affiliations.
- Collecting DNA if necessary.
- Conducting a physical search.
- Confiscating personal belongings.
- Providing a phone call.
If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 573-224-3219.
How do you post bail in Ripley County?
If someone is taken to Ripley County Jail in for booking, the next steps depend on their case:
1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 573-224-3219.
Bail payments can be handled in various ways.
- Cash bonds are paid in full, normally at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, by cash, cashier's check or money order, and card payments are often possible through a kiosk in the lobby or an online vendor for a convenience fee; have the inmate's full name and booking number ready, and reach the jail at 573-224-3219.
- Licensed bail bond agents in Ripley County can facilitate payment.
- Property bonds are available in many courts: an owner may pledge land or a home after proving clear title and equity of at least the bond amount (often double) with the deed and a recent tax or appraisal figure, and the court that set bail decides whether to accept it.
For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Ripley County, Missouri, visit the Ripley County Jail Bail FAQ page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Ripley County Jail, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ripley County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 573-224-3219 for further assistance.
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Ripley County County Jails
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