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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.
Phone: 573-224-3219
Physical Address:
Ripley County Jail
Doniphan, MO
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Wayne County Jail
P.O. Box 109
Greenville, MO 63944
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Wayne County Jail
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.
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Ripley County Offenders are housed in Wayne County Jail.
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Ripley County Jail where they go through booking. This process includes identifying the person, reviewing charges, and determining whether they will be released on their own, eligible for bail, or detained until their court date.
It’s crucial to remain silent after being arrested. Anything said may be used in court, so it’s better to refrain from speaking until consulting with an attorney.
The following steps outline the booking procedure at Ripley County Jail:
Booking can take from a short hour to longer periods, especially on busy nights or with uncooperative individuals. For inquiries about posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 573-224-3219.
Once someone is booked at Ripley County Jail in after an arrest, there are several outcomes:
1. They may be released without paying bail, agreeing to show up on a scheduled date.
2. They may remain in custody until their court appearance.
3. They can pay a bail or bond for release. Call 573-224-3219 for bail details.
Bail payments can take several forms.
For detailed information about the bail process in Ripley County, Missouri, see the Ripley County Jail Bail FAQ.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Ripley County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Ripley County Jail 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 Ripley County Jail 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:
Wayne County Jail
P.O. Box 109
Greenville, MO 63944
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Wayne County Jail
P.O. Box 109
Greenville, MO 63944
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 Ripley 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 Ripley 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:
Wayne County Jail
P.O. Box 109
Greenville, MO 63944
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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What are the other City and County Jails in Ripley County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Ripley County?
This facility, known as "Ripley County Jail" is also known as Ripley County Jail & Sheriff, Ripley County Jail & Sheriff , Ripley County Jail & Sheriff , Missouri, Ripley.
The Ripley County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Ripley County: Doniphan, Gatewood and Naylor.