Sullivan County Jail
Sullivan County Jail
The Sullivan County Jail is a 12 bed temporary jail in the city of Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 660-265-3313.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here 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. If they are are ordered to remain in custody, they will usually be transferred to the Daviess-Dekalb Regional Jail in Pattonsburg, Missouri.
You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in Daviess-Dekalb Regional Jail. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Missouri State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Daviess-Dekalb Regional Jail at 660-265-3313 to get it.
Inmate Services
Phone
660-265-3313Mailing address (personal mail)
Sullivan County Jail
109 N. Main
Milan, MO 65656
(if incarcerated more than a day or two)
Daviess/Dekalb Regional Jail
102 N. Meadows Lane
Pattonsburg, MO 64670
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Sullivan 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 660-265-3313 for the information you are looking for.
You can also look up an Sullivan County inmate's criminal court case online.
Sullivan 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 Sullivan 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 660-265-3313 for further assistance.
The Sullivan County Jail maintains an average of 12 offenders in custody on any given day. The Sullivan 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 Sullivan County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 240 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe 12-bed Sullivan County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Sullivan County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year. Almost alwys, though, after a few hours or days, offenders will be transferred to the Daviess-Dakalb Regional Jail in Pattonsburg, Missouri.
It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration, and other surrounding counties as needed.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 660-265-3313, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.
Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment.
Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks.
The Sullivan County Jail also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills.
Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided.
Visits are in person, and are via video and an account is created online to book and complete visits, allowing both visitors and inmates to schedule a visit.
Phone accounts are also registered online, and allow for inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime and evening hours when they are not participating in a task or program.
Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page.
All personal mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Sullivan County Jail
109 N. Main
Milan, MO 65656
(if incarcerated more than a day or two)
Daviess/Dekalb Regional Jail
102 N. Meadows Lane
Pattonsburg, MO 64670
Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.
Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Sullivan County Jail
109 N. Main
Milan, MO 65656
- Sullivan Jail: 660-265-3313
- Daviess-Dekalb Jail: 660-663-2031
- Sheriff: 660-265-3313
Booking process details at Sullivan County Jail
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Sullivan County Jail for booking. This process involves verifying identity, assessing charges, and determining whether the person will be released on bail or detained.
It's crucial to remain silent during this process, as any statements could be used in court. Legal counsel should be consulted before making any comments about the arrest.
The booking process at Sullivan County Jail typically involves the following steps:
- Identifying the individual.
- Taking a mugshot.
- Health assessments and questions about criminal background.
- DNA collection if applicable.
- Conducting a full-body search.
- Confiscating personal property.
- Allowing a phone call.
For details on posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 660-265-3313.
How to post bail for a loved one in Sullivan County
Once booked at Sullivan County Jail in Milan, the individual has several possible outcomes:
1. Release without posting bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Remaining in custody until their court date.
3. Posting bail or bond for release. For the exact amount, call 660-265-3313.
Several payment methods are available for bail.
- Cash bonds are settled in full at the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court with cash, a cashier's check or a money order, and card payments are often available at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail can be reached at 660-265-3313.
- Licensed bail bondsmen in Sullivan County can assist with the process.
- Many courts accept land or a house as bond collateral; the owner proves clear title and equity worth at least the bond amount, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the property.
For more details on the bail process in Sullivan County, Missouri, visit the Sullivan County Jail Bail Information Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Sullivan County Jail, and what can I send them?
Sullivan County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the Sullivan County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Sullivan 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Sullivan County Jail
109 N. Main
Milan, MO 65656
(if incarcerated more than a day or two)
Daviess/Dekalb Regional Jail
102 N. Meadows Lane
Pattonsburg, MO 64670
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Sullivan County Jail
109 N. Main
Milan, MO 65656
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
Ask the Sullivan County Jail whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer 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 Sullivan County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Sullivan County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Sullivan County Jail
109 N. Main
Milan, MO 65656
Sullivan County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Sullivan 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.
All mail is to be shipped to the Sullivan County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Sullivan County Jail
109 N. Main
Milan, MO 65656
(if incarcerated more than a day or two)
Daviess/Dekalb Regional Jail
102 N. Meadows Lane
Pattonsburg, MO 64670
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sullivan County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 660-265-3313 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Sullivan County?
Nearby counties
The Sullivan County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Sullivan County: Humphreys, Lingo, Milan, Newtown and Reger.