How to Get Approved to Visit Someone at Algoa: Step-by-Step Application Guide

You can't just show up at Algoa Correctional Center and visit - you have to be pre-approved through a visiting application first. Don't plan your trip until you've completed the approval process.

Before starting the online application, get the offender's Department of Corrections Identification Number (DOC ID). The form asks for it right away, and you can't submit without it.

With the DOC ID in hand, fill out the online visiting application carefully. The review includes a criminal history check, so make sure your name, identifiers, and other details match your real information exactly.

At the end of the application, the "Finish" button submits everything for review. Double-check your entries before clicking - once you hit Finish, the application moves into processing.

1. Enter the offender’s DOC ID - the application instructions list this as Step 1, and you can’t submit without it.
2. Complete the rest of the online application - fill out the form carefully so your information is consistent and complete.
3. Click “Finish” to submit - once you click Finish, the application is electronically sent to the institutional case manager for processing.

After you click Finish, your application goes directly to the institutional case manager for processing. Now you wait.

Here's something that catches people off guard: the offender gets notified about approval status, not you. They're responsible for letting you know. So if you're waiting to hear back, your loved one will likely be the first to find out.

Denied? You can appeal, but act fast - your letter must be sent within 30 days to: Attn: Deputy Division Director of Adult Institutions Missouri Department of Corrections 2729 Plaza Drive, PO Box 236 Jefferson City, MO 65102

A denial isn't necessarily permanent. You can reapply for visiting status after one year.