What Happens to an Inmate's Property at Callaway County Jail (Inventory, Storage, and Release Rules)
Tracking down a loved one's belongings after booking can get confusing quickly. Here's how Callaway County Jail handles property at intake, what can and can't be released, and who to call when you need answers.
When someone is booked into Callaway County Jail, staff takes their personal property, logs each item, and seals everything in an inmate property bag. That inventory becomes the jail's official record of what was collected. The sealed bag stays in storage for the duration of custody.
Note: If any illegal items are found in the person’s property, they will be seized for criminal investigation and referred to the Callaway County Prosecuting Attorney.
Personal clothing generally stays with the jail until release. Callaway County Jail won't release an inmate's clothes unless there's a special circumstance - and even then, it requires approval from the Jail Administrator or Jail Lieutenants.
- Complete the property release form - debit and credit cards may be released once the form is completed.
- Release the cards only to an authorized recipient - at this jail, cards may be released to an attorney or a bondsperson.
Reminder: Once debit or credit cards are released from the jail, they will not be accepted back into the facility.
Practical Steps for Families
- ✓ Call the Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line at (573) 642-7291 (listed as available 24 hours)
- ✓ For daytime administrative questions, the Sheriff’s Office administrative office hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Need to get a debit or credit card released? You'll have to complete a property release form, and the card can only go to an attorney or bondsperson. Personal clothing is a different story - expect it to stay with the jail unless you have a special circumstance approved by the Jail Administrator or Jail Lieutenants.
The Sheriff's Office mailing address is P.O. Box 817, Fulton, MO 65251. If you need to visit in person, head to 1201 State Road O.
Next step: Call (573) 642-7291 to ask what's needed for your specific situation. The non-emergency line is available 24 hours.
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