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Women's Eastern Reception & Diagnostic
Also known as: Eastern Reception Diag Corr Center, Eastern Reception Diagnostic And Correctional Center
Physical Address
2727 Hwy KBonne Terre, MO, 63628 Find inmate search, visitation, mail, phone, and commissary information for Women's Eastern Reception & Diagnostic in Bonne Terre, MO. Use this guide to confirm facility details and next steps.
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Sending Commissary
How to Send Money to Someone at WERDCC: JPay, Money Orders, and Processing Times
Sending money to someone at WERDCC is straightforward once you know your options. You can transfer funds electronically through JPay or mail a money order or cashier's check to the Missouri Department of Corrections Offender Finance Office. Either way, expect a short processing window after the payment arrives.
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Phone & Messaging
How to Set Up a Phone Account to Receive Calls from WERDCC
Getting calls from someone at WERDCC comes down to one thing: setting up phone funding through Securus so their outgoing calls can connect.
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Visitation
WERDCC Visiting Hours Explained: Which Sessions Are for General Population vs. Treatment, Diagnostic, and TCU
WERDCC runs two visiting sessions each weekend day, and which one you can use depends on your loved one's status. Here's how the schedule breaks down so you show up at the right time.
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Visitation
- General population offenders at WERDCC are allowed eight visits per month.
- Diagnostic and treatment offenders at WERDCC are allowed one visit per month.
- Visitor groups are limited to three visitors plus up to three additional visitors age 10 and under (maximum six people) according to WERDCC guidance.
Communication
- Offenders cannot receive telephone calls; they may place outgoing calls unless on restricted status, and segregation units have limited phone access.
- All outgoing calls require the offender’s personal PIN.
- To receive prepaid calls, you must set up an account with Securus online or by phone; the facility provides Securus account setup information.
Sending Commissary
- Funds may be deposited electronically via JPay or by mailing a money order or cashier's check payable to Missouri DOC with a deposit slip.
- JPay is listed as an accepted electronic transfer option and has a mobile app available.
- Mail deposits and transactions for offender accounts must be sent to the Offender Finance Office at P.O. Box 1609, Jefferson City, MO 65102.
Contact Info
- WERDCC is located at 1101 East Highway 54, Vandalia, MO, with latitude and longitude provided on the facility listing.
- The facility directory lists Tommy G. Barnhart as the WERDCC chaplain and includes an extension and an email for chaplain contacts.
- Start with the facility's page or directory entry to find the preferred contact method, posted phone lines, or online contact forms.
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Topic Overviews
Visitation
Visiting at Women's Easter Rec/Diag/Corr Center (WERDCC) runs on a weekend-focused schedule. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday sessions are split between general population and treatment/diagnostic/TCU offenders—check which session matches your person's status. Visit limits depend on housing: general population offenders can receive eight visits per month, while diagnostic and treatment offenders are limited to one. Your group is capped at three visitors plus up to three additional children (age 10 and under per WERDCC materials), and everyone must be pre-approved through the online visiting application. You'll need the offender's DOC ID. The application goes to the institutional case manager, and the offender gets notified of approval. Expect security screening (full-body scanners, metal detectors, X-ray), a strict dress code, limits on items including food and infant supplies, and serious consequences for contraband under Missouri law.
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You can send money to someone at Women's Eastern Rec/Diag/Corr Center electronically through JPay (including the mobile app) or by mail. For mail deposits, send a money order or cashier's check payable to Missouri DOC with the required deposit slip so the payment posts correctly. Double-check the offender's name and inmate number. Mail deposits go to the Offender Finance Office at P.O. Box 1609, Jefferson City, MO 65102—don't send personal mail or photos to that address. Once received, mailed payments are normally processed within 1–3 business days, though it can take longer.
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What are WERDCC's visiting hours on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays?
WERDCC schedules visits Friday through Sunday, split into morning and afternoon sessions. Friday serves general population (both sessions); Saturday morning is general population and Saturday afternoon is treatment/diagnostic/TCU plus no-contact visits (treatment/diagnostic no-contact is limited to immediate family); Sunday morning is treatment/diagnostic/TCU and Sunday afternoon is general population. Published Missouri schedules commonly show 9:30am–1:30pm and 2:30pm–6:30pm, but confirm WERDCC’s current posted times before you travel.
Visitation
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How do I apply to visit an offender at WERDCC?
Apply online using the visiting application and enter the offender's DOC ID. Follow the online instructions if the visitor is a minor. Complete all required fields, agree to comply with visiting regulations (including searches), and submit. Your application goes electronically to the institutional case manager. Wait for final approval—the offender is notified and will let you know.
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How many visitors can I bring to a WERDCC visit and what's the age cutoff for additional children?
WERDCC limits visits to three visitors plus up to three additional children, listed by the facility as age 10 and under (six people total). Missouri statewide guidance differs and lists the additional-children cutoff as age 5 and under, so confirm WERDCC’s current rule before you go.
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Can inmates at the Women's Easter Rec/Diag/Corr Center receive incoming phone calls?
No. WERDCC does not accept incoming telephone calls; incarcerated people can only place outgoing calls unless they’re on restricted status, and segregation units have limited phone access.
Communication
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How can I receive prepaid calls from an inmate at WERDCC?
Set up a prepaid account with Securus online or by phone. The facility provides Securus contact details for account setup and customer support.
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What payment methods can I use to add money to an inmate's account at Women's Easter Rec/Diag/Corr Center?
You can deposit funds electronically through JPay (including the JPay mobile app), or mail a money order or cashier’s check payable to Missouri DOC with a deposit slip.
Sending CommissaryMore Guides
Before Your First Visit to WERDCC: A Complete Checklist for Vandalia, MissouriHow Many Visitors Can You Bring to WERDCC? Understanding Visitor Count Rules and the Age Cutoff ConflictHow to Apply for Visiting Approval at WERDCC: Step-by-Step Online Application GuideLet's Start Bus Trip & Girl Scouts Beyond Bars: Special Monthly Visiting Programs at WERDCCMonthly Visit Limits at WERDCC: What to Expect for General Population, Diagnostic, and Treatment OffendersWhat Happens If Your Visiting Application Is Denied? How to Appeal and When to ReapplyBody Scanners at Missouri Prisons: What WERDCC Visitors Should Expect and How to Request an Exception
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Women's Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center (WERDCC) is located at 1101 East Highway 54 in Vandalia, Missouri.
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