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Fulton Reception & Diagnostic Center
Also known as: Fulton Reception And Diagnostic Center
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1393 Rte OFulton, MO, 65251 Find inmate search, visitation, mail, phone, and commissary information for Fulton Reception & Diagnostic Center in Fulton, MO. Use this guide to confirm facility details and next steps.
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Visitation
How to apply for visiting approval at Fulton Reception & Diagnostic Center (FRDC)
Before you can visit someone at Fulton Reception & Diagnostic Center (FRDC), you need to be approved through Missouri DOC's visitor application process. Here's how to complete the online application — including what to do if you're adding a minor.
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Phone & Messaging
How to Receive Phone Calls from Someone at FRDC: Setting Up Securus and Other Options
Phone calls are often the fastest way to stay connected—but Missouri DOC phone systems have a few moving parts. Here's how calls work at Fulton Reception & Diagnostic Center (FRDC), how to set up Securus, and what to do if you're getting calls you don't want.
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Sending Commissary
How to Send Money to Someone at Fulton Reception & Diagnostic Center
Want to help someone at Fulton Reception & Diagnostic Center (FRDC)? Putting money on their account is the fastest way to cover everyday needs like commissary and phone time. Here's how to do it, including the exact MoneyGram details Missouri DOC uses.
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Visitation
- Visitors must be pre-approved via the online application and are subject to a criminal-history check.
- FRDC visiting hours are Friday–Sunday 9:30am–1:30pm and 2:30pm–6:30pm.
- Visits are limited to three adult visitors per offender plus up to three additional visitors age 5 and under.
Communication
- Offenders at FRDC cannot receive incoming telephone calls; only outgoing calls are allowed when the offender is not on restricted status.
- Inmates must use a personal PIN to place telephone calls from FRDC.
- Calls can be funded via kiosk/canteen purchases, Securus accounts, Securus AdvanceConnect prepaid deposits, or the JPay tablet app.
Sending Commissary
- JPay partners with MoneyGram to let visitors make cash payments for inmates at MoneyGram agent locations.
- MoneyGram in-person instructions require you to bring a valid photo ID and complete the blue ExpressPayment form.
- The MoneyGram agency receive code listed for 'Missouri DOC' is 2439.
Inmate Lookup
- The Missouri DOC Offender Web Search lists offenders currently supervised by the Department of Corrections.
- The Offender Web Search does not include discharged offenders or certain restricted records.
- Have at least one search detail ready: name, date of birth, or address to improve search results.
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Topic Overviews
Visitation
Visiting at Fulton Reception & Diagnostic Center (FRDC) starts with pre-approval through the facility's online visiting application. You'll need the offender's DOC ID, and you must complete the form honestly—approval includes a criminal-history check. FRDC approves immediate and extended family, significant others, friends, and clergy. You're generally limited to visiting only one offender unless you're immediate family of multiple offenders. Visiting hours run Friday–Sunday, 9:30am–1:30pm and 2:30pm–6:30pm. Arrive in the parking lot no earlier than 30 minutes before visiting starts—entry is first-come, first-served. Security screening includes metal detectors, X-ray baggage scanners, and the Intercept full-body scanner (adults 18+ unless an approved exception applies). Visitors, children, packages, and vehicles may all be searched. Bring valid photo ID, follow dress and contact rules, and note that reception/orientation status limits visits to one per month while awaiting assignment.
Read full guideSending Commissary
Fulton Reception & Diagnostic Center accepts in-person deposits through MoneyGram cash payments. JPay provides the instructions for completing a MoneyGram ExpressPayment at a local agent location. Bring valid photo ID, then fill out the blue ExpressPayment form using the "Missouri DOC" receive code 2439. For the inmate's account number, use the inmate's ID number followed by their last name. After you pay, keep the MoneyGram reference number as proof of payment. Using other deposit methods? Kiosk and card transactions usually post quickly, while mailed deposits like money orders can take a few business days to process.
Read full guideInmate Lookup
The main way to find an offender linked to Fulton Reception & Diagnostic Center is the Missouri DOC Offender Web Search. It lists people currently supervised by the Missouri Department of Corrections. Don't see the person you're looking for? The search doesn't include discharged offenders and may omit certain restricted records—so a missing result doesn't always mean someone was never in DOC custody. For the best match, start with a first and last name and include any known aliases. Add a date of birth or address to narrow results if you have them. Still no luck? Try name variations or fill in more search fields. For current custody status or local bookings, use VINELink or the county jail roster as a supplement.
Common Questions
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How do I apply to visit someone at Fulton Reception & Diagnostic Center?
Apply using FRDC’s online visiting application and enter the offender’s DOC ID. The form is sent electronically to the institutional case manager for processing—don’t try to visit until you have final approval.
Visitation
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When can I visit FRDC and how early can I arrive?
FRDC visiting hours are Friday–Sunday, 9:30am–1:30pm and 2:30pm–6:30pm. You may arrive in the parking lot no earlier than 30 minutes before visiting starts, and entry is first-come, first-served.
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What ID, items, and conduct are required or restricted for visits at FRDC?
Adults must show valid photo ID. Ages 13–18 need a current school photo ID or government-issued ID, and minors must be accompanied by an authorized adult where applicable. You can bring coins in a clear bag and necessary life-sustaining medical supplies in original containers. Follow the facility dress code and physical-contact limits. Everyone—along with packages and vehicles—is subject to search and scanning on entry.
Visitation
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Can someone at Fulton Reception & Diagnostic Center receive incoming phone calls?
No. Offenders at FRDC cannot receive incoming telephone calls; they can only place outgoing calls when they are not on restricted status.
Communication
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How do I set up an account to receive calls from someone at FRDC?
Set up a calling account with the facility’s vendor—FRDC uses Securus for account setup and support. You can use Securus AdvanceConnect to make prepaid deposits, or choose Direct Bill for monthly billing (a credit check may be required).
Communication
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How do I pay cash for an inmate at Fulton Reception & Diagnostic Center?
Pay with cash through MoneyGram at a local agent using JPay’s MoneyGram instructions. Bring a valid photo ID and complete the blue ExpressPayment form with receive code 2439 and the inmate account number (inmate ID# + last name). Keep the MoneyGram reference number as proof of payment.
Sending CommissaryMore Guides
FRDC Visiting Checklist: What You Can (and Can’t) Bring and How to DressFRDC visiting hours, who can visit, and visitor limits (Fulton Reception & Diagnostic Center)How to Apply for Visiting Approval at Fulton Reception & Diagnostic Center (FRDC)What to Expect on Your First Visit to Fulton Reception & Diagnostic Center: Arrival, Check-In, and Security
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Fulton Reception & Diagnostic Center (MO) requires visitors to be pre-approved. You'll need to complete the visiting application honestly — the facility conducts a criminal history check as part of the approval process.
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