How to Contact an Inmate at Harrison County Jail (MO)

Visits at Harrison County Jail are by appointment only. To schedule one, call the Harrison County Detention Center at 660-425-3199.

One thing to know upfront: you can't bring items into the jail and leave them for an inmate. No drop-offs allowed. If your loved one needs snacks, hygiene products, or other basics, those have to be purchased through commissary.

Several details that can make or break your visit aren't covered here, including the current visiting schedule, how far in advance you need to book, what ID is required, and the dress code. It's also worth asking about other ways to stay in touch (phone calls, video visits, email or messaging), how accounts are funded, and how commissary works.

Steps to Follow

• ✓ Call 660-425-3199 to make a visitation appointment with the Harrison County Detention Center.
• ✓ Do not bring items to leave for an inmate. Use the jail’s commissary process instead.

Before you go, confirm the basics that tend to change: which days and hours visits are offered, how to schedule (and cancel or reschedule), who's allowed to visit, and how many people can join. Ask what you need to bring (especially ID), what clothing is acceptable, and what rules apply to minors. If you're staying in touch from a distance, find out what's available for calls, video, or messaging, and what it takes to set up or fund an account. Finally, ask about commissary: how to add money and what your loved one can buy.

The easiest place to start is the detention center phone line. Call 660-425-3199 and work through your questions one by one so you have the current rules before making plans.