Johnson County Jail, MO

Visiting someone at Johnson County Jail takes a little planning, but knowing a few details ahead of time can make the day smoother. If you need to add money to an inmate's account, the jail accepts cash or credit and debit card deposits at kiosks in each jail lobby. Those kiosks are available daily from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm, and you'll need the inmate's six-digit Criminal File Number to complete the transaction. Online deposits are also available 24/7 through jailatm.com. For visitation, make sure you're approved and familiar with the scheduling rules before you go. Most Missouri facilities require a visitor application and approval, which typically involves the offender's ID and a background check. Once approved, visits are usually scheduled through the facility's system, often at least 24 hours in advance. Arrive early for check-in and screening.

Here's what you need to know about staying in touch with someone at Johnson County Jail: who to contact about mail issues, how to appeal returned mail, and what inmates can pay for with account funds. For mail procedure questions, call 913-715-5900. If mail gets returned and you want to appeal, email DetentionMailroomAppeals@jocogov.org. Inmate account balances are commonly used for commissary purchases, phone time, medical charges, and detention programs. For phone calls, video visits, and electronic messaging, you'll typically need to register with the facility's vendor, verify your identity, and fund a debit or prepaid account before making calls or scheduling remote visits. If you have general questions or need to confirm the vendor or registration steps, try the switchboards at Central Booking (913-715-5100) or the New Century Adult Detention Center (913-715-5900).

Johnson County Jail partners with Summit for commissary and inmate banking. An inmate account is created at booking into the Adult Detention Center. Staff will not accept cash, personal checks, or money orders for deposits, so you'll need to use approved electronic or vendor options. Deposit fees may apply. Money on the account can go toward commissary purchases, phone time, medical services, and other detention center programs. Families can typically add funds through lobby kiosks, approved online vendors, or electronic transfers. Kiosk and card transactions usually post quickly, while mailed deposits can take a few business days. If you want to track mail or get notified about rejected mail, you can set up a free MailGuard account to view delivery status and download copies of processed mail.