Missouri Eastern Corrections Center

Missouri Eastern Correctional Center (MECC) holds in-person visits Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Two sessions run each day: 9:30am–1:30pm and 2:30pm–6:30pm. Before visiting, you'll need to complete the online visiting application—it asks for the offender's DOC ID and gets routed electronically to the institutional case manager. Expect a criminal-history check, and you'll need to agree to follow visiting rules, including searches. Three visitors per offender are allowed, with an exception for additional young children under the facility's age rule. Arrive no more than 30 minutes before your session. Entry is first-come, first-served. Plan for metal detectors and body scanners at screening, a strict dress code, and limits on physical contact. Denials and sanctions can be appealed in writing. Bringing contraband is a criminal offense.

Communication at Missouri Eastern Corrections Center is mostly outbound—incarcerated people there can't receive incoming calls. They place outgoing calls when not on restricted status, using a personal PIN. Calls can be collect, debit, prepaid, or made through approved tablet apps. To help your family member stay in touch, set up a prepaid account through Securus or have them purchase debit minutes through commissary, kiosk, or JPay. For face-to-face contact from a distance, Securus Video Connect offers scheduled web-based video sessions for friends, family, attorneys, and officials. JPay also provides mobile access to select services and fund transfers.

At Missouri Eastern Corrections Center (MECC), you can add money to an offender's account through JPay electronic transfer or by mailing a money order or cashier's check. Make it payable to the Missouri Department of Corrections and include a completed deposit slip. Send all deposits to the Offender Finance Office at PO Box 1609, Jefferson City, MO 65102—don't mail personal letters or photos to that address. Once received, the Offender Finance Office typically posts funds within 1–3 business days. Questions about a deposit? The Offender Finance Office has a phone number specifically for deposit inquiries. Some facilities offer kiosks or additional online vendors, so confirm which payment channels MECC accepts before sending money.

To reach Missouri Eastern Correctional Center (MECC), start with the facility's official page or directory entry. You'll find the street address and map coordinates there—helpful for confirming you're headed to the right place and pulling up directions before you travel. The listing also includes an official phone number and fax number, which are your best options for general questions, administrative requests, and sending documents. Not sure where to direct a request? Check the official listing first for the preferred contact method, any online forms, or specific office contacts. For issues beyond routine facility administration that need state-level help, contact Missouri Department of Corrections Constituent Services. Include the offender's name and DOC number when applicable.