How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
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.
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MECC holds in-person visits Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with two sessions each day: 9:30am–1:30pm and 2:30pm–6:30pm.
Visits are limited to three visitors per offender, plus up to three additional young children allowed under the facility’s age-rule exception.
Yes. Complete the online visiting application with the offender's DOC ID and all required fields. It's sent electronically to the institutional case manager for processing and a criminal-history check. Wait for final approval before attempting to visit. You'll need to agree to follow visiting rules, including searches.
Arrive no more than 30 minutes before your session. Entry is first-come, first-served, and you may need to store personal items in small lockers. Expect metal detectors and body scanners at screening, a strict dress code, and limits on physical contact in the visiting room.
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