How to Apply for Visits with Someone in Missouri DOC (step-by-step)
Applying to visit someone in the Missouri Department of Corrections is done entirely online. The process goes smoothly when you have the right information ready. Here's the exact flow the application follows, what you need to complete, and what happens after you click Finish.
To be considered for visits with someone in the Missouri DOC, you need to complete the department's online visiting application. Plan to finish the entire form in one sitting. Only a completed submission gets sent to the Department of Corrections for review.
- ✓ The offender’s Missouri DOC Identification Number (DOC ID)
The first thing the application asks for is the offender's DOC ID. You can't submit without it, so have the correct number ready before you start.
As you work through the application, watch for fields marked with an asterisk (*). Every asterisked field is required. The form won't submit if any of them are blank, so if you get stuck at the end, check those first.
Tip: Treat every "*" like a stop sign. Miss even one required field and the application won't go through.
Before you can submit, the application asks you to agree to visiting regulations, including consent to search. Don't just click through this part. Read it carefully so you understand what you're agreeing to.
Note: The application recommends reading the visiting room regulations before you submit so you know the rules ahead of time.
Once you click Finish, your application is electronically sent to the institutional case manager, who processes it from there.
After you apply, the offender is notified and is responsible for letting you know your visiting status. Don't attempt a visit until you've received final approval, even if you've already submitted the form.
Troubleshooting Common Problems
- ✓ Confirm you entered the offender’s DOC ID (the application cannot be submitted without it).
- ✓ Go back through the form and fill every field marked with an asterisk (*), since those required fields must be completed to submit.
Tip: If you run into trouble with the online application, contact the offender's residing institution directly.
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