How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
St. Louis Justice Center requires visitors to be pre-approved before seeing someone in custody. During orientation, each inmate receives five Visitor Request Forms to mail out—they can nominate up to five people. The facility runs a criminal history check on everyone who submits a form. Approval depends on eligibility rules: no active warrants, and you can't have been released from a penal institution within the past 180 days. Recent incarceration or parole may trigger extra review or require handwritten approvals. For social visits, the inmate requests the date and time through their Housing Unit Officer at least two days ahead. They're allowed one social visit per week. Visits run daily from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and last one hour. Arrive about 15 minutes early to register. Minors must stay with an approved adult, and disorderly conduct can end the visit.
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Your first visit can feel overwhelming — especially when you're worried about getting turned away at the door. This checklist covers what St. Louis Justice Center (City Justice Center/CJC) confirms in its visiting information: approval, scheduling, hours, and when to arrive.
Before you can visit someone at the St. Louis Justice Center (City Justice Center), you need to be approved through their Visitor Request process. Here's how to get the form, submit it, and confirm you're cleared.
Visiting someone at the St. Louis Justice Center starts with getting on their approved visitor list. Here's how to complete the Visitor Request Form, pass the background check, and confirm your approval before you make the trip.
Visits at the St. Louis Justice Center work differently than you might expect: the inmate starts the request, not you. Once you understand that—plus the advance notice requirement and weekly limit—planning becomes straightforward.
Visiting at the City Justice Center is straightforward once you understand the schedule and booking process. Here's what you need to know about visiting hours, who schedules visits, and what might prevent one from happening.
Getting denied for a visit at the St. Louis Justice Center usually comes down to a few specific reasons. Here's what disqualifies you—and what to do about it before you make the trip.
The inmate needs to mail you a Visitor Request Form (each inmate gets five during orientation). After you submit it, St. Louis Justice Center runs a criminal history check and applies eligibility rules—no active warrants, and you can't have been released within the past 180 days. Parole or probation situations may require additional review. To confirm approval, call the Case Worker at (314) 621-5848 and provide the inmate's name to be transferred to the correct Case Worker.
The inmate requests the visit date and time—they're allowed one social visit per week. They must submit the request at least two days in advance through their Housing Unit Officer. Visits last one hour and are available daily between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
You must be pre-approved and should arrive about 15 minutes before your scheduled visit to register—late arrivals aren't allowed. Keep your conduct orderly. Rule violations can end the visit, lead to removal and a NO-ADMIT listing, and visitors with active warrants or illegal conduct may be arrested. Minors must be accompanied and supervised by a pre-approved adult the entire time.
Your first visit to the St. Louis Justice Center goes smoother when you know two things up front: you must be pre-approved, and you can't be late. This checklist will help you confirm you're cleared, arrive on time, and get through registration without surprises.
If someone was arrested in the City of St. Louis and you need to find out where they're being held, the City's Inmate Locator is your fastest option. Here's how to use it—and what to do if the person doesn't show up.
