Finding phone numbers, constituent services, and local sheriff contacts

For Missouri DOC questions that go beyond a single facility, Constituent Services is a key starting point. The DOC says Constituent Services provides families, friends, and the public with accurate and timely information about offenders and department policies, procedures, and practices. You can reach them at 573-526-2695 or constituentservices@doc.mo.gov. When you contact them, include the offender's name, DOC number, and a clear request.

If your loved one is in a county jail, the sheriff's office is usually the public-facing contact point. Many counties publish direct numbers, addresses, and hours. Christian County lists its Sheriff's Office at 110 West Elm, Suite 70, Ozark, MO 65721, with an administrative office phone number (417-582-5330), a jail operations office phone number (417-582-1976), and office hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monroe County lists its Sheriff's Office at 300 North Main Street, Paris, Missouri 65275, with phone number 660-327-4060 and email sheriffsoffice@monroecountymo.gov. The business office is open 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, but you can call at any time and request to speak with the on-duty deputy. Platte County publishes its administrative contact information, including phone number (816-858-2424) and administrative office hours (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.).

When you need to reach a specific Missouri DOC prison, the DOC's facility listings can help you confirm addresses before you travel or mail documents. The DOC lists Farmington Correctional Center at 1012 West Columbia Street, Farmington, MO 63640. If you're coordinating a jail visit that requires an appointment, Buchanan County publishes a phone number for scheduling general-public visitation appointments: (816) 236-8888.