Platte County Detention Center: Inmate Guide

Overview of the Facility

The Platte County Detention Center is located in Platte City, Missouri. It serves as the primary correctional facility for Platte County and houses both pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates.

Contact Information

Address: 415 3rd Street, Suite 10, Platte City, MO 64079
Phone: (816) 858-2424
Website: https://www.plattesheriff.org/detention-center

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate, you can use the online inmate search tool on the Platte County Sheriff's Office website or call the detention center directly.

Visitation Information and Hours

Visitation is conducted via video visitation. Friends and family can schedule visits online through the jail's video visitation system. Visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.

How to Send Money

Money can be added to an inmate's account through the following methods:

Online: JailATM
Kiosk: Located in the lobby of the detention center
Mail: Money orders only, made payable to the inmate

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates have access to telephones during designated hours. Video visitation is available through the jail's contracted provider.

Inmate Services and Programs

The Platte County Detention Center offers various programs, including:

Educational programs
Religious services
Substance abuse counseling
Work release programs (for eligible inmates)

Security and Management Information

The facility is managed by the Platte County Sheriff's Office and employs trained correctional officers to maintain security and order.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates have the right to legal counsel and can receive visits from their attorneys. All other visits are conducted through video visitation.

Booking and Release Process

Upon arrival, inmates go through a booking process, which includes fingerprinting, photographing, and a medical screening. Release occurs once bail is posted, sentences are served, or court orders are received.

Frequently Asked Questions

What items can I bring to an inmate?

Inmates are not allowed to receive items directly from visitors. All personal items must be purchased through the commissary system.

How do I schedule a video visit?

Video visits can be scheduled through the online video visitation system on the Platte County Sheriff's Office website. Visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.

What is the mailing address for inmates?

Inmate Name, Platte County Detention Center, 415 3rd Street, Suite 10, Platte City, MO 64079

General Visiting and Contacting Information

We provide detailed visiting and contact information for Kansas Jail - Platte. If you are have completed a Kansas Jail - Platte inmate search and have located an inmate, the information on this page will help you to stay in contact. We help you send money to jail, send & receive text messages, and provide the address for in-person visits.

Sending Money

Inmates who are currently imprisoned in Kansas Jail - Platte can receive money into their commissary account via money order, check or cash. Inmate visitors can also deposit money directly into the inmate's account at prison administrative office. Note: When sending the money via money order or check, mention the inmate id and full name on the back of the slip.

Sending a Package / Mail

You can send any mail to the inmates who are imprisoned in Kansas Jail - Platte. Please send the mail or package to the address mentioned below.

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

1125 Locust Street, Kansas City, MO, 64106

Please make sure the mail or package that you are sending comes under the list of approved items. For further clarification on the allowed items, contact the prison administration directly on 816-234-5180 .

Note: In case you want to send packages, you need to get prior approval from the prison administration. Contact the prison / jail staff for more information.

Phone calls

Inmates can call to any person outside who are on the approved members list between 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM. The cost of the call is beared by the receiver and the call can be of maximum 30 minutes. During rush hours, the calling time is reduced drastically to 10 minutes.

Visitation Rules

You need to get yourself registered in the visitors list before visiting any inmate in the prison. If you are visiting someone in Kansas Jail - Platte, make sure you are in approved visitors list. Confirm with the prison authorities before coming to visit the inmate.

Listed below are the basic visitation rules which one must adhere to:

Visitor must not be a prior felon.
Visitor must have a valid government ID.
A legal guardian must be accompanied for children below 16 years of age.

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