Potosi Correctional Center: Inmate Guide
Overview of the Facility
Potosi Correctional Center is a maximum security prison located in Mineral Point, Missouri. It houses male inmates and is operated by the Missouri Department of Corrections. The facility is known for housing death row inmates and carrying out executions for the state of Missouri.
Contact Information
Address: 11593 State Highway O, Mineral Point, MO 63660
Phone: (573) 438-6000
Website: https://doc.mo.gov/facilities/potosi-correctional-center
How to Locate an Inmate
To locate an inmate at Potosi Correctional Center, you can use the Missouri Department of Corrections Offender Search tool available on their website: https://web.mo.gov/doc/offSearchWeb/
Visitation Information and Hours
Visitation hours are typically on weekends and holidays. Visitors must be on the inmate's approved visitation list. Contact the facility directly for specific visitation schedules and requirements.
How to Send Money
Money can be sent to inmates through the following methods:
- JPay: https://www.jpay.com/
- Money order by mail
- Lobby kiosk at the facility
Phone Calls and Video Options
Inmates can make collect calls or use prepaid phone accounts. Video visitation may be available through the facility's approved provider.
Inmate Services and Programs
Potosi Correctional Center offers various programs including:
- Educational programs
- Vocational training
- Religious services
- Substance abuse treatment
- Mental health services
History of the Facility
Potosi Correctional Center opened in 1989. It was built to house Missouri's male death row inmates and serve as the state's execution facility.
Security and Management Information
As a maximum security prison, Potosi Correctional Center employs strict security measures. The facility is managed by a warden and a team of correctional officers.
Legal and Visitation Rights
Inmates have the right to legal counsel and can receive visits from their attorneys. Family and friends must be on the approved visitation list to visit.
Booking and Release Process
Inmates are typically transferred to Potosi from other facilities. The release process varies depending on the inmate's sentence and situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of facility is Potosi Correctional Center?
Potosi Correctional Center is a maximum security prison for male inmates in Missouri. It also houses death row inmates and serves as the state's execution facility.
How can I send money to an inmate at Potosi Correctional Center?
You can send money to inmates at Potosi Correctional Center through JPay, by sending a money order via mail, or by using the lobby kiosk at the facility.
What programs are available for inmates at Potosi Correctional Center?
Potosi Correctional Center offers various programs including educational programs, vocational training, religious services, substance abuse treatment, and mental health services.
Notable Inmates
Some notable inmates who have served time at Potosi Correctional Center include:
- Joseph Paul Franklin - Serial killer and white supremacist, executed in 2013.
- John Winfield - Convicted of double murder, executed in 2014.
- Russell Bucklew - Convicted murderer, executed in 2019 after a prolonged legal battle over his rare medical condition.
- Walter Barton - Executed in 2020, the first execution in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Ernest Lee Johnson - Convicted of triple murder, executed in 2021 despite concerns about his intellectual disability.
