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Welcome to the most complete and up-to-date directory of police detention and holding facilities in Missouri. This page lists every active police-operated jail, holding facility, and lockup currently operating across Missouri, giving families, attorneys, bail bondsmen, and the general public fast and reliable access to accurate information about police-level detention. When a loved one is arrested by a local or municipal police department in Missouri, they are typically taken to a police-operated facility first — before being transferred to a county jail. This directory helps you find exactly where they are being held and what steps to take next.
What Are Police Detention Facilities?
Police detention facilities — commonly called police lockups, holding cells, or police jails — are short-term detention facilities operated by local or municipal police departments. They hold individuals for 24 to 72 hours immediately following arrest while booking is completed, charges are filed, and bail arrangements are made.
Unlike county jails or state prisons, police facilities are not designed for long-term incarceration. If searching for a recently arrested loved one, they may still be at the police facility rather than a county jail, especially in the first 24 to 48 hours after arrest.
How Police Facilities Differ From Other Facilities
- Police Detention Facilities: Operated by local police. Hold individuals for 24-72 hours during booking and initial processing only.
- City Jails: Operated by municipal authorities for slightly longer-term detention including pretrial holding and short sentences.
- County Jails: Operated by the county sheriff's office for pretrial detainees and sentences under one year.
- State Prisons: Operated by Missouri's DOC for felony offenses with sentences over one year.
- Federal Prisons: Operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons for federal crimes.
What Happens After Arrest in Missouri
- Arrest and Transport: Individual is arrested and transported to the nearest police detention facility.
- Booking and Intake: Photographing, fingerprinting, health screening, belongings search, warrant review (takes several hours).
- Initial Holding: Placed in holding cell while charges are filed and case is reviewed by prosecutors.
- Arraignment/Bail Hearing: Within 24-72 hours, brought before a judge who sets bail or releases them.
- Transfer or Release: Either released or transferred to county jail to await trial.
Finding Someone in Police Detention in Missouri
Browse the directory below to find the police facility in the area where the arrest took place and contact them directly. You can also use our free US inmate locator tool to search by name once booking is complete. Knowing the arrest location and the person's full legal name will help speed up your search.
Getting Bail
For minor charges, bail may be posted directly at the police facility using a standard bail schedule. For serious charges, bail is set at arraignment (within 24-72 hours). A bail bondsman can post bail for a 10-15% non-refundable fee.
Hiring a Lawyer
The period immediately following arrest is one of the most critical windows in the legal process. A criminal defense attorney can advise on rights during questioning, attend bail hearings, and begin building a defense strategy from day one.
Calling a Detainee
Phone access at police facilities is typically limited during initial booking. Once intake is complete, detainees can usually make a limited number of collect calls to notify family members or contact an attorney.
Visitation
Visitation at police detention facilities is typically very limited during the initial holding period. Most police lockups do not offer standard visitation. Regular visitation becomes available once transferred to a county jail.
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Police Station by County in Missouri
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Missouri has Police Station spread across dozens of counties, and finding the right one quickly can be challenging without the right tools. Use the county list below to instantly narrow results and view only the Police Station in a specific county within Missouri. This is particularly helpful if you are trying to locate someone who was recently arrested in a specific area, or if you are planning a visit and need to find the closest facility to your location.
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Browse the Complete List of Police Detention Facilities in Missouri
The full directory of police detention and holding facilities in Missouri is displayed below. Every active police-operated lockup, holding cell, and short-term detention facility is included. Each entry includes the facility name, operating police department, city, county, address, and contact information. Police detention facilities are the first point of contact in the criminal justice system — where booking, processing, and initial detention occur before any further transfer.
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Sturgeon MO Police Jail
303 East Station Drive, Sturgeon, MO 65284
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Boone | View Details |
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Easton MO Police Jail
106 North Woodward
PO Box 75, Easton, MO 64443
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Buchanan | View Details |
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St. Joseph MO Police Jail
501 Faraon St, St. Joseph, MO 64501
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Buchanan | View Details |
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Fisk MO Police Jail
PO Box 584, Fisk, MO 63940
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Butler | View Details |
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Neelyville MO Police Jail
200 Oak St, Neelyville, MO 63954
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Butler | View Details |
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Poplar Bluff MO Police Jail
330 North 2nd St, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
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Butler | View Details |
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Braymer MO Police Jail
108 East Second St, Braymer, MO 64624
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Caldwell | View Details |
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Hamilton MO Police Jail
200 South Davis St, Hamilton, MO 64644
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Caldwell | View Details |
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Polo MO Police Jail
506 Main St, Polo, MO 64671
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Caldwell | View Details |
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Auxvasse MO Police Jail
104 South Main St
PO Box 489, Auxvasse, MO 65231
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Callaway | View Details |
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Fulton MO Police Jail
935 Business 54 South
PO Box 756, Fulton, MO 65251
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Callaway | View Details |
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Holts Summit MO Police Jail
245 South Summit Drive
PO Box 429, Holts Summit, MO 65043
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Callaway | View Details |
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New Bloomfield MO Police Jail
501 Glenwood Drive, New Bloomfield, MO 65063
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Callaway | View Details |
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Camdenton MO Police Jail
437 West US Hwy 54, Camdenton, MO 65020
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Camden | View Details |
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Lake Ozark MO Police Jail
3162 Bagnell Dam Blvd
PO Box 370, Lake Ozark, MO 65049
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Camden | View Details |
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Linn Creek MO Police Jail
102 East Valley Drive, Linn Creek, MO 65052
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Camden | View Details |
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Osage Beach MO Police Jail
1000 City Parkway, Osage Beach, MO 65065
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Camden | View Details |
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Village of Sunrise Beach MO Police Jail
32 Sunset Hills Drive, Sunrise Beach, MO 65079
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Camden | View Details |
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Carrollton MO Police Jail
201 West Benton St, Carrollton, MO 64633
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Carroll | View Details |
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Hale MO Police Jail
413 Oak St
PO Box 67, Hale, MO 64643
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Carroll | View Details |
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Norborne MO Police Jail
109 East 2nd St, Norborne, MO 64668
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Carroll | View Details |
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Ellsinore MO Police Jail
11 West Cleveland, Ellsinore, MO 63937
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Carter | View Details |
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Van Buren MO Police Jail
PO Box 40, Van Buren, MO 63965
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Carter | View Details |
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Archie MO Police Jail
401 South Main St
PO Box 346, Archie, MO 64725
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Cass | View Details |
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Belton MO Police Jail
7001 East 163rd St, Belton, MO 64012
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Cass | View Details |
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