Clay County MO Detention Center

You can support your loved ones at Clay Co Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 816-407-3750.

When someone you care about gets locked up, it's tough to figure out all the ins and outs of jail life. From sending mail to visiting, there are a lot of things to sort out. And getting info about the arrest? Not always easy. That's where this webpage comes in handy. It's here to help you get a handle on how things work at Clay County MO Detention Center so you can stay connected and support your loved one behind bars.

The Clay Co Jail is a detention center located at 14 S Water St Liberty, MO which is operated locally by the Clay County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing or both. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. Clay County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, Liberty Police Department, and the US Marshal's Service.

New detainees arrive at the jail regularly, with some being released on bail, placed under pretrial services caseloads, supervised by probation agencies, or released on recognizance with a court appearance agreement. Those who are not released await their court appearances at the jail, receiving accommodations including bedding and meals. You can see all the arrest records for Missouri here.

Telephone: If you have information or need information concerning an inmate, call (816) 407-3800. Inmates can make collect calls only between the hours of 8:00 am and 10:00 pm. They cannot receive calls nor will messages to inmates be accepted or passed along by detention staff. Get double the amount of calls for the same price, click here to check it out

Incoming Mail: Books will be accepted into this facility if mailed from a publisher. Magazine subscriptions will be allowed with a preprinted label addressed to the inmate - get publisher direct magazines and puzzles here. We will return any mail to the sender that contains contraband. Get jail-approved 4 x 6 glossy pictures sent to your inmate.

Items we consider contraband include, but are not limited to, the following: plain or stamped envelopes, stamps, plastic cards/ID, plain sheets of paper, pens/pencils, hair, body fluids, Polaroid pictures, musical cards, stickers (on letter or envelope), post-it notes, cash, cashier checks, money orders or payroll checks, tobacco, any items with glue or tape, or pornographic photos or magazine pictures and photocopied books, depictions of gang activity, tattoo patterns, sexually explicit or inappropriate content. If the letter does not have a return address, it will be forwarded to the dead letter file at the post office.

Additional Information: Inmates are issued clothing, bedding, and personal hygiene items when incarcerated. Additional items can be purchased from the commissary as needed.

The following items may be accepted after incarceration, subject to search and approval: clothing for jury trial ONLY, new underclothes for female inmates – up to 3 pairs (must be new and still in original packaging, white sports bras only and white briefs only).

Commissary Funds: Funds may be posted to an inmate’s account by using the kiosk in the visitation lobby or by using the website: WWW.INMATECANTEEN.COM The Kiosk will accept cash in all denominations the fee for cash is $1.00 dollar. The kiosk also takes credit cards there is a fee per every $150.00 dollars with a $500.00 dollar limit. Valid photo ID is also required to use the kiosk and the names must be listed exactly the same on both. You will need the inmate’s last name to complete the transaction. The deadline for accepting funds for commissary purchase is 8:00 am Friday. Any changes for a holiday will be posted in advance.