MO DOC - Women's Eastern Reception & Diagnostic Correctional Center (WERDCC)

State Prison

Last Updated: February 17, 2024
Address
1101 E Hwy 54, Vandalia, MO 63382
Beds
2076
County
Ralls
Phone
573-594-6686
Mailing Address
C/O Digital Mail Center-Missouri DOC , Tampa, FL 33622-5678

WERDCC is for State Prison offenders sentenced anywhere from one year to life by the State Court in the county where the charges were filed

All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for State - minimum facility.

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If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders

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You can support your loved ones at WERDCC on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 573-594-6686.

Located at 1101 E Hwy 54 in Vandalia, MO, WERDCC carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. WERDCC offers diverse educational and vocational programs aimed at equipping offenders for successful reintegration into society and reducing recidivism. Through these initiatives, inmates gain skills and confidence, fostering personal growth and resilience.

The WERDCC is a Missouri Department of Corrections facility that accommodates approximately 2,076 adult female inmates across various security levels, ranging from minimum to maximum. In January 1998, the first inmates were assigned to WERDCC, which serves as both an intake center for females entering the state prison system from across Missouri and a permanent housing facility. Notably, WERDCC also houses female Death Row inmates for the state.

As an intake center, WERDCC plays a crucial role in processing female inmates upon their entry into the prison system. This process involves various assessments and evaluations, including orientation, educational testing, psychiatric and medical screenings, risk assessments, AIDS testing, and participation in a drug education program. Based on these evaluations, inmates are then assigned to the permanent population at WERDCC, the Chillicothe Correctional Center, or community release center treatment programs in St. Louis or Kansas City.

One notable program offered at WERDCC is the InnerChange Freedom Initiative (IFI), which provides inmates with opportunities for personal growth and rehabilitation. Through IFI, participants engage in activities and counseling aimed at fostering positive behavioral changes and preparing them for successful reintegration into society upon release.

Inmate Locator

WERDCC maintains a database of current inmates and their locations within the system. To locate an inmate, begin by using the DOC locator tool, which requires entering the first three letters of the inmate's first and last name, allowing for variations in spelling.

If unable to locate the desired information through free resources, users may opt to use the Arrest Record Search, which requires payment. While this option incurs a small fee, it provides access to the most up-to-date data available.

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Visitation Information

Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday at:

  • 9:30am - 1:30pm
  • 2:30pm - 6:30pm

To visit, you must obtain pre-approval. Please complete the visiting application thoroughly and honestly, following the provided instructions. A criminal history check will be carried out. Failure to provide accurate information may lead to denial of visiting privileges.

Visitor Application

Visitor Application Instructions

Offender will be notified of visiting approval and is responsible for notifying the visitor

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