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Corrections

Detention Center

The Camden County Adult Detention Center opened its doors in July of 1999. The Detention Center was built utilizing a Law Enforcement Sales Tax in order to alleviate the problem of over-crowding that the old Camden County Jail dealt with for some time. The Detention Center can house 104 people in its housing area and another 6 people in its booking/holding area. Of the beds in the housing area, there is room for 12 females and 92 males which are kept separated at all times. The Detention Center holds detainees who are awaiting court and trial as well as inmates who have been convicted to serve time in county jail.

The people housed in the Detention Center are afforded several rights and privileges, including but not limited to, religious services, three prepared meals per day, recreation, medical services, commissary, and visitation. Visitation days are Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, from 12:30pm to 3:30pm for males and from 3:30pm to 4:30pm for females.

Those housed in the Detention Center can receive correspondence through the U.S. mail by sending it to: [the persons full name and booking number] c/o Camden County Adult Detention Center 1 Court Circle, Suite 13 Camdenton, Missouri 65020

Magazines, newspapers, puzzle books, comic books, and “sexually suggestive” materials/ photographs are prohibited. There will be no censorship of incoming mail or outgoing mail; however, mail will be inspected for contraband.

The people housed in the Detention Center may receive money by way of mail or by way of visitation in order to purchase items from the commissary. Acceptable forms are cash (U.S. currency only), cashier’s check, U.S. government check or money order. No personal checks will be accepted.

For any questions regarding the Detention Center or persons housed in the Detention Center, you may call (573) 317-0981.

DOC Property Procedures

1. Inmates of the Camden County Adult Detention Center who have been sentenced to the Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC) are allowed to take certain items with them to the DOC Diagnostic Center.

a. Males

I. Ten sealed cigarette packs

II. One clear disposable cigarette lighter

III. One five-inch comb or pick

IV. Ten photographs (3” x 5” maximum size, No nudes or Polaroid type)

V. One-hundred U.S. postage stamps

VI. One religious book

VII. One wedding band (plain without stone)

VIII. Authorized medical aids (glasses, hearing aids, braces, etc.)

IX. Authorized legal papers (no law books)

b. Females

I. Ten sealed cigarette packs

II. Comb, pick or hairbrush (no metal, wood or rattail combs)

III. Ten photographs (3” x 5” maximum size, No nudes or Polaroid type)

IV. One-hundred U.S. postage stamps

V. One religious book

VI. One wedding ring (wedding and engagement are considered as one)

VII. Authorized medical aids (glasses, hearing aids, braces, etc.)

VIII. Authorized legal papers (no law books)

IX. Two brassieres (no under-wire)

X. Five underpants (no thongs, string sides, bikinis, boxers)

XI. Five pair of socks

XII. Two sleepwear (no sweats, thermals, t-shirts, boxers)

2. Items not taken with the inmate to DOC may be picked up by the inmate’s family members/friends.

3. Items left at the Camden County Adult Detention Center shall be disposed of after thirty days from the date the inmate was released from Camden County.

Corrections Officer

Jail Duties:

Receives arrestees onto the jail floor, searches, completes arrest/booking forms, fingerprints, photographs, provides medical screening, allows phone calls, issues linen and toiletry items, and locks in cell.

Observes and checks inmates to ensure the safety and security of the Corrections Center.

Serves meals to inmates.

Ensures inmate visitations are handled in a timely and safe manner.

Releases prisoners, issues bail receipts and informs of court dates.

Maintains a variety of logs and records concerning individuals in custody and jail activities.

Ensures the care, safety, security, order, and discipline of inmates in the Correction Center.

Prepares and transports inmates for court appearances.

Ensures inmate mail is processed in a timely manner.

Receives, verifies, properly stores and returns personal property to individuals in custody.

Administers Department-approved medications.

Ensures inmate activities, i.e. religious, learning, and recreation activities are carried out in a timely manner.

Testifies in court as necessary.

Visitation

1. Visitation is conducted each Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday (excluding some holidays) (12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for male inmates, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for female inmates). All visits will be Non-Contact visits.

a. During visitation, two adults may visit per 15 minute visit period.

b. Inmates are permitted two visit periods per visitation day.

I. Visitors staying for two (2) consecutive visitation sessions, are required to check in with Lobby Control between visits.

c. Visitation will be terminated when deemed necessary for the safety and security of the facility, inmates, visitors and staff or for violations of rules and regulations.

d. The following property also may be left for the inmate at visitation during the first 5 days of incarceration:

I. 3 pairs of white socks

II. 3 plain white short-sleeve tee-shirts (no pockets) or 3 bras (no under-wire); females may also have a combination of 3 bras and 3 tee-shirts

III. 3 pairs of underwear (plain white only, gender specific)

IV. 1 pair prescription or reading eyeglasses, or contact lenses with non-alcohol saline solution

V. 1 soft covered bible

e. Money may be left for the inmate in the following forms only (follow procedure set forth in Camden County Detention Facility SOP Section 7.02 Inmate Mail, B. 2. a. ii.):

I. Cash (U.S. currency only)

II. Cashier’s Check

III. Government Check

IV. Money Order

f. All visitors must be signed in at the lobby desk 30 minutes prior to the end of each visitation period.

g. Inmates and visitors are required to abide by visitation rules at all times.

h. Person(s) with criminal records can be excluded from visiting inmates.

i. Person(s) shown to constitute a threat to the inmate or the facility's security will be excluded from the visiting list.

j. Family members who reside more than fifty (50) miles from the facility may be allowed an additional ten (10) minutes per visit upon prior approval of the Detention Supervisor, and must provide valid proof of residency.

2. Visitor Identification

a. Photo identification is required of all visitors. Acceptable means of identification are as follows:

I. Driver's license or State issued I. D. card;

II. Governmental agency issued photo identification;

III. Passport; or,

IV. Such other identification with a photograph attached as approved by the Shift Supervisor/designee.

3. Rules for Visitors

a. No weapons of any type will be allowed on the premises.

b. No alcoholic beverage will be allowed on the premises.

c. Visitors under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be excluded from visiting.

d. No cameras, cellular telephones or recording devices are allowed in the visitation area.

e. Visitors are subject to be searched at any time.

f. Visitors are required to register in and out at Lobby Control.

g. Visitors must be properly dressed; no revealing clothing of any type, shorts, hats, tank tops, etc., and must remain properly dressed during the visit.

h. Visitors must have photo identification.

i. Visitors must be seventeen (17) years of age or older.

j. Handbags, purses, coats, etc., are not allowed in the visitation area and must be stored in the lockers provided in the Detention Lobby area of the facility.

k. Visitors will not leave anyone under the age of seventeen (17) unattended in the lobby area.

l. Visitors creating a disturbance or displaying uncooperative behavior will be excluded from visiting.

m. Inmates are allowed a maximum of two (2) visitors at a time.

n. No loitering is permitted and visitors are to leave the visiting area upon completion of the visit and/or when instructed to do so by Detention employees.

4. Visitation

a. Each visit will be a maximum of fifteen (15) minutes in length.

b. Each inmate is allowed a maximum of two (2) visitors per visitation session.

5. Visitation Restrictions

a. Visitation may be denied, terminated, or criminal charges pursued for any of the following reasons:

I. Visitor has introduced or attempted to introduce contraband into the Detention Facility.

II. Visitor has assisted or attempted to assist an escape from the Detention Facility.

III. Visitor has committed serious or repeated violations of facility rules and regulations.

IV. Visitor or inmate has given false information or has attempted to conceal the identity of the prospective visitor in order to obtain visiting privileges.

V. Inmate is in administrative confinement or when the Detention Supervisor has reason to believe that a visit would pose a threat to the security and orderly operation of the facility, or the safety of the inmate or visitor.

VI. Visitor's history of criminal convictions which may pose a threat to the safety and security of the facility.

VII. Visitor on Probation/Parole without official release by their Probation/Parole Officer.

VIII. Inmate refuses the visit.

IX. Inmate is unavailable due to court appearance or on a work detail that cannot be disrupted.

Telephones

1. It is the policy of the Camden County Detention Facility to provide inmates reasonably private access to a telephone in order to maintain contact with family members, community ties, and legal representatives.

2. All telephone lines in to and out of the facility are recorded and subject to monitoring.

3. Inmates shall be allowed reasonable privacy unless there is cause to believe that the telephone privilege is being used in a manner that is in violation of law or detrimental to the safety of the facility, staff, other inmates, or the public.

4. Collect call type telephones for inmates are located in each housing pod.

5. Inmates are not allowed to receive incoming telephone calls.

6. Messages will not be passed on to the inmates from telephone calls received by jail staff unless in cases of verifiable emergencies.

7. Inmates in administrative confinement will be permitted only emergency telephone calls and/or calls to their attorney.

Mail

1. All correspondence must have the inmate’s official mailing address (return address for outgoing mail, sending address for incoming mail). The official mailing address is: Full Name, Booking Number (required on incoming mail) c/o Camden County Adult Detention Center 1 Court Circle, Suite 13 Camdenton, Missouri 65020

2. Inmates may write to anyone they choose; however, their correspondence could be restricted if officials of the detention facility find that the correspondence violates the statutes of law, violates the wishes of persons who receive the correspondence, or poses a threat to the security and order of the detention facility.

3. There will be no censorship of incoming mail or outgoing mail; however, mail will be inspected for contraband.

4. Magazines, newspapers, puzzle books, comic books, pornographic and/or “sexually suggestive” materials/ photographs are prohibited.

5. Inmates may receive money by way of correspondence (mail) or by way of visitation. Acceptable forms are cash (U.S. currency only), cashier’s check, government check or money order. No personal checks will be accepted.

6. Inmates whose families live out of state and for whom packages are the only mode of receiving items should have their family member contact the Detention Supervisor and receive instruction regarding items of acceptability and mailing procedures. This will be a one time occurrence. Any packages sent without prior approval or after the initial package has been received will be returned to sender. Any contraband items will be disposed of as directed by policy and procedure. Mail containing pens, pencils, pads, and stamps will not be accepted. Mail must have a return address.

Corrections Transport Officer

Transport Duties:

Using Department guidelines, reviews prisoner(s) criminal record to determine risk factors and types of restraints required such as cuffs, shackles, and transportation belt.

Based upon facility location, determines best route for transport considering such factors as types of roads, road conditions, weather, etc.

Inspects transport vehicle for proper operation on the road and radio communications. Also inspect vehicle interior for any items prisoner(s) could use as a weapon. Upon arrival at destination, inspect vehicle for any items prisoner(s) may have disposed of.

Reviews all transport documents and determines if any special conditions are required due to medical and/or physical conditions.

Searches the prisoner(s) thoroughly and systematically for his/her protection and to prevent the loss or destruction of evidence.

Ensures prisoner is safely restrained in vehicle, such as seat belts.

While driving transport vehicle, officer obeys all traffic laws and maintains a safe and reasonable speed.

Transport Officer will not engage in any other police activity unless to prevent imminent death or serious injury.

Keep current with changes in Department procedures in Corrections.