About the Cole County Jail
The Cole County Detention Center, also referred to as the Cole County Jail, is a county jail and detention center in Jefferson City, Missouri. The facility has an official capacity of 207 inmates.
The detention center houses sentenced inmates and pretrial detainees who cannot post bond. It also houses pretrial detainees considered a flight risk or a danger to the community if released.
John P. Wheeler is the Cole County Sheriff. Captain Tim Harlin serves as the Jail Division Commander.
- Facility
- Cole County Detention Center, also referred to as the Cole County Jail
- Address
- 350 E High Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101
- Mailing Address
- P.O. Box 426, Jefferson City, MO 65102
- Main Phone
- 573-634-9160
- Inmate Information Line
- 573-635-7070
How the Cole County Inmate Search Works
The roster at the top of this page serves as the Cole County inmate search tool. It displays current custody information and is synced directly from official booking data.
The roster is not a court docket. Missouri Case.net is the court-case information system for reviewing available charges, case status, scheduled hearings, docket entries, dispositions, judgments, and court financial history.
Cole County does not guarantee the accuracy of information provided through its online systems. Confirm custody, bond, transfer, or release information with the detention center before taking action.
Posting Bond at Cole County Jail
The court sets the bond amount, bond type, and release conditions. Before making a payment, confirm the inmate’s full name, current custody status, case number, bond amount, and accepted bond type.
Online bond payments are supported through AllPaid, formerly known as GovPayNet. Credit cards are accepted for online bond payments through the service.
Release through a licensed bail bondsman is also permitted. The facility provides inmates with a list of registered bail bondsmen.
Call the jail at 573-634-9160 to confirm where the bond must be posted and verify payment requirements before traveling to the detention center or courthouse.
Sending Money to an Inmate
Access Corrections is the designated platform for deposits into an inmate’s general trust account. HomeWav maintains separate telephone and communication accounts.
An inmate’s general account may be funded through:
- Access Corrections online
- The jail lobby kiosk
- Telephone deposits at 636-888-7004
- An approved money order sent by mail
A mailed money order must be payable to the inmate’s name and addressed as follows:
Cole County Jail [Inmate Name] P.O. Box 426 Jefferson City, MO 65102-0426
The inmate must request and receive a mail exception before the money order arrives. Cash and other unauthorized forms of money are returned to the sender.
Debit- or credit-card deposits may take three to five business days to appear in the inmate’s account, depending on the sender’s banking institution. Lobby kiosk deposits carry a $4 fee per transaction. Mailed money orders do not carry a deposit fee.
Trust-account funds may be used to purchase approved commissary items. Commissary deposits are separate from HomeWav communication funding and bond payments.
Inmate Communication
HomeWav provides telephone, video calling, messaging, and media services for inmates at the Cole County Detention Center. Family members may create a HomeWav account online or call 1-844-394-6639 for account assistance.
Inmates cannot receive incoming telephone calls. Jail staff will not deliver personal telephone messages to inmates.
| Communication service | Rate |
|---|---|
| Domestic voice calls | $0.12 per minute |
| International voice calls | Applicable international rate plus $0.12 per minute |
| On-site video calls | Free |
| Remote video calls | $0.21 per minute |
| Text messages | $0.03 per 10 characters |
| Photos | $0.25 each |
| Video messages | $0.50 each |
| Voice messages | $0.24 each |
| GIFs | $0.10 each |
Inmates may have up to two paperback general-reading books, two additional religious or educational books, and six photographs no larger than 4 × 6 inches. Polaroid photographs, newspapers, magazines, and books sent by outside sources or public libraries are prohibited. Items exceeding these limits may be confiscated.
Contact the detention center to confirm the correct inmate mailing format before sending letters, photographs, or other permitted correspondence.
Visitation at Cole County Jail
The Cole County Detention Center offers on-site and remote video visitation through HomeWav. On-site terminals are available at the Sheriff’s Office, while remote visits may be completed through a personal computer or mobile device.
On-Site Video Visitation
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 1:00 PM–3:55 PM |
| Wednesday | 1:00 PM–3:55 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM–10:55 AM |
The inmate handbook states that Monday and Wednesday visitation runs from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM and that Friday visitation begins at 9:00 AM. Because the published times are expressed differently, visitors should confirm their scheduled visit before traveling.
Remote Video Visitation
- Individuals currently on probation or parole
- Individuals with active warrants
- Current victims of the incarcerated person
Contact the detention center before scheduling if you need to confirm visit duration, visitor limits, age requirements, or cancellation procedures.
| Days | Morning | Afternoon | Evening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday through Sunday | 9:00 AM–11:00 AM | 1:00 PM–4:00 PM | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM |
Visitors must create a HomeWav account before scheduling. Account approval takes approximately one business day.
Visitors must present valid government-issued photo identification. Visitation approval is denied to:
Cole County Court Information
The 19th Judicial Circuit Court handles criminal cases in Cole County, Missouri. Felony cases are handled by Circuit Court Divisions I, II, and IV. Traffic violations and misdemeanor cases are handled by Associate Circuit Court Divisions III and V.
Missouri Case.net supports searches by case number, party or litigant name, and filing date range. Available case information may include:
- Case status and charges
- Parties and attorneys
- Scheduled hearings and events
- Docket entries
- Dispositions and judgments
- Court costs and financial history
Scheduled hearings and trials may be reviewed through the Scheduled Hearings & Trials section of Case.net or through an individual case search. The official hearing notice, summons, docket entry, or court order controls the date, time, location, division, judge, and appearance format.
Virtual hearings are available through Cisco Webex. Hearing details may provide the applicable hearing-room link, meeting number, and password.
Public documents in cases filed on or after July 1, 2023, may be viewed remotely. Confidential personal information must be redacted, and a Redaction Certification form must accompany each filing. Expunged cases and certain confidential matters may be restricted.
- Court
- 19th Judicial Circuit Court
- Address
- 301 East High Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101
- Mailing Address
- P.O. Box 1870, Jefferson City, MO 65102
- Judicial Circuit
- 19th Judicial Circuit
- Circuit Clerk
- Mark Eichholz
- Circuit Clerk Phone
- 573-634-9150
- Court Administrator
- Donna Jordan
- Court Administrator Phone
- 573-659-2302