Visiting for all offenders in Missouri Department of Corrections facilities, regardless of vaccination status, resumes Oct. 1, 2021.
The department does not require visitors to be vaccinated. However, we strongly encourage all visitors to be vaccinated before visiting to help protect their loved ones and other members of the incarcerated population. All Missourians age 12 and older are eligible for vaccination. Get details at covidvaccine.mo.gov.
Restrictions
Restrictions are in place to protect the health and safety of offenders, visitors, and staff during the ongoing public health crisis.
- Visits must be scheduled in advance in accordance with each facility’s protocols. Each visitor will be responsible for contacting the facility to schedule the visit.
- All visitors, staff, and offenders are required to wear a face cover or mask while in the visiting area.
- All visitors must pass a COVID-19 screening with a temperature check prior to entering the check-in area.
- Visiting rooms operate at 75% capacity.
- Offenders are allowed no more than two visitors per visit. Infants and children younger than 24 months are not included in the two-person limit.
- Check with the facility regarding visiting hours.
- Electrostatic sprayers with vital oxide disinfectant are used to clean visiting rooms before and after each visiting session.
The most important component of reopening visiting and keeping it open is you. If visitors help keep the virus out, visiting can continue. Make smart health decisions. Get vaccinated. Follow social distancing guidelines and other recommendations. Wash your hands. Avoid crowds. Stay home if you are sick. We encourage everyone who plans to visit a loved one to get tested for the virus within seven days of a planned visit. Testing sites are located throughout the state.
The department and offenders’ families and friends are partners in protecting the health and safety of incarcerated Missourians and prison staff. We must all work together to keep everyone safe during this public health crisis.
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