Facility Information & Guidelines
Essential operational procedures, calling schedules, visitation policies, and financial guidelines for parents, guardians, and official representatives.
Telephone Policies
We maintain consistent phone privileges to keep youth connected with family while maintaining security and structured daily routines.
Call Schedule & Limits
Call Days: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Limit: 2 calls per day (incoming and/or outgoing)
Duration: Max 15 minutes per call (counts as 1 call regardless of duration)
Note: When school is in session, phone calls during school hours are not advised.
Visitation Rules & Schedule
Visit Days: Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday (1 hour per juvenile)
Specific Visitation Guidelines:
- Juveniles receive a maximum of ONE hour visit per day (total time split among visitors).
- Anyone under 17 years of age MUST be accompanied by an adult guardian.
- Children under 10 years of age MUST NOT be left unattended at any time.
- Unruly behavior by an adult or accompanying child will result in immediate visit termination.
- Divided Families: One hour visit is split between guardians/parents (e.g., 30 mins each if separated). Separate visits MUST be scheduled in advance.
- Bringing extra approved visitors still consumes the allotted 30 min / 1 hour total window.
- All authorized visitors MUST present valid photo identification (such as a Driver's License/State ID).
- All visitors will be security-scanned before entry into the secure area.
- Prohibited in visit area: Bags, purses, cell phones, or weapons of any kind. Please lock items in your vehicle. Car keys are checked in with staff.
- School Hours: When school is in session, no visits will be scheduled during school hours.
- Clergy Visits: Authorized pastors, ministers, or clergymen are allowed a separate 30-minute visit on designated visit days. Scheduled appointments are requested.
Visitation Time Calculator
Divided families share a single 1-hour visit per juvenile. Use this tool to split the window evenly across guardians and see each person's exact time slot. Schedule separate visits in advance with the Juvenile Officer.
Up to 6 guardians sharing one visit.
Visit days: Mon, Wed, Sun.
Time Slot Breakdown
Guardian 1
13:00 – 13:30
30
min
Guardian 2
13:30 – 14:00
30
min
Visitation & Holiday Schedule
Legend
- Visit Day (Mon/Wed/Sun)
- Call Day (Tue/Thu/Sat)
- Holiday (adjusted)
- Closed Holiday
Select any date to see visit / call / holiday status.
Parental Payment & Rules
Under Missouri Supreme Court Rule 211.241, the court orders parent/guardian payment for housing, clothing, food, and care for each day a juvenile is detained.
- Damages: Any property damage or criminal actions within the facility will be submitted to the Juvenile Officer and billed to the parent/guardian.
- Drug Screening: If drug-screening tests are authorized by the JO, lab costs are charged to the parent.
Mail & Letters
Juveniles are encouraged to write to family and approved contacts. Juveniles can send or receive an unlimited amount of mail.
Supplies, Medicine & Donations
Hygiene: The facility supplies all necessary personal hygiene items. Outside hygiene products are not accepted.
Prescription Medications: Must arrive in the original pharmacy container with intact prescription labels. Send written medical instructions/protocols for diabetic juveniles.
Donations Accepted: Books, magazines, newspapers, playing cards, games, sports balls, etc.
NO Outside Food or Candy: No candy or outside food items are permitted to be brought into the facility for juveniles under any circumstances.
Sexual Abuse, Assault & Harassment Policy
The ORJDC has ZERO TOLERANCE for sexual assault, sexual abuse, or harassment by anyone—including juveniles, staff personnel, volunteers, or contractors.
All ORJDC staff members are legally mandated reporters. We investigate every report immediately and thoroughly in compliance with state and federal standards.