How can I confirm someone is at Phelps County Jail in Rolla?
ICE's locator shows the facility if the person is in its system, but people under 18 do not appear, and new arrests may take time to upload. The sheriff's website also links a Current Inmates portal for this Rolla jail, which sits in the ICE directory for Missouri. Confirm by phoning (573) 426-3860 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. with names, aliases, date of birth and country of birth. ICE's page was updated August 6, 2026; the sheriff's rules page carries no date. We read both October 31, 2026.
How do HomeWAV visits work?
ICE allows one hour a week, split into two 30-minute visits if wanted; the sheriff's rules say on-site visits are limited to one time per week, so ask. Both put them on HomeWAV screens at the jail, Mondays and Saturdays, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., with no charge on site. The sheriff requires booking at least 24 hours ahead and checking in at the front window. Home visits run any time at $0.25 a minute. ICE offers a special in-person visit through (573) 426-3860 ext. 3810, at least 3 business days ahead, though the sheriff says face-to-face visits through glass have ended.
What can I use to send money?
Both sources name the lobby kiosk, and ICE says it runs 24/7 and takes cash, debit or credit cards. Remote deposits differ. ICE lists 1-866-345-1884 and inmatedeposits.com, which also sells phone minutes. The sheriff lists 1-866-933-6386 and JailATM.com. Before paying, ask the main line, (573) 426-3860, which the sheriff names for money questions, which service is current. Cash goes only through intake or the kiosk. Personal checks, cashier's checks and money orders are no longer accepted, so do not mail them. Commissary orders close Tuesdays at 8 p.m.
How do I address mail to Phelps County Jail?
The sheriff's rules and inmate handbook accept family mail only on 5x7 postcards with a full return name and address: no letters, envelopes, folding, staples or tape. Address it to the full name, Phelps County Jail, 500 W 2nd St, Rolla, MO 65401. ICE's page instead shows a letter format with a pod number, so call before mailing. Since April 16, 2021, the handbook says, mail is scanned to pod kiosks and originals stay in property. Ask the Kansas City unit before sending a package; a person being removed who has no baggage may receive one 40 lb bag with supervisory approval.
Which ICE office handles questions for this jail?
ICE lists the Chicago Field Office, (872) 351-3990, and Chicago.Outreach@ice.dhs.gov for case requests. The same page sends deportation officer questions to KAN-DETAINED@ice.dhs.gov, with a G-28 on file, and consular and package matters to EROKansasDetained@ice.dhs.gov. Each mailbox has its own job, so use the one that fits. Legal faxes go to (573) 426-3859. ICE's Rolla page leaves out the court and gives only 1-800-898-7180, EOIR's line. Our court hearing guide picks up from there, and bond hearings have a separate guide.