Algoa Correctional Center Overview
Algoa Correctional Center, commonly abbreviated ACC in Missouri Department of Corrections materials, is a minimum-security state prison at 8501 No More Victims Road in Jefferson City. It is physically located in Cole County, but it is not operated by the Cole County Sheriff's Office and is not part of the Cole County Detention Center roster. The operator is the Missouri Department of Corrections, the statewide agency responsible for sentenced prison custody, probation, parole, institutional programs, visiting rules, and offender records.
The official DOC address listing identifies ACC as minimum security and gives the main phone as 573-751-3911. The DOC family page adds facility history and physical details: Missouri purchased the state-owned facility as approximately 319 acres, first used it for correctional purposes in January 1985, and the original construction dates to 1932 as a reformatory for first-time felons between ages 17 and 25. Current grounds include 16 buildings, including general population housing units, a greenhouse, administrative segregation, two maintenance buildings, a cafeteria and dining hall, education classrooms, offices, and a chapel.
Because ACC is a prison rather than an arrest-intake jail, the public questions are different. A Cole County jail roster search answers whether someone is currently in local jail custody. A MODOC search answers whether someone is under active state supervision and may be assigned to ACC, Jefferson City Correctional Center, another Missouri institution, probation, or parole. If a person disappeared from the Cole County roster after sentencing, the next step is usually the Missouri DOC offender search.
The official DOC family page for Algoa Correctional Center provides the facility history, acreage, building types, and program notes used for this page.
Those details help separate ACC from the county jail and from the nearby Jefferson City Correctional Center, which has a different security level and facility role.
Algoa Correctional Center Capacity and Population
No current official capacity or population figure for Algoa Correctional Center was located in the DOC pages reviewed. The research file found facility facts, address, security level, acreage, buildings, history, visiting hours, and program notes, but not a current official inmate count or bed capacity. That means the adult county jail's 207-bed capacity, 140 to 150 average daily population, and June 19, 2026 live roster count should not be applied to ACC.
The most reliable population statement is therefore categorical: ACC houses sentenced Missouri DOC residents, not current adult jail detainees. Public lookup should be based on the individual's active DOC supervision record and current assigned location. If a profile does not show ACC, the person may be assigned elsewhere, released from active DOC supervision, withheld for confidentiality or safety reasons, or not yet entered in a way visible through the public system.
How to Look Up an Inmate at Algoa Correctional Center
Use the Missouri DOC Offender Search for ACC. The DOC search covers active offenders supervised by Missouri DOC, including people in prison, probation, and parole status. It does not provide discharged-offender information, and the landing page notes that some records may be unavailable for safety, security, or confidentiality reasons. During research inspection, the DOC search displayed a data-current notice for June 18, 2026 at 9:00 p.m.
- Open the Missouri DOC Offender Search, not the Cole County inmate roster.
- Complete the captcha and search by first and last name, alias, or DOC ID when known.
- Review the result for active supervision status and current facility assignment; look for Algoa Correctional Center or ACC.
- For specific status questions after locating the record, follow DOC direction to the institutional caseworker, Probation and Parole field officer, Constituent Services, or Victim Services as appropriate.
The Missouri DOC offender search page is the correct statewide lookup channel for sentenced state-prison custody.
Do not use the Cole County roster for an ACC resident unless the question is whether the person is currently back in county jail on a new local booking or hold. Likewise, BOP covers federal sentenced custody, ICE ODLS covers immigration detainees, and VINELink is a notification/search channel rather than the prison's official record system.
Algoa Correctional Center Address and Contact
The official DOC address listing gives ACC's physical address and phone. Use the facility phone for institution-specific routing such as visiting, mail, program, or caseworker contact questions. Use statewide DOC resources for broader offender-search issues, constituent services, victim services, or supervision questions outside ACC.
Algoa Correctional Center
8501 No More Victims Road
Jefferson City, MO 65101
573-751-3911
Missouri DOC minimum-security institution
Missouri DOC headquarters is listed at 2729 Plaza Drive, P.O. Box 236, Jefferson City, MO 65102, with statewide phone 573-751-2389. For individual status issues, however, DOC materials direct questions to the institutional caseworker or Probation and Parole field officer, while victims should use DOC Victim Services.
Visiting Someone at Algoa Correctional Center
ACC uses Missouri DOC prison visiting rules, not the HomeWAV county jail schedule. The DOC facilities page says each non-diagnostic and non-treatment offender is allowed an approved visiting list with a maximum of 20 visitors. Approval comes before ordinary visiting, and visitors should confirm the resident's eligibility, facility assignment, ID requirements, dress rules, and any temporary restrictions before travel.
| Day | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Friday | 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; 2:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. | DOC in-person visiting for approved visitors |
| Saturday | 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; 2:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. | DOC in-person visiting for approved visitors |
| Sunday | 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; 2:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. | DOC in-person visiting for approved visitors |
The DOC visiting-hours table lists ACC and other Missouri institutions with Friday through Sunday visiting blocks.
Because ACC is a state prison, arriving with only a jail-style expectation can cause problems. Approval status, visitor list limits, conduct rules, institutional security needs, lockdowns, and transport schedules can all affect whether a visit happens. Confirm the visit with ACC or DOC before leaving for the facility.
Mail, Phone, and Money at Algoa Correctional Center
DOC facility pages direct families and friends to statewide resources for mail, phone calls, secure communication, money transfer, rulebooks, PREA, religious services, and institutional programs. The research file did not locate an ACC-specific commissary fee table or local deposit fee schedule comparable to the Cole County jail kiosk page. For that reason, do not use Cole County Detention Center's Access Corrections, money-order exception, HomeWAV, or PO Box 426 jail instructions for an ACC resident unless DOC specifically instructs that route.
| Service | Provider / Detail |
|---|---|
| Mail Address | Confirm current DOC mail format and resident identifier before sending mail |
| Phone / Email | Use Missouri DOC family/friends communication resources and facility instructions |
| Money Deposit | Use DOC-approved money transfer rules; no ACC-specific fee table located in reviewed sources |
The key practical step is to verify the resident's DOC number and current facility assignment through the state locator first. Prison mail and money systems usually require identifiers that a county jail roster does not supply. If the person is not assigned to ACC, sending funds or mail to ACC can delay delivery or require rerouting.
Reception and Assignment at Algoa Correctional Center
ACC does not conduct street-arrest booking for Cole County. Arrests and pretrial jail booking occur at the Cole County Detention Center when an adult is accepted into local custody. A person reaches ACC through the state prison system after sentencing, reception, classification, transfer, or assignment by Missouri DOC. The DOC record, not the county booking number, is the better identifier once a person enters state custody.
After a Cole County case results in a DOC sentence, the person may leave the county jail roster before appearing at an institution such as ACC. During that transition, family members may need to check Case.net for the sentence, the Cole County roster for temporary custody, and the DOC search for active state supervision. Movement between ACC, JCCC, and other Missouri institutions can also occur after initial assignment.
About Algoa Correctional Center
ACC's physical history gives it a different identity from the county jail. The DOC family page describes state ownership of roughly 319 acres and a site first used as a correctional facility in January 1985, with original construction in 1932 as a reformatory for first-time felons ages 17 to 25. The current campus includes housing, education, maintenance, food service, chapel, offices, a greenhouse, and administrative segregation space. Programs include vocational work programs and volunteer opportunities inside or outside the facility.
Recent broader reporting has discussed Missouri prison conditions and litigation involving facilities including Algoa, but this page avoids using allegations as operating facts. The official DOC sources are the controlling materials for lookup, address, security level, visiting hours, and facility description. For complaints, safety concerns, PREA issues, medical issues, or legal claims, use DOC's formal channels, attorney communication, or court processes rather than the county jail roster.
Note: Confirm DOC assignment and visiting approval before traveling; ACC is not searched through the county jail roster.