The Missouri Department of Corrections is streamlining the communication and document-sharing process for attorneys and their incarcerated clients.
Effective May 1, 2026, the department is using Secure.li, a confidential, secure web-based system attorneys can use to electronically send privileged documents to their incarcerated clients at no cost to the attorney or client.
This new process replaces the current paper process, in which attorneys send documents through postal mail. Our facilities have received packages disguised as attorney mail that contain drugs and other contraband, placing our staff and residents at risk. This new process helps create a safer environment for staff and residents while enhancing efficiency and privacy in attorney-client communications.
Attorneys may request accounts in the Secure.li system. These requests are reviewed by designated Department of Corrections staff. Once approved, attorneys can securely upload privileged PDF documents for electronic delivery to clients, who will be able to print the documents at no cost. The documents will be deleted from the Secure.li system after 30 days. Attorneys will be notified by email if documents have not been opened within 15 days of posting and when documents have been deleted.
Effective July 1, 2026, any attorney-client privileged document received at an institution will be returned to the attorney. Attorneys must either send privileged PDF documents using Secure.li or schedule a visit to bring the privileged documents to their clients in person; the documents will be copied. Non-privileged documents can be sent to the mail processing center in Florida to be scanned and delivered electronically to recipients’ tablets. Correspondence should be addressed as:
Offender Name and DOC ID NO.
C/O Digital Mail Center-Missouri DOC
PO Box 25678
Tampa, FL 33622-5678
Attorneys may continue to send CDs and DVDs that do not contain documents to the institution through postal mail. The envelope must clearly state that it contains a CD or DVD. In addition, attorneys may continue to communicate with their clients through pre-scheduled telephone calls or visits.
This change has been communicated to our residents.We also encourage you to share this information with your incarcerated client. Additional information and updates can be found on the department’s website at www.doc.mo.gov.
CREATE A SECURE.LI ACCOUNT
Video Tutorials
Attorney Registration
Link to video: Secure.li Attorney Registration.mp4
Watch this video for tips on the steps required to complete the registration process for Secure.li.
You may register as an attorney or an attorney’s authorized representative. You'll notice that the questions may vary slightly based on whether you are registering as an attorney or as an authorized representative. This video will specifically cover the steps for attorney registration.
Register to create an account.
The registration request form consists of two pages. As you fill out the request, make sure to complete all the required fields on each page before moving to the next.
On the second page of the request, you will need to set up a security question and answer for your account. Please make note of this information, as it will be essential if you need to make changes to your account in the future, such as resetting your password.
Please ensure you carefully read the acknowledgement statement at the bottom of the request. You must check the box stating that you have read and understood this statement before submitting the request.
Once you have submitted the request, you will see a loading bar that shows the request form is processing. Once it has been successfully submitted, you will see a success page confirming that your submission was completed.
Shortly after, you will receive an email notification confirming that your request has been submitted and is awaiting review by the Department of Corrections. You will receive a response from the Department within 3 business days.
- If your request is approved, you will receive an email with instructions to create a password and finish setting up your account so you can begin uploading documents.
- If your request is denied, you will receive an email explaining the reason for denial.
If you have any questions or encounter issues during the Secure.li registration process, our support team is here to help. Simply visit Secure.li to click on 'Support' and fill out the required information. An IMS support representative will reach out to assist you.
Uploading Documents
Link to video: Secure.li Uploading Documents
Watch this video for tips on the steps required to successfully upload a document using your attorney account.
Log into your account.
Click Upload Documents.
You will be prompted to enter your username and password for your attorney account. Please note that this account must be set up through the attorney registration process before you can proceed.
Once logged in, enter the DOC ID of the offender. After entering the DOC ID, the system will automatically populate the offender’s last name, first name, and institution. Please verify that the offender’s name and DOC ID is correct.
Please ensure you carefully read the statement provided on the page. You must check the box to confirm before the Upload Document button becomes available.
Now, you are ready to upload documents. The documents must meet the following requirements:
- The document must be in PDF format
- Each file must not exceed 100 MB
- You may upload multiple documents at once
Select the Choose Files button which opens a navigation pane to allow you to choose one or more documents to upload. If you want to upload multiple documents, you must select all the documents at once. Documents uploaded will be displayed. If there are multiple documents, hover your cursor over the file count, and a tooltip will show the list of document names.
If you accidentally select the wrong document, you have two options. You may click the Choose Files button again and select the correct document which will replace the incorrect document or click Choose Files and then Cancel to remove the incorrect document.
Once you are ready and have verified your documents, click Submit to complete the upload process.
After submission, you will receive an email confirmation indicating that your document(s) were successfully uploaded.