Buchanan County MO Jail

County Jail

Last Updated: April 17, 2024
Address
501 Faraon St, St. Joseph, MO 64501
Beds
234
County
Buchanan
Phone
816-236-8888
Fax
816-271-5496

Buchanan Co Jail is for County Jail offenders sentenced up to twenty four months.

All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for County - medium facility.

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If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders

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You can support your loved ones at Buchanan Co Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 816-236-8888, 816-236-8801.

When someone you care about gets locked up, it's tough to figure out all the ins and outs of jail life. From sending mail to visiting, there are a lot of things to sort out. And getting info about the arrest? Not always easy. That's where this webpage comes in handy. It's here to help you get a handle on how things work at Buchanan County MO Jail so you can stay connected and support your loved one behind bars.

The Buchanan Co Jail is a detention center located at 501 Faraon St St. Joseph, MO which is operated locally by the Buchanan County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing or both. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. Buchanan County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, St. Joseph Police Department, and the US Marshal's Service.

New detainees arrive at the jail regularly, with some being released on bail, placed under pretrial services caseloads, supervised by probation agencies, or released on recognizance with a court appearance agreement. Those who are not released await their court appearances at the jail, receiving accommodations including bedding and meals. You can see all the arrest records for Missouri here.

The Corrections Division of the Buchanan County Sheriff's Office is entrusted with the responsible and firm management of all inmates, whether sentenced or awaiting trial, who are under the custody of the Sheriff. The Buchanan County Jail is structured into three distinct housing units, collectively accommodating up to 234 inmates. Comprehensive services are provided to all inmates during their time of incarceration. A dedicated staff of 45 individuals is allocated to ensure the supervision and management of the inmate population.

Within the Corrections Division, two Divisional Commanders oversee operations: the Lieutenant of Custody and the Lieutenant of Compliance. Additionally, the division comprises seven Sergeants, four Deputies, 25 Detention Deputies, three property clerks, two kitchen staff members, one digital download specialist, and one receptionist.

Inmate services are facilitated through Turnkey Corrections, which offers a range of communication options including video visitation, email, and SMS messaging, as well as access to commissary items. Video visitation enables inmates to connect with family, children, and friends throughout the week, fostering essential social connections. Additionally, email services provided are both faster and more cost-effective than traditional postal mail. Individuals interested in setting up accounts for these services can visit www.inmatecanteen.com for further details and registration.

Inmate Locator

To utilize the Inmate Search page on InmateAid, begin by selecting the relevant prison facility in Missouri. This allows you to view the current list of inmates housed at Buchanan County MO Jail.

The second section features the InmateAid Inmate Search tool, providing a user-generated database of inmates. You can access this resource to utilize any of InmateAid's services. If you require assistance in creating an inmate profile to maintain communication, please contact us at aid@inmateaid.com, and we'll gladly help you locate your loved one.

As a last resort, you might have to pay for that information if we do not have it. The Arrest Record Search will cost you a small amount, but their data is the freshest available and for that reason, they charge to access it.

Visitation Information

Buchanan Co Jail - Visitation

Times and days are subject to change without notice

  • Monday 8:30 am - 4 pm
  • Thursday 9 am - 4 pm
  • Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday 10 am - 3:30 pm
  • Sunday 10 am - 3:30 pm
  • All federal holidays

This facility may also have a video visitation option, please call 816-236-8888, 816-236-8801 for more information, alerts, or scheduling changes.

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