Kansas City Police Dept Jail

Police Department Jail

Last Updated: May 06, 2021
Address
1200 E Linwood Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64109
County
Jackson
Phone
816-234-5510

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The Kansas City Police Department is a short-term police lock-up located at 1200 E Linwood Blvd in Kansas City, MO. It serves as the holding facility for the Kansas City Police Dept Jail or agencies within the judicial district of Jackson County and is operated to hold inmates awaiting transfer to the Jackson County Jail.

Once at the county jail, the offender will undergo arraignment and have the charges read before a magistrate, who will determine whether bail will be offered. For more detailed information about an inmate's status, individuals are encouraged to call 816-234-5510 and inquire about booking details.

It's important to note that the Kansas City Police Dept Jail is only a temporary holding facility, with offenders typically staying no longer than 48-72 hours before transfer. As such, amenities such as commissary, visitation, incoming mail, or telephone calls are not available here. Individuals seeking these services for their inmates are advised to refer to the nearby Jackson County Jail - MO for further assistance.

Arrests/Detention

When a person is arrested by a KCPD officer, the “arrestee” will be processed at a Patrol Division Detention Unit. An arrestee will be held up to 6 hours at a Patrol Division Detention Unit to provide the opportunity to post bond. If bond is not posted, they will be transferred to the KCPD Holding Facility located within the Jackson County Detention Center. Arrestees are transferred when an overnight stay is required due to Municipal Video Court Arraignment for city charges or Circuit Court Arraignment for state charges.

Please contact a Patrol Division Detention Unit regarding arrestee information. Typically, the arrestee is transported to the detention unit closest to the location of the arrest. All inquiries regarding a KCPD arrest should be made at a KCPD Patrol facility. (Do not contact the Jackson County Detention Center regarding a KCPD arrest.)

Residents can call 816-234-5180 or one of the three KCPD detention units listed below:

South Patrol Detention
9701 Marion Park Dr.
Phone: 816-234-5550

East Patrol Detention
2640 Prospect
 Ave.
Phone: 816-482-8533

Shoal Creek Patrol Detention
6801 N.E. Pleasant Valley Rd.
Phone: 816-413-3400

Bonds can be posted at any of the six KCPD Patrol Division Stations and Police Headquarters.

The old jail at KCPD Headquarters is closed.

Bonding

Types of arrests and holds:

  • City arrest– individuals arrested for violating a city ordinance
  • Investigation arrest–individuals arrested for an offense that the state prosecutor has not yet charged in a warrant (usually referred to as a 24-hour investigation)
  • State warrant–individuals charged by the prosecutor for violating a state statute

Bonding procedures

  • On city charges, the bonding company usually charges 20% of the face bond amount.
  • On state charges, the bonding company usually charges 10% of the face bond amount.
  • On warrants, the courts will dictate the type of bond needed.

Types of bonds

  • Cash or bonding company–funded by cash from an individual’s own pockets or through arrangements with a bond company
  • Cash only–set by the courts as an initial bond or as a result of not appearing in court
  • 10%–placed on state warrants by state court judges, meaning that 10% of the bond’s face value must be made to the courts in order to be released
  • Secured–made by a bond company, usually on state warrants
  • Secured or 10%–made by a bond company through individual arrangement or 10% of the bond’s face value made to the courts
  • Own recognizance–a signature bond ordered by a state court judge on state warrants

Court phone numbers

  • Municipal Court (city): 816-513-2700
    1101 Locust St.
  • Jackson County Department of Corrections (Jackson County jail): 816-881-4200 (State-side)
    KCPD Detention: 816-234-5180
    1300 Cherry St.
  • Jackson County Regional Correction Center (former MCI): 816-881-3490
    505 E. 13th St.

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 Kansas City Police Dept 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.

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Visitation Information

Visiting hours for Kansas City Police Dept Jail are subject to change, so it's crucial to confirm them by contacting the facility directly by phone. Please reach out to 816-234-5510, on visitation procedures, applications, or directions to the facility in Kansas City. Please note that visitors will undergo a thorough search before entering the premises, and personal belongings, including cell phones, are strictly prohibited. Individuals under probation, parole, or community corrections supervision must obtain approval from both their supervising officer and the superintendent before visiting, although such visits are not typically approved.

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