Buchanan County Jail, MO Inmate Search, Mugshots, Prison Roster
Buchanan County Jail inmate lookup: Description of Charges, Last Name, Offense Date, Status, Release Date, DOB, Who's in jail, Inmate Roster, Commitment Date, Description, Disposition, Mugshots, Address, Bookings, Issuing Auth, Charges, Booking Date, Arrests, Bond, Information Recorded.
Buchanan County Jail is located in St. Joseph, Missouri. The main facility is a traditional jail with beds for both males and female inmates over 17.
You can find the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office website here.
If you know someone who is serving time in Buchanan County Jail, you will find all the information you need to know below.
Buchanan County Jail Prison Information
Jail Name | Buchanan County Jail |
Jail Type | County Jail |
Location | 501 Faraon Street, St. Joseph, MO, 64501 |
Contact Numbers | 816-236-8888, 816-236-8801 |
City | St. Joseph |
Postal Code | 64501 |
State | Missouri |
County | Buchanan County |
Jail Webpage | website |
Buchanan County Sheriffs Department Court Security Division
Address | 411 Jules Street, St. Joseph, Missouri, 64501 |
Phone | 816-271-1462 |
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Inmate Search
If you are trying to find out who’s in jail in Buchanan County, this database serves as the Buchanan County Jail imamate search. You can look up an inmate if you know his or her first and last name.
Or you can search through the list of records. This database lists people currently in jail and includes information on their mugshot, charges, and bond amount.
This information is updated every 30 minutes. When a person's information is entered into the Buchanan County Corrections Inmate Management System, that information is updated. When a person is released from jail, they will no longer appear in this database.
Sending a Mail
To ensure safety and security, the staff at Buchanan County Jail opens all mail before it is delivered to the inmate.
To address mail to an Buchanan County inmate, please include their full name, booking number, and cell as shown in the Current Inmate Database. Make sure to include your full name and address on the return address section of the envelope.
Compose your envelope like this example:
John Joseph Jones
00012345 M-4A
Buchanan County Jail
501 Faraon Street, St. Joseph, MO, 64501
Rules for Sending Mail
Do not send the following:
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Stamps
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Envelopes
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Paper
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Pens/pencils
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inappropriate pictures or photos (no Polaroids accepted; only 5 pictures per envelope, no larger than 5x7)
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plastic cards
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phone cards
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stickers
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lipstick marks or any other visible unknown substances on envelopes or letters ( perfume, droplets, white out, etc.)
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padded or bubble mailers or glued items.
Sending Money
Inmate's money accounts are used to buy items from the inmate commissary and to pay for various medical services and jail fees.
Do not send checks or cash. Money orders are acceptable. On the money order, include the inmate's name and booking number.
Funds can be deposited by U.S. Mail and addressed as follows:
Inmate Name
Jail Number and housing area
501 Faraon Street, St. Joseph, MO, 64501
Funds can be deposited in person at the Video Visitation Center:
Located at %loction% during the hours of 8:45 a.m. to 8:45 p.m., 7 days a week.
Funds can be deposited by Western Union Funds transfer:
To deposit funds using Western Union, visit any Western Union Agent location and include the following information when completing the Blue Quick Collect Send form:
Pay to: Buchanan County Corr Inmate Comm
Code City/State: St. Joseph, Missouri
Acct#:Include inmate's booking number, last name, and first name
Attention line:Include the six-digit date of birth (i.e. MMDDYY)
Phone Calls
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Buchanan County Jail you must first set up an inmate telephone account. This process is not immediately effective; it could take up to 24 hours. Click on the link below to set up the account:
Visiting Rules
All inmates are allowed three video visits per week. Video visitation cuts down on waiting in line and being searched. Visits are monitored and may be recorded.
How to Schedule a Video Visit
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Visitors MUST call to schedule the first appointment at least ONE DAY in advance.
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Call 816-236-8888, 816-236-8801 to schedule appointments.
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Each visitor will be issued a unique visitor ID number, which must be provided when scheduling visits.
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Arrive at least 15 minutes early.
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Bring your valid driver's license, passport or state and/or military ID.
If you experience problems with the system, please contact the Visitation Center at 816-236-8888, 816-236-8801
Visitation Hours
Sunday | 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM |
Monday | 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
Thursday | 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
Friday | 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
Saturday | 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM |
Holiday | – |
Directions
Refer the map below to find the driving directions.
Buchanan County Prison Statistics
Buchanan County Jail Held Inmates
Jail Population Held for State Prison | 10 |
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Prison | - |
Jail Population Held for State Jail | - |
Jail Population Held for Federal Agencies | - |
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Jail | - |
Jail Population Held for ICE | - |
Buchanan County Jail Admissions By Race
Black Jail Population | 38 |
Asian Jail Population | - |
White Jail Population | 163 |
Native Jail Population | 1 |
Latino Jail Population | - |
Buchanan County Prison Population By Race
Native Prison Population | - |
Other Prison Population | 5 |
Latino Prison Population | 25 |
Asian Prison Population | - |
White Prison Population | 662 |
Black Prison Population | 120 |
Buchanan County Jail Admissions
Total Jail Admissions | 3,110 |
Male Jail Population | 174 |
Total Jail Population | 219 |
Female Jail Population | 30 |
Buchanan County Pretrial Jail Population
Pretrial Jail Population | 18 |
Female Pretrial Jail Population | 27 |
Male Pretrial Jail Population | 122 |
Buchanan County Prison Admissions
Total Prison Admissions | 612 |
Black Prison Admissions | 68 |
Other Prison Admissions | 4 |
Native Prison Admissions | - |
Latino Prison Admissions | 12 |
White Prison Admissions | 528 |
Male Prison Admissions | 495 |
Asian Prison Admissions | - |
Female Prison Admissions | 117 |
Buchanan County Prison Population
Female Prison Population | 89 |
Total Prison Population | 812 |
Male Prison Population | 723 |
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