Buchanan County Jail
Buchanan County Jail
You can call the 224-bed Buchanan County Jail 24 hours a day for inmate information at 816-271-5555.
This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. They undergo booking and processing, and depending on their charges, may remain incarcerated until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.
Use the inmate search tool to see who is currently in custody.
Inmates serving less than one year will do their time at this jail, while those with longer sentences will be transferred to the Missouri State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, mailing them, receiving phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
It is useful to keep the inmate's jail ID or booking number for correspondence purposes. If it’s not available online, contact Buchanan County Jail at 816-271-5555 for assistance.
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To search for an inmate in the Buchanan County Jail, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 816-271-5555 for the information you are looking for.
You can also look up an Buchanan County inmate's criminal court case online.
Buchanan County Jail Inmate Search
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about finding an inmate in the Buchanan County Jail, how the jail rosters work and what happens after an offender is arrested and booked. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 816-271-5555 for further assistance.
The Buchanan County Jail maintains an average of 224 offenders in custody on any given day. The Buchanan County Jail has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Buchanan County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,480 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWith a top capacity of 224 inmates, the Buchanan County Jail that is located in Buchanan County provides all housing for offenders arrested and charged in the county.
Incarcerated inmates will have a full range of services and programs to aid in their rehabilitation and create a base of education and skills that they can use to build a productive and happy life within their community. This includes GED classes, parenting, anger management, mental health treatment, basic education, money management, and others.
There is also a full kitchen to serve healthy meals, laundry service, medical care from the contracted physician and the nurses, a library with reading material for both legal concerns and recreation, and recreational activities along with exercise.
Mental health care is a focus, and all inmates may be treated for substance abuse, attend support groups, or have counseling for other concerns.
Along with visits, phone calls, and mail, Buchanan County Jail also provides email, video visits, SMS messaging, and other services. Commissary can also be accessed, while phone services are accessed, and allow inmates to make 15 minute calls to numbers that are not blocked, during daytime hours only.
Traditional mail is still offered through the post office and is delivered each weekday, after being checked for contraband.
Visits occur on Saturdays onsite from 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 5pm, with an appointment booked at least 24 hours in advance, and each inmate may receive one visit each weekend.
The booking process explained for Buchanan County Jail
Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Buchanan County Jail. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.
It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.
The booking steps at Buchanan County Jail include:
- Identification verification.
- Taking mugshots.
- Answering questions about health, criminal history, and gang affiliations.
- Possible DNA sample collection.
- A full-body search.
- Confiscating personal items for safekeeping.
- Providing a phone call.
To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 816-271-5555.
What are the bail options in Buchanan County after an arrest?
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Buchanan County Jail in St. Joseph for processing. The next steps vary:
1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 816-271-5555 to confirm the bail amount.
There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.
- A cash bond is posted by paying the whole amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office with cash, a cashier's check or a money order, and many facilities also accept cards at a kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's line is 816-271-5555.
- Licensed bail bond agencies in Buchanan County can provide assistance.
- Courts in many places accept real property, such as land or a house, as bond collateral when the owner documents clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves.
For more information about bail in Buchanan County, Missouri, see the Buchanan County Jail Bail Guide.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Buchanan County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Buchanan County Jail Inmate Visitation Information
Inmates can receive one non-contact visit by the general public every Saturday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, except on holidays that fall on those Saturdays.
Individuals from the general public who desire to visit an inmate during the allotted visitation times must schedule a visitation appointment Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM and Friday from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM.
Appointments can be made in person with the receptionist in the lobby of the Law Enforcement Center or by calling (816) 236-8888.
Buchanan County Jail uses the services of Inmate Canteen for 'At the Jail' Visitation with Inmates.
For best results use Google Chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on Inmate Video Visitation:
- Register or Log in to your account
- Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to visit.
- Select the "Video Visit an Inmate" option
- Follow the prompts on screen to schedule the visit.
Video Visitation must be done from a computer using Google Chrome and an updated Adobe Flash player. Before starting this process you must make sure that your Adobe Flash player is fully updated and that you are using Google Chrome. First... Set up Flash, then restart your computer and then go to Google Chrome on your desktop or laptop computer and log on to Inmate Canteen.
Steps Inmate canteen Visitation:
1. Go to www.inmatecanteen.com on a computer (not supported on mobile devices i.e. tablets, cell phones, etc)
2. Log in, select your inmate, and select the Video Visit an Inmate option.
3. You will be required to fill out a form, submit a driver's license picture and a picture of your face. Once submitted, Buchanan County Jail will either approve or deny it.
4. Once approved you will be all set to video visit!
NOTES: Make sure you are allowing flash player to run in google chrome by selecting the lock icon to left of the browser. Flash Player needs to be set to “allow”. Then you can refresh the page and it should be good to go. If flash player is being blocked you will not be able to take a picture or see any video during the visitation. When you click on the video visitation link on the website, please visit the Audition Room to test your equipment. To find the Audition Room, please click on 'Video Visit an Inmate' and it will be located on the top of your screen. Here you can test and verify that your webcam and microphone are working. We highly recommend a hard line for video visiting, unstable internet can result in poor visit qualities.
How to Have Remote Video Visits with an Inmate in Buchanan County
To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with Inmate Canteen to communicate with your Buchanan County Jail inmate, follow the instructions below:
- Register and create an account with your Buchanan County inmate using Inmate Canteen.
- Inmate Canteen has excellent quality video visits between your home device and a video terminal in the inmate's housing area at Buchanan County Jail.
- You can also send and receive secure messages and use them to make and receive phone calls with your Buchanan County inmate.
- This is a fee based service.
Instructions for Inmate Video Visitation:
- Register or Log in to your account
- Select Buchanan County Jail and the inmate you wish to visit.
- Select the "Video Visit an Inmate" option
- Follow the prompts on screen to schedule the visit.
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding visiting with an inmate (both at the jail and remotely) in Buchanan County, visit our full page guide.
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
NOTE: All video visits are recorded and stored. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some video visits providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Buchanan County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 816-271-5555 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Buchanan County Jail?
Buchanan County Jail uses the services of Inmate Canteen for Remote Video Visitation with Inmates.
For best results use Google Chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on Inmate Video Visitation:
- Register or Log in to your account
- Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to visit.
- Select the "Video Visit an Inmate" option
- Follow the prompts on screen to schedule the visit.
Video Visitation must be done from a computer using Google Chrome and an updated Adobe Flash player. Before starting this process you must make sure that your Adobe Flash player is fully updated and that you are using Google Chrome. First... Set up Flash, then restart your computer and then go to Google Chrome on your desktop or laptop computer and log on to Inmate Canteen.
Steps Inmate canteen Visitation:
1. Go to www.inmatecanteen.com on a computer (not supported on mobile devices i.e. tablets, cell phones, etc)
2. Log in, select your inmate, and select the Video Visit an Inmate option.
3. You will be required to fill out a form, submit a driver's license picture and a picture of your face. Once submitted, Buchanan County Jail will either approve or deny it.
4. Once approved you will be all set to video visit!
NOTES: Make sure you are allowing flash player to run in google chrome by selecting the lock icon to left of the browser. Flash Player needs to be set to “allow”. Then you can refresh the page and it should be good to go. If flash player is being blocked you will not be able to take a picture or see any video during the visitation. When you click on the video visitation link on the website, please visit the Audition Room to test your equipment. To find the Audition Room, please click on 'Video Visit an Inmate' and it will be located on the top of your screen. Here you can test and verify that your webcam and microphone are working. We highly recommend a hard line for video visiting, unstable internet can result in poor visit qualities.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Buchanan County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 816-271-5555 for further assistance.
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Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Buchanan County Jail may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
1. Register or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen.
2. Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
3. Select the "Purchase Items" option.
4. Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Buchanan County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Buchanan County Jail follow these steps:
- Register to create an account, or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen if you already have one.
- Select Missouri, then Buchanan County Jail, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
- Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
- Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
- NOTE: Buchanan County Jail may at times only allow online deposits for your inmate to purchase their own commissary locally.
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Buchanan County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Buchanan County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Buchanan County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 816-271-5555 for further assistance.
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How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Buchanan County Jail
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Buchanan County do the following:
1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.
2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose Buchanan County Jail, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.
To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Buchanan County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Buchanan County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 816-271-5555 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Buchanan County Jail, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Buchanan County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 816-271-5555 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Buchanan County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
1. Register or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen.
2. Select Missouri, then Buchanan County Jail, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
3. Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
4. Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
5. Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
Inmate Canteen has a selection of hundreds of items available to purchase for inmates in Buchanan County.
The items range from candy, snacks, coffee and other drinks, undergarments, stationary supplies and more.
How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Buchanan County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Buchanan County Jail follow these steps:
- Register to create an account, or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen if you already have one.
- Select Missouri, then Buchanan County Jail, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
- Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
- Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Buchanan County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Buchanan County.
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Buchanan County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 816-271-5555 for further assistance.
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How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Buchanan County
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Buchanan County Jail follow these steps:
- Register with Inmate Canteen to create an account or log in if you already have one.
- Select Missouri, then select Buchanan County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
- Add money to your account.
- Verify your email.
- Send message.
- NOTE: All messages between you and your Buchanan County inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Buchanan County Jail, the costs, rules, policies and more check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Buchanan County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Buchanan County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 816-271-5555 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Buchanan County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Buchanan County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 816-271-5555 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Buchanan County?
This facility, known as "Buchanan County Jail" is also known as Buchanan County Jail, Missouri, Buchanan.