Every detail on this page is checked by hand, not scraped. This unofficial directory helps friends and family of incarcerated individuals find critical information — inmate lists, locations, bail resources, visitation hours, rules, and text, phone, email, and mail services — for jails, detention centers, and prisons across the United States.
You can call Independence City Detention Unit 24 hours a day for inmate information at 816-325-7247.
This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies within the county. They are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on their charges, they may remain incarcerated until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or ordered to stay in custody until their trial is resolved.
You can use the inmate search tool to view the jail's roster and see who is currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time in this facility. Those with sentences longer than one year will be transferred to either the Missouri State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
On this page, you'll find information on inmate services, including the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's useful to note and save the inmate's jail ID or booking number, which is often needed for sending mail or other communications. If you can't find it online, you can call Independence City Detention Unit at 816-325-7247 for assistance.
Phone: 816-325-7247
Physical Address:
223 North Memorial Drive
Independence, MO 64050-3013
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
Independence City Detention Unit
223 North Memorial Drive
Independence, MO 64050-3013
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Independence City Detention Unit, 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 816-325-7247 for the information you are looking for.
You can also look up an Jackson County inmate's criminal court case online.
Independence City Detention Unit 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 Independence City Detention Unit, 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 816-325-7247 for further assistance.
The Independence City Detention Unit maintains an average of 19 offenders in custody on any given day. The Independence City Detention Unit 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 Jackson County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 21,900 offenders.
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Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Independence City Detention Unit for booking. This process involves identifying the individual, determining charges, and deciding if they will be released on their own recognizance, released on bail, or held in custody until their court date.
It’s important for the arrestee to stay silent, as anything they say can be used against them. The best advice is to avoid answering any questions about the arrest until legal counsel is present.
The booking process at Independence City Detention Unit typically includes the following steps:
Depending on circumstances, booking can take anywhere from one hour to up to 48 hours, especially during busy periods or if the individual is uncooperative. For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 816-325-7247.
How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Independence City Detention Unit?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Jackson County follow these instructions:
Independence City Detention Unit uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.
In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:
NOTE:
1. You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2. When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3. When allowed by Independence City Detention Unit, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.
Fees
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
Full list of participating jails.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Jackson County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Independence City Detention Unit’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 816-325-7247 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Jackson County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Jackson County?
This facility, known as "Independence City Detention Unit" is also known as Independence Police Department, Independence City Detention Unit, Missouri, Jackson.
The Independence City Detention Unit serves the following cities and towns of Jackson County: Blue Springs, Buckner, Grain Valley, Grandview, Greenwood, Independence, Kansas City, Lake Lotawana, Lee's Summit, Oak Grove, Raytown and Sugar Creek.
