Independence City Detention Unit
Independence City Detention Unit
Looking for someone in custody? The inmate search tool shows everyone currently held at the 19-bed Independence City Detention Unit, and staff can answer questions around the clock at 816-325-7247.
Anyone arrested in the county on misdemeanor or felony charges comes through this facility for booking and processing. Depending on the charges, they may be held until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or kept in custody until their trial is over.
People sentenced to under a year serve that time at this jail. Longer sentences are served in the Missouri State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page covers the visitation schedule, adding funds to an inmate’s account, mail rules, phone calls from inmates, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, how to post bail, and commissary orders.
Keep the inmate’s jail ID or booking number handy, because most mail and messaging services require it. If you can’t find it online, call Independence City Detention Unit at 816-325-7247.
Inmate Services
Phone
816-325-7247Mailing address (personal mail)
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.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less- Jail (Main): 816-325-7247
- Arrest Warrants: 816-524-4302
- County Prosecutor: 816-881-3555
- Kansas City Police: 816-234-5111
- Sheriff: 816-524-4302
How does the booking process work at Independence City Detention Unit?
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:
- Verifying identity.
- Taking a mugshot.
- Answering questions regarding medical, mental health, and substance use history.
- DNA collection, if required.
- Conducting a thorough search.
- Confiscating personal belongings.
- Providing a free phone call.
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?
How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in 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:
- Register here, or by phone 800-943-2189
- Choose Missouri.
- Choose Independence City Detention Unit
- Select your Inmate.
- Enter the phone number your Inmate will be calling.
- Fund your account.
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
- Adding funds to your account: NCIC's terms cap the fee for an automated payment (web, phone menu or kiosk) at $3.00.
- NCIC shows the current per-minute rate when you set up the account.
- NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.
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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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.