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For inmates receiving mail in the Buchanan County Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Buchanan County Jail:
501 Faraon Street
St. Joseph, MO 64501
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
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:
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 facility and remotely) in Buchanan County, visit our full page guide.
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.
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:
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.
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.
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Buchanan County Jail follow these steps:
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.
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.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Buchanan County Jail follow these steps:
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.
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 [facility_name_1}, 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.