Buchanan County Jail Photos & Videos

Buchanan County Jail Photos

Below are 'street photos' (provided to us by users of this website) of the Buchanan County Jail from different perspectives.

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Buchanan County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

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.


 

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 Inmate Canteen, or log in if you already have an account.
  • Inmate Canteen has excellent quality video visits between your home device and a video terminal in the inmate's housing area.
  • This is a fee based service.
  • After you are signed in, select Missouri, the Buchanan County Jail, thn the inmate you wish to visit.
  • Select the Visit option. Follow the prompts on screen to set up a time to visit with your inmate.
  • Direct link to How to set up a Video Visit with Inmate Canteen.

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.


 

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

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.


 

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.


 

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.
  • Maximum spend is $125.00.
  • 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.


 

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.
  • Maximum spend is $125.00.

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.


 

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 [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.