Inmate Search 🔍 | Buchanan County Jail

Buchanan County Jail is a minimum security jail which falls under jurisdiction of Buchanan, MO. The jail is maintained and operated by sheriffs in Buchanan County. Offenders from the Police and City jails are transferred to the jail after the paper work is done. They usually stay in the jail, until they are sentenced, acquitted or released on bail. It houses inmates on temporary hold, typically serving less than a year jail term. Most of the inmates in Buchanan County Jail are convicted for misdemeanor offenses like driving under the influence, fighting/assault, theft etc. It provides basic amenities to the inmates like bathroom facility, 3 meals daily, education program and TV facility. It also provides work release program and other specialized services to the inmates.

Location

501 Faraon Street
St Joseph, Missouri 64501

County

Buchanan County

Phone Number

816-236-8888
816-236-8801

Facility Type

County Jail

Inmate Capacity

224

Website

www.co.buchanan.mo.us

Fax Number

816-271-5496

Current Inmate Roster

4194 inmates found | See all

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Buchanan County Jail?

Buchanan County Jail maintains an online inmate list where one can find the list of detainees. The list is updated usually fairly frequently. To check the inmate roster please visit Buchanan County Jail Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the St Joseph police department at 816-236-8888 and find out about the inmate directly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Buchanan County Jail?

It means the inmate is transferred to nearby county jail or state prison facility or is released from jail. Check Missouri inmate search page for more details on how to search for an inmate in Missouri.

Q. What are the visitation rules of Buchanan County Jail?

Any individual with valid government ID and who isn’t on felony probation is allowed to visit an inmate. Children below 18 years, must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
For more information one can call 816-236-8888.

Buchanan County Jail Visitation Hours

Sunday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday	9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.