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Buchanan County Jail Information and Inmate Search
The Buchanan County jail is located in St. Joseph, Missouri. It has three separate housing units with a total bed capacity of 234 inmates. The staff includes seven sergeants, 4 deputies, 25 detention deputies, 3 property clerks, 2 kitchen staff, a digital download specialist, and a receptionist. The jail is overseen by Custody Officer Lt. Joe Lysaght and Compliance Officer Lt. Natalie Colbech.
501 Faraon Street
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
Phone: 816-236-8800
The jail roster is hosted online at the VineLink website. It may be searched by an inmate’s full or partial name or ID number. Information provided includes inmates’ identifying details, locations, arrest, charge, booking, bond, and release information, and mugshots.
How to Send Mail or Package
Mail to inmates must include the sender’s full name and return address and be sent through the US Postal Service. Up to three pictures may be included in a single letter. Mail should be addressed as follows:
(Inmate’s Name)
C/O Buchanan County Jail
501 Faraon Street
St. Joseph, MO 64501
Email service is also available through Inmate Canteen.
Deposits to inmates’ commissary accounts may be made at the lobby kiosk with cash or credit card or online at the Inmate Canteen website. For Tuesday orders, money needs to be deposited no later than 8:00 AM Monday and no later than 8:00 AM on Thursday for Friday commissary.
Visitation Hours
Inmates are provided one non-contact visit every Saturday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Visits must be scheduled in advance on Monday through Thursday from 8am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 5pm or Friday from 8am to 12:30pm. Appointments may be made in person or by calling (816) 236-8888. Visitors must be 18 years of age or older and provide a valid photo ID. Visitors must arrive 10 minutes early to check in or the visit will be canceled.
