Buchanan County MO Jail is a Medium security level County Jail located in the city of St. Joseph, Missouri. The facility houses Male Offenders who are convicted for crimes which come under Missouri state and federal laws. The County Jail was opened in 1838. The facility has a capacity of 224 inmates, which is the maximum amount of beds per facility.
The facility is part of St. Joseph, MO judicial district, which has 0 facilities in total.
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Locating an Inmate in Buchanan County Mo Jail
The best way to locate or get information on any inmate currently incarcerated in Buchanan County Mo Jail is to contact the County Jail for information on the inmate or visit them online at https://www.bop.gov/ .
Be Approved
Make sure an inmate you are visiting has placed you on their approved visiting list.
Be Prepared to Follow Buchanan County Mo Jail Visiting Rules
For official policy that outlines regulations and procedures for visiting a Buchanan County Mo Jail inmate, contact the County Jail directly via 816-236-8800 phone number.
Visitation Days and Hours
Buchanan County MO Jail County Jail For more information on when you can visit an inmate and get directions contact the County Jail directly.
Visiting a Buchanan County MO Jail inmate on holidays:
The inmate will be notified as to any changes to the "normal" visitation schedule due to holidays and/or any special commitments.
| USP General Visiting Hours | |
|---|---|
| Mon | — |
| Tue | — |
| Wed | — |
| Thu | — |
| Fri | — |
| Sat | 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m |
| Sun | 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m |
| Hol | — |
Inmates can receive letters from their family members and friends, as well as packages from home with prior written approval from the inmate's unit team or authorized staff member at Buchanan County Mo Jail.
To make sure the mail and package you are sending comes under approved item list and for more clarification contact the County Jail administration at 816-236-8800.
You can also try to contact the facility by reaching out to them on social media platforms. Visit their Facebook page: here.
For sending a mail or a care package to an Buchanan County MO Jail County Jail inmate you should have the following information on the parcel:
| Inmate Mail 1 | Inmate Mail 2 | Freight and non-USPS parcels | Staff Mail |
|---|---|---|---|
(Inmate's Name) C/O Buchanan County Jail 501 Faraon Street St. Joseph, MO 64501 | — | — | — |