How to schedule and prepare for a visit at Buchanan County Jail (step-by-step)
Visiting someone at Buchanan County Jail is straightforward once you know the schedule and check-in rules. Here's how to book your time slot and show up ready.
This guide covers general-public, non-contact visits at Buchanan County Jail. Visits happen on Saturdays in two blocks: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. If a holiday falls on Saturday, general-public visitation is cancelled for that day.
Quick schedule: General-public, non-contact visits are Saturdays from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and 1:00 PM–5:00 PM (no visits on Saturdays that are holidays).
You'll need to schedule your Saturday visit in advance. Call or stop by the jail Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM, or Friday from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM.
- Schedule in person - Go to the Law Enforcement Center lobby and make your visitation appointment with the receptionist.
- Schedule by phone - Call (816) 236-8888 during the appointment scheduling windows to book your visit.
Treat your appointment time like a hard deadline. Buchanan County Jail requires visitors to check in 10 minutes early - if you don't, your visit gets cancelled. Miss that window? You'll have to reschedule during regular appointment hours (Monday–Thursday 8:00 AM–12:30 PM and 1:30 PM–5:00 PM; Friday 8:00 AM–12:30 PM).
Don’t cut it close: If you’re not checked in 10 minutes early, the jail will cancel the visit.
What to Bring Limits
- ✓ Be 18 or older - general-public visitors must be at least 18.
- ✓ Bring an accepted current photo ID - you’ll need a current identification card with a photograph.
- ✓ Plan for one visit per weekend - individuals are allowed only one visitation per weekend.
A few things can stop a visit before it starts. If you're on probation or parole, you won't be allowed to visit inmates here. The jail also runs warrant checks on all visitors - an outstanding warrant means a denied visit, even with an appointment. If your visit gets cancelled, reschedule during appointment hours (Monday–Thursday 8:00 AM–12:30 PM and 1:30 PM–5:00 PM; Friday 8:00 AM–12:30 PM). The jail can also restrict visitation for security or prosecution reasons, including holidays that fall on Saturday.
Before you go: If you’re on probation/parole, you can’t visit - and all visitors may be checked for outstanding warrants before visitation.
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