Jackson County Detention Center Inmate Search & Info
Jackson County Detention Center Inmate Search, Bond & Family Information
Looking for someone in Jackson County custody? Start with the county’s live inmate search, then use this guide to understand bond, court records, visitation, calls, commissary, mail and what to do if the person is not listed.
Jackson County Detention Center: Start Here
This page covers Jackson County, Missouri, including Kansas City-area state-charge detainees. Jackson County operates its own inmate-search database and Department of Corrections.
Kansas City, Missouri.
Jackson County officially opened its new detention center on March 19, 2026 at the US Highway 40 site. Some current county service pages still list 1300 Cherry Street for visitation, deposits and other detention services.
Call 816-881-4200 before traveling so you know which facility or public-service entrance handles your task.
How to Search Jackson County Detention Center Inmates
Jackson County provides its own inmate-search system. You must accept the county’s terms before entering the live database.
Open Jackson County’s inmate search
Use the county database instead of a third-party jail directory.
Read and accept the disclaimer
The search page explains exactly what its inmate information does and does not represent.
Search the person’s information
Use the identifying information available in the county system and carefully match the correct person.
Save the inmate identifiers
Keep the inmate’s full name, ID or sequence number and other useful custody information.
Use the court system for the criminal case
The county specifically states that its inmate database is not the source for pending court-case information.
Inmate Search, Arrest Record and Court Case Are Different Records
This distinction is unusually important in Jackson County. The county says its detention search is created for population-control and facility-operation purposes.
| Information needed | Correct source |
|---|---|
| Current Jackson County detention | Jackson County inmate search. |
| Pending criminal case or charge | Missouri Case.net / 16th Judicial Circuit. |
| Arrest report | The law-enforcement agency that made the arrest. |
| Incident report | The investigating/arresting law-enforcement agency. |
| Kansas City municipal detention | Municipal/Regional Correctional Center information rather than Jackson County’s inmate database. |
Can’t Find the Person in Jackson County?
A missing result does not automatically mean the person was released. The county inmate search covers a particular detention population and specifically excludes some Kansas City municipal detainees.
Arrest happened recently
Call 816-881-4200 and provide the full legal name and date of birth if known. Ask whether the person is currently in Jackson County custody.
Kansas City municipal matter
Jackson County warns that its inmate search does not include people held in the Regional Correctional Center for Kansas City municipal matters.
You Found the Inmate. What Should You Do Next?
Once custody is confirmed, save the inmate identifier. It can be needed for deposits, mail, video visitation and staff questions.
Keep the name and sequence or booking identifier exactly as displayed.
Verify the current amount before making a payment.
Use the Missouri court system for the actual criminal case.
Video visits require registration and an inmate connection.
Commissary deposits and family packages are separate services.
Regular mail is scanned off-site rather than sent directly to the jail.
Jackson County Detention Center Bond Information
A bond can be posted only after the court sets it. Verify the current amount before submitting payment because court action can change bond conditions.
Jackson County’s bond-information page instructs users to call 816-881-6387 before posting a Jackson County Court bond to verify the amount.
1315 Locust Street
Kansas City, MO
County instructions apply during the listed weekday court-business period.
Online payments are available 24/7. Phone payments use 1-866-345-1884.
The county still lists an onsite kiosk associated with 1300 Cherry Street and states a 7% vendor fee applies.
The dedicated Bond Information page lists 816-881-6387, while another detention page contains an older/different routing number. This article uses the dedicated bond page as the more specific source.
Jackson County says it does not take KCPD bonds. The county directs those inquiries to 816-234-5180.
How to Find the Jackson County Criminal Court Case
Jackson County tells inmate-search users to use Missouri Case.net for pending criminal cases and charges. The county detention database itself is not a court record.
Open Missouri Case.net
Use the Missouri Courts case-search system.
Select a search method
Case.net supports searches such as litigant name, case number, filing date and scheduled hearings.
Match the Jackson County case
Compare the defendant’s name and available case details carefully.
Open the case number
The case page can provide court information beyond what appears in the detention search.
1315 Locust Street
Kansas City, MO 64106
Jackson County Detention Center Visitation
Jackson County’s newer detention instructions use Smart Communications / SmartJailMail for both onsite and remote video visits. Registration is required before scheduling.
Create a SmartJailMail account
You need an email address and must submit a current facial photo and identification image.
Request a connection to the inmate
The inmate decides whether to accept the connection.
Select Visitation
Choose “Schedule a Video Visit,” then find the inmate by name.
Choose local or remote
Local visits are onsite. Remote visits are conducted from your compatible device.
Schedule ahead
The newer county instructions require visits to be scheduled at least 24 hours ahead and no more than seven days in advance.
And 1:30–4:00 PM daily under the newer county detention instructions.
Published by the newer Jackson County detention page.
A separate county page still references Securus/VideoVisitAnywhere and older visitation hours. The newer main detention page instead uses SmartJailMail/Smart Communications.
Because both remain online, verify through the current detention page or call 816-881-4236 before creating a paid account.
Visitor requirements
- Adults need approved photo identification.
- Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
- Visitors must follow correctional staff instructions.
- Appropriate clothing and shoes are required.
- Visitors can be denied for intoxication or disruptive conduct.
- Nothing may be passed directly to an inmate.
Phone Calls, Tablets and Electronic Messages
Inmates can make outgoing calls but cannot receive normal incoming calls. Jackson County staff also state that detention employees cannot relay verbal messages from callers or visitors.
The inmate must initiate calls from the detention telephone system.
Phone availability depends on the housing-unit schedule.
Inmates also have tablet communication access under facility scheduling rules.
Electronic photos are also available through the tablet system. The county currently lists a $1.00 charge per approved photo.
Photos will be rejected for content such as:
- Nudity or sexually explicit content
- Weapons
- Illegal drugs or paraphernalia
- Gang or security-threat material
- Violent or abusive activity
- Pictures of court-related documents
Routine inmate communications should not be assumed private or attorney-client privileged.
How to Put Money on a Jackson County Inmate Account
Jackson County does not take inmate-account money at the main detention-center window. The county publishes online, phone, kiosk and postal-money-order options.
Use for deposits to the inmate trust account.
County information says kiosk commissary deposits post immediately.
Include the inmate’s name and sequence number on the memo line.
Jackson County says cash, payroll checks and other checks are not accepted for mailed inmate-account deposits.
Commissary ordering
The county currently allows inmates, friends and family to order commissary once per week. Its inmate-information page lists separate maximums of $60 in food and $60 in non-food items.
Money must already be in the inmate’s account before an order is placed.
Money placed in the inmate’s account.
Use for approved commissary/package orders rather than trust deposits.
Jackson County Detention Center Inmate Mail
Regular non-legal mail is not sent directly to the physical jail. Jackson County uses Smart Communications to scan letters, postcards and greeting cards for electronic viewing.
Inmate Full Name + Booking/ID Number
PO Box 9167
Seminole, FL 33775-9167
Regular postcards, letters and greeting cards are scanned and made available through inmate tablets and kiosks rather than handed to the inmate as original paper mail.
Do not assume the Smart Communications PO box should be used for privileged attorney correspondence. Verify the current legal-mail instructions with Jackson County before mailing time-sensitive legal material.
Inmate Property Release and Trial Clothing
Jackson County stores inmate property during processing. An inmate can authorize release of property or money to a named person through a release voucher.
Published pickup periods are 9:00–10:00 AM and 5:00–6:00 PM.
Only the person named on the inmate’s release voucher can receive the property or money.
Clothing for a jury trial
Jackson County says one set of court clothing may be brought on the day of a jury trial. Clothing is released again after the jury trial.
- Conservative dress, suit, slacks or shirt
- Normal dress belt
- Conservative necktie
- Shoes and socks
- T-shirt where appropriate
- Bra without underwire
What Happens After Someone Is Held?
Jackson County says arrested people are processed through identity verification, background screening, searches and photographs. Some are released after satisfying bail requirements.
People ordered to remain in custody move through classification, which evaluates security risk and individual needs.
Classification allows the facility to separate inmates based on security, behavior, health and other operational needs.
Released, Transferred or Missing From the Roster?
A person disappearing from Jackson County’s inmate search does not by itself explain the outcome. Check the court record and confirm custody before assuming release.
Search the county database again
Current detention information can change quickly.
Call Jackson County Corrections
Ask whether the person remains in county custody.
Review Case.net
A new court entry may explain release, bond or sentencing activity.
Check Missouri DOC if sentenced/transferred
State custody is separate from the Jackson County detention database.
PREA and Sexual-Abuse Reporting
Jackson County Detention Center states that it has zero tolerance for sexual abuse and sexual harassment under the Prison Rape Elimination Act.
Inmates can report concerns to available staff or through the facility’s PREA reporting process.
Members of the public can report potential PREA incidents through the county’s published reporting channel.
Jackson County also lists the Office of Ethics, Human Relations and Citizen Complaints, 415 E. 12th Street, 7th Floor, Kansas City, MO 64106 for mailed reporting.
Which Jackson County Detention Center Address Should You Use in 2026?
This is currently the most important practical issue on the county’s own website because public-facing detention pages have not all caught up with the new facility opening.
Kansas City, MO 64129
Jackson County cut the ribbon on the new facility on March 19, 2026.
Kansas City, MO 64106
Current county pages still associate this location with some detention, visitation and kiosk instructions.
Call 816-881-4200 before visiting, posting money at a kiosk, dropping off trial clothing or handling any in-person detention task.
New Jackson County Detention Center Location
Jackson County’s new detention facility was constructed at 7000 E. US Highway 40 in Kansas City. Because some public-facing services still reference Cherry Street, confirm your destination before traveling.
Jackson County Detention and Court Contacts
| Office / Service | Contact | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson County Corrections | 816-881-4200 | General detention and custody questions. |
| Visitation | 816-881-4236 | Current visit scheduling or location questions. |
| Bond / Criminal Records | 816-881-6387 | Verify Jackson County Court bond before posting. |
| Criminal Records Kansas City | 816-881-4351 | Criminal court-record questions. |
| KCPD Bond Questions | 816-234-5180 | Kansas City Police Department bond matters. |
| Public Defender | 816-889-2099 | Jackson County public-defense information. |
| Access Corrections | 1-866-345-1884 | Card deposits/payments supported by the county. |
Have the person’s full legal name, date of birth if known, inmate ID or sequence number, arrest date and one specific question ready.
Official Jackson County Inmate Resources
These links are primarily for live searches and transactions. The article above explains the procedures so you do not need to open every government page just to understand what to do.
Search the county’s current detention population after accepting the official disclaimer.
Current county page for inmate services, bond, communications, mail and visitation.
Current published county bond instructions and payment methods.
Commissary, phone, mail, property, clothing and classification information.
Newer Jackson County instructions use this system for inmate connections and video visitation.
Jackson County-supported online inmate trust deposits and bond-related card payments.
Family commissary/package ordering.
Search pending criminal cases, court dates and Missouri court records.
Use if a person may have moved from county detention into state custody.
Jackson County Detention Center FAQs
How do I search for an inmate in Jackson County, Missouri?
Use Jackson County’s official Inmate Online Search. Read and accept the disclaimer, then search the live detention database.
What is the Jackson County Detention Center phone number?
Jackson County Corrections publishes 816-881-4200 as its main detention number and 816-881-4236 for visitation information.
Where is the Jackson County Detention Center?
Jackson County officially opened its new detention center at the US Highway 40 site in March 2026. Some county service pages still list 1300 Cherry Street, so call 816-881-4200 before traveling.
What is the new Jackson County Detention Center address?
The new facility project is located at 7000 E. US Highway 40, Kansas City, MO 64129.
Why does Jackson County’s website still show 1300 Cherry Street?
Several county detention-service pages still contain the legacy 1300 Cherry Street address even though Jackson County opened its new detention facility in March 2026. Confirm the correct service location before visiting.
Is the Jackson County inmate search an arrest-record search?
No. Jackson County specifically states that the detention database is not an arrest report or incident report and does not constitute the arresting agency’s booking record.
Where do I find an inmate’s criminal court case?
Use Missouri Case.net. Jackson County’s detention database states that pending cases and charges should be checked through the court system.
Why can’t I find a Kansas City municipal detainee?
Jackson County says its inmate-search database does not include people held in the Regional Correctional Center for Kansas City municipal matters.
How do I check the current bond amount?
Jackson County’s dedicated bond page instructs users to call 816-881-6387 before posting a Jackson County Court bond to confirm the amount.
Can I post a bond online?
Jackson County currently supports 24/7 card payment through Access Corrections. Additional vendor fees may apply.
What should I do after posting bond?
The county says to call 816-881-6387 after posting a Jackson County Court bond so Records staff know the funds were posted and can begin processing.
Does Jackson County accept KCPD bonds?
No. Jackson County says it does not take Kansas City Police Department bonds and directs those questions to 816-234-5180.
How do I schedule a Jackson County inmate visit?
The county’s newer detention instructions use SmartJailMail. Register, verify your identity, request a connection to the inmate and schedule the video visit at least 24 hours in advance.
Are Jackson County visits onsite or remote?
Both are video visits. The county’s newer instructions offer local onsite video visits and paid remote video visits through Smart Communications.
What are the current onsite visitation hours?
The newer Jackson County detention page lists onsite video visitation from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM daily. Call 816-881-4236 to confirm before traveling.
Why does another Jackson County page mention Securus visitation?
An older county visitation page remains online with Securus instructions. The newer main detention page uses Smart Communications, so verify the current platform before paying or registering.
Can I call a Jackson County inmate directly?
Inmates can make outgoing calls but cannot receive normal incoming calls. Detention staff also do not relay routine verbal messages from callers.
Can I send an electronic message to an inmate?
Yes. Jackson County says inmate tablets can send and receive electronic messages. The county currently lists a price of $0.50 per incoming or outgoing message.
Can I send an electronic photo?
Yes. Approved electronic photos can be delivered to inmate tablets. Jackson County currently lists a $1.00 charge per photo and applies content restrictions.
How do I put money on an inmate’s commissary account?
Jackson County supports Access Corrections online, deposits by phone at 1-866-345-1884, kiosk deposits and Postal Money Orders.
Can I hand money to staff at the jail window?
No. Jackson County says its Detention Center main window does not accept money for inmate accounts.
What is the mailing address for regular inmate letters?
Regular non-legal mail goes to Smart Communications/Jackson Co. DOC, the inmate’s full name and booking or ID number, PO Box 9167, Seminole, FL 33775-9167.
Why does inmate mail go to Florida?
Jackson County uses Smart Communications to scan regular mail. Letters, postcards and greeting cards are digitized and made available to inmates through tablets or kiosks.
How can an inmate release personal property to me?
The inmate must complete a release voucher naming the person authorized to collect it. The named person must present valid government-issued identification.
When can inmate property be picked up?
Jackson County currently publishes weekday property-release periods from 9:00 to 10:00 AM and 5:00 to 6:00 PM.
Can I bring clothes for an inmate’s jury trial?
Yes. Jackson County says one approved set of conservative trial clothing can be brought on the day of a jury trial.
What if the inmate is transferred to Missouri state prison?
Use the Missouri Department of Corrections offender search if the person is no longer in county detention and may have entered state custody.
Does an inmate listing mean the person is guilty?
No. Jackson County notes that many detained people are awaiting trial. A charge or detention record does not establish guilt.
Inmate-search, bond, visitation, commissary, communication, mail, property, court and facility-location information was checked against Jackson County and Missouri court/corrections sources.
Jackson County is currently transitioning public information from its former detention-center site to the new 2026 facility. Confirm the correct physical destination before any in-person visit.
Current government sources reviewedCountyDetentionCenter.org is an independent informational website. It is not operated by Jackson County, Jackson County Department of Corrections, the 16th Judicial Circuit or another government agency.
Arrest, detention and charging information does not establish guilt. Court records may change after the detention information was created.