Buchanan County, MO Arrests, Mugshots & Jail Records

Individuals can request arrest reports from the Buchanan County Sheriff's Office by creating an account through their online records request system. Copies of arrest records may also be requested by mail or through an in-person visit during regular business hours at:

Buchanan County Sheriff's Office

411 Jules Street

Saint Joseph, MO 64501

The Sheriff's Office offers an Inmate Lookup feature on its platform, allowing users to search for current detainees and access basic arrest and booking information.

The St. Joseph Police Department is the only municipal Police Department in Buchanan County. When requesting arrest records, individuals should provide relevant information such as the arrestee's name, date of arrest, and location. Fees may apply, and processing times may vary. Copies can be requested by mail or in person at:

St. Joseph Police Department Office

501 Faraon Street

Saint Joseph, Missouri 64501

For further assistance with obtaining copies of arrest records, individuals can contact the Records Unit by phone at (816) 271-4705, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) division of the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) provides statewide public access to criminal records, including those for Buchanan County. Requesters can obtain records using either a name-based search or a fingerprint-based search through the Missouri Automated Criminal History System (MACHS) platform. Name-based searches cost $15.00 plus a convenience fee.

The MACHS fingerprint search portal allows members of the public to schedule fingerprinting appointments through IDEMIA, Missouri's official fingerprinting vendor. Using Livescan technology, IDEMIA captures and electronically transmits fingerprints to the Missouri State Highway Patrol for processing. IDEMIA charges a service fee of $31.50 per applicant. For in-person requests, Individuals may also visit the CJIS at:

Missouri State Highway Patrol General Headquarters

1510 East Elm Street

Jefferson City, MO 65102

Phone: (573) 526-6312

The Buchanan County Circuit Court maintains criminal court records, with the Clerk of the Circuit Court responsible for their management and public access. Individuals can access these records through the Missouri Judicial Branch Case.net portal or by visiting the courthouse in person to obtain copies. Additionally, various third-party websites, such as InfoTracer, gather and provide access to county public records, including arrest records, by consolidating data from official government sources.