Buchanan County, MO Public Records

Courts in Buchanan County

Court Records in Buchanan County, Missouri

Court records in Buchanan County can be accessed either physically or remotely. Anyone interested in requesting and obtaining a public record can walk into the Office of the Recorder of Deeds at:

411 Jules Street, Room 103

Saint Joseph, MO 64501

(816)-271- 1437

To access public records remotely, the Office of the Recorder of Deeds has an easy-to-use online platform. The Public Record Search on the portal leads you directly to whichever public record you want. However, for security or confidentiality concerns, some criminal records and sensitive family cases will not be made available for public access both remotely and offline. They can only be accessed by obtaining a special warrant or court order.

Jails and Prisons in Buchanan County

Find Inmate Search and Jail Records in Buchanan County, Missouri

The Buchanan County correctional facility is a medium prison facility managed by the Sheriff's Department of the County. To access records of inmates in this correctional facility, requestors can use the Inmate Lookup portal on the Buchanan County Sheriff's Office website. Alternatively, you may visit the Sheriff's Office to request a copy of this record. However, information about some inmates might not appear in the search for security or confidential reasons.

Police Departments and Sheriff Offices in Buchanan County

Arrest Records in Buchanan County, Missouri

Arrest records in Buchanan County are public according to the law. They contain information about a detainee's criminal history, charges, arrest date, arrest officer, and arresting agency. Mugshots, fingerprints, and other biometric information are also vital information included in an arrest record.

The Sheriff's Office of Buchanan County and other local police departments, including St. Joseph Police Department, Lake Winebago Police Department, and Smithville Police Department, are responsible for keeping arrest records. Arrest records can typically be accessed physically or remotely, provided there are no confidentiality or security concerns. To obtain a copy of an arrest in Buchanan County, contact the local police department that made the arrest.