Jackson County Detention Center
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- Facility Type
- County Facility
- Security Level
- Pretrial / Sentenced
- Inmate Capacity
- Not available
- Established
- Not available
- Operated By
- Jackson County Sheriff's Office
Jackson County Detention Center Inmate Communication Overview
The Jackson County Detention Center in Kansas City, Missouri, is the county jail for Jackson County, operated by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office at 1300 Cherry Street. It houses pretrial detainees and sentenced inmates for the county.
Phone calls and video visitation both run through Securus Technologies. Families create an account on the Securus website to fund prepaid calls and to schedule remote video visits from a computer or the Securus video app, or on-site visits at the jail kiosks. The Securus system only allows scheduling when the inmate is available.
Mail should include the inmate's full name and booking information. For questions about calls, visits or inmate location, the jail can be reached at 816-881-4200, with visitation information at 816-881-4236.
Facility Information
Contact details and location information for this correctional facility.
Address
1300 Cherry Street, Kansas City, MO 64106
Main Phone
816-881-4200
Administrative line — not for inmate calls
Communication Options
Available communication services at Jackson County Detention Center.
Messaging
Electronic messages to and from the inmate.
Electronic messaging is not confirmed. Ask the jail about current options.
Video Calls
Remote or in-person video visitation.
Provider: Securus
Securus Video Connect for remote visits from home and on-site kiosk visits. Schedule on the Securus website.
Photo Sharing
Send approved digital or physical photos.
Photo sharing is not confirmed. Confirm with the jail.
Phone Calls
Inmate-initiated phone calls to approved numbers.
Provider: Securus
Prepaid and collect calls through Securus. Set up an account so the inmate can call you.
Money Transfer
Send funds to commissary or phone accounts.
Commissary deposit options are not confirmed. Check with the jail before sending money.
Communication Providers at Jackson County Detention Center
These providers operate communication services at this facility. Each may cover different services.
Securus
Phone calls and Securus Video Connect remote and on-site video visitation. Register on the Securus website.
View Securus ServicesCommunication Rules at Jackson County Detention Center
- Create a Securus account before funding calls or scheduling video visits.
- You must be on the inmate's approved list, even for a video visit.
- Schedule remote video visits in advance. The system only offers times the inmate is available.
- All visits are monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything you would not want replayed in court.
- Bring a valid government-issued photo ID for any on-site visit.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Jackson County Detention Center
Common questions from families about communication at this facility.
- Which company handles communication at Jackson County Detention Center?
- Securus Technologies, for both phone calls and Securus Video Connect video visitation.
- How do remote video visits work?
- Register or log in on the Securus website, select the facility, review the available days, hours and cost, then schedule. You can join from a computer, the Securus video app, or an on-site kiosk.
- How do phone calls work?
- Inmates make outgoing calls through Securus. Families set up a prepaid account or accept collect calls. Inmates cannot receive incoming calls.
- What is the visitation phone number?
- Call 816-881-4236 for visitation information, or the jail's main line at 816-881-4200.
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