Allen County Jail

Allen County Jail Inmate Services Information

Phone: 620-365-1400

Physical Address:
1 North Washington
Box 433
Lola, KS 66748

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
Allen County Jail
1 North Washington
Lola, KS 66748

How Do You Find Someone in the Allen County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Allen County Jail, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 620-365-1400 for the information you are looking for.

Allen County Jail Inmate Search

Allen County maintains an average of 76 inmates in custody on any given day (in all jails combined). The jail has a weekly turnover of 55% of their population. Every year Allen County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,520 offenders.

The following charts of Allen County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for 5/28/2023. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from Allen County, the state of Kansas, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records.

For complete information on how to bond, visit, mail, send and receive email, receive phone calls, send money or commissary to an inmate, find information in this and other counties, and view the Most Wanted Fugitives, scroll down this page.

For a collection of over 20 additional graphs and charts of the demographic and criminal arrest information of the inmates in Allen County and Kansas state prisons, click the button below.
Allen County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

Allen County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 5/28/2023

Race Inmates % Total
White 40 70.18%
Black 3 5.26%
Hispanic or Latino 5 8.77%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 3 5.26%
Asian 2 3.51%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 2 3.51%
Other 2 3.51%
Total 57 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Allen County Sheriff’s Department, Kansas Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Allen County Inmate Criminal Charges - 5/28/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 19 33.33%
Felony (2rd Degree) 9 15.79%
Felony (1st Degree) 5 8.77%
State Jail Felony 1 1.75%
Felony (Uncategorized) 11 19.30%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 12 21.05%
Misdemeanor (Class C) 0 0.00%
Holds 0 0.00%
Uncategorized 0 0.00%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Allen County Sheriff’s Department, Kansas Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Allen County Inmate Sex - 5/28/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 51 89.47%
Female 6 10.53%
Total 57 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Allen County Sheriff’s Department, Kansas Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Allen County Inmate Age - 5/28/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 1 1.75%
18-20 2 3.51%
21-24 7 12.28%
25-30 10 17.54%
31-35 12 21.05%
36-40 7 12.28%
41-45 8 14.04%
46-50 3 5.26%
51-55 2 3.51%
56-60 2 3.51%
61-65 1 1.75%
66-75 1 1.75%
76-85 1 1.75%
Total 57 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Allen County Sheriff’s Department, Kansas Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.
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About the Allen County Jail
The capacity of the Allen County Jail in Kansas varies depending on the source. According to, the jail has a capacity of 79 inmates. However, states that the daily operational bed capacity is 199, with a maximum capacity of 303. Another source, mentions the Allen Correctional Institution, which has a capacity of 1,645 inmates, but it is unclear if this is the same facility as the Allen County Jail. The address and contact number for Allen County Jail in Kansas are as follows. Address: 1 North Washington PO Box 433, Iola, KS 66749. Phone number: 620-365-1400. Email: [email protected] . The Allen County Jail in Kansas has visiting hours that vary depending on the day of the week, where the inmate is housed, the inmate's sex, and whether or not it is a holiday. Each inmate is allowed one or two visits, ranging from 15 minutes to one hour in length each week. According to various sources, including Prisonroster, Montcalm, Waukeganweb, and Prisonersolidarity, the visiting hours are generally from 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM on Monday through Friday, from 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM on Saturday and Sunday. However, it is recommended to check with the jail directly to confirm the exact visiting hours. The Allen County Jail in Kansas is a medium-security detention center that holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing or both. The jail is operated locally by the Allen County Sheriff's Office. Inmates sentenced to less than three years are held in the county jail, while those sentenced to longer terms are transferred to state prisons. The jail's official website provides an inmate search tool to find information about inmates, including their criminal charges, bond amount, and visitation schedule. The Kansas Department of Corrections provides information on locating an inmate and their release date. There is no information available on specific inmate issues or conditions at the Allen County Jail. The Allen County Jail in Kansas is unique because the old jail building, which was built in the late 1860s and operated for nearly a century, has been converted into a museum. The Old Jail Museum is operated by the Allen County Historical Society and has been designated as a historic site. The current Allen County KS Jail is a medium-security detention center that is operated locally by the Allen County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing or both.
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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Allen County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Allen County Jail uses the services of Inmate Canteen for 'At the Jail' Visitation with Inmates.



For best results use Google Chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on Inmate Video Visitation:

  • Register or Log in to your account
  • Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to visit.
  • Select the "Video Visit an Inmate" option
  • Follow the prompts on screen to schedule the visit.

    Video Visitation must be done from a computer using Google Chrome and an updated Adobe Flash player. Before starting this process you must make sure that your Adobe Flash player is fully updated and that you are using Google Chrome. First... Set up Flash, then restart your computer and then go to Google Chrome on your desktop or laptop computer and log on to Inmate Canteen.
    Steps Inmate canteen Visitation:
    1. Go to www.inmatecanteen.com on a computer (not supported on mobile devices i.e. tablets, cell phones, etc)
    2. Log in, select your inmate, and select the Video Visit an Inmate option.
    3. You will be required to fill out a form, submit a driver's license picture and a picture of your face. Once submitted, Allen County Jail will either approve or deny it.
    4. Once approved you will be all set to video visit!
    NOTES: Make sure you are allowing flash player to run in google chrome by selecting the lock icon to left of the browser. Flash Player needs to be set to “allow”. Then you can refresh the page and it should be good to go. If flash player is being blocked you will not be able to take a picture or see any video during the visitation. When you click on the video visitation link on the website, please visit the Audition Room to test your equipment. To find the Audition Room, please click on 'Video Visit an Inmate' and it will be located on the top of your screen. Here you can test and verify that your webcam and microphone are working. We highly recommend a hard line for video visiting, unstable internet can result in poor visit qualities.
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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Allen County Jail?

Allen County Jail uses the services of Inmate Canteen for Remote Video Visitation with Inmates.

For best results use Google Chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on Inmate Video Visitation:

  • Register or Log in to your account
  • Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to visit.
  • Select the "Video Visit an Inmate" option
  • Follow the prompts on screen to schedule the visit.

    Video Visitation must be done from a computer using Google Chrome and an updated Adobe Flash player. Before starting this process you must make sure that your Adobe Flash player is fully updated and that you are using Google Chrome. First... Set up Flash, then restart your computer and then go to Google Chrome on your desktop or laptop computer and log on to Inmate Canteen.
    Steps Inmate canteen Visitation:
    1. Go to www.inmatecanteen.com on a computer (not supported on mobile devices i.e. tablets, cell phones, etc)
    2. Log in, select your inmate, and select the Video Visit an Inmate option.
    3. You will be required to fill out a form, submit a driver's license picture and a picture of your face. Once submitted, Allen County Jail will either approve or deny it.
    4. Once approved you will be all set to video visit!
    NOTES: Make sure you are allowing flash player to run in google chrome by selecting the lock icon to left of the browser. Flash Player needs to be set to “allow”. Then you can refresh the page and it should be good to go. If flash player is being blocked you will not be able to take a picture or see any video during the visitation. When you click on the video visitation link on the website, please visit the Audition Room to test your equipment. To find the Audition Room, please click on 'Video Visit an Inmate' and it will be located on the top of your screen. Here you can test and verify that your webcam and microphone are working. We highly recommend a hard line for video visiting, unstable internet can result in poor visit qualities.
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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Allen County Jail?

Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Allen County Jail may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.

1. Register or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen.
2. Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
3. Select the "Purchase Items" option.
4. Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Allen County Jail?

How Do Inmates in Allen County Jail Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Allen County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

  • Allen County Jail uses the services of a company named Inmate Sales.
  • Register with them online or call them at 877-998-5678
  • Agents are available M-F from 8:00 AM - 12:00 midnight EST, Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM, and speak both English & Spanish.
  • Services for Allen County inmates and their families and friends include: Collect Calling, PIN Debit, Purchasing Calling Cards, Deposits, Messaging & Video Visitation.

iphone app
Google Play app

For all the information regarding phone calls with Allen County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Allen County Jail, and what can I purchase?

Allen County Jail uses the services of Inmate Canteen for Online Commissary Purchases for an Inmate.
NOTE: Allen County Jail may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.


For best results use google chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:

  • Register or Log in to your account
  • Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
  • Select the "Purchase Items" option
  • Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Allen County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

Allen County Jail uses the services of Inmate Sales to allow text messaging communication between inmates and their friends and family.

Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.  
This product allows inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.


Here's how it works:

  • First you must register, and then funds are added to the inmate's account. If you want to pay by phone, call 877-998-5678.
  • When an inmate gets the device they may send 5 free automated messages each day for the first three days of possession of the chirping device.  
  • These automated messages will inform the person the inmate Chirped who is sending the Chirps and the facility they are Chirping from.
  • It will then ask them to go to a direct link to the inmate's account on the Inmate Sales website.
  • The website will then instruct them to use a credit card to put money on the inmate's account.  

Cost of Chirping:  

  • Inmates will be charged a monthly service fee of $4.00.  Inbound and Outbound Chirps are $0.10 each.
  • If an inmate has available funds on their chirping device they will be able to chirp any cell phone and that chirp will appear to be a normal text. 
  • If you wish to stop receiving Chirps from an inmate, reply to the Chirp with STOP.

iphone app
Google Play app

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Allen County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Allen County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register with Inmate Canteen to create an account or log in if you already have one.
  • Select Kansas, then select Allen County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
  • Add money to your account.
  • Verify your email.
  • Send message.
  • NOTE: All messages between you and your Allen County inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Allen County Jail, the costs, rules, policies and more check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Allen County.


 

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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Allen County?

Allen Wilson Woodson Neosho Bourbon Coffey Anderson Linn
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Most Wanted Fugitives

Do you have a list of Arrest Warrants, and the Most Wanted Criminals in Allen County, the state of Kansas and the United States?

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Allen County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 5/28/2023

Race Inmates % Total
White 40 70.18%
Black 3 5.26%
Hispanic or Latino 5 8.77%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 3 5.26%
Asian 2 3.51%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 2 3.51%
Other 2 3.51%
Total 57 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Allen County Sheriff’s Department, Kansas Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Allen County Inmate Criminal Charges - 5/28/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 19 33.33%
Felony (2rd Degree) 9 15.79%
Felony (1st Degree) 5 8.77%
State Jail Felony 1 1.75%
Felony (Uncategorized) 11 19.30%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 12 21.05%
Misdemeanor (Class C) 0 0.00%
Holds 0 0.00%
Uncategorized 0 0.00%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Allen County Sheriff’s Department, Kansas Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Allen County Inmate Sex - 5/28/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 51 89.47%
Female 6 10.53%
Total 57 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Allen County Sheriff’s Department, Kansas Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Allen County Inmate Age - 5/28/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 1 1.75%
18-20 2 3.51%
21-24 7 12.28%
25-30 10 17.54%
31-35 12 21.05%
36-40 7 12.28%
41-45 8 14.04%
46-50 3 5.26%
51-55 2 3.51%
56-60 2 3.51%
61-65 1 1.75%
66-75 1 1.75%
76-85 1 1.75%
Total 57 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Allen County Sheriff’s Department, Kansas Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

This facility, known as "Allen County Jail" is also known as Allen County Courthouse, ALLEN COUNTY JAIL , ALLEN COUNTY JAIL , Kansas, Allen.