Located in Lola, Allen County, Kansas, the Allen County Jail is a 76-bed facility. You can call them anytime for inmate information at 620-365-1402.
This facility handles offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies, who are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on their charges, inmates may remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial is completed.
The inmate search tool can be used to view the jail's roster and find out who is in custody.
Offenders sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail, while those with longer sentences will be transferred to either the Kansas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on a range of inmate services, including the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
It’s a good idea to keep the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for future communication needs. If it’s not available online, call Allen County Jail at 620-365-1402 for further assistance.
Phone: 620-365-1402
Physical Address:
1 North Washington
Lola, KS 66748
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Allen County Jail
1 N Washington
Iola KS 66749
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Allen County Jail
1 N Washington
Iola KS 66749
Other Jails and Prisons
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 620-365-1402 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Allen County Criminal Court Cases online, as well as for every county in Kansas.
Allen County Jail Inmate Search
The Allen County Jail maintains an average of 76 offenders in custody on any given day. The Allen County Jail has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. 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 today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.
The information is compiled from the Allen County Corrections Department, the state of Kansas Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Allen County.
For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Allen County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.
We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.
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The 76-bed Allen County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Allen County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year.
It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration, and other surrounding counties as needed.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 620-365-1402, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.
Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment.
Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks.
The Allen County Jail also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills.
Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided.
Visits are in person, and are via video and an account is created online to book and complete visits, allowing both visitors and inmates to schedule a visit.
Phone accounts are also registered online, and allow for inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime and evening hours when they are not participating in a task or program.
Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page.
All personal mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Allen County Jail
1 N Washington
Iola KS 66749
Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.
Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Allen County Jail
1 N Washington
Iola KS 66749
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Allen County Jail for booking. This process includes identifying them, deciding on charges, and determining if they will be eligible for bail or held until court.
It's important to stay silent during this process, as any statements made may be used in court. Legal advice should be sought before speaking about the case.
The following steps make up the booking process at Allen County Jail:
The duration of booking can vary, taking between one and 48 hours. For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Allen County Jail at 620-365-1402.
After being arrested and booked into Allen County Jail in Lola, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:
1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call 620-365-1402 for the exact bail amount.
There are multiple ways to pay bail.
To get more information on the bail process in Allen County, Kansas, visit the Allen County Jail Bail FAQ.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Allen County Jail? What is the Schedule?
1 North Washington
Lola, KS 66748
620-365-1402
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 620-365-1402 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Allen County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-365-1402 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Allen County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Allen County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-365-1402 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Allen County Jail?
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person.
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Allen County Jail uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.
Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union. Call the Allen County Jail first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Allen County Jail
1 N Washington
Iola KS 66749
Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.
To deposit money online for an inmate in Allen County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Allen County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Allen County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Allen County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-365-1402 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Allen County Jail?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Allen County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Allen County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Allen County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-365-1402 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Allen County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Allen County Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Allen County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Allen County Jail
1 N Washington
Iola KS 66749
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Allen County Jail
1 N Washington
Iola KS 66749
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
The Allen County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Allen County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Allen County Jail
1 N Washington
Iola KS 66749
For inmates receiving mail in the Allen County Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Allen County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Allen County Jail
1 N Washington
Iola KS 66749
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Allen County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-365-1402 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Allen County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Search for JailATM services for Allen County Jail.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Allen County Jail.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Allen County Jail may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
Send Gift Packs
Allen County Jail has an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.
These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Allen County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Allen County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Allen County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Allen County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-365-1402 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Allen County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
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:
Cost of Chirping:
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Allen County Jail follow these steps:
- Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
- This product allows Allen County inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
- Inmates will be charged a monthly service fee of $4.00.
- Inbound and Outbound Chirps are $0.10 each.
Inmate Sales Apps
iphone app
Google Play app
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Allen County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Allen County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Allen County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-365-1402 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Allen County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Allen County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-365-1402 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Allen County?
This facility, known as "Allen County Jail" is also known as Allen County Courthouse, ALLEN COUNTY JAIL , ALLEN COUNTY JAIL , Kansas, Allen.
