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Anderson County Jail

Address:
823 W. 7th
Garnette, KS 66032
Phone:
785-448-5428

Anderson County Jail Inmate Phone Announcement - January 4, 2023

Staff at the Anderson County Jail is making it easier to connect with inmates by using a third-party service for phone communication. Using this service, explained below, allows you to purchase phone time for your inmate to either call you or to call other people in their network. If you have any questions call the facility at 785-448-5428.

Anderson County Jail inmates are allowed to use the phones for personal use at any time, except during scheduled meals and during evening lockdown which begins after 10:00 PM.

Rules, guidelines and schedules on phone use are listed on this page. Failure to adhere to them will result in your inmate and you losing your phone privileges.

Inmate Sales Inmate Phone Systems

Anderson County Jail uses Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communications (CPC) for their inmate phone system.

With Inmate sales you can purchase up to three different types of phone service to be used between you and your inmate.
They are:

  • Direct Pay Accounts - Your inmate can use funds to call one specific phone number designated by you. You control everything.
  • PIN Debit Accounts - Your inmate can make calls to any phone number. They control everything but the funding.
  • Prepaid Calling Cards - Your inmate can call any phone number using the card, but they must have the calling card ID number to make calls.

You can set up your account and purchase the plan you want online or by calling 877-998-5678 and speaking to an agent.
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How Does an Inmate make a call from Anderson County Jail?

Inmates at Anderson County Jail cannot receive phone calls from you, but they can make them as long as they have either a prepaid calling card number (which you need to purchase online or over the phone), or they have an account set up for them by you to either be able to call you direct to your phone or to be able to phone anyone they choose. Either Way, you have to fund these accounts.

With Inmate sales you can purchase up to three different types of phone service to be used between you and your inmate.
They are:

  • Direct Pay Accounts - Your inmate can use funds to call one specific phone number designated by you. You control everything.
  • PIN Debit Accounts - Your inmate can make calls to any phone number. They control everything but the funding.
  • Prepaid Calling Cards - Your inmate can call any phone number using the card, but they must have the calling card ID number to make calls.

You can set up your account and purchase the plan you want online or by calling 877-998-5678 and speaking to an agent.

iphone app
Google Play app

Emailing or Texting an Inmate in Anderson County Jail with Prodigy / Jail ATM Phone Services

Since Anderson County Jail contracts with JailATM / Prodigy Telephone Solutions. they either already or will soon provide you and your inmate the ability to use their Messaging Service to send and receive electronic messages. Try both Jail ATM & Prodigy. They are in the midst of a merger and one or the other will be handling this jail's account.


Depending on the facility, inmates can either view messages from you by:

  • Viewing it on a device at the jail,
  • Viewing it on a Kiosk in their unit,
  • Print it out, and/or
  • Respond electronically.

Pay for the Prodigy Inmate Messaging Service at Anderson County Jail.
- Online,
- Over the Phone by calling 866-700-4545,
- Using a Kiosk at Anderson County Jail.
Pay for the JailATM Inmate Messaging Service at Anderson County Jail.
- Online,
- Using a Kiosk at Anderson County Jail.
- Over the phone by calling 877-810-0914.

How much does it cost to send and receive messages?
Rates to send messages vary and are subject to change.
The typical cost is $1.00 per message, plus $1.00 per photo and $3.00 per 30 second video when available.
Step 1 - Sign in or create an account to find your facility.
Step 2 - Fund Account

NOTE: By turning on messaging, you will fund your account with $5.00 and authorize Prodigy / Jail ATM to charge your payment method for the same amount if you send a message or receive a collect message and do not have enough money.

Important Tips About Jail Phone Calls

If you were unable to find the information you were looking for on this page, call Anderson County Jail at 785-448-5428 and ask their policies on getting phone calls from your inmate.

Many jails and prisons are increasingly restricting the amount of time that an inmate can use the phone by placing daily and monthly limits, so try to pace yourself and not use up all your time at the beginning of the month.

Jails limit an inmate's phone time to certain hours of the day, so it is important you keep a regular schedule that works for both you and your inmate.

If your inmate does not call you during the time you both have scheduled, don't panic. There are often long lines for phone use. When a jail is on lockdown due to a fight or other security issue they do not allow the phones to be used.

Phones are the only way for an inmate to hear your voice and temporarily 'escape' the loneliness of incarceration, so use your time well. Arguing about anything will leave you both feeling empty and guilty, so avoid it at all costs.

All phone conversations are recorded. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!

Also, be warned that some phone providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.

Go to the official jail website for additional information. 

How to Email an Inmate at Anderson County Jail

Using Jail ATM Digital Messaging with an Inmate at Anderson County Jail - Sending and Receiving Messages.



How It Works:

Once you sign up with Jail ATM instant Messaging you can you can send texts from the cell phone associated with the mobile number you provided at sign-up, and receive text messages from the inmate on the same cell phone. You can only use the phone number you signed up with or it won't work.

To learn more about this email service, check out our full instructions, including fees at our emailing and texting page.

 

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

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

  • Register with Inmate Sales, the company that handles inmate messaging in Anderson County, by creating an account.
  • Select Kansas, then select Anderson County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to spend, and input your payment method. The funds can also be used by the inmate to send a message back to you.
  • If you want to pay by phone, call 877-998-5678.
  • NOTE: All messages between you and your inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.

-  Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.  
-  This product allows Anderson 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
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For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Anderson County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Anderson County.

 

How Do Inmates in Anderson County Jail Make Phone Calls?

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

  • Anderson 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 Anderson County inmates and their families and friends include: Collect Calling, PIN Debit, Purchasing Calling Cards, Deposits, Messaging & Video Visitation.

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Google Play app

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

 

How to visit an inmate in Anderson County Kansas using Remote Video Visitation 

To visit an inmate in Anderson County follow these steps:

  • In addition to visiting inmates at the jail, Anderson County Jail uses a video visitation service called JailATM.
  • In order to visit with your inmate online or at the Anderson County Jail Video Kiosk, you must first register with JailATM.
  • Once you register, choose the option for 'Video Calls' or Video Visits and you will be prompted for the information required, which will include copies of your state issued ID and more. 
  • Note: While JailATM also offers the following inmate services, Anderson County Jail may or may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm.
  • Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
    1.  You Can Send Money
         Anderson County Jail may have an agreement with JailATM so that you can deposit money online or using the kiosk in the Anderson County Jail lobby.
    2.  You Can Send Gift Packs
         Anderson County Jail may have an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to your inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow these to be sent to your inmate.
    3.  You Can Email Inmate
         Anderson County Jail may have an agreement with JailATM which handles secure messaging between you and your inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow emailing your inmate.
  • Customer Support: 877-810-0914.

For full instructions on all the benefits of using JailATM to visit a Anderson County inmate, visiting an inmate at the jail itself, rates, policies, rules, dress codes, bringing children, attorney and clergy visits and more, go to our official Visit Inmate Page. 

 

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Anderson County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Anderson County Jail follow these steps:

  • Go to JailATM, choose Kansas, then choose Anderson County Jail
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
  • Select the products you want shipped to them at Anderson County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Anderson County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Anderson County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Anderson County.

 

How Do You Send Text or Email Messages to an Inmate in the Anderson County Jail?

To send messages to a Anderson County inmate follow these instructions:

Since Anderson County Jail contracts with JailATM / Prodigy Telephone Solutions. they either already or will soon provide you and your inmate the ability to use their Messaging Service to send and receive electronic messages. Try both Jail ATM & Prodigy. They are in the midst of a merger and one or the other will be handling the Anderson County Jail account.
 
Pay for the Prodigy Inmate Messaging Service at Anderson County Jail.
- Online,
- Over the Phone by calling 866-700-4545,
- Using a Kiosk at Anderson County Jail.
Pay for the JailATM Inmate Messaging Service at Anderson County Jail.
- Online,
- Using a Kiosk at Anderson County Jail.
- Over the phone 877-810-0914.

For all the information you need regarding messaging a Anderson County inmate at the jail, including how it's done, how much it costs, rules and regulations and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: All of your communication with an inmate is recorded. Use discretion in what you discuss.

 

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Anderson County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Anderson County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Anderson County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose Kansas, then choose Anderson County Jail
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Anderson County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Anderson County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Anderson County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Anderson County.