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Anderson County Jail

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

Anderson County Jail Inmate Tablet Rental

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Anderson County Jail Makes Announcement about Inmate Tablet Rentals

They may not be directly connected to the internet, but inmates at Anderson County Jail either currently, or may soon be able to be able to rent tablets within the jail that allow them to have access to the following services and information:

  • Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
  • eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
  • Job Search - Using JobView, a secure job search application, inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
  • Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
  • Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
  • Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
  • Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
  • eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
  • Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
  • Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
  • Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.

The availability of tablets may seem like something that inmates who are serving time do not deserve, but here are some of the benefits for inmates in Anderson County:

  • Keeps inmates busy.
  • The threat of losing access to tablets keeps them better behaved.
  • Safer for the staff to keep inmates happy.
  • Allows communication with family members.
  • Educational programming.
  • Legal research.
  • Social programming such as anger management, substance abuse, etc.

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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Google Play app

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.