Located in Great Bend, Barton County, Kansas, the Barton County Detention Facility is a 108-bed facility. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate details at 620-793-1876.
This jail serves as the processing center for offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. They are brought here for booking and processing, and depending on their charges, they may be held until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until their trial is complete.
Use the inmate search tool to find out who is in custody at this facility.
Inmates with sentences under one year will serve their time at this jail, while those sentenced to longer terms will be transferred to either the Kansas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page offers helpful information regarding inmate services like the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
Make sure to keep the inmate's jail ID or booking number, as it is often needed for correspondence or communication. If you're unable to locate it online, you can call Barton County Detention Facility at 620-793-1876 for further assistance.
Phone: 620-793-1876
Physical Address:
1408 Kansas Avenue
Great Bend, KS 67530
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Barton County Detention Facility
1408 Kansas Ave
Great Bend, KS 67530
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Barton County Detention Facility
1408 Kansas Ave
Great Bend, KS 67530
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Barton County Detention Facility, 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 620-793-1876 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Barton County Criminal Court Cases online, as well as for every county in Kansas.
Barton County Detention Facility Inmate Search
The Barton County Detention Facility maintains an average of 108 offenders in custody on any given day. The Barton County Detention Facility 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 Barton County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,160 offenders.
The following charts of Barton 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 Barton 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 Barton 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 Barton 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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Standing in the downtown in white concrete, the small, high windows placed on the front and sides of the 108-bed Barton County Detention Facility easily displays what it is. It is at this location that all of the offenders who are arrested on either felony or misdemeanor charges will be booked, assessed, and housed, as they wait for their trial, bail, or as they serve a sentence as provided by the court.
In order to determine if an offender is in the jail there is an online roster with names, charges, and release dates and the staff are able to answer questions by calling 620-793-1876. There are 108 beds in the Barton County Detention Facility and they house both male and female inmates, with the housing assignments being determined by gender, seriousness of charges, history of behavior during past incarcerations, and any special considerations.
As a full service facility, all of the meals, health care, mental health care, exercise and recreation activities, and life skills are provided throughout incarceration. For improved mental health and safety of the facility, inmates are also encouraged to remain in contact with their friends and their family who are not incarcerated through mail, phone calls, and visits.
Mail is sent directly to the jail with the full name of the inmate:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Barton County Detention Facility
1408 Kansas Ave
Great Bend, KS 67530
... with a full return address and the legal name of the sender. Any contraband will be removed, or the mail will be refused.
They may also supply money to the account of the inmate for their commissary and other purchases, including phone calls, through the lobby kiosk or online.
Phones, video calls, emails, text messaging, and picture messages are also provided and may be accessed through an online account with an app.
One visit of 20 minutes with up to 2 visitors is permitted on Wednesdays at 7pm, and only inmates who have been incarcerated for 7 days will be qualified for visits.
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Barton County Detention Facility where they go through booking. This process includes identifying the person, reviewing charges, and determining whether they will be released on their own, eligible for bail, or detained until their court date.
It’s crucial to remain silent after being arrested. Anything said may be used in court, so it’s better to refrain from speaking until consulting with an attorney.
The following steps outline the booking procedure at Barton County Detention Facility:
Booking can take from a short hour to longer periods, especially on busy nights or with uncooperative individuals. For inquiries about posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 620-793-1876.
Once someone is booked at Barton County Detention Facility in Great Bend after an arrest, there are several outcomes:
1. They may be released without paying bail, agreeing to show up on a scheduled date.
2. They may remain in custody until their court appearance.
3. They can pay a bail or bond for release. Call 620-793-1876 for bail details.
Bail payments can take several forms.
For detailed information about the bail process in Barton County, Kansas, see the Barton County Detention Facility Bail FAQ.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Barton County Detention Facility? What is the Schedule?
1408 Kansas Avenue
Great Bend, KS 67530
620-793-1876
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 620-793-1876 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| WEDNESDAY | 7:00PM until completion of visits |
Barton County Detention Facility 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:
To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with Inmate Canteen to communicate with your Barton County Detention Facility inmate, follow the instructions below:
Instructions for Inmate Video Visitation:
- Register or Log in to your account
- Select Barton County Detention Facility and the inmate you wish to visit.
- Select the "Video Visit an Inmate" option
- Follow the prompts on screen to schedule the visit.
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding visiting with an inmate (both at the jail and remotely) in Barton County, visit our full page guide.
NOTE: All video visits are recorded and stored. 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 video visits providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Barton County Detention Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-793-1876 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 Barton County Detention Facility?
For best results use Google Chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on Inmate Video Visitation:
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Barton County Detention Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-793-1876 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Barton County Detention Facility?
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Barton County Detention Facility 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.
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Barton County Detention Facility, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Barton County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Barton County Detention Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-793-1876 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Barton County Detention Facility?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Barton County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
Instructions on Purchasing Calling Cards or setting up to receive calls from an inmate:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Barton 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 Barton County Detention Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-793-1876 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Barton County Detention Facility, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Barton County Detention Facility 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 Barton County Detention Facility 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 #
Barton County Detention Facility
1408 Kansas Ave
Great Bend, KS 67530
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Barton County Detention Facility
1408 Kansas Ave
Great Bend, KS 67530
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 Barton County Detention Facility 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 Barton County Detention Facility 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 #
Barton County Detention Facility
1408 Kansas Ave
Great Bend, KS 67530
For inmates receiving mail in the Barton County Detention Facility 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 Barton County Detention Facility:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Barton County Detention Facility
1408 Kansas Ave
Great Bend, KS 67530
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 Barton County Detention Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-793-1876 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Barton County Detention Facility, and what can I purchase?
NOTE: Barton County Detention Facility 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:
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Barton County Detention Facility follow these steps:
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Barton County Detention Facility, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Barton County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Barton County Detention Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-793-1876 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Barton County Detention Facility using an Online Messaging Service?
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Barton County Detention Facility follow these steps:
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Barton County Detention Facility, the costs, rules, policies and more check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Barton County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Barton County Detention Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-793-1876 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Barton County Detention Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Barton County Detention Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-793-1876 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Barton County?
This facility, known as "Barton County Detention Facility" is also known as Barton County Jail, Barton County Jail , Barton County Jail , Kansas, Barton.
