Chase County Jail
Chase County Jail
Physical Address
301 S. WalnutCottonwood Falls, KS 66845
Jail Phone Number
620-273-7054Chase County Jail Inmate Search, Cottonwood Falls, KS
Chase County keeps no online roster or mugshot gallery, so finding an inmate at the jail on South Walnut in Cottonwood Falls starts with a phone call to the sheriff at 620-273-6313 or a name search on VINELink. Each VINELink result names the custody status and holding agency; alerts can be set by text, email or phone; very recent arrests sometimes lag behind by several hours.
Because the jail also contracts with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, many people inside are ICE detainees with no Chase case.
State court cases and hearing dates can be checked on Kansas Courts Case Search.
Read inmate search answers
Read inmate search answers1. Jail address and nearby jails
- Chase County Jail, 301 S. Walnut, Cottonwood Falls, KS 66845; 620-273-6313; fax 620-273-6442; sheriff's mail P.O. Box 628, Cottonwood Falls, KS 66845.
Not there? Neighboring jails: - Lyon County Detention Center, 425 Mechanic St., Emporia, KS 66801, 620-342-5545 - Morris County Jail, 501 West Main St., Council Grove, KS 66846, 620-767-6310 - Marion County Jail, 202 S. 4th, Marion, KS 66861, 620-382-2144 - Greenwood County Jail, 311 North Main, Eureka, KS 67045, 620-583-5568 - Butler County Adult Detention Facility, 701 S. Stone Road, El Dorado, KS 67042, 316-322-4254
↑ Back to the question list2. Searching VINELink
- Open VINELink with Kansas selected.
- Type the first and last name.
- Check the custody status and the facility name.
- Register for alerts by call, text or email.
- Nothing found? Call 620-273-6313; the booking may still be in process.
3. Mugshots and arrest records
No mugshots are posted online. Ask the sheriff's office at 620-273-6313 how to request a booking photo or arrest record under the Kansas Open Records Act. Records about an immigration detainee go through ICE FOIA; U.S. Marshals photos are usually withheld unless the agency releases one.
↑ Back to the question list4. Is there a warrant for you in Cottonwood Falls?
The sheriff's office in Cottonwood Falls handles every Chase County warrant; call 620-273-6313 and give a full name and birth date to find out if one is active. No statewide warrant database is open to the public in Kansas, but Kansas CaseSearch lists the county's district court cases, bench warrants included. To clear a warrant, plan a surrender at the Chase County Jail with a lawyer, who can often line it up with a court date. The district court clerk on Pearl Street (300 Pearl St., Cottonwood Falls; 620-273-6319) can tell you how to get a missed date reset.
↑ Back to the question list5. Bail and bond
A 5th Judicial District judge or magistrate sets bond; Kansas law (K.S.A. 22-2901) wants that appearance without needless delay. Bond is posted at the South Walnut jail or, on weekdays, through the district clerk. Cash, surety, property and recognizance options are explained on our Chase bail page.
↑ Back to the question list6. Court for Chase cases
The 5th District, which pairs Chase with Lyon County, holds court at the courthouse, 300 Pearl St., P.O. Box 529, Cottonwood Falls, KS 66845; clerk 620-273-6319, fax 620-273-6890. Search filings on Case Search. Our Cottonwood Falls court page explains the steps of a case.
↑ Back to the question list7. Getting a public lawyer
The defendant asks the judge for appointed counsel and fills out a financial statement. The state Board of Indigents' Defense Services, 785-296-6631, pays for it. Jail phone and video calls are recorded.
↑ Back to the question list8. ICE detainees at the jail
ICE lists this jail among the facilities of its Chicago Field Office. For a detainee, call the jail's ICE detainee information line, 620-273-7054, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., or search the ICE detainee locator by A-number, or by name with country of birth. Detainee mail uses P.O. Box 639, Cottonwood Falls, KS 66845.
↑ Back to the question list9. Detainers on local arrests
- Booking prints are shared with federal databases.
- ICE may file Form I-247A.
- Posting a state bond leaves the detainer in place.
- Cottonwood Falls deputies may keep the person "up to 48 hours after they would otherwise be released" (8 CFR 287.7(d)).
- Once that window lapses with no ICE agent at the door, Walnut Street lets the person leave.
- ICE Chicago Field Office: 101 W. Ida B. Wells Dr., Suite 4000, Chicago, IL 60605, 872-351-3990.
- Statewide information line 888-351-4024.
10. Visiting and calls
Visiting days and rules come from the jail, so phone 620-273-6313 before driving to Cottonwood Falls. Inmates call out, collect or prepaid, and calls are recorded. See our visitation page, phone page and messaging page.
↑ Back to the question list11. Mail and money
Address local inmates' mail to the person's full name in care of the jail at 301 S. Walnut, and ask staff which items are allowed. For deposits and commissary, ask the jail which methods it takes; our money page and commissary page cover the usual options.
↑ Back to the question list12. Health and medication
Describe medicines and conditions to the jail at 620-273-6313 so staff can plan care; emergencies go to a hospital.
↑ Back to the question list13. Under 18
Youths are kept apart from adults; a youth ordered detained goes to a regional juvenile facility. Phone 620-273-6313 to learn where.
↑ Back to the question list14. Court dates and missed hearings
Hearing dates for a Chase defendant appear on Case Search once the case is filed, and the clerk at 620-273-6319 confirms them. Missing one can forfeit the bond and lead the judge to issue a bench warrant, which means a new arrest and often a higher bond. Someone who will miss a date for a real emergency should have a lawyer contact the court ahead of time.
↑ Back to the question list15. Picking someone up after release
Release from a small rural jail can happen at any hour once bond is processed and any holds are cleared. Before driving out, call 620-273-6313 to confirm timing; Cottonwood Falls has no public transit, so arrange a ride ahead. Property taken at booking, including phones and wallets, is handed back at the door. If the person was arrested in another county and brought here, or is held here for ICE, release can mean a transfer rather than a walk-out, so ask staff before making plans.
↑ Back to the question list16. After a prison sentence
The Department of Corrections later collects the person for intake; KASPER shows the assigned prison. Our Kansas prisons directory lists phones.
↑ Back to the question list17. Federal custody
Chase County lies in the Topeka division of the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas; clerk at 444 S.E. Quincy, Room 490, Topeka, KS 66683, 785-338-5400. Whether a federal defendant is released is a magistrate's decision under the Bail Reform Act. The U.S. Marshals Service in Topeka, 785-596-9470, places pretrial federal prisoners in contract jails; sentenced ones show on the BOP locator.
↑ Back to the question list18. What if a person released from the Cottonwood Falls jail skips a hearing?
The Chase County District Court at 300 Pearl St. in Cottonwood Falls (620-273-6319) will forfeit the bond and send a warrant to the sheriff at 620-273-6313, as K.S.A. 22-2807 directs; a felony warrant must reach the national crime index within 14 days. If the person does not surrender within 30 days, K.S.A. 21-5915 makes that a separate charge.
↑ Back to the question list19. Do nights in the Cottonwood Falls jail count toward the sentence?
Yes. Each night spent at the Walnut Street jail (620-273-6313) before the case ends must be counted toward the term by the district court at 300 Pearl St. (620-273-6319), as K.S.A. 21-6615.
↑ Back to the question list20. Police agencies and phones in Chase County
- Chase County Sheriff's Office, 301 S. Walnut, Cottonwood Falls, KS 66845, 620-273-6313. The KBI agency list names no city police department here.
- Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, Matfield Green, Elmdale and Cedar Point are all patrolled by deputies; call 620-273-6313.
- Kansas Highway Patrol (U.S. 50 and the turnpike), 785-296-6800
Chase County Bail in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas
Bail, bonds and release for a Chase County arrest are handled at the sheriff's jail, 301 S. Walnut in Cottonwood Falls. The jail also takes people held for federal immigration authorities, so not everyone inside has a local case.
If your person was picked up in Strong City, Matfield Green, Elmdale or Cedar Point, release still runs through that Walnut Street building.
Begin with the sheriff's line, 620-273-6313.
1. Someone I know was booked in Cottonwood Falls. What should I ask first?
Phone 620-273-6313 and ask three things: whether the person is being held, the list of charges, and whether a bond amount exists. Note any case number you are given. Anyone who can't post bond is brought before a judge soon, often by video.
↑ Back to the question list2. Which court sets the amount?
The 5th Judicial District covers only two counties, Chase and Lyon. A district magistrate judge assigned to Chase County generally handles the first appearance, and K.S.A. 22-2901 requires that appearance without unnecessary delay. If the arrest came on a Chase County warrant, the bond amount written on that warrant usually controls; the clerk at 620-273-6319 can read it to the family.
↑ Back to the question list3. What release types can the judge allow?
Kansas law, K.S.A. 22-2802, lists these choices:
- Own recognizance: a signed promise to return, no money down.
- Cash: the whole bond in money, handed to the court.
- Surety: a licensed bondsman, or a relative or friend, signs and guarantees the full sum.
- Property: real estate pledged with sworn proof of its value.
- A 10 percent deposit, allowed only on bonds of $2,500 or less when the court permits it.
4. Can any bail company write a bond here?
Only one the chief judge of the 5th District has approved. K.S.A. 22-2809b makes court approval a condition for commercial sureties in each district. The premium you pay a bondsman is a fee and is not refunded, even if every court date is kept. A defendant's own lawyer can't serve as the surety.
↑ Back to the question list5. Where is bond posted?
At the Chase County Jail, 301 S. Walnut, Cottonwood Falls, KS 66845. Mail for the sheriff's office goes to P.O. Box 628, Cottonwood Falls, KS 66845. Before driving over, call 620-273-6313 to learn what forms of payment are taken at that hour. During business hours a bond may also be handled by the district court clerk at the courthouse, 300 Pearl St., Cottonwood Falls, KS 66845, 620-273-6319. Money for snacks and calls is a separate account; see our deposit guide, commissary page and phone page.
↑ Back to the question list6. What conditions come with release?
Release orders in Chase County commonly say the person must:
- appear at every hearing at the Pearl Street courthouse;
- avoid any new law violations;
- stay away from the alleged victim, which Kansas requires for at least 72 hours in person-crime cases unless the judge rules otherwise;
- not use alcohol or drugs if ordered;
- check in with court services if told to.
Breaking a condition can lead to a new warrant and loss of the bond.
↑ Back to the question list7. How large will the bond be?
In Chase County the judge weighs the charge, any criminal history and the person's ties to the area. A bond for an out-of-state traveler may be higher because of flight risk. Kansas does set a floor of $50,000 for a charge of manufacturing a controlled substance. Ask the jail at 620-273-6313 for the exact figure on your case.
↑ Back to the question list8. Can the bond be reduced?
A defendant still in jail because they can't meet the bond may ask the magistrate for a review. That's usually done through a lawyer's motion. To ask for a court-appointed lawyer, the defendant tells the judge at first appearance; the Board of Indigents' Defense (785-296-6631) runs the state's public defense system.
↑ Back to the question list9. When is the money returned?
A cash bond is released after the case ends if the defendant made every court date, though the court may first take out fines, costs or restitution. Missing court leads to forfeiture under K.S.A. 22-2807, and a surety then gets notice and time to return the person before a judgment.
↑ Back to the question list10. Which courts could be involved?
- Chase County District Court, Chase County Courthouse, 300 Pearl St., P.O. Box 529, Cottonwood Falls, KS 66845; 620-273-6319; fax 620-273-6890.
- City ordinance cases from Cottonwood Falls or Strong City go to that city's court, if the city runs one.
11. Can bond be posted at the jail on a federal charge?
No. The sheriff can't set or take bond on a federal charge. That's decided by a magistrate judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas. The nearest courthouse is in Topeka, 444 S.E. Quincy, Room 490, Topeka, KS 66683 (785-338-5400). Look up federal prisoners in the BOP locator and Kansas prison inmates in KASPER.
↑ Back to the question list12. Does posting bond end an ICE hold?
No. If ICE has filed an I-247A detainer, staff may keep the person "up to 48 hours after they would otherwise be released" (8 CFR 287.7(d)) so ICE can take custody. Because this jail also houses ICE detainees, the person may stay in the same building under federal custody. Call 620-273-6313 and check the ICE detainee locator; our inmate search guide explains more.
↑ Back to the question listChase County Jail Inmate Visitation
Friends and Family – Public pages for this jail in Chase County, Kansas do not list visiting hours. The current schedule is given only by calling 620-273-7054. A public schedule is often never issued when slots belong to one person or unit and privacy and security matter.
Ready for the Call
- Have the inmate's name and date of birth ready to read off, your identification, and a booking number if you were given one.
- Many jails assign a visiting time only after booking and often wait from 48 hours up to a week; ask when the person becomes eligible.
- Say who you are and how you are connected, and ask for the details in a straightforward way.
Ask These Questions
- whether approval is required before you visit and how to get on the list
- how much advance scheduling is required
- the hours and days currently used for visiting
- the length of time granted for a visit
- what identification you need to bring
- whether visits take place in person, by video, or both
- what attire is allowed and what you can have with you
- whether children may be visitors and what is asked of them
What to Expect at Many Jails
The items that follow are usual at many jails. Confirm them when you call.
- Visitors cannot be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and you may be turned away if you appear impaired.
- Typical rules are no food, and they also do not allow a drink or gum into the visit.
- Most jails require that any child remain with a responsible adult and be watched the entire time.
- Most jails will end a visit if you are disruptive, and you can even be permanently barred from future visits.
- Visits can be cancelled without notice, for example during a lockdown or count.
- Plan to leave electronics, jewelry, and carrying bags behind, either locked in the car or in a locker on site.
Official Notes
Chase County Jail is carried on Inmate Sales's own list of facilities for video visits. Please call 620-273-7054 to confirm current video-visit arrangements.
Inmate Sales Video Visitation provides a secure online platform that enables families and loved ones to conduct scheduled face-to-face video visits with incarcerated individuals from home. Using an internet-connected smartphone, tablet, or personal computer equipped with a webcam, visitors connect directly through housing-unit video stations or tablets without traveling to the facility.
Important: Advance Registration and Visitor Clearance Required
Detention centers do not permit unscheduled or unverified video sessions. Correctional facilities require prospective visitors to submit government-issued photo identification and receive administrative clearance before booking an appointment, an approval process that can take up to 48 hours depending on facility staffing. You should verify your visitor approval status with the facility prior to scheduling. If you do not register well in advance, you will miss your loved one's scheduled visiting window for the week.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Register and Schedule a Video Visit
- Visit www.inmatesales.com or launch the Inmate Sales mobile app.
- Register your visitor profile and upload a clear photograph of your government-issued ID for background review.
- Wait for email notification confirming facility visitor approval.
- Select Schedule Video Visit, choose the detention facility, and select the inmate.
- Browse the available schedule calendar, select an open time slot, and pay the visitation fee using a credit or debit card.
- Log into the website or mobile app 10 minutes prior to the start time on a device with a functioning camera, microphone, and stable high-speed internet connection.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate receives a visitation notification on their housing unit video kiosk or tablet. At the appointed time, they log in with their PIN and sit before the terminal. Inmates and visitors must strictly observe jail dress and conduct rules; sessions are monitored by staff and will terminate immediately upon any violation.
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Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM EST; Saturday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST
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Other Services Provided by Inmate Sales (CPC)
In addition to Remote Video Visitation, Inmate Sales provides calling, messaging, and commissary options:
- Prepaid Phone Calling Accounts: Prepay for phone calling credits so your loved one can call your telephone directly.
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• Learn more on our website: Digital Messaging Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Inmate Sales Messaging - Inmate Tablets & Digital Media: Discover educational programs, phone access, and entertainment offered on facility tablets.
• Learn more on our website: Tablet Programs Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Inmate Sales Tablets - Commissary & Care Packages: Order pre-approved snack boxes, food packages, and clothing directly to the jail.
• Learn more on our website: Commissary Orders Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Inmate Sales Commissary
Chase County Courts: Cottonwood Falls, Kansas
Every state criminal case from Chase County is filed at the courthouse at 300 Pearl St. in Cottonwood Falls.
It is half of the 5th Judicial District; the other half is Lyon County, home to Emporia.
The clerk can be reached at 620-273-6319, and the case index is open to the public on Kansas CaseSearch.
1. Which courts handle cases from Chase County?
- Chase County District Court: Chase County Courthouse, 300 Pearl St., P.O. Box 529, Cottonwood Falls, KS 66845; 620-273-6319; fax 620-273-6890. Felonies, misdemeanors, traffic, juvenile and protection orders under state law.
- City courts: Kansas lets a city keep a municipal court for its own ordinances (K.S.A. 12-4104). Ask Cottonwood Falls or Strong City city hall whether a ticket belongs there.
2. Warrants from the courthouse in Cottonwood Falls
In Chase County, warrants the district judge signs are served by the sheriff's office in Cottonwood Falls. The sheriff doesn't keep an online warrant list, so give the office a call at 620-273-6313. Kansas offers no statewide warrant search; the county's own court cases are on Kansas CaseSearch. With a lawyer arranging things, you can report to the Chase County Jail at a set time instead of waiting for deputies. The Chase County District Court clerk, in the historic courthouse at 300 Pearl St., can confirm your case number and explain how to get a new court date; call 620-273-6319.
↑ Back to the question list3. What happens after charges are filed?
- First appearance, often by video, where bond and counsel are addressed.
- For a felony, a preliminary hearing to test whether there's enough evidence.
- Arraignment, where a plea is entered.
- Pretrial work: both sides share evidence and file motions.
- Plea agreement or trial.
- Sentencing, if there's a conviction.
4. Who hears the case?
A district magistrate judge serves Chase County and usually takes first appearances, misdemeanors and traffic. Felony matters and jury trials go to a 5th District judge. Since the district is shared with Lyon County, some hearings are set on certain days.
↑ Back to the question list5. How do I check a case or a warrant?
Choose Chase County on Kansas CaseSearch and search by name or case number. Cottonwood Falls deputies take warrant questions at 620-273-6313 with the full name and birth date.
↑ Back to the question list6. Is a free defense lawyer available?
A Chase defendant raises it with the magistrate early, signing an affidavit about income; when the judge finds the person qualifies, counsel is appointed under the state's indigent defense program (BIDS, 785-296-6631).
↑ Back to the question list7. Where is the defendant kept during the case?
At the Chase County Jail, 301 S. Walnut, Cottonwood Falls, KS 66845 (620-273-6313), unless bond is posted. Bond options are on our Chase County bail page, and our inmate search page explains VINE.
↑ Back to the question list8. Where are federal cases heard?
In the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas. Its Topeka courthouse is 444 S.E. Quincy, Room 490, Topeka, KS 66683, 785-338-5400. A federal magistrate judge holds the detention hearing, and federal prisoners appear in the BOP inmate locator.
↑ Back to the question list9. How do I track someone sent to state prison?
Search KASPER. The listed facility may change after reception and classification. Our Kansas state prisons page has each prison's contact details.
↑ Back to the question list10. Does an ICE detainer stop the local case?
No, the Chase County case keeps moving. Under 8 CFR 287.7(d), a detainer permits holding someone "up to 48 hours after they would otherwise be released." Should ICE takes custody, the defense lawyer should tell the court. The ICE locator shows where a detainee is.
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CorrectPay Commissary Ordering allows families to send pre-approved snack gift packs, supplemental meat and seafood items, hygiene essentials, footwear, and thermal clothing directly to an incarcerated loved one. Each package is tailored to match institutional security rules, ensuring items are delivered safely to housing pods.
Important: Package Cutoff Deadlines and Restrictions Vary
Detention centers enforce specific schedules for care package delivery. Some facilities allow orders to be placed weekly, while others restrict deliveries to bi-weekly or monthly windows, and spending caps vary widely by facility. You should verify your loved one's housing eligibility and active order cutoff dates with the facility. If an order is submitted after the weekly processing deadline, it will be delayed until the subsequent cycle, leaving your loved one waiting for fresh supplies.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Place a Commissary Package Order
- Obtain the inmate's legal first and last name, date of birth, and official facility booking ID number.
- Go to www.correctpay.com or launch the CorrectPay app.
- Select Commissary / Store and choose the state and county facility.
- Search for the inmate to load the jail's approved catalog of food, hygiene items, and stationery.
- Select allowed items and add them to your cart up to the facility's maximum dollar or weight quota.
- Proceed to checkout, enter your debit or credit card billing details, and submit payment.
- Save your digital receipt and shipment confirmation number for your tracking records.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate does not need an active online account to receive commissary items. The package is packed and shipped directly to the jail commissary department. Facility staff inspect the box and deliver it to the inmate during their scheduled housing unit distribution day, where the inmate signs the receipt roster.
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Other Services Provided by CorrectPay (VendEngine)
In addition to Commissary Orders, CorrectPay provides several other communication, financial, and visitation services at participating correctional facilities:
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Buy Commissary for an Inmate in the Chase County Jail
Chase County Jail Inmate Commissary - Sending Money or Purchasing Commissary for an Inmate
Chase County Jail allows inmates to purchase commissary. This can be snacks, hygiene products, stamps, stationary, clothing and even electronics.
You can buy commissary for an inmate using an online service called CorrectPay.
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There is a monthly limit of $200-300 on how much inmates can spend on commissary items.
This amount is subject to change so call the facility at 620-273-7054 in order to confirm the amount that cannot be exceeded.
Inmates have access to both an in-house commissary store, and commissary packages that can be purchased and shipped to the inmate by friends and family.
Scroll down for information on the Chase County Jail's service they use for you being able to purchase commissary items online and have them shipped directly to the inmate.
You can also go to our Inmate Money page for information on how to send money to an inmate.
JailATM provides a secure electronic payment portal that allows friends and family members to deposit funds directly into an incarcerated person's jail trust and commissary account. Deposited money provides the financial balance needed for your loved one to purchase personal hygiene items, snacks, over-the-counter medical sundries, and correspondence supplies from the facility commissary.
Important: Facility Deposit Rules and Window Intake Vary
Once a person is booked and moved to a housing unit, facilities do not always allow cash drop-offs or phone payments directly to the jail window. Some might and you should confirm this by calling the facility and asking. But if you do not register online and fund your loved one's trust account immediately, they may be forced to wait days or weeks for standard paper processing, leaving them without essential soap, clean undergarments, basic medical sundries or snacks.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Register and Deposit Funds
- Obtain the inmate's legal first and last name, date of birth, and assigned facility booking ID number.
- Navigate to deposits.jailatm.com/webdeposits/ on your computer or mobile device.
- Click Sign In or Register to set up your verified user account using your email address and password.
- Select the state and the detention facility where the inmate is currently housed.
- Search for the inmate using their ID number or legal last name to confirm an exact roster match.
- Enter your desired deposit dollar amount and review the calculated transaction and convenience fees.
- Input your debit or credit card billing details, complete payment authorization, and save your digital receipt.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate does not need an internet account to receive funds. Once the electronic transaction clears, the balance posts directly to their jail trust ledger according to facility accounting schedules. The inmate can review their updated balance at a dayroom pod kiosk or on their weekly trust statement and place orders on their regular commissary day.
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Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by JailATM
In addition to Trust & Commissary Money Deposits, JailATM provides several other communication, store, and visitation services at participating facilities:
- Commissary Gift Packs & Store Ordering: Order pre-approved snack boxes, food packages, and hygiene bundles sent directly to the jail.
• Learn more on our website: Commissary Gift Packs Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JailATM Store Orders - Digital Messaging & Picture Sharing: Send electronic messages and photos directly to an inmate's housing unit kiosk.
• Learn more on our website: Digital Messaging Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JailATM Messaging - Remote Video Visitation: Schedule and join live video visits from home using your computer or smartphone.
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Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Chase County Jail
The Chase County Jail runs as the Chase County Detention Center at 301 S. Walnut in Cottonwood Falls. The jail sends all cash and commissary deposits through JailATM.
- Online: Go to JailATM, choose the Chase County Detention Center and follow the steps to put money on the person's account.
- By mail: Don't mail money. The jail bans cash, checks and money orders in letters.
- At the jail: The jail chooses not to publish whether it has a lobby kiosk or takes money at the window. The only way to find out is to call the facility at 620-273-7054.
Money for snacks and calls is kept apart from bond money.
The Chase County Jail, also called the Chase County Detention Center, shares a building with the Chase County Sheriff's Office in Cottonwood Falls. Its mail comes in through a post office box in town, and letters are handed to inmates on paper after staff check them. One address covers letters, legal mail and anything sent by a publisher.
Address for letters, legal mail and publications:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Chase County Jail
PO Box 629
Cottonwood Falls, KS 66845
- Return address: Your full name and return address must be on the envelope or postcard, in the top left corner. If they are missing, staff will most likely destroy the letter.
- Magazines: News, sports and special interest magazines are fine when the publisher mails them. Any issue with swearing, weapons, nudity or other adult content is taken by staff.
- Newspapers and books: Both need to be new and mailed by the publisher. Books with very violent or sexual pictures or writing are thrown away.
- Pens: Blue or black ink is fine. Felt markers, crayons and colored ink are not.
- Nothing added: Don't draw on the letter or envelope, and leave out glitter, confetti, lipstick and perfume.
- Greeting cards: Plain cards are the rule, with no music.
- Who can't write: Co-defendants, people in any jail or prison, and anyone the inmate has a no-contact order with.
- Packages: Only the jail's commissary vendor can send items in.
- Delivery: Mail goes out Monday through Friday, and there's no limit on how much an inmate can receive.
Chase County does not bend on mail violations. Its phone number is 620-273-7054.
Inmate Sales (Combined Public Communications - CPC) provides telecommunications services that allow incarcerated individuals to place outbound voice calls from dayroom telephones or handheld tablets to family and friends. Because correctional facilities do not permit incoming calls, funding an Inmate Sales prepaid account links calling credits directly to your phone number so calls connect without carrier restrictions.
Important: Mobile Phones Automatically Block Inmate Collect Calls
Cellular phone carriers automatically reject standard collect calls originating from jail phone systems. While some residential landlines might permit direct monthly billing, mobile devices and internet-based telephone lines require an active prepaid calling balance, which you can verify by checking with your provider. If you do not register online and fund an Inmate Sales account right away, your loved one will receive an automated disconnect announcement when attempting to call your number.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Register and Fund a Phone Account
- Visit www.inmatesales.com or call customer care at 1-877-998-5678.
- Click New User and register using the primary 10-digit telephone number where you want to receive calls.
- Select the state and facility where the inmate is currently detained.
- Link the inmate to your profile using their full legal name and booking ID number.
- Select Prepaid Collect Phone or Direct Inmate PIN Debit.
- Select your deposit dollar amount and enter your debit or credit card billing details.
- Submit payment, record your confirmation number, and confirm that your mobile phone allows calls from automated or unknown correctional numbers.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate dials your 10-digit telephone number from any dayroom telephone or tablet and keys in their assigned PIN. The automated system verifies that your phone number has an active prepaid balance and connects the call once you accept the automated prompt. All personal telephone conversations are recorded and monitored by facility staff.
Official Provider: Inmate Sales Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-877-998-5678 or 1-702-829-3001
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM EST; Saturday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by Inmate Sales (CPC)
In addition to Phone Calling Accounts, Inmate Sales provides several other communication and visitation channels:
- Inmate Tablets & Digital Media: Discover educational programs, phone access, and entertainment offered on facility tablets.
• Learn more on our website: Tablet Programs Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Inmate Sales Tablets - Two-Way Texting & Messaging: Send digital text messages and photos directly to an inmate's device.
• Learn more on our website: Digital Messaging Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Inmate Sales Messaging - Remote Video Visitation: Schedule and join live video visits from home using your computer or smartphone.
• Learn more on our website: Video Visitation Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Inmate Sales Video Visits - Commissary & Care Packages: Order pre-approved snack boxes, food packages, and clothing directly to the jail.
• Learn more on our website: Commissary Orders Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Inmate Sales Commissary
Inmate Sales Two-Way Texting allows friends and family members to exchange electronic text messages and digital photo attachments directly with an incarcerated loved one. Messages are delivered electronically to housing unit kiosks and handheld tablets within hours, avoiding the lengthy transit times associated with physical postal mail.
Important: Electronic Messaging Screening Rules Differ
Inmates cannot receive incoming phone calls, and traditional postal mail rules differ across correctional agencies. While some facilities still allow regular handwritten letters, many jails have transitioned to digital-only mail scanning or restrict postal delivery, which you can verify by checking facility rules. If you do not register online and purchase messaging credits immediately, your loved one may face lengthy periods without direct written contact from family.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Register and Send Text Messages
- Go to www.inmatesales.com or launch the Inmate Sales mobile app.
- Register your account using your 10-digit telephone number and email address.
- Select Text Messaging / Chirp from your service options.
- Select your state and detention center, then search for the inmate using their full legal name or booking ID.
- Purchase a messaging credit bundle using a debit or credit card.
- Type your message in the composition window and attach approved JPEG photos if permitted by the facility.
- Submit your message to the facility's screening queue.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
All electronic correspondence is screened by facility staff before delivery. Once approved, messages appear in the inmate's inbox on their housing unit terminal or tablet. The inmate opens the message, reads your note, and types an electronic reply using their available credits.
Official Provider: Inmate Sales Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-877-998-5678 or 1-702-829-3001
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM EST; Saturday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by Inmate Sales (CPC)
In addition to Two-Way Texting, Inmate Sales provides several communication, commissary, and visitation options:
- Remote Video Visitation: Schedule and join live video visits from home using your computer or smartphone.
• Learn more on our website: Video Visitation Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Inmate Sales Video Visits - Prepaid Phone Calling Accounts: Prepay for phone calling credits so your loved one can call your telephone directly.
• Learn more on our website: Prepaid Calling Accounts Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Inmate Sales Calling - Inmate Tablets & Digital Media: Discover educational programs, phone access, and entertainment offered on facility tablets.
• Learn more on our website: Tablet Programs Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Inmate Sales Tablets - Commissary & Care Packages: Order pre-approved snack boxes, food packages, and clothing directly to the jail.
• Learn more on our website: Commissary Orders Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Inmate Sales Commissary
Inmate Sales (CPC) provides corrections-grade handheld wireless tablets to incarcerated individuals in county detention centers. Operating on a secure internal network, these devices allow inmates to conduct remote video visits, make voice telephone calls, send and receive text messages, stream approved music, read digital books, and access self-help legal resources directly from their living areas.
Important: Tablet Hardware Deployment and Rental Rules Vary
Detention centers do not manage tablet distribution identically. While some agencies issue individual personal tablets to every detainee at booking, others utilize shared pod docking stations or restrict tablet use to specific dayroom hours, which you should confirm with the facility directly. Although core educational and legal resources are generally provided free of charge, sending messages, listening to music, or making phone calls from the tablet requires an active balance funded by outside contacts.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Support and Fund Tablet Use
- Verify that Inmate Sales / CPC tablets are deployed at your loved one's specific detention facility.
- Navigate to www.inmatesales.com or launch the Inmate Sales mobile app.
- Sign into your verified user profile and link the inmate's legal name and booking ID number.
- Select Tablet / Chirp Funds or Inmate PIN Debit to add funds to their available balance.
- Specify your deposit amount, review convenience fees, and enter your credit or debit card billing details.
- Submit payment, save your confirmation receipt, and notify your loved one that their device balance is available.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate unlocks their assigned tablet using their PIN or biometric scan. Their available balance appears on the screen, allowing them to download songs, read digital books, write messages, and communicate with approved family members. Devices are docked during quiet hours and shift changes for secure recharging and data synchronization.
Official Provider: Inmate Sales Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-877-998-5678 or 1-702-829-3001
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM EST; Saturday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by Inmate Sales (CPC)
In addition to Tablet Services, Inmate Sales provides several core communication channels:
- Two-Way Texting & Messaging: Send digital text messages and photos directly to an inmate's device.
• Learn more on our website: Digital Messaging Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Inmate Sales Messaging - Remote Video Visitation: Schedule and join live video visits from home using your computer or smartphone.
• Learn more on our website: Video Visitation Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Inmate Sales Video Visits - Prepaid Phone Calling Accounts: Prepay for phone calling credits so your loved one can call your telephone directly.
• Learn more on our website: Prepaid Calling Accounts Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Inmate Sales Calling - Commissary & Care Packages: Order pre-approved snack boxes, food packages, and clothing directly to the jail.
• Learn more on our website: Commissary Orders Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Inmate Sales Commissary
Nearby counties
- Jail (Main): 620-273-7054
- Sheriff: 620-273-6313
The Chase County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Chase County: Cottonwood Falls and Strong City.