Address:
915 E. Country Rd
Columbus, KS 66725
Phone:
620-429-3992
Cherokee County Jail uses the services of Inmate Canteen for both Inmate Money Deposits and for Online Commissary Purchases.
NOTE: Cherokee County Jail may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
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Instructions on Making a Deposit into an inmate's commissary account:
Cherokee County Jail staff announced today that deposits for inmates must either be made online, by telephone, by using the Kiosk in their lobby or by sending postal money orders or bank cashier checks to the following address:
915 E. Country Rd
Columbus, KS 66725
or
915 E. Country Rd
Columbus, KS 66725
Instructions on how inmate deposits can be made online or by telephone can be found by scrolling down this page.
In certain circumstances, cash may still be accepted by jail personnel during 9:00AM and 4:00PM, Monday thru Friday, or when you come to the facility for visitation. Call 620-429-3992 if you have any questions.
Complete information is listed on this page. Failure to follow instructions will result in your payment not being credited properly, or being returned to you.
Inmate Canteen Pricing
Emails: $.25/email.
Texts: $.13/per 160 characters.
Video Visitation: $.49/minute.
There is an $8.95 credit card processing fee for all deposits.
**Prices are subject to change.
Inmate Canteen also runs promotions where they unlimited texting and emails for a week for as low as approximnately $10.00.
How to Purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate at Cherokee County Jail
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Cherokee County Jail 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.
Inmate Care Packages
Cherokee County Jail may have contracted with a third party Commissary care package company that ships predetermined Care Packages of candy and snacks.
These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate. Call 620-429-3992 to confirm if you don't see the information on this page.
What is the maximum you can spend on Commissary Items
There are fees for each deposit amount but you may make as many deposits as you wish. Keep in mind that no matter how much you deposit, the inmate is restricted by spending limits and the number of items possessed at any one time.
Call Cherokee County Jail at 620-429-3992 to learn the Inmate Account deposit limits and other rules regarding depositing money on an inmate's books.
What can you purchase on Inmate Canteen
Inmate Canteen has hundreds of items that you can purchase online and have sent directly to your inmate. This includes all types of candy, chips, food, clothing, stationary and personal hygeine products. NOTE: Cherokee County Jail may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
Who can purchase Commissary for an inmate
Anybody can contribute to an inmate's books or commissary fund as long as there isn't a no-contact order in place.
Because of the ability for family members and friends to deposit money online or purchase commissary at Inmate Canteen using a credit or debit card, jail inmates can now receive funds from anywhere in the world. NOTE: Cherokee County Jail may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
WHY DOES AN INMATE NEED MONEY IN THEIR ACCOUNT AT THE Cherokee County Jail?
Since inmates are not allowed to possess cash money while in custody in the Cherokee County Jail, the jail maintains a 'bank account' for the inmate to purchase products and services from their commissary (canteen) store.
Commissary funds allow inmates to purchase items such as personal hygiene products, snacks and stationery supplies from the jail store.
Inmates can use money from their account to purchase phone time credits or prepaid phone cards in order to make outside phone calls to friends and family members.
Many jails also allow an inmate to bail himself out of jail if he has the funds in his account. The bail amount is typically 10-15% of the bond amount set by the court.
Inmate accounts are also used to pay the co-payment for medication and visits to the jail's medical clinic should they become ill.
Medical Copays, Jail Fees and other Inmate Expenses
Many jails debit (charge) an inmate's commissary accounts for medical visits, any medications including over-the-counter pain reliever, jail stay fees, restitution, etc.
Taking this into consideration when deciding how much to deposit will ensure the inmate gets the amount you wanted him to have after things are deducted.
A quick call to the Cherokee County Jail at 620-429-3992 will let you know how much is deducted from the books for each fee related to medical issues or other jail expenses.
Important Tips
Sometimes an inmate's commissary money is used to purchase items to pay gambling debts or purchase prescription medicine from another inmate. If your inmate is spending more than $10.00 a day on commissary items, you are most likely paying for him or her to gamble or buy drugs.
Some inmates, specifically those who are targeted for being weak or are in jail for rape or child molestation, are forced to relinquish their commissary to avoid regular beatings from other inmates.
If you think your inmate is being targeted for violence or having their commissary taken to avoid beatings, contact the Cherokee County Jail and ask to investigate. If an inmate is being targeted, most jails will intervene and have the victim placed in protective custody, away from the general population.
Put your financial needs first and the inmate's second. Don't forget, the inmate is getting three free 2,000 calorie meals a day. The food may not be of the highest quality, but the commissary food is generally much less nutritious.
To send and receive secure texts or emails from an inmate housed in Cherokee County follow these instructions:
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues with Texting and Emailing an inmate in Cherokee County, visit our full page guide.
To register and sign up for a visitation account with CIDNET Video Visitation Service, follow the instructions below:
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, special links, policies, rules, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding regular visitation and remote video visits with an inmate in Cherokee County, visit our full page guide.
NOTE: All visits 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 CIDNET may be collecting voice prints for a database which they may be sharing with law enforcement agencies.
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Cherokee County do the following:
1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.
2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.
To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Cherokee County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.
To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with Inmate Canteen to communicate with your Cherokee County Jail inmate, follow the instructions below:
Instructions for Inmate Video Visitation:
- Register or Log in to your account
- Select Cherokee County Jail 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 Cherokee 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.
To receive phone calls from inmates in Cherokee 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 Cherokee County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Cherokee County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Cherokee County.
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Cherokee County Jail follow these steps:
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Cherokee County Jail, the costs, rules, policies and more check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Cherokee County.
To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Cherokee County Jail inmate, follow the instructions below:
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 Cherokee 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.
To register and sign up for a phone account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Cherokee County Jail inmate, follow the instructions below:
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding making phone calls with an inmate in Cherokee County, visit our full page guide.
NOTE: All phone conversations and messages 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 phone providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.
