Montgomery County Jail
Montgomery County Jail
Staff at the 225-bed Montgomery County Jail can be reached 24 hours a day for inmate information at 620-330-1000.
After an arrest for a misdemeanor or felony in this county, the person is brought here for booking and processing. What happens next depends on the charges: they may be bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until the end of their trial.
Check the inmate search tool to see the current list of people in custody.
Inmates who receive a sentence of less than one year stay at this jail to serve it. Those who receive longer sentences are moved to the Kansas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page walks you through searching the jail roster, getting directions, and using services like visitation, inmate account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and text, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
Hang on to the inmate’s booking or jail ID number; it’s often required to send mail or messages. If you can’t find it online, call Montgomery County Jail at 620-330-1000.
Inmate Services
Phone
620-330-1000Mailing address (personal mail)
Montgomery County Jail
Department of Corrections
300 E. Main Suite 103
Independence, KS. 67301
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
Montgomery County Jail
Department of Corrections
300 E. Main Suite 103
Independence, KS. 67301
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Montgomery County Jail, 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 620-330-1000 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Montgomery County Criminal Court Cases online, as well as for every county in Kansas.
Montgomery County Jail Inmate Search
The Montgomery County Jail maintains an average of 225 offenders in custody on any given day. The Montgomery County Jail 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 Montgomery County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,500 offenders.
The following charts of Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessSmall square windows dotting a plain brick façade mark the 225-bed Montgomery County Jail that is located within the Justice Building, and that also houses the Sheriff’s Office. Inmates of Montgomery County that are found in this facility are being held on felony or misdemeanor charges and will remain in the jail as they wait for their trial and as they serve a short sentence.
An inmate list and updates are provide online and staff are able to provide non confidential information by calling 620-330-1000. For additional information including bond amounts, release times, and court dates, it is necessary to call the Sheriff’s Office.
Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment.
Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks.
While the Montgomery County Jail provides for all basic care and needs of each inmate from medical and mental health to meals and laundry, recreation and exercise to positive social interactions and transportation to court dates, there are still ways that family or friends are able to support inmates that others cannot.
One of the ways to support a loved one when they are incarcerated is by adding money to their account which they can use for commissary and other purchases though the mail, at the lobby of the jail during business hours, or online.
Mail may also be sent to the jail where staff will check for contraband and remove any unaccepted items including Polaroids, cards, adult content, and other banned items, before giving the mail to the receiver.
All mail must have a full return address and name, or it will be refused, and be addressed to the inmate at:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Montgomery County Jail
Department of Corrections
300 E. Main Suite 103
Independence, KS. 67301
Visiting is the last way in which family and friends can support inmates, and those who have regular calls and visits will have improved mental health which will increase the safety of the facility for everyone. Visits are one hour in length, and male inmates have visits Fridays 1pm-7pm when scheduled by calling to schedule Friday 8am-10am, female inmates Saturdays 9am-12pm with no need to book, and work crews on Sunday 1pm-4pm for walk in appointments.
- Jail (Main): 620-330-1000
- Sheriff: 620-330-1000
How booking works at Montgomery County Jail
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Montgomery County Jail for booking. This process includes identifying them, deciding on charges, and determining if they will be eligible for bail or held until court.
It's important to stay silent during this process, as any statements made may be used in court. Legal advice should be sought before speaking about the case.
The following steps make up the booking process at Montgomery County Jail:
- Verification of personal details.
- Taking mugshots for identification purposes.
- Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
- Possible DNA collection if required.
- Search of the individual.
- Confiscation of personal property.
- Providing a phone call.
For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Montgomery County Jail at 620-330-1000.
Paying bail for someone in Montgomery County
After being arrested and booked into Montgomery County Jail in Independence, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:
1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call 620-330-1000 for the exact bail amount.
There are multiple ways to pay bail.
- Cash bonds are paid in full at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order, and many jails let you pay by card at a lobby kiosk or with an online bond vendor for a fee; have the inmate's full name and booking number when you go, and the jail is at 620-330-1000.
- Licensed bail bond agents in Montgomery County can facilitate the process.
- Many courts accept a home or land as collateral for bond, as long as the owner proves clear title and equity at least equal to the bond amount (often twice it) with a deed and a current tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the pledge.
To get more information on the bail process in Montgomery County, Kansas, visit the Montgomery County Jail Bail FAQ.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Montgomery County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Montgomery County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
300 East Main Street
Independence, KS 67301
620-330-1000
- Visits are 60 minutes.
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
- You must apply to be a visitor.
- The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 620-330-1000 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
- Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
- Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
- Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 620-330-1000 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES | ||
| SUNDAY | 1:00PM - 4:00PM | WORK CREW | NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED. WALK-IN |
| FRIDAY | 1:00PM - 7:00PM | MALES | CALL TO SCHEDULE SAME DAY 8:00AM -10:00AM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - NOON | FEMALES | NO APPOINTMENT, WALK-IN |
Montgomery County Jail uses the services of correctpay.com (aka JailFunds) for you to schedule and visit your inmate via remote video visitation.
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You can ‘video visit’ your inmate one of three ways:
- Visit from your home computer.
- Visit from the correctpay VendEngine Kiosk in the jail lobby.
- Visit by using the JailFunds iphone or Android app
Go here to begin the process to schedule a visit.
What is the cost to do remote video visitation?
Paid Remote Visits
Having a remote visit from your Home or app, the cost of each 20-25 minute ‘friends and family remote visit’ will be approximately $7.95 plus tax.
FREE Remote Visits
Visitors can also choose to come to the jail and video chat with an inmate via the JailFunds/VendEngine kiosk in the lobby. The video visit on-site at the jail is FREE.
You can deposit money four different ways:
- Deposit online at correctpay.com
- Deposit at the correctpay VendEngine kiosk in the Montgomery County Jail lobby.
- Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
- Deposit through their iOS or Android app.
Attorney Visits only! < (Lawyers, go here)
correctpay.com Help
24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montgomery County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-330-1000 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Montgomery County Jail?
Montgomery County Jail uses the services of correctpay.com (aka JailFunds) for you to schedule and visit your inmate via remote video visitation.
You can ‘video visit’ your inmate one of three ways:
- Visit from your home computer.
- Visit from the correctpay VendEngine Kiosk in the jail lobby.
- Visit by using the JailFunds iphone or Android app
Go here to begin the process to schedule a visit.
What is the cost to do remote video visitation?
Paid Remote Visits
Having a remote visit from your Home or app, the cost of each 20-25 minute ‘friends and family remote visit’ will be approximately $7.95 plus tax.
FREE Remote Visits
Visitors can also choose to come to the jail and video chat with an inmate via the JailFunds/VendEngine kiosk in the lobby. The video visit on-site at the jail is FREE.
You can deposit money four different ways:
- Deposit online at correctpay.com
- Deposit at the correctpay VendEngine kiosk in the Montgomery County Jail lobby.
- Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
- Deposit through their iOS or Android app.
Attorney Visits only! < (Lawyers, go here)
correctpay.com Help
24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montgomery County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-330-1000 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Montgomery County Jail?
There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person.
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Montgomery County Jail uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.
Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union. Call the Montgomery County Jail first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the payee the jail names (check with the jail first) and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order. Never mail cash or a personal check.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Montgomery County Jail
Department of Corrections
300 E. Main Suite 103
Independence, KS. 67301
Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.
How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Montgomery County
To deposit money online for an inmate in Montgomery County Jail follow these steps:
- Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at Montgomery County.
- After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
- Choose Kansas, then choose Montgomery 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 Montgomery County Jail, and then input your payment method.
- NOTE: JailATM's support page lists a deposit limit of $300 a week per inmate and says the limit can be different at each facility.
- If you need to phone JailATM customer support, call 877-810-0914.
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Montgomery County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Montgomery County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montgomery County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-330-1000 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Montgomery County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montgomery County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-330-1000 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Montgomery County Jail, and what can I send them?
Montgomery County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the Montgomery County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Montgomery County Jail 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 #
Montgomery County Jail
Department of Corrections
300 E. Main Suite 103
Independence, KS. 67301
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Montgomery County Jail
Department of Corrections
300 E. Main Suite 103
Independence, KS. 67301
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
Ask the Montgomery County Jail whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer 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 Montgomery County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Montgomery County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Montgomery County Jail
Department of Corrections
300 E. Main Suite 103
Independence, KS. 67301
Montgomery County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Montgomery County Jail 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 Montgomery County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Montgomery County Jail
Department of Corrections
300 E. Main Suite 103
Independence, KS. 67301
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 Montgomery County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-330-1000 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Montgomery County Jail, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montgomery County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-330-1000 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Montgomery County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Montgomery County Jail uses the services of jailfunds.com (aka JailFunds) for you to deposit funds into your inmate’s account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.
You can deposit money four different ways:
- Deposit online at correctpay.com.
- Deposit at the VendEngine kiosk in the Montgomery County Jail lobby.
- Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
- Deposit through their iOS or Android app.
Go directly here to start the process to send a message
Uploading photos to Inmate’s email
Make sure the file size is less than 5MB.
Also make sure your file is a .jpg, .jpeg or .gif.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How to Send a Secure Email or Text Message to an Inmate in Montgomery County
To send a secure email message and digital photos to an inmate in Montgomery County Jail follow these steps:
- Register with correctpay by creating an account.
- Select Kansas, then select Montgomery 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.
- 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... So be careful what you write.
- Uploading photos to Inmate’s email
Make sure the file size is less than 5MB.
Also make sure your file is a .jpg, .jpeg or .gif.
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Montgomery County Jail and send them photos, check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Montgomery County.
24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montgomery County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-330-1000 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Montgomery County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montgomery County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-330-1000 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Montgomery County?
The Montgomery County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Montgomery County: Cherryvale, Coffeyville, Elk City and Independence.