Dickinson County Jail
Dickinson County Jail
For 24-hour inmate information, contact the 38-bed Dickinson County Jail at 785-263-4734.
Booking. Processing. Holding. This facility handles all three for people arrested in the county on misdemeanor and felony charges. After booking and processing, an inmate may be released on bond or on their own recognizance, or held until their trial is finished.
The inmate search tool shows the jail’s current roster.
Sentences under one year are served at this jail. Sentences over one year are served at the Kansas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page covers the visitation schedule, inmate account deposits, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, emails and texts, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
Save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number. You will likely need it. If it isn’t online, call Dickinson County Jail at 785-263-4734.
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Dickinson 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 785-263-4734 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Dickinson County Criminal Court Cases online, as well as for every county in Kansas.
Dickinson County Jail Inmate Search
The Dickinson County Jail maintains an average of 38 offenders in custody on any given day. The Dickinson 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 Dickinson County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 760 offenders.
The following charts of Dickinson 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 Dickinson 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 Dickinson 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 Dickinson 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 lessThe 28-bed Dickinson County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Dickinson County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year.
It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration, and other surrounding counties as needed.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 785-263-4734, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.
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.
The Dickinson County Jail also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills.
Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided.
Visits are in person, and are via video and an account is created online to book and complete visits, allowing both visitors and inmates to schedule a visit.
Phone accounts are also registered online, and allow for inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime and evening hours when they are not participating in a task or program.
Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page.
All personal mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Dickinson County Jail
109 E. 1st Street
Abilene, KS 67410
Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.
Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Dickinson County Jail
109 E. 1st Street
Abilene, KS 67410
- Jail (Main): 785-263-4734
- Sheriff: 785-263-4081
How booking works at Dickinson County Jail
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Dickinson 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 Dickinson 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 Dickinson County Jail at 785-263-4734.
Paying bail for someone in Dickinson County
After being arrested and booked into Dickinson County Jail in Abilene, 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 785-263-4734 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 785-263-4734.
- Licensed bail bond agents in Dickinson 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 Dickinson County, Kansas, visit the Dickinson County Jail Bail FAQ.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Dickinson County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Dickinson County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
109 East First St.
Abilene, KS 67410
785-263-4734
Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC
- Ask Dickinson County Jail whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
- NCIC shows the length of a video visit when you schedule it.
- Visitation schedule subject to change.
- Ask Dickinson County Jail how many visits a person is allowed.
- Ask Dickinson County Jail how many visitors are allowed at one session.
- All visits must be scheduled ahead of time; the NCIC calendar shows which time slots are open.
The NCIC calendar shows the open visit times when you schedule.
Dickinson County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
- All visits must be scheduled ahead of time; the NCIC calendar shows which time slots are open.
- Visitation Schedule subject to change.
The NCIC calendar shows the open visit times when you schedule.
Dickinson County Jail uses the services of NCIC for remote video visitation.
In other words, you can visit your inmate in jail by using your home computer, as long as it is equipped with a microphone and camera that supports video.
Ask Dickinson County Jail whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
Costs
NCIC shows the price of a video visit before you confirm it. Rates are set by the provider and can change.
Ask Dickinson County Jail whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
How to set up your Video Visit
- Register here.
- Select Dickinson County Jail
- Select your inmate.
- Choose your date and time.
Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be logged in and connected to NCIC before the scheduled start time.
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
On-Site Visitation Schedule at the Dickinson County Jail
109 East First St.
Abilene, KS 67410
785-263-4734
Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC
- Ask Dickinson County Jail whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
- NCIC shows the length of a video visit when you schedule it.
- Visitation schedule subject to change.
- Ask Dickinson County Jail how many visits a person is allowed.
- Ask Dickinson County Jail how many visitors are allowed at one session.
- All visits must be scheduled ahead of time; the NCIC calendar shows which time slots are open.
The NCIC calendar shows the open visit times when you schedule.
Remote Inmate Visitation Schedule
- All visits must be scheduled ahead of time; the NCIC calendar shows which time slots are open.
- Visitation Schedule subject to change.
The NCIC calendar shows the open visit times when you schedule.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dickinson County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-263-4734 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Dickinson County Jail?
Dickinson County Jail uses the services of NCIC for remote video visitation.
In other words, you can visit your inmate in jail by using your home computer, as long as it is equipped with a microphone and camera that supports video.
Ask Dickinson County Jail whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
Costs
NCIC shows the price of a video visit before you confirm it. Rates are set by the provider and can change.
Ask Dickinson County Jail whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
How to set up your Video Visit
- Register here.
- Select Dickinson County Jail
- Select your inmate.
- Choose your date and time.
Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be logged in and connected to NCIC before the scheduled start time.
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dickinson County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-263-4734 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Dickinson 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
Dickinson 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 Dickinson 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 #
Dickinson County Jail
109 E. 1st Street
Abilene, KS 67410
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 Dickinson County
To deposit money online for an inmate in Dickinson County Jail follow these steps:
- Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at Dickinson County.
- After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
- Choose Kansas, then choose Dickinson 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 Dickinson 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 Dickinson County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Dickinson County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dickinson County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-263-4734 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Dickinson County Jail?
How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Dickinson County Jail
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Dickinson 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 Dickinson County Jail, 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 Dickinson 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.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dickinson County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-263-4734 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Dickinson County Jail, and what can I send them?
Dickinson County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the Dickinson County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Dickinson 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 #
Dickinson County Jail
109 E. 1st Street
Abilene, KS 67410
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Dickinson County Jail
109 E. 1st Street
Abilene, KS 67410
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 Dickinson 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 Dickinson County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Dickinson County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Dickinson County Jail
109 E. 1st Street
Abilene, KS 67410
Dickinson County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Dickinson 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 Dickinson County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Dickinson County Jail
109 E. 1st Street
Abilene, KS 67410
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 Dickinson County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-263-4734 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Dickinson County Jail, and what can I purchase?
JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Dickinson County Jail
Search for JailATM services for Dickinson County Jail.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Dickinson County Jail.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Dickinson County Jail may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
Send Gift Packs
Dickinson County Jail has an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.
These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.
How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Dickinson County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Dickinson County Jail follow these steps:
- Go to JailATM, choose Kansas, then choose Dickinson 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 Dickinson County Jail, and then input your payment method.
- NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Dickinson 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 Dickinson County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Dickinson County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dickinson County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-263-4734 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Dickinson County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Dickinson County Jail uses the services of NCIC 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 three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Ask Dickinson County Jail whether it has an NCIC deposit kiosk and where it is.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.)
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Dickinson County
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Dickinson County Jail follow these steps:
Dickinson County Jail uses the services of NCIC 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 three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Ask Dickinson County Jail whether it has an NCIC deposit kiosk and where it is.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.)
Email – info@ncic.com
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Dickinson County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Dickinson County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dickinson County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-263-4734 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Dickinson County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Ask Dickinson County Jail whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate at the Dickinson County Jail
Ask Dickinson County Jail whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
Ask Dickinson County Jail what the tablets can be used for and whether there is a charge.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dickinson County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-263-4734 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Dickinson County?
The Dickinson County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Dickinson County: Abilene, Chapman, Enterprise, Herington and Hope.