Dickinson County Jail
Dickinson County Jail
Physical Address
109 East First St.Abilene, KS 67410
Jail Phone Number
785-263-4734Dickinson County Jail Inmate Search and Mugshots, Abilene, KS
To look up an inmate in Dickinson County, Kansas, start with the sheriff's inmate inquiry, a searchable list of people booked into the 64-bed jail on the first floor of the Abilene courthouse. The inquiry gives names and charges; it is not a mugshot gallery, and booking photos are requested from the sheriff. The jail desk answers at 785-263-4734, and VINELink works as a backup check.
Read inmate search answers
Read inmate search answers1. Where is the Abilene jail, and which jails are nearby?
- Dickinson County Jail, Dickinson County Courthouse, 109 E. 1st St., Abilene, KS 67410; jail 785-263-4734; sheriff's office 785-263-4081; non-emergency dispatch 785-263-4041. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The jail opened in 2020 and shares the building with the district court. Jails in the bordering counties: - Saline County Jail, 800 E. Pacific Ave., Salina, KS 67401, 785-826-6502 - Geary County Detention Center, 826 N. Franklin St., Junction City, KS 66441, 785-238-2261 - Clay County Jail, 539 Lincoln Ave., Clay Center, KS 67432, 785-632-5601 - Ottawa County Jail, 312 N. Ottawa, Minneapolis, KS 67467, 785-392-2157 - Marion County Jail, 202 S. 4th, Marion, KS 66861, 620-382-2144 - Morris County Jail, 501 W. Main St., Council Grove, KS 66846, 620-767-6310 - McPherson County Jail, 1177 W. Woodside, McPherson, KS 67460, 620-245-1225
↑ Back to the question list2. What does the inmate inquiry show?
Type a last name into the Dickinson County inmate inquiry to see current bookings with charges and, where set, bond. A release or transfer can lag behind the list, so call 785-263-4734 before you drive to Abilene.
↑ Back to the question list3. Can I see a Dickinson County mugshot?
Booking photos are not part of the inquiry. Ask the sheriff's office at 785-263-4081 for a photo or a copy of the arrest report; the Kansas Open Records Act applies (K.S.A. 45-215); some items can be withheld while a case is open. Detention files held by ICE are requested through ICE FOIA.
↑ Back to the question list4. Why use VINELink as well?
VINELink reports custody status for Kansas jails and can send a call, text or email alert as soon as someone is released or moved. The toll-free line is 866-574-8463.
↑ Back to the question list5. How to learn about a warrant in Abilene
The sheriff's office in Abilene serves every Dickinson County warrant, so a call to 785-263-4081 is the first step if you think one is out. Kansas doesn't maintain a statewide warrant search for the public. Use Kansas CaseSearch to open the district court case; a judge's warrant appears in the docket. Turning yourself in at the Dickinson County Jail with a lawyer is the usual way to clear things. For a missed court date, the district court clerk at 109 E. 1st St. in Abilene answers at 785-263-3142.
↑ Back to the question list6. How is bond posted in Abilene?
A judge sets the amount at or before the first appearance, a step Kansas law wants taken promptly (K.S.A. 22-2901). Bond is posted at the courthouse jail; call 785-263-4734 for the amount and the accepted forms of payment. Our Dickinson County bail page covers bond types and refunds.
↑ Back to the question list7. Which court has the case?
Dickinson County District Court, in the same courthouse, 109 E. 1st St., P.O. Box 127, Abilene, KS 67410, 785-263-3142, fax 785-263-4407. It is part of the 8th Judicial District with Geary, Marion and Morris counties. City charges go to the Abilene or Herington municipal court. Our Abilene court page has the dockets and addresses.
↑ Back to the question list8. Can the court appoint a lawyer?
Yes. After a defendant swears to a lack of funds on the court's affidavit, the judge can appoint counsel through the State Board of Indigents' Defense Services, 785-296-6631.
↑ Back to the question list9. How do video visits work?
Since July 1, 2026, every visit is by video through the jail's contracted provider, booked at least 24 hours ahead. Kiosks at the sheriff's office are free Monday to Friday, 8 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4:30 p.m.; the lobby kiosks are not open other days. Remote visits from home run daily, 8 to 11:30 a.m., 1 to 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. See our visitation page.
↑ Back to the question list10. Calls, mail and money
- Calls and messages run through the same provider; ask the jail at 785-263-4734 about accounts, and see our phone page and messaging page.
- Ask the jail for the current mail rules before sending anything, then read our mail page.
- Deposits: our money page and commissary page list the usual options.
- Clothing: three pairs each of all-white T-shirts, underwear and socks; women may also have sports bras.
11. Where are juveniles held?
The courthouse jail holds adults only. When a judge orders a youth detained, the placement is outside Abilene, and parents can learn where by calling the sheriff at 785-263-4081.
↑ Back to the question list12. Who keeps track of people sentenced to a Kansas prison?
Search KASPER, the Kansas Department of Corrections offender database, and then use our Kansas prisons directory for addresses and phones.
↑ Back to the question list13. What if the charge is federal?
Dickinson County cases go to the Topeka division of the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas; the clerk's office is at 444 S.E. Quincy, Room 490, Topeka, KS 66683, 785-338-5400. The U.S. Marshals Service in Topeka, 785-596-9470, places federal pretrial prisoners in contract jails. Once sentenced, a person can be found with the BOP inmate locator.
↑ Back to the question list14. What happens with an immigration detainer?
- ICE can lodge a Form I-247A detainer once a person is booked.
- Paying the state bond does not lift the detainer.
- Abilene deputies are allowed to hold someone "up to 48 hours after they would otherwise be released" (8 CFR 287.7(d)), and must otherwise let them go.
- The ICE Chicago Field Office handles Kansas, 872-351-3990.
- To find a detainee after a transfer, use the ICE detainee locator or call 888-351-4024.
15. Will days in the Abilene jail be subtracted from the sentence?
The district court at 109 E. 1st St. (785-263-3142) writes a sentence start date that credits each day of custody before the case ended, as K.S.A. 21-6615 directs. The jail at 785-263-4734 keeps the booking and release dates the judge uses. Days served in another state with no local hold, or already counted on a separate consecutive case, are not credited again.
↑ Back to the question list16. What does appointed counsel cost in Abilene?
Yes. A defendant given appointed counsel pays $100 to the district clerk on East 1st Street (785-263-3142) under K.S.A. 22-4529. Dickinson judges may excuse it, and an Abilene case that is dropped or ends in acquittal earns a refund.
↑ Back to the question list17. Can an Abilene arrest be expunged when no conviction followed?
A petition filed with that clerk starts the process; the county attorney and the arresting agency, often the sheriff at 785-263-4081, get notice. Under K.S.A. 22-2410 a judge may grant it for mistaken identity, no probable cause, acquittal, or a dismissal in the interests of justice.
↑ Back to the question list18. What are the police and sheriff numbers in Dickinson County?
- Abilene Police Department, 419 N. Broadway, Abilene, KS 67410: 785-263-1213.
- Herington Police Department, 700 S. Broadway, Herington, KS 67449: 785-258-2227.
- Chapman Police Department, 402 N. Marshall, Chapman, KS 67431: 785-922-6463.
- Enterprise Police Department, 206 S. Factory, Enterprise, KS 67441: 785-263-8732.
- Dickinson County Sheriff's Office, 109 E. 1st St., Abilene, KS 67410: 785-263-4081; non-emergency 785-263-4041. The KBI lists a Hope police agency without a phone, so call the sheriff for Hope; deputies also cover Solomon's Dickinson County side, Woodbine, Manchester and Carlton.
- Kansas Highway Patrol: 785-296-6800.
- Emergencies: 911.
Dickinson County, Kansas Bail and Bond in Abilene
Bail and bond after a Dickinson County arrest are set by a judge in the Abilene courthouse, and release happens at the 64-bed jail on the building's first floor, 109 E. 1st St., once bond is posted. The jail at 785-263-4734 can give the amount, the accepted payments and when the person is likely to walk out.
1. Where the person is
The Dickinson County Jail is at 109 E. 1st St., Abilene, KS 67410, on the courthouse's first floor. Jail: 785-263-4734. Sheriff's office: 785-263-4081, open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Non-emergency dispatch: 785-263-4041.
↑ Back to the question list2. Charges and bond amount
Call the jail at 785-263-4734 for the charge and amount. Kansas VINE (VINELink, 866-574-8463) gives custody status and release alerts. Our inmate page has more.
↑ Back to the question list3. Who sets bond
Bond is set by judges of the 8th Judicial District, which covers Dickinson, Geary, Marion and Morris. K.S.A. 22-2901 says a person who is arrested goes before a magistrate without unreasonable wait.
↑ Back to the question list4. Bond options
The court can order release on recognizance or demand cash, a surety or property (K.S.A. 22-2802). Only bondsmen approved by the chief judge can write bonds (K.S.A. 22-2809b); the jail can say who is on the list.
↑ Back to the question list5. Posting bond
1. Get the amount and accepted payment from 785-263-4734. 2. Come to the courthouse at 109 E. 1st St. with ID and payment, or bring a bondsman. 3. Keep the release papers with the court date. Money for an inmate's account is separate; see our money page and commissary page.
↑ Back to the question list6. Bond conditions
Failing to appear can cost the bond (K.S.A. 22-2807). State law puts a no-contact rule of 72 hours or more on person-crime releases.
↑ Back to the question list7. Bond reduction
Ask the district court in Abilene by motion, normally through a lawyer. Appointed counsel is funded by the Board of Indigents' Defense Services, 785-296-6631.
↑ Back to the question list8. Refund of cash bond
After the case closes, and if all hearings were attended, the court returns cash bond minus lawful costs. A bondsman's fee doesn't come back.
↑ Back to the question list9. City tickets
City police citations go to the city's own court:
- Abilene Municipal Court: courtroom in the County Commission Room, Suite 205 of the county building at 109 E. 1st St. (first door on the left past security). First appearances are the 2nd and 4th Monday at 1 p.m., trials at 2 p.m. The court office is at 419 N. Broadway Ave., Abilene, KS 67410, 785-263-1213, open 8 to 5 on weekdays.
- Herington Municipal Court: sits at 4 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday in the Herington Community Building, 810 S. Broadway, just south of the police station. Fines go to 17 N. Broadway, Herington, KS 67449, 785-258-2227; the clerk works 9 to 4 weekdays and there is a drop box outside.
- Chapman, Enterprise and Hope: call that city or the sheriff at 785-263-4081 to find where the ticket is heard.
10. Where state cases are heard
The district courthouse: Dickinson County District Court, Dickinson County Courthouse, 109 E. 1st St., P.O. Box 127, Abilene, KS 67410; 785-263-3142, fax 785-263-4407.
↑ Back to the question list11. Nearby jails
Call 785-263-4734 first. Jails in bordering counties:
- Saline County Jail, 800 E. Pacific Ave., Salina, KS 67401, 785-826-6502
- Geary County Detention Center, 826 N. Franklin St., Junction City, KS 66441, 785-238-2261
- Clay County Jail, 539 Lincoln Ave., Clay Center, KS 67432, 785-632-5601
- Ottawa County Jail, 312 N. Ottawa, Minneapolis, KS 67467, 785-392-2157
- Marion County Jail, 202 S. 4th, Marion, KS 66861, 620-382-2144
- Morris County Jail, 501 W. Main St., Council Grove, KS 66846, 620-767-6310
- McPherson County Jail, 1177 W. Woodside, McPherson, KS 67460, 620-245-1225
12. Federal cases and ICE
For a federal case, the clerk's office in Topeka is at 444 S.E. Quincy, Room 490, Topeka, KS 66683, 785-338-5400. For immigration detainees, use the ICE detainee locator.
↑ Back to the question listDickinson County Jail Visitation 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.
NCIC 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 can connect directly 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 account.ncic.com and sign into your account.
- Register your visitor profile and upload a clear photograph of your government-issued ID (driver's license or passport) for facility background review.
- Wait for email notification confirming facility visitor approval.
- Select Video Visitation, 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 reliable high-speed internet connection.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate receives a visitation notification on their housing unit video kiosk or terminal. 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.
Official Provider: NCIC Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-800-943-2189
Support Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by NCIC Inmate Communications
In addition to Remote Video Visitation, NCIC provides calling and digital messaging services at participating facilities:
- 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: NCIC Prepaid Calling - Inmate Messaging Services: Send electronic messages and photos directly to an inmate's housing unit terminal.
• Learn more on our website: Inmate Messaging Guide | • Visit official vendor page: NCIC Messaging
Dickinson County District Court and Municipal Courts
Dickinson County's district court, which takes every felony and state misdemeanor filed in the county, sits in the courthouse at 109 E. 1st St., Abilene, KS 67410, where the clerk answers at 785-263-3142. City charges go to the Abilene municipal court in the same building or to Herington's court at 810 S. Broadway.
1. District court
Dickinson County District Court, Dickinson County Courthouse, 109 E. 1st St., P.O. Box 127, Abilene, KS 67410; 785-263-3142, fax 785-263-4407.
↑ Back to the question list2. When the Abilene court issues a warrant
Warrants signed at the Abilene courthouse are served by the Dickinson County Sheriff's Office. Deputies don't list warrants on the web, so calling them at 785-263-4081 is the way to ask. A statewide search doesn't exist in Kansas, but Kansas CaseSearch lets you read this district's cases. A lawyer can book you a surrender time at the Dickinson County Jail. After a missed hearing, the clerk's office at 109 E. 1st St. answers at 785-263-3142 and can tell you what the judge set as bond.
↑ Back to the question list3. 8th Judicial District
The 8th District joins Dickinson, Geary, Marion and Morris Counties. Geary's courthouse is at 138 E. 8th St., Junction City (785-762-5221).
↑ Back to the question list4. Abilene
The court hears city ordinance, traffic and misdemeanor cases in Suite 205 (County Commission Room) at 109 E. 1st St. First appearances: 2nd and 4th Mondays, 1 p.m.; trials 2 p.m. Notices go by mail, so keep your address current, or a warrant may follow. Pay in person at 419 N. Broadway Ave., by mail with the signed ticket and a check, in the drop box in front of City Hall, or online (fees apply). Office: 785-263-1213. Inmate account money is not paid here; see our money page.
↑ Back to the question list5. Herington
Court meets at 4 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 810 S. Broadway, entrance on the north side. Pay at 17 N. Broadway, Herington, KS 67449, 785-258-2227, or by card online or at 877-685-4493 (a fee applies; you need your name and ticket number).
↑ Back to the question list6. First hearing
In Abilene this first hearing covers what the person is accused of, the bond amount and whether a lawyer will be appointed (K.S.A. 22-2901). See our bail page.
↑ Back to the question list7. Free lawyer
Request one at the first hearing. The Board of Indigents' Defense Services, 785-296-6631, pays appointed defense lawyers.
↑ Back to the question list8. Case records
Search the Kansas Courts Case Search or call 785-263-3142.
↑ Back to the question list9. Held before trial
Dickinson County Jail, 109 E. 1st St., Abilene, KS 67410, 785-263-4734. See our inmate page and visitation page.
↑ Back to the question list10. Federal court
Topeka: 444 S.E. Quincy, Room 490, Topeka, KS 66683, 785-338-5400.
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JailATM Commissary Ordering allows family members to purchase pre-approved snack boxes, meat and cheese selections, hygiene bundles, and seasonal gift care packages sent directly to an incarcerated loved one. Each package is tailored to comply with local facility security rules, ensuring items clear intake smoothly without being rejected at the loading dock.
Important: Package Deadlines and Delivery Windows Vary
Detention centers do not all follow identical package distribution schedules. Some facilities allow weekly orders while others restrict shipments to bi-weekly or monthly windows, and spending limits differ widely across institutions. You should confirm the facility's active cutoff schedule and order allowances by calling them directly. If an order is placed after the weekly processing deadline, it will be held until the following distribution cycle, leaving your loved one waiting an extra cycle for fresh supplies.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Place a Commissary Package Order
- Confirm the inmate's legal first and last name, date of birth, and assigned booking identification number.
- Navigate to deposits.jailatm.com/webdeposits/ and sign into your account.
- Select Commissary Packs or Gift Packs from the service menu.
- Choose your state and detention center to open the jail's authorized product catalog.
- Search for the inmate to link the order to their active housing record.
- Browse available food bundles, hygiene kits, and clothing options, adding items up to the facility's allowed spending limit.
- Enter your billing details, complete checkout with a credit or debit card, and save your confirmation receipt.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate does not need an active online account to receive care packages. JailATM fulfills the order in tamper-evident security containers and delivers it directly to the facility commissary department. Jail staff inspect the shipment and deliver the items during regular housing unit commissary distribution, where the inmate signs for receipt.
Official Provider: JailATM Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-877-810-0614
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by JailATM
In addition to Commissary Gift Packs, JailATM provides several other communication, financial, and visitation services at participating facilities:
- Inmate Trust & Commissary Money Deposits: Send money directly into an inmate's jail trust account for independent commissary spending.
• Learn more on our website: Inmate Trust Deposits Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JailATM Trust Deposits - 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.
• Learn more on our website: Video Visitation Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JailATM Video Visits
Buy Commissary for an Inmate in the Dickinson County Jail
Dickinson County Jail Inmate Commissary - Sending Money or Purchasing Commissary for an Inmate
Dickinson 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 Jail ATM.
Questions? Call Jail ATM at 877-810-0914.
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 785-263-4734 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 Dickinson 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.
Official Provider: JailATM Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-877-810-0614
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.
• Learn more on our website: Video Visitation Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JailATM Video Visits
Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Dickinson County Jail
The Easiest and Securest Way of Depositing Money for an Inmate
There are several methods for depositing money on an inmate's account:
1. To send money online to an inmate in the Dickinson County Jail use Jail ATM.
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2. If you prefer to use your credit or debit card and deposit money over the phone, you can call them at 877-810-0914.
3. Some jails also have a JailATM kiosk for cash or card deposits. Call the Dickinson County Jail at 785-263-4734 to ask whether it has one and where it is.
4. The Dickinson County Jail may also allow you to *mail an inmate a money order or cashier’s check from a trusted source such as the Post Office, a local bank, or Western Union. Ask the jail who the money order should be made out to and what to write on it. To confirm this option call the facility at 785-263-4734.
*When mailing a money order or cashier’s check, send it an envelope by itself. Never send it with a letter or photos for your inmate, unless the facility allows it. Never send personal checks or cash.
5. To ask whether the Dickinson County Jail takes deposits in person, and when, call 785-263-4734.
Anyone held at the Dickinson County Jail can get letters at the jail on East 1st Street in Abilene, which shares the building with the Dickinson County Sheriff's Office. Personal letters, legal papers and publications all use that same address, and the mail arrives on paper. Officers inspect everything for contraband before the inmate sees it.
Personal and legal mail, books and magazines:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Dickinson County Jail
109 E. 1st Street
Abilene, KS 67410
- Top left corner: That is where your name and return address go. A letter missing them will most likely not be delivered and may be destroyed.
- Clothing: Each inmate is allowed three pairs each of all-white T-shirts, underwear and socks. Women may also have sports bras.
- Pens only: The jail takes letters in blue or black ink. A letter done in felt marker, crayon or colored ink gets refused at the Abilene jail.
- Keep the envelope clean: No drawings, glitter or confetti, and no lipstick or perfume on the paper.
- Cards: Plain greeting cards only, with no music inside.
- Books and magazines: They have to be new and mailed by the publisher or a store. Magazines with profanity, weapons or adult content are confiscated, and obscene or very violent books are thrown out.
- Packages: The only packages allowed come from the company that runs the jail's commissary.
- No stamps: Inmates buy postage through commissary, so stamps tucked into a letter are not allowed. You can send money online to cover them.
- Mail days: Letters are passed out Monday through Friday, with no limit on how many a person can receive.
- Rule breaking: Dickinson County has a zero-tolerance policy on mail, and sending contraband can lead to charges.
Call the jail at 785-263-4734 with questions, or check the inmate search to confirm someone is still there.
Securus AdvanceConnect is a prepaid calling account that links directly to your mobile phone or landline number, allowing you to receive outbound calls from an incarcerated individual. Because correctional phone systems never allow incoming calls, funding an AdvanceConnect balance ensures calls are accepted immediately without being blocked by cell carriers.
Important: Mobile Networks Block Inmate Calls Without Prepaid Funds
Correctional facilities do not allow collect billing to cell phones, and mobile carriers automatically block incoming collect calls from detention centers. While some residential landlines may allow direct billing, mobile phones and VoIP services require an active prepaid AdvanceConnect balance, which you can verify with your phone provider. If you do not register online and fund your account right away, your loved one will hear an automated error message stating that your number cannot accept calls.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Register and Fund AdvanceConnect
- Go to securustech.online or open the Securus mobile app.
- Select Sign Up and create your account using your 10-digit telephone number and email address.
- Search for your facility by state and agency name, then add the inmate using their full legal name or booking ID.
- Select AdvanceConnect under calling accounts.
- Choose your deposit amount, review convenience and transaction fees, and enter your credit or debit card billing details.
- Authorize payment and confirm that your mobile phone allows calls from automated or unknown correctional numbers.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate picks up any dayroom phone or logs onto their handheld tablet, dials your 10-digit number, and enters their assigned PIN. The automated system verifies that your AdvanceConnect account has an active balance and connects the call. All calls are subject to recording and monitoring by facility staff.
Official Provider: Securus Technologies Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-800-844-6591
Support Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by Securus Technologies
In addition to AdvanceConnect Prepaid Calling, Securus Technologies and its subsidiary JPay provide several other communication, financial, and visitation services:
- Direct Bill Phone Calling: Establish a monthly billed calling account for verified landline numbers.
• Learn more on our website: Direct Bill Phone Calling Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Securus Direct Bill - Securus Video Connect: 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: Securus Video Connect - JPay Money Deposits (Trust & Canteen): Send money directly into an inmate's jail trust account for commissary store purchases.
• Learn more on our website: Money Deposits Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JPay Money Transfers - JPay Email Messaging & Photos: Send electronic messages, photo attachments, and VideoGrams directly to their tablet or kiosk.
• Learn more on our website: Email Messaging Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JPay Email Services
Securus Direct Bill is an invoiced telephone calling service designed for approved residential landlines, law offices, and commercial businesses. Instead of prepaying funds in advance, calls received from an incarcerated individual are billed directly to your account on a monthly itemized billing invoice.
Important: Direct Bill Requires Credit Approval and Qualifying Lines
Direct Bill is not available for mobile cell phones, internet VoIP numbers, or customers with poor or unestablished telephone credit history. Correctional facilities enforce strict telecommunications billing rules, which you can verify by calling Securus customer care. If your line does not meet credit approval standards, you must open an AdvanceConnect prepaid account instead to receive incoming calls from your loved one.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Set Up a Direct Bill Account
- Contact Securus customer service at 1-800-844-6591 or submit an application via securustech.net.
- Provide your billing name, service address, and qualifying residential or business landline telephone number.
- Submit to a standard credit evaluation performed by Securus to determine billing eligibility.
- Establish your authorized monthly credit limit upon approval.
- When your phone rings with a call from the detention center, follow the recorded operator instructions and press the requested key to accept charges.
- Pay your monthly billing invoice online, by phone, or through the mail.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate dials your phone number from any dayroom telephone and keys in their assigned PIN. The automated system verifies that your account is in good standing and has not exceeded its monthly spending ceiling before connecting the call. All non-privileged conversations are recorded and monitored.
Official Provider: Securus Technologies Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-800-844-6591
Support Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by Securus Technologies
In addition to Direct Bill Calling, Securus and its subsidiary JPay offer several other communication, financial, and visitation services:
- AdvanceConnect Prepaid Calling: Fund a prepaid calling account tied to your mobile phone number.
• Learn more on our website: AdvanceConnect Calling Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Securus AdvanceConnect - Securus Video Connect: 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: Securus Video Connect - JPay Money Deposits (Trust & Canteen): Send money directly into an inmate's jail trust account for commissary store purchases.
• Learn more on our website: Money Deposits Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JPay Money Transfers - JPay Email Messaging & Photos: Send electronic letters, photos, and VideoGrams directly to their tablet or kiosk.
• Learn more on our website: Email Messaging Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JPay Email Services
NCIC Inmate Messaging allows friends and family members to exchange electronic text messages and digital photos directly with an incarcerated loved one. Messages are delivered electronically to housing unit terminals and 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 Messages
- Go to account.ncic.com and sign in or create a user profile.
- Select Messaging from your dashboard 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: NCIC Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-800-943-2189
Support Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by NCIC Inmate Communications
In addition to Inmate Messaging, NCIC provides calling and video visitation services at participating facilities:
- Prepaid Phone Calling Accounts: Fund a calling balance tied directly to your phone number.
• Learn more on our website: Prepaid Calling Accounts Guide | • Visit official vendor page: NCIC Prepaid Calling - Remote Video Visitation: Schedule and join live face-to-face video visits from your computer or smartphone.
• Learn more on our website: Video Visitation Guide | • Visit official vendor page: NCIC Video Visits
NCIC Inmate Communications deploys secure, corrections-grade handheld tablets to incarcerated individuals in county detention centers. Operating on a secure internal wireless network, these devices allow inmates to conduct remote video visits, make voice telephone calls, send electronic messages, stream music, read eBooks, and access self-help and educational resources directly from their housing pods.
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 NCIC Tablets
- Verify that NCIC handheld tablets are active at your loved one's specific detention facility.
- Navigate to account.ncic.com on your computer or mobile device.
- Sign into your verified user account and link the inmate's legal name and booking ID number.
- Select Tablet Media / Messaging or Inmate PIN Debit to add funds to their available balance.
- Specify your deposit dollar 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 login. 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 returned to charging carts during quiet hours and shift counts for overnight recharging.
Official Provider: NCIC Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-800-943-2189
Support Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by NCIC Inmate Communications
In addition to Tablet Services, NCIC provides several other communication, financial, and visitation options:
- 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: NCIC Prepaid Calling - Remote Video Visitation: Schedule and join live face-to-face video visits from your computer or smartphone.
• Learn more on our website: Video Visitation Guide | • Visit official vendor page: NCIC Video Visits - Inmate Messaging Services: Send electronic messages and photos directly to an inmate's terminal or tablet.
• Learn more on our website: Inmate Messaging Guide | • Visit official vendor page: NCIC Messaging - Inmate Trust & Commissary Money Deposits: Send canteen funds directly into an incarcerated person's jail trust account.
• Learn more on our website: Trust Deposits Guide | • Visit official vendor page: NCIC Trust Deposits
- Jail (Main): 785-263-4734
- Sheriff: 785-263-4081
The Dickinson County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Dickinson County: Abilene, Chapman, Enterprise, Herington and Hope.