Ellsworth County Jail

To search for an inmate in the Ellsworth 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 785-472-4416 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Ellsworth County Criminal Court Cases online, as well as for every county in Kansas.

Ellsworth County Jail Inmate Search

The Ellsworth County Jail maintains an average of 19 offenders in custody on any given day. The Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 380 offenders.

The following charts of Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth 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.

What are the bail options in Ellsworth County after an arrest?

Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Ellsworth County Jail in Ellsworth for processing. The next steps vary:

1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 785-472-4416 to confirm the bail amount.

There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.

• A cash bond is posted by paying the whole amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office with cash, a cashier's check or a money order, and many facilities also accept cards at a kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's line is 785-472-4416.
• Licensed bail bond agencies in Ellsworth County can provide assistance.
• Courts in many places accept real property, such as land or a house, as bond collateral when the owner documents clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves.

For more information about bail in Ellsworth County, Kansas, see the Ellsworth County Jail Bail Guide.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Ellsworth County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Ellsworth County Jail Inmate Video Visitation Schedule

212 North Kansas
Ellsworth, KS 67439
785-472-4416

• First, you must register, puchase data, and then schedule with CIDNET.
  
• Visits are 20 minutes.
• The more data you purchase, the less expensive each MB of data is.

ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION

REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Ellsworth County Jail uses CIDNET for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their friends and family.  
Register here.




Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
CIDNET help line (choose prompt 2), also the number inmate calls come from: (888) 984-1903

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ellsworth County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-472-4416 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Ellsworth County Jail?

Ellsworth County Jail uses CIDNET for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their friends and family.  
Register here.

Friends & Family Portal Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
CIDNET help line (choose prompt 2), also the number inmate calls come from: (888) 984-1903

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ellsworth County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-472-4416 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Ellsworth County Jail?

How to deposit money in an inmate's phone account in Ellsworth County

To deposit money to an inmate housed in Ellsworth County for phone call use, follow these instructions:

• Register and create an account with CIDNET.
• 
• Type in your Email, Time Zone and First & Last Name of your Ellsworth County Jail inmate.
  1. Click the Create Account button.
  2. Read the Terms of Use, then click Agree.
  3. Login to your email and open the CIDNET email.
  4. In the email, click the Complete Your Verification link.
  5. Choose a Security PIN and a Password.
  6. Click the Sign In button.
• After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Kansas, then the Ellsworth County Jail, then your inmate's name.
• Once you have completed this, the Ellsworth County Jail will have to give final approval for you to deposit money for your chosen inmate's communication needs.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues with Depositing Money for making phone calls with an inmate in Ellsworth County, visit our full page guide. 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ellsworth County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-472-4416 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Ellsworth County Jail?

How to Make and Receive Phone Calls and Video Phone Calls from an Inmate in Ellsworth County

To register and sign up for a phone account with CIDNET Inmate Phone Service, follow the instructions below:

• Register and create an account with CIDNET.
• 
• Type in your Email, Time Zone and First & Last Name of your Ellsworth County Jail inmate.
  1. Click the Create Account button.
  2. Read the Terms of Use, then click Agree.
  3. Login to your email and open the CIDNET email.
  4. In the email, click the Complete Your Verification link.
  5. Choose a Security PIN and a Password.
  6. Click the Sign In button.
• After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Kansas, then the Ellsworth County Jail, then your inmate's name.
• Once you have completed this, the Ellsworth County Jail will have to give final approval for you to set up a phone account with your inmate.

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 Ellsworth County, visit our full page guide. 

NOTE: All phone conversations are recorded. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ellsworth County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-472-4416 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Ellsworth County Jail, and what can I send them?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ellsworth County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-472-4416 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Ellsworth County Jail, and what can I purchase?

Ellsworth County Jail uses CIDNET to deposit money in an inmate's commissary account.
Register here.


Friends & Family Portal Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
Contact Customer Support
 

How to deposit money in an inmate's phone account in Ellsworth County

To deposit money to an inmate housed in Ellsworth County for phone call use, follow these instructions:

• Register and create an account with CIDNET.
• 
• Type in your Email, Time Zone and First & Last Name of your Ellsworth County Jail inmate.
  1. Click the Create Account button.
  2. Read the Terms of Use, then click Agree.
  3. Login to your email and open the CIDNET email.
  4. In the email, click the Complete Your Verification link.
  5. Choose a Security PIN and a Password.
  6. Click the Sign In button.
• After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Kansas, then the Ellsworth County Jail, then your inmate's name.
• Once you have completed this, the Ellsworth County Jail will have to give final approval for you to deposit money for your chosen inmate's communication needs.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues with Depositing Money for making phone calls with an inmate in Ellsworth County, visit our full page guide. 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ellsworth County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-472-4416 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Ellsworth County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

Ellsworth County Jail uses CIDNET for Digital Mail Messaging between inmates and their friends and family.  
Register here.

Friends & Family Portal Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
CIDNET help line (choose prompt 2), also the number inmate calls come from: (888) 984-1903

How to send a text or email to an inmate in Ellsworth County

To send and receive secure texts or emails from an inmate housed in Ellsworth County follow these instructions:

• Register and create an account with CIDNET.
• 
• Choose a Security PIN and Password.
• After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Kansas, then the Ellsworth County Jail, then your inmate's name.
• Once you have completed this, the Ellsworth County Jail will have to give final approval for you to communicate by email with your chosen inmate.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues with Texting and Emailing an inmate in Ellsworth County, visit our full page guide. 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ellsworth County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-472-4416 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Ellsworth County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Ellsworth County Jail may now offer CIDNET Tablet Rentals to their inmates.

CIDNET is the same company that handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:

• Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
• eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
• Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
• Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
• Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
• Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
• eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
• Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
• Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
• Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.

Here's how it works:

• Register here. 
• Pay for the subscription.
• You get charged the 1st of each month. 
• You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
• No activation or early termination fees.
• Your inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ellsworth County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-472-4416 for further assistance.

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Ellsworth County?