Ford County Jail
Ford County Jail
Inmate information from the 256-bed Ford County Jail is available by phone 24 hours a day at 620-227-4501.
Whenever someone is arrested in the county for a misdemeanor or felony, this is where they go for booking and processing. Some are released quickly on bond or their own recognizance; others stay in custody until their trial is over.
You can check who is in custody right now with the inmate search tool.
Sentences of less than one year are carried out at this facility. Sentences of more than one year are carried out in the Kansas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page lists what you need to know to search the official jail roster, find the facility, and use inmate services including visitation, money deposits, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
Don’t forget to note the inmate’s jail ID or booking number, which is usually required for mail. If you can’t find it online, call Ford County Jail at 620-227-4501.
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Ford 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 620-227-4501 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Ford County Criminal Court Cases online, as well as for every county in Kansas.
Ford County Jail Inmate Search
The Ford County Jail maintains an average of 256 offenders in custody on any given day. The Ford 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 Ford County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 5,120 offenders.
The following charts of Ford 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 Ford 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 Ford 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 Ford 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 Ford County Jail in Kansas has a capacity of 256 beds and covers an area of 80,000 square feet. The jail uses a blend of direct and indirect supervision styles with open, raised control posts in the general housing areas, designed to protect the officer while still having direct control and supervision of the housing and circulation areas.
For more information, you can contact the Ford County Sheriff's Office. The address and contact number for the Ford County Jail in Kansas are as follows. Address: 11311 East Comanche Street, Dodge City, Kansas, 67801. Phone number: 620-227-4501. You can also find information about the jail and the Ford County Sheriff's Office on their official websites. The visiting hours at Ford County Jail in Kansas vary depending on the day of the week, where the inmate is housed, the inmate's sex, and whether or not it is a holiday.
The jail features a small juvenile holding area, a negative air pressure medical unit, and male and female work release areas with separate entrances from the general population. The jail uses a blend of direct and indirect supervision styles with open, raised control posts in the general housing areas.
The Ford County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Ford 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 620-227-4501, 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 Ford 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 #
Ford County Jail
11311 E. Comanche
Dodge City, KS 67801
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 #
Ford County Jail
11311 E. Comanche
Dodge City, KS 67801
- Jail (Main): 620-227-4501
- Sheriff: 620-227-4501
How booking works at Ford County Jail
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Ford 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 Ford 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 Ford County Jail at 620-227-4501.
Paying bail for someone in Ford County
After being arrested and booked into Ford County Jail in Dodge City, 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 620-227-4501 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 620-227-4501.
- Licensed bail bond agents in Ford 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 Ford County, Kansas, visit the Ford County Jail Bail FAQ.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Ford County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Ford County Jail Inmate Visitation Schedule
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11311 E Comanche
Dodge City, KS 67801
620-227-4501
- First, you must register an account with Correct Pay, then add Ford County Jail, then your inmate.
- Second, you can choose a time to visit.
- You can also schedule an appointment on the jail visitation kiosk.
- Offsite Video Visits can be done on Android, IOS (Apple) or Windows devices.
- Inmates will be allowed one 20-minute onsite visit per week.
- The number of visitors is limited to three (any combination of adult/children).
- There is no charge for the Onsite Video Visits.
- Offsite Video Visits cost $7.60 for 20 minutes.
- All visits must be scheduled 24 hours prior to the appointment or up to 2 weeks in advance.
- CHECK-IN: 10 minutes prior to scheduled visit.
- Valid picture identification (e.g., driver’s license, State I.D., or Military I.D.) is required at Check-In.
- Visitors under the age of 17 must be listed as an additional visitor and accompanied and supervised by an authorized visitor over the age of 18.
- If a visitor loses internet connection during an offsite video visitation session, no refund will be issued.
ON-SITE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | No on site visits |
| MONDAY | 12:00noon to 3:50PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM to 10:00AM 12:00noon to 3:50PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM to 10:00AM 12:00noon to 3:50PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM to 10:00AM 12:00noon to 3:50PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM to 10:00AM 12:00noon to 3:50PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM to 10:00AM 12:00noon to 3:50PM |
REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 12:00noon to 10:20PM |
| MONDAY | 12:00noon to 10:20PM |
| TUESDAY | 12:00noon to 10:20PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 12:00noon to 10:20PM |
| THURSDAY | 12:00noon to 10:20PM |
| FRIDAY | 12:00noon to 10:20PM |
| SATURDAY | 12:00noon to 10:20PM |
Ford 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 Ford 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)
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Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ford County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-227-4501 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Ford County Jail?
Ford 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 Ford 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 Ford County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-227-4501 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Ford 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
Ford 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 Ford 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 #
Ford County Jail
11311 E. Comanche
Dodge City, KS 67801
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 Ford County
To deposit money online for an inmate in Ford County Jail follow these steps:
- Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at Ford County.
- After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
- Choose Kansas, then choose Ford 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 Ford 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 Ford County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Ford County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ford County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-227-4501 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Ford County Jail?
How to Make and Receive Phone Calls and Video Phone Calls from an Inmate in Ford 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 Ford 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 Ford County Jail, then your inmate's name.
- Once you have completed this, the Ford 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 Ford 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 Ford County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-227-4501 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Ford County Jail, and what can I send them?
Ford County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the Ford County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Ford 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 #
Ford County Jail
11311 E. Comanche
Dodge City, KS 67801
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Ford County Jail
11311 E. Comanche
Dodge City, KS 67801
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 Ford 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 Ford County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Ford County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Ford County Jail
11311 E. Comanche
Dodge City, KS 67801
Ford County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Ford 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 Ford County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Ford County Jail
11311 E. Comanche
Dodge City, KS 67801
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 Ford County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-227-4501 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Ford County Jail, and what can I purchase?
JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Ford County Jail
Search for JailATM services for Ford County Jail.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Ford County Jail.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Ford 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
Ford 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 Ford County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Ford County Jail follow these steps:
- Go to JailATM, choose Kansas, then choose Ford 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 Ford County Jail, and then input your payment method.
- NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Ford 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 Ford County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Ford County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ford County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-227-4501 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Ford County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Ford 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 Ford 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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How to Send a Secure Email or Text Message to an Inmate in Ford County
To send a secure email message and digital photos to an inmate in Ford County Jail follow these steps:
- Register with correctpay by creating an account.
- Select Kansas, then select Ford 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 Ford County Jail and send them photos, check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Ford 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 Ford County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-227-4501 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Ford 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 Ford County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-227-4501 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Ford County?
Nearby counties
This facility, known as "Ford County Jail" is also known as Ford County Jail, Kansas, Ford.
The Ford County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Ford County: Bucklin, Dodge City and Ford.