Harvey County Detention Center

Harvey County Detention Center Information

The Harvey County Detention Center is a 130 bed jail in the city of Newton, Harvey County, Kansas.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

Phone: 316-284-6959

Physical Address:
800 N. Main Street
PO Box 267
Newton, KS 67114

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
Harvey County Detention Center
PO Box 267
Newton, KS 67114

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Harvey County Detention Center?

To search for an inmate in the Harvey County Detention Center, 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 316-284-6959 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Harvey County Criminal Court Cases online, as well as for every county in Kansas.

Harvey County Detention Center Inmate Search

The Harvey County Detention Center maintains an average of 130 offenders in custody on any given day. The Harvey County Detention Center 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 Harvey County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,600 offenders.

The following charts of Harvey 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 Harvey 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 Harvey 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 Harvey 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, and a database of most wanted criminals for Harvey County, neighboring counties and the state of Kansas.

For a collection of over 20 additional graphs and charts of the demographic and criminal arrest information of the inmates in Harvey County and Kansas state prisons, click the button below.
Harvey County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

Harvey County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 10/1/2023

Race Inmates % Total
White 54 52.43%
Black 7 6.80%
Hispanic or Latino 23 22.33%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 5 4.85%
Asian 5 4.85%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 5 4.85%
Other 4 3.88%
Total 103 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Harvey County Sheriff’s Department, Kansas Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Harvey County Inmate Criminal Charges - 10/1/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 32 31.07%
Felony (2rd Degree) 24 23.30%
Felony (1st Degree) 9 8.74%
State Jail Felony 7 6.80%
Felony (Uncategorized) 18 17.48%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 13 12.62%
Misdemeanor (Class C) 0 0.00%
Holds 0 0.00%
Uncategorized 0 0.00%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Harvey County Sheriff’s Department, Kansas Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Harvey County Inmate Sex - 10/1/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 92 89.32%
Female 11 10.68%
Total 103 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Harvey County Sheriff’s Department, Kansas Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Harvey County Inmate Age - 10/1/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 1 0.97%
18-20 7 6.80%
21-24 8 7.77%
25-30 23 22.33%
31-35 22 21.36%
36-40 19 18.45%
41-45 9 8.74%
46-50 4 3.88%
51-55 4 3.88%
56-60 5 4.85%
61-65 0 0.00%
66-75 1 0.97%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 103 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Harvey County Sheriff’s Department, Kansas Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.
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About the Harvey County Detention Center
According to, the Harvey County Detention Center in Kansas has a capacity of 130 inmates, which is the maximum amount of beds per facility. The address and contact number for the Harvey County Detention Center in Kansas are as follows. Address: 800 North Main Street, Newton, Kansas, 67114. Phone number: 316-284-6959. The Harvey County Detention Center in Kansas has specific days and times for visiting, which can vary depending on the area of the center where the inmate is housed. According to, each inmate is allowed one or two visits per week, ranging from 15 minutes to one hour in length. The visitation schedule can be found on the Harvey County website and on other inmate roster websites. The center is closed on holidays, and visitors are advised to dress appropriately and place all purses and metal objects in lockers before entering through a metal detector. There is no information available on specific inmate issues or conditions at the Harvey County Detention Center in Kansas. The facility is operated by the Harvey County Sheriff's Office and provides safe and secure incarceration for people admitted by local, state, or federal law enforcement agencies, as well as pretrial and sentenced offenders from other cities, counties, the State of Kansas, or federal government. The center is a medium-security detention center that holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing, and most of the sentenced inmates are there for less than two years. You can find an inmate roster and contact information for the facility on various websites. The Harvey County Detention Center in Kansas is a medium-security detention center that provides safe and secure incarceration for people admitted to the facility by local, state, or federal law enforcement agencies, as well as pretrial and sentenced offenders from other cities, counties, the State of Kansas, or federal government. It is operated locally by the Harvey County Sheriff's Office. The facility holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing, and most of the sentenced inmates are there for less than two years. While there is no information available to suggest that the Harvey County Detention Center is unique in any particular way, it is a secure facility that houses inmates in accordance with the law.
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Directions / Map to the Harvey County Detention Center
Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Harvey County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

In addition to normal at-the-jail visits, Harvey County Detention Center uses Securus Video Connect for Remote Inmate Video Visitation. 

Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk. 

Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.

What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to 15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.

How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Harvey County Detention Center inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.

Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.

Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Harvey County Detention Center Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app

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Remote Video Visitation

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

Harvey County Detention Center uses Securus Video Connect for Remote Inmate Video Visitation. 



Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk. 

Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.

What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.

How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Harvey County Detention Center inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.

Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.

Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Harvey County Detention Center Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
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Android app

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Harvey County Detention Center?

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
Harvey County Detention Center 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 Harvey County Detention Center first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
800 N. Main Street
PO Box 267
Newton, KS 67114


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 Harvey County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Harvey County Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Harvey County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose Kansas, then choose Harvey County Detention Center
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Harvey County Detention Center, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Harvey County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Harvey County Detention Center, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Harvey County.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Harvey County Detention Center?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Harvey County Detention Center

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Harvey 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 [facility_name_1}, 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 Harvey 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.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Harvey County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Harvey County Detention Center

Search for JailATM services for Harvey County Detention Center.

Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Harvey County Detention Center. 

Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Harvey County Detention Center 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

Harvey County Detention Center 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 Harvey County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Harvey County Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Go to JailATM, choose Kansas, then choose Harvey County Detention Center
  • 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 Harvey County Detention Center, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Harvey 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 Harvey County Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Harvey County.


 

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Harvey County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

Since Harvey County Detention Center contracts with JailATMProdigy Telephone Solutions. they either already or will soon provide you and your inmate the ability to use their Messaging Service to send and receive electronic messages. Try both Jail ATM & Prodigy. They are in the midst of a merger and one or the other will be handling this jail's account.


Depending on the facility, inmates can either view messages from you by:

  • Viewing it on a device at the jail,
  • Viewing it on a Kiosk in their unit,
  • Print it out, and/or
  • Respond electronically.

Pay for the Prodigy Inmate Messaging Service at Harvey County Detention Center.
- Online,
- Over the Phone by calling 866-700-4545,
- Using a Kiosk at Harvey County Detention Center.
Pay for the JailATM Inmate Messaging Service at Harvey County Detention Center.
- Online,
- Using a Kiosk at Harvey County Detention Center.
- Over the phone by calling 877-810-0914.

How much does it cost to send and receive messages?
Rates to send messages vary and are subject to change.
The typical cost is $1.00 per message, plus $1.00 per photo and $3.00 per 30 second video when available.
Step 1 - Sign in or create an account to find your facility.
Step 2 - Fund Account

NOTE: By turning on messaging, you will fund your account with $5.00 and authorize Prodigy / Jail ATM to charge your payment method for the same amount if you send a message or receive a collect message and do not have enough money.

How Do You Send Text or Email Messages to an Inmate in the Harvey County Detention Center?

To send messages to a Harvey County inmate follow these instructions:

Since Harvey County Detention Center contracts with JailATM / Prodigy Telephone Solutions. they either already or will soon provide you and your inmate the ability to use their Messaging Service to send and receive electronic messages. Try both Jail ATM & Prodigy. They are in the midst of a merger and one or the other will be handling the Harvey County Detention Center account.
 
Pay for the Prodigy Inmate Messaging Service at Harvey County Detention Center.
- Online,
- Over the Phone by calling 866-700-4545,
- Using a Kiosk at Harvey County Detention Center.
Pay for the JailATM Inmate Messaging Service at Harvey County Detention Center.
- Online,
- Using a Kiosk at Harvey County Detention Center.
- Over the phone 877-810-0914.

For all the information you need regarding messaging a Harvey County inmate at the jail, including how it's done, how much it costs, rules and regulations and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: All of your communication with an inmate is recorded. Use discretion in what you discuss.

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Other Jails Nearby

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

Harvey Reno Sedgwick Butler Marion McPherson
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Most Wanted Fugitives

Do you have a list of Arrest Warrants, and the Most Wanted Criminals in Harvey County, the state of Kansas and the United States?

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