Every detail on this page is checked by hand, not scraped. This unofficial directory helps friends and family of incarcerated individuals find critical information — inmate lists, locations, bail resources, visitation hours, rules, and text, phone, email, and mail services — for jails, detention centers, and prisons across the United States.
Inmate information from the 16-bed Jewell County Jail is available by phone 24 hours a day at 785-378-3194.
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 Jewell County Jail at 785-378-3194.
Phone: 785-378-3194
Physical Address:
307 North Commercial
Mankato, KS 66956
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Jewell County Jail
307 North Commercial
Mankato, KS 66956
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Jewell County Jail
307 North Commercial
Mankato, KS 66956
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Jewell 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 785-378-3194 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Jewell County Criminal Court Cases online, as well as for every county in Kansas.
Jewell County Jail Inmate Search
The Jewell County Jail maintains an average of 16 offenders in custody on any given day. The Jewell 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 Jewell County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 320 offenders.
The following charts of Jewell 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 Jewell 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 Jewell 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 Jewell 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 16-bed Jewell County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Jewell County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year.
It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration, and other surrounding counties as needed.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 785-378-3194, 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 Jewell 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#
Jewell County Jail
307 North Commercial
Mankato, KS 66956
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#
Jewell County Jail
307 North Commercial
Mankato, KS 66956
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Jewell County Jail for booking. This process involves verifying identity, assessing charges, and determining whether the person will be released on bail or detained.
It's crucial to remain silent during this process, as any statements could be used in court. Legal counsel should be consulted before making any comments about the arrest.
The booking process at Jewell County Jail typically involves the following steps:
Booking times can range from one hour to 48 hours. For details on posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 785-378-3194.
Once booked at Jewell County Jail in Mankato, the individual has several possible outcomes:
1. Release without posting bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Remaining in custody until their court date.
3. Posting bail or bond for release. For the exact amount, call 785-378-3194.
Several payment methods are available for bail.
For more details on the bail process in Jewell County, Kansas, visit the Jewell County Jail Bail Information Page.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Jewell County Jail? What is the Schedule?
307 North Commercial
Mankato, KS 66956
785-378-3194
| DAY | TIMES |
| WEDNESDAY | 7:00 PM Call 785-378-3194 at 6:00PM for appt. |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jewell County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-378-3194 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Jewell County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jewell County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-378-3194 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Jewell County Jail?

Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Jewell County Jail Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Option 2 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mail to:
307 North Commercial
Mankato, KS 66956
Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 785-378-3194 to ask any questions about this.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jewell County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-378-3194 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Jewell County Jail?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Jewell County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Jewell County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jewell County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-378-3194 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Jewell County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Jewell County Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Jewell 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#
Jewell County Jail
307 North Commercial
Mankato, KS 66956
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Jewell County Jail
307 North Commercial
Mankato, KS 66956
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
The Jewell County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source 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 Jewell County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Jewell County Jail
307 North Commercial
Mankato, KS 66956
For inmates receiving mail in the Jewell 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 Jewell County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Jewell County Jail
307 North Commercial
Mankato, KS 66956
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 Jewell County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-378-3194 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Jewell County Jail, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jewell County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-378-3194 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Jewell County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
This product allows inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
Here's how it works:
Cost of Chirping:
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Jewell County Jail follow these steps:
- Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
- This product allows Jewell County inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
- Inmates will be charged a monthly service fee of $4.00.
- Inbound and Outbound Chirps are $0.10 each.
Inmate Sales Apps
iphone app
Google Play app
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Jewell County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Jewell County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jewell County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-378-3194 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Jewell County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis (or are given to the inmate use for a limited time) and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis (or are given to the inmate use for a limited time) and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jewell County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-378-3194 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Jewell County?
This facility, known as "Jewell County Jail" is also known as JEWELL COUNTY JAIL, Kansas, Jewell.
The Jewell County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Jewell County: Esbon, Formosa, Jewell and Mankato.