The 18-bed Kearny County Jail answers inmate information calls at 620-355-6211 24 hours a day.
This is where the county brings people arrested for misdemeanors and felonies for booking and processing. Depending on the charges, some are bonded out or released on their own recognizance, and some are held until their trial is resolved.
Use the inmate search tool to look through the roster of people who have been arrested and are still in custody.
After sentencing, those with less than a year to serve remain at the jail. Those with more than a year to serve are transferred to the Kansas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page offers information on the visitation schedule and rules, depositing funds, mailing letters, inmate phone calls, voicemail, email and text messaging, tablets, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
Always save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number, which you may need for mail. If it isn’t online, call Kearny County Jail at 620-355-6211.
Phone: 620-355-6211
Physical Address:
106 E Washington Avenue
Lakin, KS 67860
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Kearny County Jail
PO Box P
Lakin, KS 67860
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Kearny County Jail
PO Box P
Lakin, KS 67860
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Kearny 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 620-355-6211 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Kearny County Criminal Court Cases online, as well as for every county in Kansas.
Kearny County Jail Inmate Search
The Kearny County Jail maintains an average of 18 offenders in custody on any given day. The Kearny 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 Kearny County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 360 offenders.
The following charts of Kearny 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 Kearny 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 Kearny 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 Kearny 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.
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The 18-bed Kearny County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Kearny 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 620-355-6211, 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 Kearny 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#
Kearny County Jail
PO Box P
Lakin, KS 67860
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#
Kearny County Jail
PO Box P
Lakin, KS 67860
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Kearny 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 Kearny County Jail typically involves the following steps:
For details on posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 620-355-6211.
Once booked at Kearny County Jail in Lakin, 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 620-355-6211.
Several payment methods are available for bail.
For more details on the bail process in Kearny County, Kansas, visit the Kearny County Jail Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Kearny County Jail? What is the Schedule?
106 E Washington Avenue
Lakin, KS 67860
620-355-6211
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 620-355-6211 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Kearny County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-355-6211 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Kearny County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Kearny County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-355-6211 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Kearny 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 Kearny 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:
106 E Washington Avenue
Lakin, KS 67860
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 620-355-6211 to ask any questions about this.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Kearny County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-355-6211 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Kearny County Jail?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Kearny County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Kearny 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 Kearny County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-355-6211 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Kearny 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 Kearny County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-355-6211 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Kearny 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 Kearny County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-355-6211 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Kearny County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Kearny County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-355-6211 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Kearny 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 Kearny County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-355-6211 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Kearny County?
This facility, known as "Kearny County Jail" is also known as KEARNY COUNTY JAIL, Kansas, Kearny.
