The Lyon County Detention Center is a 163 bed jail in the city of Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 620-341-3348.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.
You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Kansas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 620-341-3348, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Lyon County Detention Center at 620-341-3348 to get it.
Phone: 620-341-3348
Physical Address:
425 Mechanic Street
Emporia, KS 66801
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lyon County Detention Center
425 Mechanic Street
Emporia, KS 66801
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lyon County Detention Center
425 Mechanic Street
Emporia, KS 66801
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Lyon 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 620-341-3348 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Lyon County Criminal Court Cases online, as well as for every county in Kansas.
Lyon County Detention Center Inmate Search
The Lyon County Detention Center maintains an average of 163 offenders in custody on any given day. The Lyon 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 Lyon County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,260 offenders.
The following charts of Lyon 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 Lyon 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 Lyon 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 Lyon 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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Downtown Emporia, Kansas has many businesses and counter service buildings, including the Lyon County Law Enforcement Center that houses both the Sheriff’s Office and 163-bed Lyon County Detention Center. The building, at the corner of 5th and Mechanic, is red brick and beige concrete and provides an accessible entrance and a safe zone for the exchange of items being bought or sold online as well as exchange of children for visitation and custody exchanges. The jail spans the length of a city block, and the sally port entrance is located in the back alley, with large windows in all areas except for one.
It is at the Lyon County Detention Center that all of the offenders arrested on either misdemeanor or felony charges will be held as they await their bail, their trial, or as they serve a sentence. An online inmate search provides details on the most recent arrests and releases that allows friends and family to locate their loved ones if they are arrested and to determine their bail or release days, while staff are able to answer questions on procedures and some personal information on inmates that is not covered by privacy laws at 620-341-3348.
Full services are provided including medical care, counseling and mental health care, dental emergencies, meals, clothing and bedding and laundry services. The space is cleaned each day, recreational activities and space is provided, and inmates are encouraged to remain in contact with their family members and their friends who are not incarcerated in this or any other detention facility.
Money can be sent through each inmate's account and commissary account, with commissary orders being due by 10pm on Sundays and those who are supporting them from outside of incarceration may order commissary or add money online.
Mail is accepted if it has a return address, including the name of the person who has sent it, only from the US Postal Service, and it must be addressed to the inmate at the jail locatio:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lyon County Detention Center
425 Mechanic Street
Emporia, KS 66801
All mail will be checked for stickers, labels, stamps, codes, adhesives, crayons, pencils, glitter, and other items before final delivery and these items will be removed or the mail will be refused. Any books or magazines must be sent directly from the publisher, and it will not be accepted from an individual nor will they be accepted in any other delivery method than mail.
Phones are available for both collect calls and prepaid calls, during the daytime hours only, and visits are offered, but by video only. Only those who create an account will be provided with the days and times that visits are available for any specific inmate.
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Lyon County Detention Center, call the jail’s booking line at 620-341-3348.
There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.
Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.
If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.
Lyon County Detention Center Booking Roster
After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Lyon County for booking.
Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.
Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Lyon County and other Kansas and USA jurisdictions.
If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.
It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.
The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.
During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.
Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.
At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.
If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Lyon County Detention Center will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.
Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.
Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.
If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.
Yes, Lyon County recognized most types of bonds.
Three types of bail are available: own recognizance, cash, or professional surety. A professional surety requires the services of an authorized bail bond agent. The court will determine which bond types will be approved.
Bail is set by a magistrate judge in the county where the defendant is being charged.
When is bail set in Kansas? Bail will be set by a judge at the defendant’s first court appearance, also known as arraignment. This will usually occur on the first court day following arrest, except for holidays or weekends.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Lyon County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
425 Mechanic Street
Emporia, KS 66801
620-341-3348
ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 1:00PM - 4:00PM 6:30PM - 9:00PM |
| MONDAY | 1:00PM - 4:00PM 6:30PM - 9:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 1:00PM - 4:00PM 6:30PM - 9:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 1:00PM - 4:00PM 6:30PM - 9:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 1:00PM - 4:00PM 6:30PM - 9:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 1:00PM - 4:00PM 6:30PM - 9:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 1:00PM - 4:00PM 6:30PM - 9:00PM |
REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 10:45AM 11:45AM - 4:45PM 6:30PM - 9:30PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 10:45AM 11:45AM - 4:45PM 6:30PM - 9:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 10:45AM 11:45AM - 4:45PM 6:30PM - 9:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 10:45AM 11:45AM - 4:45PM 6:30PM - 9:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 10:45AM 11:45AM - 4:45PM 6:30PM - 9:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 10:45AM 11:45AM - 4:45PM 6:30PM - 9:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 10:45AM 11:45AM - 4:45PM 6:30PM - 9:30PM |
Lyon County Detention Center 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
Contact Customer Support
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lyon County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-341-3348 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 Lyon County Detention Center?
Friends & Family Portal Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
Contact Customer Support
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lyon County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-341-3348 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Lyon County Detention Center?
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
Lyon 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 Lyon 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.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lyon County Detention Center
425 Mechanic Street
Emporia, KS 66801
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.
To deposit money online for an inmate in Lyon County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Lyon County Detention Center, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Lyon County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lyon County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-341-3348 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Lyon County Detention Center?
To register and sign up for a phone account with CIDNET Inmate Phone Service, follow the instructions below:
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 Lyon 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!
Also, be warned that some phone providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lyon County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-341-3348 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Lyon County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Lyon County Detention Center 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 Lyon County Detention Center 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#
Lyon County Detention Center
425 Mechanic Street
Emporia, KS 66801
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lyon County Detention Center
425 Mechanic Street
Emporia, KS 66801
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 Lyon County Detention Center 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 Lyon County Detention Center 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#
Lyon County Detention Center
425 Mechanic Street
Emporia, KS 66801
For inmates receiving mail in the Lyon County Detention Center 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 Lyon County Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lyon County Detention Center
425 Mechanic Street
Emporia, KS 66801
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 Lyon County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-341-3348 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Lyon County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lyon County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-341-3348 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Lyon County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
Friends & Family Portal Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
Contact Customer Support
To send and receive secure texts or emails from an inmate housed in Lyon County follow these instructions:
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues with Texting and Emailing an inmate in Lyon County, visit our full page guide.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lyon County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-341-3348 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Lyon County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
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:
Here's how it works:
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lyon County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-341-3348 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Lyon County?
This facility, known as "Lyon County Detention Center" is also known as Lyon County Jail, Lyon County Jail , Lyon County Jail , Kansas, Lyon.
