Marion County Jail Inmate Search
Marion County Jail Inmate Search, Marion, KS
For a Marion County, Kansas inmate search, use the sheriff's inmate inquiry, which searches people booked into the Marion County Jail at 202 S. 4th St., Marion, KS 66861, by first or last name and can include archived records. The jail answers at 620-382-2144, and the sheriff warns that deputies never call families demanding money. The county does not post a mugshot gallery. VINELink sends release alerts, and charged cases are on Kansas CaseSearch.
1. Where is the Marion County Jail?
- Marion County Jail, 202 S. 4th St., Marion, KS 66861; jail and sheriff 620-382-2144; fax 620-382-3441.
- Jails in the counties around it:
- Morris County Jail, 501 W. Main St., Council Grove, KS 66846, 620-767-6310
- Chase County Jail, 301 S. Walnut, Cottonwood Falls, KS 66845, 620-273-6313
- Dickinson County Jail, 109 E. First St., Abilene, KS 67410, 785-263-4081
- McPherson County Jail, 1177 W. Woodside, McPherson, KS 67460, 620-245-1225
- Harvey County Detention Center, 120 E. 7th St., Newton, KS 67114, jail line sheriff 316-284-6960
- Butler County Adult Detention Facility, 701 S. Stone Rd., El Dorado, KS 67042, 316-322-4160
2. What does the inmate inquiry show?
Search by first or last name; tick the archive option to include people already released. If a name does not appear, call 620-382-2144 with the birth date, or check VINELink, which names the holding facility. Ignore any call asking for money to release someone; the sheriff says deputies do not make such calls.
↑ Back to the question list3. Can I get a mugshot?
The sheriff runs no photo gallery. Ask the sheriff for one in writing; the Kansas Open Records Act governs it (K.S.A. 45-215); release is at the sheriff's discretion. Immigration photos need an ICE FOIA request, and the U.S. Marshals publish photos only of fugitives.
↑ Back to the question list4. Checking for a warrant in Marion
In the town of Marion, the sheriff's office handles warrant service for the whole county; deputies answer at 620-382-2144. For Marion cases, the place to look is Kansas CaseSearch, since Kansas has no statewide warrant search; a bench warrant would turn up in the file. Going in to the Marion County Jail with a lawyer, at a time agreed on ahead, is how most people clear one. A missed hearing is best taken up with the district court clerk on South 3rd Street (200 S. 3rd St.), reachable at 620-382-2104.
↑ Back to the question list5. How is bond posted?
Once an 8th Judicial District judge sets it, bond is paid at the jail; confirm the amount at 620-382-2144. A bondsman must be approved, charge at least 10% and sign at the jail (K.S.A. 22-2809b). See our bail page.
↑ Back to the question list6. What release conditions are possible?
K.S.A. 22-2802 allows supervision, travel limits and house arrest; person-crime cases add a no-contact period of at least 72 hours.
↑ Back to the question list7. Which courts handle the case?
- Marion County District Court, Marion County Courthouse, 200 S. 3rd St., Marion, KS 66861; 620-382-2104, fax 620-382-2259. The 8th Judicial District also serves Dickinson, Geary and Morris counties. - Marion Municipal Court, 203 N. Third St., Marion; clerk 620-382-3703. - Hillsboro Municipal Court, 118 E. Grand, Hillsboro; 620-947-3162. See our court page.
↑ Back to the question list8. What deadlines apply?
Prompt first appearance (K.S.A. 22-2901); felony preliminary exam within 14 days (K.S.A. 22-2902); trial within 150 days of arraignment if jailed only on that charge, or 180 days on bond (K.S.A. 22-3402).
↑ Back to the question list9. Can I look the case up online?
Yes: Kansas CaseSearch, Marion County, by name or case number. criminal files start CR; sealed and juvenile files do not appear. The clerk is at 620-382-2104.
↑ Back to the question list10. How is a public lawyer appointed?
Ask for one in the 3rd Street courtroom and submit an income statement; the state indigent defense board (785-296-6631) pays appointed counsel.
↑ Back to the question list11. Is the jail required to give medical care?
Kansas makes the sheriff keep men and women apart and supply food, drink and medical care (K.S.A. 19-1903). Report medications at 620-382-2144.
↑ Back to the question list12. When are visits?
Tuesday and Thursday, 4 to 6 p.m. Each inmate names up to four approved visitors at booking, and only those people are admitted. An inmate comes out once per visiting day for 25 minutes, two visitors at a time; anyone under 18 needs a legal guardian. Call before driving. See our visitation page.
↑ Back to the question list13. Where can cash for commissary be dropped off?
Cash can be left inside the front entrance of the sheriff's office, 202 S. 4th St., 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday, when county offices are open. By mail, send only postal or other prepaid money orders or U.S. government checks payable to Marion County Inmate Account, with the inmate's booking name; personal checks, cash and card numbers are refused. Commissary is sold weekly. See our money page and commissary page.
↑ Back to the question list14. How should mail be addressed?
INMATE'S NAME, C/O Marion County Jail, 202 S 4th, Marion, KS 66861, with a full return address. Letters, cards, postcards and 35mm-type photos are generally allowed; delivery happens on county business days only, and mail for released inmates goes back to the sender. See our mail page, phone page and messaging page.
↑ Back to the question list15. What about juveniles?
Under-18 arrestees stay out of the 4th Street jail; if a judge orders detention, a juvenile center takes them, and parents can find out which from the sheriff at 620-382-2144.
↑ Back to the question list16. What if federal agents made the arrest?
- U.S. prosecutions are filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas, Wichita division: 401 N. Market, Room 204, Wichita, KS 67202, 316-315-4200.
- Whether the person waits for trial in custody is a federal magistrate's call.
- The U.S. Marshals Service in Wichita, 316-765-6339, decides where detained defendants stay.
- After sentencing, use the BOP inmate locator.
17. What if ICE lodges a detainer?
- ICE sends a Form I-247A to the jail.
- The county bond, even if paid, leaves it active.
- A further hold "up to 48 hours after they would otherwise be released" (8 CFR 287.7(d)), after which release is required.
- ICE's Chicago Field Office, 872-351-3990, covers Kansas.
- Search the ICE detainee locator or call 888-351-4024.
18. Was the person moved to a state prison?
Check KASPER, KDOC's lookup, and our Kansas state prisons directory.
↑ Back to the question list19. Do nights in the Marion jail come off the sentence?
They do. The district court on South 3rd Street (620-382-2104) is required by K.S.A. 21-6615 to backdate each sentence for the pretrial days a defendant spent in custody, whether in Marion or another jail holding the person for this case. The jail at 620-382-2144 keeps those records.
↑ Back to the question list20. Which police agencies work in Marion County, and how do I reach them?
- Marion County Sheriff's Office, 202 S. 4th St., Marion, KS 66861: 620-382-2144. Florence and Burns appear on the KBI list without their own dispatch line, so call the sheriff for them, as for Lincolnville, Lehigh, Tampa, Durham, Ramona and Lost Springs.
- Marion Police Department, 112 N. 5th, Marion, KS 66861: 620-382-2651.
- Hillsboro Police Department, 414 N. Ash, Hillsboro, KS 67063: 620-947-3440.
- Peabody Police Department, 901 N. Olive, Peabody, KS 66866: 620-983-2133.
- Goessel Police Department, Goessel, KS 67053: 620-367-4803.
- Kansas Highway Patrol: 785-296-6800, or *47 from a cell phone.
- Emergencies: 911.
Marion County Jail Inmate Services Information
Phone: 620-382-2144
Physical Address:
203 S. 4th Street
Marion, KS 66861
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & ID#
Marion County Jail
202 S. 4th
Marion, KS 66861
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & ID#
Marion County Jail
202 S. 4th
Marion, KS 66861
(money orders must be made out to:
the 'Marion County Inmate Account')
Every year Marion County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain 460 offenders, and maintain an average of 23 inmates (county-wide) in their custody on any given day.
The weekly turnover rate of inmates is approximately 55%, meaning that every week more than half of these inmates are released and then replaced with new offenders being booked into jail.
The charts below break down the men, women, races, ethnicities and the types of crimes that people are arrested and incarcerated for in both Marion County and state prisons throughout the country. This information is compiled from local police and the Marion County Sheriff's Department, as well as the state of Kansas and the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau.
If you are looking for a prisoner in Kansas or Federal custody, click on the appropriate institution below.
If you are searching for an inmate being held in another county in Kansas, click below.
If you are searching for a prisoner in a Kansas State Prison click below.
If you are searching for a United States Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate click below.
Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Search
For ICE Detainees (Immigration) being held at a detention facility in the United States, click below.
Marion County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 11/4/2026
| Race | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13 | 81.25% |
| Black | 1 | 6.25% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 6.25% |
| American Indian/Native Alaskan | 1 | 6.25% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total | 16 | 100.0% |
Marion County Inmate Criminal Charges - 11/4/2026
(many inmates have multiple charges)
| Charge | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Felony (3rd Degree) | 3 | 18.75% |
| Felony (2rd Degree) | 4 | 25.00% |
| Felony (1st Degree) | 1 | 6.25% |
| State Jail Felony | 1 | 6.25% |
| Felony (Uncategorized) | 3 | 18.75% |
| Misdemeanor (Class A) | 4 | 25.00% |
| Misdemeanor (Class C) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Holds | 0 | 0.00% |
| Uncategorized | 0 | 0.00% |
Marion County Inmate Sex - 11/4/2026
| Sex | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 15 | 93.75% |
| Female | 1 | 6.25% |
| Total | 16 | 100.0% |
Marion County Inmate Age - 11/4/2026
| Age | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1 | 6.25% |
| 18-20 | 1 | 6.25% |
| 21-24 | 2 | 12.50% |
| 25-30 | 3 | 18.75% |
| 31-35 | 3 | 18.75% |
| 36-40 | 3 | 18.75% |
| 41-45 | 1 | 6.25% |
| 46-50 | 1 | 6.25% |
| 51-55 | 1 | 6.25% |
| 56-60 | 0 | 0.00% |
| 61-65 | 0 | 0.00% |
| 66-75 | 0 | 0.00% |
| 76-85 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total | 16 | 100.0% |
- Jail (Main): 620-382-2144
The Marion County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Marion County: Burns, Florence, Hillsboro, Lehigh, Marion, Peabody and Tampa.