Phillips County Jail Inmate Search
Phillips County Jail Inmate Search, Phillipsburg, KS
The Phillips County inmate search is on the sheriff's website, which keeps a roster for the Phillips County Jail, Suite G, 301 State St., Phillipsburg, KS 67661, 785-543-6885; mugshots are not a separate gallery, so request one in writing. VINELink gives release alerts and Kansas CaseSearch lists charges.
Jail contact and nearby jails
- Phillips County Jail, 301 State St., Suite G, Phillipsburg, KS 67661; 785-543-6885, fax 785-543-2289. Emergencies: 911.
- Neighboring jails:
- Norton County Jail, 105 S. Kansas Ave., Norton, KS 67654, 785-877-5710
- Smith County Jail, 217 S. Jefferson St., Smith Center, KS 66967, 785-282-5180
- Rooks County Jail, 803 S. Elm St., Stockton, KS 67669, 785-425-6312
- Graham County Jail, 410 N. Pomeroy Ave., Hill City, KS 67642, 785-421-2107
How do I use the roster?
Open the inmate roster on the sheriff's site to see who is held now. If a name is missing, call 785-543-6885, since releases and new bookings may not appear right away.
↑ Back to the question listIs the sheriff the only police agency?
Yes. The KBI's agency list shows only the Phillips County Sheriff's Office for this county, so Phillipsburg, Logan, Agra, Kirwin, Long Island, Prairie View, Glade and Speed are all patrolled by deputies, and local arrests are booked in Suite G.
↑ Back to the question listCan I get a mugshot?
Send a written open-records request to the sheriff (K.S.A. 45-215); the office may deny some requests. Immigration photos need an ICE FOIA request.
↑ Back to the question listFinding out about a warrant in Phillipsburg
Phillipsburg is where Phillips County's sheriff and deputies work, and they serve the warrants judges issue; you can ask about one at 785-543-6885. Phillipsburg court cases are listed on Kansas CaseSearch, which is useful since Kansas keeps no statewide warrant search; a bench warrant appears in the record. To clear it, ask a lawyer to contact the court, then turn yourself in at the Phillips County Jail. Phillipsburg's district court clerk, Suite E at 301 State St., answers at 785-543-6830 about missed hearings.
↑ Back to the question listHow is bond posted?
A 17th District judge sets the amount, and it is paid in Suite G. Agents on the sheriff's bonding list charge 10% or more (K.S.A. 22-2809b). More on our bail page.
↑ Back to the question listWhere do registered offenders report?
Kansas sends registrants to the sheriff's office as the registering agency (K.S.A. 22-4902), and they must report within three business days of moving, working or going to school in a county (K.S.A. 22-4905). In Phillips County that is Suite G, 785-543-6885. Search the public list on the KBI's offender registry by ZIP code 67661 or by town.
↑ Back to the question listWhat happens to money at release?
According to the commissary page, whatever remains on an inmate's account is paid out on a debit refund card when the person leaves Suite G, so no cash changes hands at the counter.
↑ Back to the question listWhen are visits?
The sheriff's visits page sets visiting on Tuesdays, 2 to 4 p.m., lasting 15 to 20 minutes. Visitors check in and out with staff, and no contact with the inmate is allowed. Anyone under 18 must come with a parent and have the sheriff's approval. See our visitation page.
↑ Back to the question listHow do inmate accounts work?
The commissary page says cash is not kept by inmates; money goes onto an account used for canteen, phone time, medical co-pays and bond. Any balance left at release is returned on a debit refund card. Call 785-543-6885 for how to deposit. See our money page, commissary page and phone page.
↑ Back to the question listHow do I write to an inmate?
Send letters to the inmate by full name at Phillips County Jail, 301 State St., Suite G, Phillipsburg, KS 67661, with a return address; ask about photo rules. See our mail page and messaging page.
↑ Back to the question listWhat release conditions are used?
Judges may order supervision, curfew, GPS or travel limits (K.S.A. 22-2802); person crimes bring a 72-hour minimum no-contact rule.
↑ Back to the question listWhich court is it?
- Phillips County District Court, 301 State St., Suite E, Phillipsburg, KS 67661; 785-543-6830, fax 785-543-6832. - The district clerk and the jail share the State Street building. See our court page.
↑ Back to the question listWhat deadlines does Kansas set?
A prompt first appearance (K.S.A. 22-2901), a felony preliminary hearing within 14 days (K.S.A. 22-2902), and trial within 150 days of arraignment for someone jailed only on that charge or 180 days after release (K.S.A. 22-3402).
↑ Back to the question listWhere are the court records?
Phillips cases appear in CaseSearch under CR numbers for criminal matters; juvenile and sealed records are hidden. Suite E (785-543-6830) has copies.
↑ Back to the question listHow is a lawyer appointed here?
Raise it at the first hearing and complete the sworn finances form; the state board at 785-296-6631 pays.
↑ Back to the question listMay lawyers visit outside Tuesday hours?
Yes. Kansas law lets a prisoner's attorney visit "at all reasonable hours" (K.S.A. 19-1930). Call 785-543-6885 to schedule.
↑ Back to the question listIs there medical care?
The sheriff must provide food, medical attention and separate quarters for men and women (K.S.A. 19-1903); the account covers co-pays. Medication questions: 785-543-6885.
↑ Back to the question listCan VINE alert me?
Yes. Enroll on VINELink to be called, texted or emailed when Phillipsburg records a release or transfer.
↑ Back to the question listWhat happens after arrest?
- A deputy books the person in Suite G: prints, a photo, property and health questions.
- A person who is unconscious, gravely ill or hurt, or highly intoxicated may need a medical exam first (K.S.A. 19-1930).
- A judge or the bond schedule fixes the amount.
- The county attorney's charges then show in CaseSearch.
Are juveniles held?
Suite G is for adults. Minors who must be held go to a separate youth facility; ask at 785-543-6885 where.
↑ Back to the question listWhat happens in a federal case?
- It is filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas (Salina division), heard by the Topeka court at 444 S.E. Quincy, Room 490, Topeka, KS 66683, 785-338-5400.
- A U.S. magistrate decides on detention.
- The U.S. Marshals in Topeka, 785-596-9470, arrange housing.
- The BOP inmate locator lists sentenced prisoners.
What happens with ICE?
- ICE lodges an I-247A in Suite G.
- Bond does not end it.
- Custody may continue "up to 48 hours after they would otherwise be released" (8 CFR 287.7(d)), then must end.
- Kansas falls under ICE Chicago, 872-351-3990.
- Use the ICE detainee locator or call 888-351-4024.
Was the inmate sent to prison?
Do Phillipsburg defendants pay for appointed counsel?
Yes. Under K.S.A. 22-4529, a defendant who gets a state-paid lawyer owes a $100 application fee to the clerk in Suite E at 301 State St. (785-543-6830). A Phillipsburg judge may forgive it for hardship, and Phillipsburg defendants are repaid after a dismissal or acquittal. The fee also applies when counsel is appointed for a probation violation. Phillipsburg jail staff (785-543-6885) can notify the court that a prisoner is asking for counsel.
↑ Back to the question listWho handles law enforcement?
- Phillips County Sheriff's Office, 301 State St., Suite G, Phillipsburg, KS 67661: 785-543-6885. It is the only police agency in the county on the KBI list.
- Kansas Highway Patrol: 785-296-6800, or *47 by cell.
- Emergencies: 911.
Phillips County Jail Inmate Services Information
Phone: 785-543-6885
Physical Address:
301 State Street
Phillipsburg, KS 67661
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Phillips County Jail
301 State Street Suite G
Phillipsburg, KS 67761
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Phillips County Jail
301 State Street Suite G
Phillipsburg, KS 67761
Every year Phillips 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 Phillips County and state prisons throughout the country. This information is compiled from local police and the Phillips 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.
Phillips County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 10/28/2026
| Race | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14 | 82.35% |
| Black | 1 | 5.88% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 5.88% |
| American Indian/Native Alaskan | 1 | 5.88% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total | 17 | 100.0% |
Phillips County Inmate Criminal Charges - 10/28/2026
(many inmates have multiple charges)
| Charge | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Felony (3rd Degree) | 4 | 23.53% |
| Felony (2rd Degree) | 2 | 11.76% |
| Felony (1st Degree) | 1 | 5.88% |
| State Jail Felony | 2 | 11.76% |
| Felony (Uncategorized) | 4 | 23.53% |
| Misdemeanor (Class A) | 4 | 23.53% |
| Misdemeanor (Class C) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Holds | 0 | 0.00% |
| Uncategorized | 0 | 0.00% |
Phillips County Inmate Sex - 10/28/2026
| Sex | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 16 | 94.12% |
| Female | 1 | 5.88% |
| Total | 17 | 100.0% |
Phillips County Inmate Age - 10/28/2026
| Age | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1 | 5.88% |
| 18-20 | 1 | 5.88% |
| 21-24 | 2 | 11.76% |
| 25-30 | 4 | 23.53% |
| 31-35 | 2 | 11.76% |
| 36-40 | 2 | 11.76% |
| 41-45 | 1 | 5.88% |
| 46-50 | 1 | 5.88% |
| 51-55 | 1 | 5.88% |
| 56-60 | 1 | 5.88% |
| 61-65 | 1 | 5.88% |
| 66-75 | 0 | 0.00% |
| 76-85 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total | 17 | 100.0% |
- Jail (Main): 785-543-6885
The Phillips County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Phillips County: Kirwin and Phillipsburg.