Pottawatomie County Jail
Pottawatomie County Jail
For round-the-clock inmate information, call the 48-bed Pottawatomie County Jail at 785-457-3707.
This facility receives misdemeanor and felony arrestees from throughout the county for booking and processing. Those who are detained remain here until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or ordered to stay in custody until their trial ends.
Browse the roster of current inmates with the inmate search tool.
Sentences shorter than one year are served here. Sentences longer than one year are served in the Kansas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information about the visitation schedule, inmate funds, sending mail, inmate phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
Note the inmate’s booking number or jail ID, as you’ll need it for letters and other contact. If it’s not online, call Pottawatomie County Jail at 785-457-3707.
Inmate Services
Phone
785-457-3707Mailing address (personal mail)
Pottawatomie County Jail
108 N. 1st Street
PO Box 250
Westmoreland, KS 66549
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
Pottawatomie County Jail
108 N. 1st Street
PO Box 250
Westmoreland, KS 66549
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Pottawatomie 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 785-457-3707 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Pottawatomie County Criminal Court Cases online, as well as for every county in Kansas.
Pottawatomie County Jail Inmate Search
The Pottawatomie County Jail maintains an average of 48 offenders in custody on any given day. The Pottawatomie 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 Pottawatomie County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 960 offenders.
The following charts of Pottawatomie 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 Pottawatomie 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 Pottawatomie 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 Pottawatomie 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 Correctional Officers at the 48-bed Pottawatomie County Jail are responsible for the operation of the jail, and the care and control of all offenders arrested in the county. It is at this location that all offenders arrested on either misdemeanor or felony charges in Pottawatomie County will remain as they wait for their trial, bail, or as they serve a short sentence, with almost all inmates being released in under one year.
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.
To find the status of an inmate or determine if an offender is at the jail, the Pottawatomie County Jail can be reached by phone at 785-457-3707 and has an online access for the jail roster.
Clothing items may be mailed or dropped off for an offender after they are booked, if they are unable to make or do not qualify for bail. Each inmate is permitted to have three pairs of socks, three t-shirts, three pairs of underwear, and women may have three wireless bras. Each must be new and in packaging.
If you are able to pay the bond of an inmate, contact the jail directly at 785-457-3707 to receive the amount and instructions. Bond may be paid by money order, and to add money to the account of an inmate, it may be cash or money order with money orders being able to be sent through the mail.
All mail must be correctly addressed with the full name of the inmate ad sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Pottawatomie County Jail
108 N. 1st Street
PO Box 250
Westmoreland, KS 66549
... with a full return address, and paperback books or magazines will only be accepted directly from Amazon and must be preapproved by the staff.
Phones are also made available in the common areas, and they allow inmates to make outgoing calls to their legal representatives, their family members, and their friends.
Visits are also allowed, both onsite and off, through the use of video calls. Each visit is 45 minutes and must be scheduled at least 24 hours before it is to begin. Onsite visits are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday 8am-4pm and remove visits are any day 8am-4pm. Schedule visits by phone or online.
- Jail (Main): 785-457-3707
The booking process explained for Pottawatomie County Jail
Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Pottawatomie County Jail. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.
It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.
The booking steps at Pottawatomie County Jail include:
- Identification verification.
- Taking mugshots.
- Answering questions about health, criminal history, and gang affiliations.
- Possible DNA sample collection.
- A full-body search.
- Confiscating personal items for safekeeping.
- Providing a phone call.
To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 785-457-3707.
What are the bail options in Pottawatomie County after an arrest?
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Pottawatomie County Jail in Westmoreland for processing. The next steps vary:
1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 785-457-3707 to confirm the bail amount.
There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.
- A cash bond is posted by paying the whole amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office with cash, a cashier's check or a money order, and many facilities also accept cards at a kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's line is 785-457-3707.
- Licensed bail bond agencies in Pottawatomie County can provide assistance.
- Courts in many places accept real property, such as land or a house, as bond collateral when the owner documents clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves.
For more information about bail in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, see the Pottawatomie County Jail Bail Guide.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Pottawatomie County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Pottawatomie County Jail ON-SITE KIOSK/VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
108 N. 1st Street
Westmoreland, KS 66549
785-457-3707
- Visits are 45 minutes.
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
- The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 785-457-3707 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
- Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
- Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.
ON SITE KIOSK/VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 785-457-3707 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
Pottawatomie County Jail uses the services of Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communication (CPC) for visitation communication between inmates and their friends and family members.
In order to have a successful video visit, these are the steps to follow:
- Make sure you have a device a speaker, a camera and a connection to the internet.
- Register with Inmate Sales.
- Find Pottawatomie County Jail
- Select 'New Purchase'
- Choose this facility and a product ('Remote' or 'Onsite' Visit)
- Enter your personal information and purchase minutes.
- Schedule a visit.
Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pottawatomie County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-457-3707 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Pottawatomie County Jail?
Pottawatomie County Jail uses the services of Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communication (CPC) for visitation communication between inmates and their friends and family members.
In order to have a successful video visit, these are the steps to follow:
- Make sure you have a device a speaker, a camera and a connection to the internet.
- Register with Inmate Sales.
- Find Pottawatomie County Jail
- Select 'New Purchase'
- Choose this facility and a product ('Remote' or 'Onsite' Visit)
- Enter your personal information and purchase minutes.
- Schedule a visit.
Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
iphone app
Google Play app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pottawatomie County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-457-3707 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Pottawatomie County Jail?
There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:
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
Pottawatomie County Jail 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 Pottawatomie County Jail first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the payee the jail names (check with the jail first) and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order. Never mail cash or a personal check.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Pottawatomie County Jail
108 N. 1st Street
PO Box 250
Westmoreland, KS 66549
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.
How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Pottawatomie County
To deposit money online for an inmate in Pottawatomie County Jail follow these steps:
- Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at Pottawatomie County.
- After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
- Choose Kansas, then choose Pottawatomie County Jail
- Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
- Select your inmate.
- Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Pottawatomie County Jail, and then input your payment method.
- NOTE: JailATM's support page lists a deposit limit of $300 a week per inmate and says the limit can be different at each facility.
- If you need to phone JailATM customer support, call 877-810-0914.
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Pottawatomie County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Pottawatomie County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pottawatomie County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-457-3707 for further assistance.
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How Do Inmates in Pottawatomie County Jail Make Phone Calls?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Pottawatomie County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
- Pottawatomie County Jail uses the services of a company named Inmate Sales.
- Register with them online or call them at 877-998-5678.
- Agents are available M-F from 8:00 AM - 12:00 midnight EST, Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM, and speak both English & Spanish.
- Services for Pottawatomie County inmates and their families and friends include: Collect Calling, PIN Debit, Purchasing Calling Cards, Deposits, Messaging & Video Visitation.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Pottawatomie 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 Pottawatomie County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-457-3707 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Pottawatomie County Jail, and what can I send them?
Pottawatomie County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Pottawatomie 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 Pottawatomie County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Pottawatomie County Jail
108 N. 1st Street
PO Box 250
Westmoreland, KS 66549
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 Pottawatomie County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-457-3707 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Pottawatomie County Jail, and what can I purchase?
JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Pottawatomie County Jail
Search for JailATM services for Pottawatomie County Jail.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Pottawatomie County Jail.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Pottawatomie County Jail may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
Send Gift Packs
Pottawatomie County Jail has an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.
These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.
How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Pottawatomie County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Pottawatomie County Jail follow these steps:
- Go to JailATM, choose Kansas, then choose Pottawatomie County Jail
- Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
- Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
- Select the products you want shipped to them at Pottawatomie County Jail, and then input your payment method.
- NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Pottawatomie County at any one time.
- If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Pottawatomie County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Pottawatomie County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pottawatomie County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-457-3707 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Pottawatomie County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Pottawatomie County Jail uses the services of Inmate Sales to allow text messaging communication between inmates and their friends and family.
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:
- First you must register, and then funds are added to the inmate's account. If you want to pay by phone, call 877-998-5678.
- When an inmate gets the device they may send 5 free automated messages each day for the first three days of possession of the chirping device.
- These automated messages will inform the person the inmate Chirped who is sending the Chirps and the facility they are Chirping from.
- It will then ask them to go to a direct link to the inmate's account on the Inmate Sales website.
- The website will then instruct them to use a credit card to put money on the inmate's account.
Cost of Chirping:
- If an inmate has available funds on their chirping device they will be able to chirp any cell phone and that chirp will appear to be a normal text.
- If you wish to stop receiving Chirps from an inmate, reply to the Chirp with STOP.
How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Pottawatomie County
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Pottawatomie County Jail follow these steps:
- Register with Inmate Sales, the company that handles inmate messaging in Pottawatomie County, by creating an account.
- Select Kansas, then select Pottawatomie County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
- Choose the amount of money you want to spend, and input your payment method. The funds can also be used by the inmate to send a message back to you.
- If you want to pay by phone, call 877-998-5678.
- NOTE: All messages between you and your inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.
- Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
- This product allows Pottawatomie County inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
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For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Pottawatomie County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Pottawatomie County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pottawatomie County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-457-3707 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Pottawatomie County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Pottawatomie County Jail now offers Inmate Sales Tablets to their inmates.
Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.
The tablets are not directly connected to the internet, and inmates can use them for the following activities:
- Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
- eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture.
- Job Search - Inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
- Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
- Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
- Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
- Law Library - Legal research with up-to-date case information.
- eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
- Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
- Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
- Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.
Here's how it works:
- Register here. It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
Questions:
- By phone - 877-998-5678
Pottawatomie County Jail now offers Inmate Sales Tablets to their inmates.
Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.
The tablets are not directly connected to the internet, and inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
- Register here. It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
Questions:
- By phone - 877-998-5678
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pottawatomie County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-457-3707 for further assistance.
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Nearby counties
The Pottawatomie County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Pottawatomie County: Manhattan, St. George, St. Marys, Wamego and Westmoreland.