Riley County Jail
Riley County Jail
Physical Address
1001 S. Seth Child Rd.Manhattan, KS 66502
Jail Phone Number
785-537-2112 ext. 1902Riley County, Kansas Inmate Search
A Riley County inmate search starts with the RCPD Daily News, where the county police post each day's arrests with charges and bond amounts, and with the jail desk at 785-537-2112, extension 1902. The Riley County Jail is at 1001 S. Seth Child Rd., Manhattan, KS 66502 (785-537-2112); no public mugshot or booking photo gallery is posted. VINELink confirms custody, and Kansas CaseSearch lists filed charges.
Read inmate search answers
Read inmate search answers1. Where is the jail?
- Riley County Jail, 1001 S. Seth Child Rd., Manhattan, KS 66502; jail desk 785-537-2112 ext. 1902.
- It is a 147-bed direct-supervision jail with seven pods, run by the Riley County Police Department.
- Nearby jails:
- Geary County Detention Center, 826 N. Franklin St., Junction City, KS 66441, 785-762-6583
- Pottawatomie County Jail, 108 N. First St., Westmoreland, KS 66549, 785-457-3353
- Clay County Jail, 539 Lincoln Ave., Clay Center, KS 67432, 785-632-5601
2. What do the daily reports show?
RCPD's daily news posts list people arrested in the previous day, the charges and the bond set. They are not a full roster of who is still inside; call the jail to confirm.
↑ Back to the question list3. How does VINE help?
Search VINELink or call 866-574-8463 to learn whether Manhattan still holds someone, and sign up for a voice, SMS or email notice the moment that changes.
↑ Back to the question list4. How do visits work?
Per the Riley County Jail page and RCPD FAQ: in-person visits are on Sunday, with sign-in at 6 p.m. and 15-minute visits starting at 7 p.m. Free lobby video stations run weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and paid home video is available 5:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Visitors must be 18 unless visiting a parent or sibling, at most two children per visit, and inmates become eligible 72 hours after booking. Our visitation page has general tips.
↑ Back to the question list5. Where do letters go?
Send letters and photos with the inmate's full name to 1001 S. Seth Child Rd., Manhattan, KS 66502. The jail accepts softcover books shipped directly from an online retailer. See our mail page and email page.
↑ Back to the question list6. How do I add money?
Money reaches an inmate account two ways, the web-based deposit vendor or the kiosk in the jail lobby; checks and money orders are not taken. See our money page and commissary page.
↑ Back to the question list7. Can I stop calls from the jail?
To block calls from an inmate, call 785-537-2112 extension 2551. Account and rate details are on our phone page.
↑ Back to the question list8. Are mugshots available?
RCPD does not run a mugshot gallery. File a written open-records request with RCPD (K.S.A. 45-215); exemptions can apply. ICE photos: ICE FOIA.
↑ Back to the question list9. Checking on a warrant in Manhattan
Riley County is policed by a single department, so warrants here are served by officers of the Riley County Police Department in Manhattan. The department keeps an online warrants page, and you can confirm anything you find there by calling 785-537-2112. Manhattan's district court cases are on Kansas CaseSearch; Kansas has no statewide warrant search, though the Manhattan case file will show whether a judge issued one. To clear a warrant, most people have a lawyer arrange a surrender at RCPD headquarters, 1001 S. Seth Child Rd., Manhattan. If you missed a Manhattan hearing, the district court clerk at 100 Courthouse Plaza answers at 785-537-6364.
↑ Back to the question list10. Where is bond paid?
At the Seth Child Road jail, in cash or through an approved agent whose 10% fee stays with the agent (K.S.A. 22-2809b); agents usually need a cosigner 21 or older with a year at one job. Steps: our bail page.
↑ Back to the question list11. What release terms are common?
Court services reporting, testing, curfew and travel limits are typical (K.S.A. 22-2802); a person-crime arrest brings no contact for 72 hours or more.
↑ Back to the question list12. Which court handles the case?
- Riley County District Court, Riley County Courthouse, 100 Courthouse Plaza, Manhattan, KS 66502; 785-537-6364, fax 785-537-6382. - Manhattan Municipal Court, 610 Colorado St., Manhattan, KS 66502; 785-587-2450, fax 785-587-2459. See our court page.
↑ Back to the question list13. Which deadlines apply?
An arrested person is owed a hearing without unnecessary delay (K.S.A. 22-2901); felony preliminaries within 14 days (K.S.A. 22-2902); trial within 150 days of arraignment if jailed, 180 if out (K.S.A. 22-3402).
↑ Back to the question list14. Where are court records?
Riley County filings are on CaseSearch, except juvenile and sealed matters; the clerk at 785-537-6364 makes copies.
↑ Back to the question list15. Can I get a free lawyer?
Qualifying defendants request counsel when first brought before the Manhattan judge and complete the financial affidavit; Kansas BIDS (785-296-6631) pays assigned counsel.
↑ Back to the question list16. When can a lawyer visit?
Counsel may meet a detained client "at all reasonable hours" under K.S.A. 19-1930; call the jail desk first.
↑ Back to the question list17. What about medical needs?
Tell jail staff at 785-537-2112 about medications. Kansas jails must feed inmates, see to their medical care and house the sexes apart (K.S.A. 19-1903).
↑ Back to the question list18. Where do registrants report?
In Riley County the registering agency is the county police (K.S.A. 22-4902); report within three business days after moving, starting work or school in the county (K.S.A. 22-4905). See the KBI registry.
↑ Back to the question list19. What happens at booking?
- Officers take the arrestee to the Seth Child Road headquarters.
- Jail staff record prints and photos, inventory property and screen health; urgent medical needs are handled first (K.S.A. 19-1930).
- The amount is set by the standing schedule or a 21st District judge.
- The arrest appears in the next daily news post, and filed charges show in CaseSearch.
20. Where are juveniles held?
Youths are not booked into the adult pods. A detention order sends them to a regional juvenile center; the district clerk (785-537-6364) can explain next steps.
↑ Back to the question list21. What about federal charges?
- Riley County federal cases are filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas, Topeka division, 444 S.E. Quincy, Room 490, Topeka, KS 66683, 785-338-5400.
- A magistrate judge in Topeka rules on detention.
- The U.S. Marshals in Topeka, 785-596-9470, place the prisoner.
- Sentenced inmates appear on the BOP inmate locator.
22. What about ICE holds?
- ICE sends an I-247A to the Manhattan jail.
- Posting state bond does not end it.
- Staff may keep the person "up to 48 hours after they would otherwise be released" (8 CFR 287.7(d)).
- ICE Chicago, 872-351-3990, covers Kansas.
- Check the ICE detainee locator or 888-351-4024.
23. When are people released?
From the Seth Child Road lobby, once bond posts, a judge orders it or a sentence ends; the jail says release may come up to 15 minutes off the stated time. Manhattan's aTa Bus provides local rides.
↑ Back to the question list24. Where are sentences served?
Misdemeanor terms up to a year stay in the Riley County Jail. Prison sentences go to KDOC; search KASPER and our Kansas prisons directory.
↑ Back to the question list25. Which police or sheriff made the arrest?
- Riley County Police Department, 1001 S. Seth Child Rd., Manhattan, KS 66502: 785-537-2112. RCPD took over the county sheriff's patrol and jail duties when city and county police were consolidated, so there is no separate sheriff's patrol.
- Kansas State University Police Department, 1701 N. Manhattan Ave., Manhattan, KS 66506: 785-532-6412.
- Kansas Highway Patrol: 785-296-6800. Emergencies: 911.
Riley County Bail: the Manhattan Jail
Bail and release after a Riley County arrest are handled at the Riley County Jail, 1001 S. Seth Child Rd., Manhattan, KS 66502, run by the consolidated Riley County Police Department; the jail desk is 785-537-2112, extension 1902. According to the department's Riley County Jail page, bond is posted in cash or through a bail agent, and people may be released up to 15 minutes before or after the posted time.
1. Where is the person held?
At the Riley County Jail, 1001 S. Seth Child Rd., Manhattan, KS 66502, a 147-bed direct-supervision jail with seven housing pods. Jail desk 785-537-2112 ext. 1902. If Manhattan has no record, try: - Geary County Detention Center, 826 N. Franklin St., Junction City, KS 66441, 785-762-6583 - Pottawatomie County Jail, 108 N. First St., Westmoreland, KS 66549, 785-457-3353 - Clay County Jail, 539 Lincoln Ave., Clay Center, KS 67432, 785-632-5601
↑ Back to the question list2. Finding the amount
Ask the jail desk for the charge and bond. The RCPD Daily News posts recent arrests with bond figures, and VINELink (866-574-8463) confirms custody. Our inmate page has more.
↑ Back to the question list3. Who sets bond
A judge of the 21st Judicial District, which is Riley and Clay counties. A warrantless arrest must come before a magistrate promptly (K.S.A. 22-2901).
↑ Back to the question list4. Bond choices
Recognizance, cash, property or surety bonds are available under K.S.A. 22-2802; the jail page lists cash and agent bonds as the usual ways to post.
↑ Back to the question list5. Bail agents and cosigners
The jail page says an agent typically charges 10% and wants a cosigner at least 21 years old who has held a job for a year. Agents must be approved by the 21st District's chief judge, and the fee is not returned (K.S.A. 22-2809b).
↑ Back to the question list6. Posting, step by step
- Call 785-537-2112 ext. 1902 for the amount.
- Bring cash and photo ID to Seth Child Road, or call an approved agent.
- Wait in the lobby; release can run about 15 minutes either side of the stated time.
- Keep the bond paperwork with the court date.
7. After release
Manhattan judges commonly order no contact with the alleged victim (72 hours at minimum for person crimes), sobriety, or reporting to court services.
↑ Back to the question list8. Reducing bond
File a bond motion in the Riley County District Court; the Board of Indigents' Defense Services (785-296-6631) pays appointed counsel.
↑ Back to the question list9. Cash bond back
Cash bail is returned by the district clerk after disposition, less court-ordered amounts, when every appearance was made (K.S.A. 22-2807).
↑ Back to the question list10. City cases
Manhattan Municipal Court, 610 Colorado St., Manhattan, KS 66502; 785-587-2450, fax 785-587-2459. Smaller towns: Riley Municipal Court, 222 S. Broadway, Riley, 785-485-2802; Ogden City Hall 785-539-0311; Leonardville City Hall 785-293-5211. See our court page.
↑ Back to the question list11. Federal arrests
County bond cannot touch a federal hold. Riley County belongs to the Topeka division.
- U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas, 444 S.E. Quincy, Room 490, Topeka, KS 66683; 785-338-5400.
- U.S. Marshals Service, Topeka: 785-596-9470.
12. ICE detainers
Bond on the state case leaves an I-247A in force: Manhattan can keep them "up to 48 hours after they would otherwise be released" (8 CFR 287.7(d)). ICE Chicago Field Office: 872-351-3990; ICE detainee search. See our money page, visitation page and commissary page.
↑ Back to the question listRiley County Jail In-person Visitation
- Wednesday evenings from 7 to 9 pm.
- Sign up on Wednesdays between 6 to 7 pm.
Riley County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
1001 S. Seth Child Rd.
Manhattan, KS 66502
785-537-2112 ext. 1902
Schedule Video Visits online with Inmate Canteen
- On-site Visits are free.
- Visits are 30 minutes.
- Visitation schedule subject to change.
- Inmates are allowed one visit per day however the weekly limit is determined by the inmates classification.
- A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an on-site video session.
- All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | No on site visits |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| SATURDAY | No on site visits |
Riley County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
Schedule Video Visits online with Inmate Canteen
- All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
- Remote visits are charged a fee of $6.95 for a 20 minute visit or $13.90 for a 40-minute visit.
- Visitation Schedule subject to change.
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 5:30AM to 10:30PM |
| MONDAY | 5:30AM to 10:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 5:30AM to 10:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 5:30AM to 10:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 5:30AM to 10:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 5:30AM to 10:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 5:30AM to 10:30PM |
Attorneys have access to their clients during the following times:
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Inmates cannot be seen during mealtimes, lockdowns and emergency situations.
- Attorneys may call 785-537-2112 ext. 1902 for questions or appointments.
Inmate Canteen Video Visitation allows family members and approved contacts to hold scheduled, face-to-face video visits with incarcerated loved ones from home. Using a computer with a webcam or a mobile device, visitors can connect directly through housing-unit video kiosks without traveling to the correctional facility.
Important: Advance Visitor Clearance Required
Detention centers do not permit unscheduled or unverified video sessions. Correctional facilities require prospective visitors to submit government-issued photo identification and receive administrative clearance before booking an appointment, an approval process that can take up to 48 hours depending on facility staffing. You should verify your visitor approval status with the facility prior to scheduling. If you do not register well in advance, you will miss your loved one's scheduled visiting window for the week.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Register and Schedule a Video Visit
- Visit www.inmatecanteen.com and sign into your account.
- Register your visitor profile and upload a clear photograph of your government-issued ID (driver's license or passport) for facility background review.
- Wait for email notification confirming facility visitor approval.
- Select Video Visitation, choose the detention facility, and select the inmate.
- Browse the available schedule calendar, select an open time slot, and pay the visitation fee using a credit or debit card.
- Log into the website or app 10 minutes prior to the start time on a device with a functioning camera, microphone, and reliable high-speed internet connection.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate receives a visitation notification on their housing unit video kiosk. At the appointed time, they log in with their PIN and sit before the terminal. Inmates and visitors must strictly observe jail dress and conduct rules; sessions are monitored by staff and will terminate immediately upon any violation.
Official Provider: Inmate Canteen Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-715-690-2965
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by Inmate Canteen (TurnKey Corrections)
In addition to Remote Video Visitation, Inmate Canteen provides several other communication, financial, and commissary services at participating correctional facilities:
- Commissary & Snack Packs: Order pre-approved snack boxes, food packages, and clothing directly to the jail.
• Learn more on our website: Commissary Orders Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Inmate Canteen Commissary - Digital Messaging & Chirp Texts: Send electronic messages and photos directly to housing pod kiosks and handheld devices.
• Learn more on our website: Digital Messaging Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Inmate Canteen Messaging - Trust & Phone Deposits: Deposit money directly into an inmate's jail trust account or phone calling balance.
• Learn more on our website: Trust & Phone Deposits Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Inmate Canteen Deposits
Riley County Courts in Manhattan
The Riley County District Court is at 100 Courthouse Plaza, Manhattan, KS 66502, phone 785-537-6364. With Clay County it makes up the 21st Judicial District, and Manhattan's own city court sits on Colorado Street.
1. District court
Riley County District Court, Riley County Courthouse, 100 Courthouse Plaza, Manhattan, KS 66502; 785-537-6364, fax 785-537-6382.
↑ Back to the question list2. Warrants from the Manhattan courthouse
Bench warrants from Manhattan judges are served by Riley County police officers rather than sheriff's deputies, and the department lists active ones on its warrants page; call 785-537-2112 to confirm. Kansas doesn't run a statewide warrant search, though cases from this courthouse are on Kansas CaseSearch. An attorney can schedule your walk-in at Riley County Police Department headquarters on Seth Child Road. The district court clerk, 100 Courthouse Plaza, can help with a new date at 785-537-6364 and confirm whether a warrant has been recalled.
↑ Back to the question list3. 21st District
The 21st Judicial District joins Riley with Clay County, whose court is at 712 5th St., Suite 204, Clay Center, 785-632-3443.
↑ Back to the question list4. City courts
- Manhattan Municipal Court, 610 Colorado St., Manhattan, KS 66502; 785-587-2450, fax 785-587-2459.
- Riley Municipal Court, 222 S. Broadway, Riley; 785-485-2802.
- Ogden City Hall: 785-539-0311. Leonardville City Hall, 118 N. Erpelding St.: 785-293-5211.
5. First hearing
The judge reviews the charge, sets bond and appoints a lawyer when needed (K.S.A. 22-2901); felony preliminary hearings come within 14 days unless postponed (K.S.A. 22-2902).
↑ Back to the question list6. Case lookup
Search Kansas CaseSearch for Riley County or call 785-537-6364. Appointed counsel: BIDS, 785-296-6631.
↑ Back to the question list7. Custody
Defendants awaiting court stay at the Riley County Jail, 1001 S. Seth Child Rd., Manhattan, KS 66502, 785-537-2112. Bond: our bail page.
↑ Back to the question list8. Federal court
Manhattan cases go to the Topeka division: U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas, 444 S.E. Quincy, Room 490, Topeka, KS 66683; 785-338-5400. U.S. Marshals, Topeka: 785-596-9470.
↑ Back to the question list9. Immigration
The Manhattan case continues despite a detainer, which lets the jail keep someone "up to 48 hours after they would otherwise be released" (8 CFR 287.7(d)). ICE Chicago: 872-351-3990; ICE locator. Deposits: our money page.
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Inmate Canteen (operated by TurnKey Corrections) allows friends and family members to purchase pre-approved commissary packages, including brand-name snacks, confectionery goods, personal hygiene products, stationery, and apparel kits sent directly to an incarcerated loved one. Every package is packed to adhere strictly to facility security regulations, ensuring items pass institutional intake without being rejected at the loading dock.
Important: Package Deadlines and Delivery Windows Vary
Detention centers do not manage care package deliveries under identical schedules. While some facilities allow weekly orders, others restrict deliveries to bi-weekly or monthly distribution windows, and spending limits vary from jail to jail. You should verify the facility's active cutoff schedule and order allowances by calling them directly. If an order is submitted after the weekly processing deadline, delivery will be held until the following cycle, leaving your loved one waiting an extra cycle for fresh snacks, thermal wear, or personal care supplies.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Place a Commissary Package Order
- Confirm the inmate's legal first and last name, date of birth, and assigned booking or inmate ID number.
- Navigate to www.inmatecanteen.com and sign in or create a user profile.
- Select Commissary / Store and choose your state and detention center.
- Search for the inmate to unlock the facility's approved product catalog.
- Select allowable snack foods, candies, personal care goods, and clothing items up to the facility's allowed spending limit.
- Proceed to checkout, enter your debit or credit card billing details, and submit payment.
- Save your digital receipt and confirmation tracking number for your records.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate does not need an internet account to receive care packages. TurnKey Corrections prepares the order in secure, tamper-evident packaging and delivers it directly to the jail commissary department. Facility staff inspect the shipment and deliver the items during regular housing unit commissary rounds, where the inmate signs for receipt.
Official Provider: Inmate Canteen Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-715-690-2965
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by Inmate Canteen (TurnKey Corrections)
In addition to Commissary Care Packages, Inmate Canteen provides several other communication, financial, and visitation services:
- Tablets & Chirp Units: Learn how secure handheld devices allow inmates to communicate, read, and message.
• Learn more on our website: Tablet Programs Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Inmate Canteen Devices - Remote Video Visitation: Schedule and join live face-to-face video visits from your computer or smartphone.
• Learn more on our website: Video Visitation Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Inmate Canteen Video Visits - Digital Messaging: Send electronic messages and photos directly to housing pod kiosks and handheld devices.
• Learn more on our website: Digital Messaging Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Inmate Canteen Messaging - Trust & Phone Deposits: Deposit money directly into an inmate's jail trust account or phone calling balance.
• Learn more on our website: Trust & Phone Deposits Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Inmate Canteen Deposits
Buy Commissary for an Inmate in the Riley County Jail
Riley County Jail Inmate Commissary - Sending Money or Purchasing Commissary for an Inmate
Riley County Jail allows inmates to purchase commissary. This can be snacks, hygiene products, stamps, stationary, clothing and even electronics.
You can buy commissary for an inmate using an online service called Inmate Canteen.
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
There is a monthly limit of $200-300 on how much inmates can spend on commissary items.
This amount is subject to change so call the facility at 785-537-2112 ext. 1902 in order to confirm the amount that cannot be exceeded.
Inmates have access to both an in-house commissary store, and commissary packages that can be purchased and shipped to the inmate by friends and family.
Scroll down for information on the Riley County Jail's service they use for you being able to purchase commissary items online and have them shipped directly to the inmate.
You can also go to our Inmate Money page for information on how to send money to an inmate.
Inmate Canteen Trust & Phone Deposits allow friends and family members to transfer money directly into an incarcerated person's jail trust account or telephone calling balance using a credit or debit card. Deposited funds give your loved one the financial balance needed to buy personal care goods, over-the-counter medication, snacks, and phone talk time from the facility canteen.
Important: Facility Banking Policies Vary Across Jails
Once a person is booked and moved to a cell, facilities do not always allow cash drop-offs or phone payments directly to the jail window. Some might and you should confirm this by calling the facility and asking. But if you do not register online and fund your loved one's trust account immediately, they may be forced to wait days or weeks for standard paper processing, leaving them without essential soap, clean undergarments, basic medical sundries or snacks.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Register and Deposit Funds
- Confirm the inmate's legal first and last name, date of birth, and assigned booking or inmate ID number.
- Navigate to www.inmatecanteen.com on your computer or mobile device.
- Click on Deposit Funds and select whether to fund the Trust Account (for commissary) or Phone Account (for talk time).
- Select the state and facility where the inmate is currently housed.
- Search for the inmate to confirm their active housing record matches the facility roster.
- Enter your deposit dollar amount, review convenience fees, and enter your debit or credit card billing details.
- Submit payment and save the digital confirmation receipt for your financial records.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate does not need an internet connection to receive trust funds. Once payment clears, the balance posts directly to their accounting profile in the jail's internal system. The inmate can review their updated balance at the pod kiosk terminal and place their regular weekly commissary order or make outbound phone calls.
Official Provider: Inmate Canteen Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-715-690-2965
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by Inmate Canteen (TurnKey Corrections)
In addition to Trust & Phone Deposits, Inmate Canteen provides several other communication, financial, and commissary services at participating correctional facilities:
- Commissary & Snack Packs: Order pre-approved snack boxes, food packages, and clothing directly to the jail.
• Learn more on our website: Commissary Orders Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Inmate Canteen Commissary - Remote Video Visitation: Schedule and join live face-to-face video visits from your computer or smartphone.
• Learn more on our website: Video Visitation Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Inmate Canteen Video Visits - Digital Messaging & Chirp Texts: Send electronic messages and photos directly to housing pod kiosks and handheld devices.
• Learn more on our website: Digital Messaging Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Inmate Canteen Messaging
Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Riley County Jail
The Easiest and Securest Way of Depositing Money for an Inmate
There are several methods for depositing money on an inmate's account:
1. To send money online to an inmate in the Riley County Jail use Inmate Canteen.
2. If you prefer to use your credit or debit card and deposit money over the phone, unfortunately Inmate Canteen does not accept phone calls, but you can ask questions using the chat box on their home page.
3. Deposit cash or use a debit or credit card using a dedicated kiosk for this purpose. The machine is located in the lobby or visitation area of the Riley County Jail.
4. The Riley County Jail may also allow you to *mail an inmate a money order or cashier’s check from a trusted source such as the Post Office, a local bank, or Western Union. The money order should be be made out to either the inmate or the Riley County Sheriff's Office, with the inmate’s name and ID# on the memo line of the check. To confirm this option call the facility at 785-537-2112 ext. 1902.
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
*When mailing a money order or cashier’s check, send it an envelope by itself. Never send it with a letter or photos for your inmate, unless the facility allows it. Never send personal checks or cash.
5. The Riley County Jail has a reception desk that may accept cash, money orders or cashier checks. Call 785-537-2112 ext. 1902 to find out the specific hours for drop off times.
Send an Inmate Mail in the Riley County Jail
In Riley County the jail is run by the Riley County Police Department, not a sheriff. The Riley County Jail on South Seth Child Road in Manhattan has 147 beds and holds every adult arrested in the county, including Ogden. You can write at any time, but only letters and pictures may go in the envelope.
Where to send letters, legal mail and books:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Riley County Jail
1001 S. Seth Child Road
Manhattan, KS 66502
- What you can send: Letters and suitable pictures, and nothing else. Pictures with vulgar words or images, violence, gang signs or sexual content are refused.
- Books: Softcover only, mailed straight from the company that sold the book. Inmates can also borrow from the jail library.
- Magazines and newspapers: They have to be new and come from the publisher itself. Staff remove any magazine with adult content, weapons or profanity.
- Checks and money orders: The jail doesn't take them. Put money on an account online or at the kiosk in the police department lobby. You'll need the inmate's full name and jail name number, which you can get by calling 785-537-2112 ext. 1902.
- Stamps: Mailed stamps aren't accepted; inmates get theirs from the commissary.
- Envelope: Put your name and full mailing address in the top left corner, and write in blue or black ink only.
- Cards: Plain and without music.
- Phone messages: Staff pass along messages only in an emergency.
- Who is barred: Riley County inmates can't swap letters with a co-defendant, someone in another jail or prison, or a person they have a no-contact order with.
Inmates can also be reached by text or email messages, which arrive faster than a letter.
Inmate Canteen Trust & Phone Deposits allow friends and family members to transfer money directly into an incarcerated person's jail trust account or telephone calling balance using a credit or debit card. Deposited funds give your loved one the financial balance needed to buy personal care goods, over-the-counter medication, snacks, and phone talk time from the facility canteen.
Important: Facility Banking Policies Vary Across Jails
Once a person is booked and moved to a cell, facilities do not always allow cash drop-offs or phone payments directly to the jail window. Some might and you should confirm this by calling the facility and asking. But if you do not register online and fund your loved one's trust account immediately, they may be forced to wait days or weeks for standard paper processing, leaving them without essential soap, clean undergarments, basic medical sundries or snacks.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Register and Deposit Funds
- Confirm the inmate's legal first and last name, date of birth, and assigned booking or inmate ID number.
- Navigate to www.inmatecanteen.com on your computer or mobile device.
- Click on Deposit Funds and select whether to fund the Trust Account (for commissary) or Phone Account (for talk time).
- Select the state and facility where the inmate is currently housed.
- Search for the inmate to confirm their active housing record matches the facility roster.
- Enter your deposit dollar amount, review convenience fees, and enter your debit or credit card billing details.
- Submit payment and save the digital confirmation receipt for your financial records.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate does not need an internet connection to receive trust funds. Once payment clears, the balance posts directly to their accounting profile in the jail's internal system. The inmate can review their updated balance at the pod kiosk terminal and place their regular weekly commissary order or make outbound phone calls.
Official Provider: Inmate Canteen Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-715-690-2965
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by Inmate Canteen (TurnKey Corrections)
In addition to Trust & Phone Deposits, Inmate Canteen provides several other communication, financial, and commissary services at participating correctional facilities:
- Commissary & Snack Packs: Order pre-approved snack boxes, food packages, and clothing directly to the jail.
• Learn more on our website: Commissary Orders Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Inmate Canteen Commissary - Remote Video Visitation: Schedule and join live face-to-face video visits from your computer or smartphone.
• Learn more on our website: Video Visitation Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Inmate Canteen Video Visits - Digital Messaging & Chirp Texts: Send electronic messages and photos directly to housing pod kiosks and handheld devices.
• Learn more on our website: Digital Messaging Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Inmate Canteen Messaging
Inmate Canteen Digital Messaging allows friends and family members to send electronic text messages and digital photos directly to an incarcerated loved one. Messages are delivered electronically to housing unit kiosks and Chirp handheld devices within hours, avoiding the lengthy delivery times associated with postal mail.
Important: Electronic Mail Guidelines Vary by Facility
Correctional facilities enforce strict rules regarding incoming correspondence. While some jails continue to accept paper letters, many facilities restrict physical postal mail or mandate digital message screening, which you can verify by checking facility rules. If you do not register online and set up message credits immediately, your loved one may face lengthy periods without direct written contact from family.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Register and Send Messages
- Go to www.inmatecanteen.com and sign in or create a user profile.
- Select Email / Messaging and choose your state and detention facility.
- Search for the inmate using their legal first and last name or booking ID number.
- Purchase messaging credits using a credit or debit card.
- Type your message in the text box and attach approved digital images if permitted by the facility.
- Submit your message to the facility's screening queue.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
All electronic correspondence is screened by facility staff before delivery. Once approved, messages appear in the inmate's inbox on their housing unit kiosk or assigned handheld Chirp device. The inmate opens the message, reads your note, and types an electronic reply using their available account credits.
Official Provider: Inmate Canteen Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-715-690-2965
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by Inmate Canteen (TurnKey Corrections)
In addition to Digital Messaging, Inmate Canteen provides several other communication, financial, and commissary services at participating correctional facilities:
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Commissary & Snack Packs: Order pre-approved snack boxes, food packages, and clothing directly to the jail.
• Learn more on our website: Commissary Orders Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Inmate Canteen Commissary -
Remote Video Visitation: Schedule and join live face-to-face video visits from your computer or smartphone.
• Learn more on our website: Video Visitation Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Inmate Canteen Video Visits -
Trust & Phone Deposits: Deposit money directly into an inmate's jail trust account or phone calling balance.
• Learn more on our website: Trust & Phone Deposits Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Inmate Canteen Deposits
Inmate Canteen (TurnKey Corrections) provides specialized handheld tablets and Chirp communication units to incarcerated individuals in county detention centers. Running over a secure internal wireless network, these devices allow inmates to send and receive text messages, submit facility requests, review commissary balance accounts, and read digital materials directly from their living areas.
Important: Tablet Hardware Deployment and Rental Rules Vary
Detention centers do not manage tablet distribution identically. While some agencies issue individual personal tablets to every detainee at booking, others utilize shared pod docking stations or restrict tablet use to specific dayroom hours, which you should confirm with the facility directly. Although core educational and legal resources are generally provided free of charge, sending messages, initiating video calls, or making phone calls from the tablet requires an active balance funded by outside contacts.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Support and Fund Tablet Use
- Confirm that TurnKey Corrections / Inmate Canteen tablets or Chirp devices are active at the facility.
- Navigate to www.inmatecanteen.com and sign into your user profile.
- Link the inmate to your account by state, detention facility, and their legal name or booking ID.
- Select Messaging / Chirp Funds or Trust Deposits to add funds to their available balance.
- Specify your deposit amount, review convenience fees, and enter your credit or debit card billing details.
- Submit payment, save your confirmation receipt, and notify your loved one that their device balance is available.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate logs into their assigned tablet or Chirp device using their personal PIN. They can review their available messaging balance, read incoming family correspondence, and type replies directly on the device. Tablets are returned to docking stations during facility count times and for overnight charging.
Official Provider: Inmate Canteen Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-715-690-2965
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by Inmate Canteen (TurnKey Corrections)
In addition to Tablet Services, Inmate Canteen provides several other communication, financial, and commissary services:
- Commissary & Care Packages: Order pre-approved snack boxes, food packages, and clothing directly to the jail.
• Learn more on our website: Commissary Orders Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Inmate Canteen Commissary - Remote Video Visitation: Schedule and join live face-to-face video visits from your computer or smartphone.
• Learn more on our website: Video Visitation Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Inmate Canteen Video Visits - Digital Messaging: Send electronic text messages and digital photos directly to housing pod kiosks and handheld devices.
• Learn more on our website: Digital Messaging Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Inmate Canteen Messaging - Trust & Phone Deposits: Deposit money directly into an inmate's jail trust account or phone calling balance.
• Learn more on our website: Trust & Phone Deposits Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Inmate Canteen Deposits
- Jail (Main): 785-537-2112 ext. 1902
The Riley County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Riley County: Manhattan and Ogden.