Rush County Jail
Rush County Jail
You can call the 20-bed Rush County Jail 24 hours a day for inmate information at 785-222-2578.
This facility handles the booking and processing of offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Depending on their charges, inmates may be held until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or remain in custody until their trial is concluded.
You can use the inmate search tool to view the roster of individuals currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this facility, while those sentenced to longer terms will be transferred to either the Kansas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides details on the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, send mail, receive phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
It’s advisable to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for communication purposes. If you cannot locate it online, call Rush County Jail at 785-222-2578 for help.
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To search for an inmate in the Rush 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 785-222-2578 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Rush County Criminal Court Cases online, as well as for every county in Kansas.
Rush County Jail Inmate Search
The Rush County Jail maintains an average of 20 offenders in custody on any given day. The Rush 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 Rush County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 400 offenders.
The following charts of Rush 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 Rush 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 Rush 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 Rush 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 lessBooking process details at Rush County Jail
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Rush County Jail for booking. This process involves verifying identity, assessing charges, and determining whether the person will be released on bail or detained.
It's crucial to remain silent during this process, as any statements could be used in court. Legal counsel should be consulted before making any comments about the arrest.
The booking process at Rush County Jail typically involves the following steps:
- Identifying the individual.
- Taking a mugshot.
- Health assessments and questions about criminal background.
- DNA collection if applicable.
- Conducting a full-body search.
- Confiscating personal property.
- Allowing a phone call.
For details on posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 785-222-2578.
How to post bail for a loved one in Rush County
Once booked at Rush County Jail in La Crosse, the individual has several possible outcomes:
1. Release without posting bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Remaining in custody until their court date.
3. Posting bail or bond for release. For the exact amount, call 785-222-2578.
Several payment methods are available for bail.
- Cash bonds are settled in full at the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court with cash, a cashier's check or a money order, and card payments are often available at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail can be reached at 785-222-2578.
- Licensed bail bondsmen in Rush County can assist with the process.
- Many courts accept land or a house as bond collateral; the owner proves clear title and equity worth at least the bond amount, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the property.
For more details on the bail process in Rush County, Kansas, visit the Rush County Jail Bail Information Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Rush County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Rush County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
715 Elm St.
La Crosse, KS 67548
785-222-2578
- Visits are 20 minutes.
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
- The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 785-222-2578 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
- Inmates are allowed two visitors per week, per inmate.
- A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate in a single visit.
- Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
- Only keys and I.D.’s are allowed in the public visitation area.
- Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 785-222-2578 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
Visiting hours are Wednesday 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rush County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-222-2578 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Rush County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rush County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-222-2578 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Rush County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rush County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-222-2578 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Rush County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rush County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-222-2578 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Rush County Jail, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rush County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-222-2578 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Rush County Jail, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rush County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-222-2578 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Rush County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rush County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-222-2578 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Rush County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rush County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-222-2578 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Rush County?