Saline County Jail
Saline County Jail
Physical Address
800 E Pacific AvenueSalina, KS 67401
Jail Phone Number
785-826-6502Saline County, Kansas Inmate Search
A Saline County inmate search starts with the Saline County Sheriff housed inmates search, the sheriff's online list for the Saline County Jail at 800 E. Pacific Ave., Salina, KS 67401 (785-826-6502). On some days the search shows no rows even with people in custody, so call the jail to confirm; booking photos are not published. VINELink adds alerts, and Kansas CaseSearch lists filed charges.
Read inmate search answers
Read inmate search answers1. Where is the jail?
- Saline County Jail, 800 E. Pacific Ave., Salina, KS 67401; jail 785-826-6502; administration 785-826-6500; fax 785-827-1050.
- Nearby jails:
- McPherson County Jail, 1177 W. Woodside, McPherson, KS 67460, 620-245-1225
- Ottawa County Jail, 312 N. Ottawa, Minneapolis, KS 67467, jail 785-392-3625
- Ellsworth County Jail, 212 N. Kansas, Ellsworth, KS 67439, 785-472-4416
- Dickinson County Jail, 109 E. 1st St., Abilene, KS 67410, 785-263-4081
2. What if the search is empty?
The official page sometimes loads with no results. Phone 785-826-6502 with the full name and date of birth; staff can confirm custody and charges.
↑ Back to the question list3. How does VINE help?
VINELink, or 866-574-8463, confirms custody in Salina and registered users hear about a release or transfer by voice, SMS or email.
↑ Back to the question list4. How do visits work?
All visits are video. On-site stations at the jail run weekdays 1 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 10 p.m.; remote visits from home run daily 9 to 11 a.m., 1 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 10 p.m. (the sheriff's FAQ gives different hours, so confirm at 785-826-6502). Our visitation page has general tips.
↑ Back to the question list5. Where do letters go?
Personal mail goes to the jail's mail-scanning processor in Florida: the inmate's name, Saline Co. Jail, P.O. Box 9174, Seminole, FL 33775-9174; letters are scanned and delivered electronically. Legal mail and publications go to P.O. Box 1606, Salina, KS 67402. See our mail page and email page.
↑ Back to the question list6. How do I add money?
Deposits and approved packages go through the outside vendor named on the sheriff's inmate-information page. See our money page and commissary page.
↑ Back to the question list7. Can inmates call out?
Inmates call through the jail's phone system using prepaid or collect accounts. A family-funded prepaid account keeps calls from depending on collect billing; ask 785-826-6502 how to set one up. See our phone page.
↑ Back to the question list8. Are mugshots available?
The sheriff keeps them off the web. Request one in writing from the sheriff's office, P.O. Box 1606, under K.S.A. 45-215; records may be withheld. ICE images need ICE FOIA.
↑ Back to the question list9. Finding out about a warrant in Salina
Salina deputies with the Saline County Sheriff's Office serve the county's warrants; call 785-826-6500 to check a name. Salina district court cases are on Kansas CaseSearch, and because Kansas has no statewide warrant search, that record is where a Salina bench warrant would be noted. With a lawyer's help, you can turn yourself in at the Saline County Jail, the usual way to get a warrant cleared. Salina's district court clerk, 300 W. Ash St., answers at 785-309-5831 about missed hearings.
↑ Back to the question list10. Where is bond paid?
At 800 E. Pacific, or through a 28th District-approved bondsman whose fee of 10% or more is not returned (K.S.A. 22-2809b). Steps: our bail page.
↑ Back to the question list11. What release terms are common?
Testing, curfews, travel limits and court services reporting are typical (K.S.A. 22-2802); a person-crime charge brings at least 72 hours of no contact.
↑ Back to the question list12. Which court handles the case?
- Saline County District Court, Saline County Courthouse, 300 W. Ash St., Salina, KS 67401 (mail: P.O. Box 1760, Salina, KS 67402-1760); 785-309-5831, fax 785-309-5845. - Salina Municipal Court, 255 N. 10th St., Salina, KS 67401 (P.O. Box 1154, Salina, KS 67402-1154); 785-826-7230, fax 785-826-7235. See our court page.
↑ Back to the question list13. Which deadlines apply?
A first appearance without unnecessary delay (K.S.A. 22-2901); felony preliminary within 14 days (K.S.A. 22-2902); trial within 150 days of arraignment in jail, 180 on bond (K.S.A. 22-3402).
↑ Back to the question list14. Where are court records?
Saline County district filings appear on CaseSearch; juvenile and sealed files do not. Copies come from the clerk at 785-309-5831.
↑ Back to the question list15. Can I get a free lawyer?
If income is low, raise it with the Salina judge at arraignment and sign the indigency statement; BIDS (785-296-6631) pays.
↑ Back to the question list16. When can a lawyer visit?
Kansas lets lawyers see detained clients "at all reasonable hours" (K.S.A. 19-1930); call the jail ahead.
↑ Back to the question list17. What about medical needs?
Report prescriptions and conditions to the Salina jail, 785-826-6502. The sheriff supplies meals and medical care and houses male and female prisoners apart (K.S.A. 19-1903).
↑ Back to the question list18. Where do registrants report?
To the Saline County Sheriff's Office (K.S.A. 22-4902), within three business days of beginning to live, work or study in the county (K.S.A. 22-4905). See the KBI offender registry.
↑ Back to the question list19. What happens at booking?
- The arresting agency delivers the prisoner to 800 E. Pacific.
- Prints, photo, property list and a health screen follow; a medical emergency goes to the hospital first (K.S.A. 19-1930).
- Bond is set by schedule or judge.
- The name appears on the housed inmates search when it is working, and charges later in CaseSearch.
20. Where are juveniles held?
Salina keeps minors out of adult housing. Youths ordered detained go to a separate juvenile center; ask the sheriff (785-826-6500) or the clerk (785-309-5831).
↑ Back to the question list21. What about federal charges?
- Saline 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.
- Whether the person stays locked up is argued before a federal magistrate.
- The U.S. Marshals in Topeka, 785-596-9470, pick which contract jail houses them.
- Sentenced prisoners appear on the BOP inmate locator.
22. What about ICE holds?
- ICE lodges an I-247A at the Salina jail.
- County bond does not clear it.
- Pacific Avenue staff may keep them "up to 48 hours after they would otherwise be released" (8 CFR 287.7(d)).
- Kansas falls to ICE Chicago, 872-351-3990.
- Track via the ICE detainee locator or 888-351-4024.
23. When are people released?
From the Pacific Avenue building after bond, a release order or the end of a sentence. Salina's CityGo bus can help with a ride.
↑ Back to the question list24. Where are sentences served?
County and Salina city jail sentences are served in the Saline County Jail. Prison terms go to KDOC; search KASPER and our Kansas prisons directory.
↑ Back to the question list25. Are Salina jail days subtracted from the sentence?
Yes. Saline County judges at 300 W. Ash St. (785-309-5831) must set a sentence start date that reflects every pretrial day spent in custody, as K.S.A. 21-6615 requires. The jail at 785-826-6502 can confirm the booking and release dates.
↑ Back to the question list26. Is there a fee for a public defender in Salina?
Yes. Under K.S.A. 22-4529, a defendant given appointed counsel owes $100 to the district clerk on Ash Street. Saline judges may excuse it, and Salina defendants get it refunded when charges are dismissed or a jury acquits.
↑ Back to the question list27. Which police or sheriff made the arrest?
- Saline County Sheriff's Office, 800 E. Pacific Ave., Salina, KS 67401: 785-826-6500.
- Salina Police Department, 255 N. 10th St., Salina, KS 67401: 785-826-7210.
- Assaria Police Department, Assaria: 785-667-5595.
- Kansas Highway Patrol: 785-296-6800. Emergencies: 911.
Saline County Bail: the Salina Jail
Bail and release after a Saline County arrest go through the Saline County Jail, 800 E. Pacific Ave., Salina, KS 67401; the jail line is 785-826-6502 and the sheriff's office is 785-826-6500. The Saline County Sheriff housed inmates search is the county's official place to confirm who is in custody, and 28th Judicial District judges fix bond amounts for state cases.
1. Where is the person held?
At the Saline County Jail, 800 E. Pacific Ave., Salina, KS 67401 (sheriff's mail: P.O. Box 1606, Salina, KS 67402). Jail 785-826-6502; sheriff's office 785-826-6500, fax 785-827-1050. If the search comes up empty, check: - McPherson County Jail, 1177 W. Woodside, McPherson, KS 67460, 620-245-1225 - Ottawa County Jail, 312 N. Ottawa, Minneapolis, KS 67467, jail 785-392-3625 - Ellsworth County Jail, 212 N. Kansas, Ellsworth, KS 67439, 785-472-4416 - Dickinson County Jail, 109 E. 1st St., Abilene, KS 67410, 785-263-4081
↑ Back to the question list2. Finding the amount
Check the Saline County Sheriff housed inmates search, then call 785-826-6502 for the bond on each charge. VINELink (866-574-8463) confirms custody. Our inmate page covers searching.
↑ Back to the question list3. Who sets bond
A judge of the 28th Judicial District, which covers Saline and Ottawa counties. A person arrested without a warrant must be taken before a magistrate promptly (K.S.A. 22-2901).
↑ Back to the question list4. Bond choices
Recognizance, cash, property or surety, with conditions the judge may add (K.S.A. 22-2802).
↑ Back to the question list5. Bondsmen
Compensated sureties need approval from the 28th District's chief judge before posting in Salina, and keep a premium of at least 10% (K.S.A. 22-2809b).
↑ Back to the question list6. Posting, step by step
- Confirm the booking on the housed inmates search.
- Call 785-826-6502 for the figure and accepted payment.
- Go to 800 E. Pacific with photo ID, or use an approved bondsman.
- Keep the receipt and court date.
7. Salina city cases
Salina Municipal Court holds no jury trials. A defendant who wants one must appeal to district court within 14 days, and the court's process page says a cash appearance bond is due when the appeal is filed. Anyone sentenced to jail time by the city does it at the county jail on Pacific Avenue.
↑ Back to the question list8. After release
Common terms in Salina include no contact with the alleged victim (at least 72 hours on person crimes), sobriety and court services check-ins.
↑ Back to the question list9. Reducing bond
Ask the district court by motion; the Board of Indigents' Defense Services (785-296-6631) funds appointed defense.
↑ Back to the question list10. Cash bond back
At disposition the Ash Street clerk returns posted cash, minus allowed costs, if no date was missed (K.S.A. 22-2807).
↑ Back to the question list11. Courts
- District court on Ash Street: 785-309-5831. - Salina Municipal Court, 255 N. 10th St., Salina, KS 67401 (P.O. Box 1154, Salina, KS 67402-1154); 785-826-7230, fax 785-826-7235. See our court page.
↑ Back to the question list12. Federal arrests
Federal holds are not covered by county bond. Saline County is assigned 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.
13. ICE detainers
Posting bond leaves an I-247A active; Salina may keep the person "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 listSaline County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
800 E Pacific Avenue
Salina, KS 67401
785-826-6502
Schedule Video Visits online with Smart Visit
- On-site Visits are free.
- You can register, but your inmate must approve you before you can schedule a visit.
- Visitation schedule subject to change.
- You must arrive 15 minutes prior to the visit.
- A maximum of one adult and one child are allowed per an on-site video session.
- Only one infant (under 1 year of age) will be allowed per visit and will not be counted as a visitor
- All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
- Any person visiting must not have been incarcerated within the past 180 days.
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | NO on site VISITS |
| MONDAY |
1:00PM 5:00M 7:00PM - 9:00PM |
| TUESDAY |
1:00PM 5:00M 7:00PM - 9:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY |
1:00PM 5:00M 7:00PM - 9:00PM |
| THURSDAY |
1:00PM 5:00M 7:00PM - 9:00PM |
| FRIDAY |
1:00PM 5:00M 7:00PM - 9:00PM |
| SATURDAY | NO on site VISITS |
Saline County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
Schedule Video Visits online with Smart Inmate
- All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
- Remote visits are charged a fee.
- Visitation Schedule subject to change.
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
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 785-826-6502 for questions or appointments.
SmartJailMail Video Visitation provides a secure online platform that enables families and friends to conduct live, face-to-face video visits with incarcerated loved ones from home. Using an internet-connected smartphone, tablet, or personal computer equipped with a webcam, visitors can connect directly without traveling to the facility.
Important: Advance Registration and 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.smartjailmail.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 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 or tablet. 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: SmartJailMail Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-888-253-5178
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM EST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by Smart Communications
In addition to Remote Video Visitation, Smart Communications provides electronic messaging and phone calling services:
- SmartJailMail Two-Way Messaging: Send electronic messages and photos directly to an inmate's housing unit kiosk.
• Learn more on our website: Two-Way Messaging Guide | • Visit official vendor page: SmartJailMail Messaging - Smart Inmate Phone Services: Prepay for phone calling credits so your loved one can call your telephone directly.
• Learn more on our website: Inmate Phone Time Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Smart Inmate Calling
Saline County Courts in Salina
Saline County's district court sits at 300 W. Ash St., Salina, KS 67401, phone 785-309-5831. Salina Municipal Court, on North 10th Street with the police department, handles city traffic and ordinance cases.
1. District court
Saline County District Court, Saline County Courthouse, 300 W. Ash St., Salina, KS 67401 (mail: P.O. Box 1760, Salina, KS 67402-1760); 785-309-5831, fax 785-309-5845.
↑ Back to the question list2. Bench warrants from the Salina courthouse
In Salina, bench warrants from the district court go out to the Saline County Sheriff's Office. Deputies don't post a public warrant list online, but they'll check a name at 785-826-6500. Kansas offers no statewide warrant search page at all, though Kansas CaseSearch shows this district's cases. Let a lawyer reach the Saline County Jail early to arrange a surrender, which usually gets you before a judge sooner and lets bond be addressed right away. For a new court date, the clerk at 300 W. Ash St. answers at 785-309-5831.
↑ Back to the question list3. 28th District
The 28th Judicial District pairs Saline with Ottawa County, whose court is at 307 N. Concord, Minneapolis, 785-392-2917.
↑ Back to the question list4. Salina Municipal Court
Salina Municipal Court, 255 N. 10th St., Salina, KS 67401 (P.O. Box 1154, Salina, KS 67402-1154); 785-826-7230, fax 785-826-7235; court services 785-833-8590; open weekdays 8 to 5. There are no jury trials; appeals to district court must be filed within 14 days with a cash appearance bond. Diversion is offered to first-time offenders only.
↑ Back to the question list5. First hearing
A district judge or magistrate explains charges, rules on bond and appoints counsel when requested (K.S.A. 22-2901); felony preliminaries are due within 14 days (K.S.A. 22-2902).
↑ Back to the question list6. Case lookup
Use Kansas CaseSearch or call the clerk at 785-309-5831. Appointed counsel: BIDS, 785-296-6631.
↑ Back to the question list7. Custody
Pretrial detainees stay at the Saline County Jail, 800 E. Pacific Ave., Salina, KS 67401, 785-826-6502. Release help: our bail page.
↑ Back to the question list8. Federal court
Salina 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
A detainer does not stop the Salina case; the jail may hold 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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Access Securepak is an authorized correctional commissary care-package program that allows families to purchase customized food, snack, hygiene, apparel, and electronics packages sent directly to an incarcerated loved one. Every package is custom-packed to meet the strict security regulations of the specific jail or state prison.
Important: Delivery Schedules and Package Quotas
Jail package guidelines are not uniform across detention centers. Some facilities permit orders year-round, while others restrict deliveries to quarterly cycles or strict weekly deadlines that you should confirm with the facility directly. If you delay setting up your account, you risk missing the upcoming delivery cutoff, leaving your loved one waiting an extra cycle for fresh food, warm thermals, or personal toiletries.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Register and Access Service
- Visit the official Access Securepak online store at www.accesscatalog.com.
- Select the state and the specific jail or correctional institution from the dropdown menu.
- Enter the inmate's legal last name and inmate ID to verify their active housing and package eligibility.
- Browse the catalog of approved meats, cheeses, ramen soups, cookies, toiletries, and clothing.
- Add items to your cart up to the facility's maximum weight or dollar limit (usually $50 to $125 per order).
- Check out using your debit or credit card and save the order confirmation tracking number.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate does not need to order anything themselves. Securepak ships the sealed package directly to the correctional facility's commissary warehouse. Jail staff inspect the box and deliver it to the inmate during regular pod commissary distribution, where the inmate signs for the package.
Official Provider: Access Corrections / Keefe Group Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-800-546-6283
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 11:30 PM EST; Saturday, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by Access Corrections / Keefe Group
In addition to Access Securepak (Commissary & Gift Packages), Access Corrections / Keefe Group provides several other communication, financial, and visitation services at participating correctional facilities:
- Inmate Trust Money Deposits: Send cash directly to their personal account so they can buy items independently.
• Learn more on our website: Inmate Trust Money Deposits Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Access Corrections / Keefe Group Inmate Trust Money Deposits - Digital Messaging & Photos: Send fast electronic letters and digital pictures to their tablet.
• Learn more on our website: Digital Messaging & Photos Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Access Corrections / Keefe Group Digital Messaging & Photos
Buy Commissary for an Inmate in the Saline County Jail
Saline County Jail Inmate Commissary - Sending Money or Purchasing Commissary for an Inmate
Saline County Jail allows inmates to purchase commissary. Ask the jail what its commissary sells; snacks and hygiene items are common.
You can buy commissary for an inmate using an online service called Access Securepak.
Call the facility at 785-826-6502 to ask whether there is a limit on how much an inmate can spend on commissary.
Access Securepak's site shows whether friends and family can order commissary for an inmate at this jail.
Scroll down for information on the Saline 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.
Access Secure Deposits (Smart Deposit) allows families and friends to securely transfer money directly into an incarcerated person's jail trust account using a debit or credit card. Deposited funds become immediately available for your loved one to purchase essential hygiene goods, over-the-counter medication, food items, and writing materials from the facility commissary.
Important: Inmate Banking Policies Vary by Facility
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. 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 Access Service
- Obtain the inmate's legal first and last name, date of birth, and official six- to ten-digit Booking or Inmate ID number.
- Visit the official Access Corrections portal at www.accesscorrections.com or download the Access Corrections mobile app.
- Select the state and the exact detention facility or county jail where the inmate is currently housed.
- Add the inmate as a contact and confirm their identity from the facility roster.
- Enter your debit or credit card billing information, choose your deposit amount, review the facility processing fee, and submit your payment.
- Save and print your transaction confirmation number for verification.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate does not need internet access to receive your deposit. Once approved, the funds post directly to their facility account balance. The inmate can verify their balance at the dayroom kiosk or on their trust statement and start ordering items on the next designated commissary day.
Official Provider: Access Corrections / Keefe Group Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-866-345-1884
Support Hours: 24/7/365
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by Access Corrections / Keefe Group
In addition to Access Secure Deposits (Trust Money), Access Corrections / Keefe Group provides several other communication, financial, and visitation services at participating correctional facilities:
- Digital Messaging & Photos: Send digital letters and pictures straight to the inmate's kiosk or tablet.
• Learn more on our website: Digital Messaging & Photos Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Access Corrections / Keefe Group Digital Messaging & Photos - Commissary Care Packages: Order pre-approved food boxes, thermal clothes, and snack bundles directly to the jail.
• Learn more on our website: Commissary Care Packages Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Access Corrections / Keefe Group Commissary Care Packages
Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Saline County Jail
Money for someone at the Saline County Jail, 800 E. Pacific Avenue in Salina, can be sent online with a credit or debit card.
- Online: Use Access Corrections. Have the person's name, birth date and inmate number, plus your card. Look over the processing fee before you pay.
- Kiosk, window or mail: The jail chooses not to publish whether it has a lobby kiosk, takes money at the window, or accepts money orders, or who a money order is made out to. The only way to find out is to call the facility at 785-826-6502.
Never mail cash or a personal check. Stamps can't be mailed in either; the person buys them from commissary.
Since May 3, 2023, personal mail for the Saline County Jail in Salina has gone to a mail-scanning service instead of the jail. The service scans each letter, postcard and greeting card, and the inmate reads it on a jail kiosk. Saline County made the change to stop paper soaked in drugs, like meth or heroin, from getting inside. Personal mail that shows up at the jail itself is returned to the sender.
Personal letters, postcards and cards (scanned):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate #
Smart Communications / Saline Co. Jail
PO BOX 9174
Seminole, FL 33775-9174
Legal mail, court papers, bank statements and publications (to the jail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate #
Saline County Jail
PO Box 1606
Salina, KS 67402
- Name and number: Print the inmate's name and inmate number clearly on the outside of every envelope or postcard so it posts to the right account.
- Keep the original: The paper you mail is not handed to the inmate, so don't send anything you want back.
- Your return address: Saline County wants your full name and address at the top left of every envelope.
- Ink: Blue or black, written clearly, with no crayon, markers or colored pens.
- Skip the extras: No glitter, confetti, perfume, lipstick or drawings. Plain greeting cards without music are fine.
- Books and magazines: They go to the jail address, not the scanner, and must be new and shipped by the publisher. Magazines with adult content, weapons or profanity are taken, and obscene or very violent books are disposed of.
- Legal mail: Lawyers and courts mail straight to the jail in Salina, never to the scanning service.
- Tracking: You can open a free account with the scanning service to see when your mail is delivered, find out if it was rejected, and download copies.
- Stamps: Don't send them. Inmates get stamps from the jail commissary.
- Who can't write: No letters to or from co-defendants, other inmates, or anyone a no-contact order protects.
Look up the inmate number on the housed inmate search. You can also send letters and photos as electronic mail, which is quicker than the post office.
Smart Inmate (operated by Smart Communications) provides secure telecommunications services for county detention centers and local correctional facilities. Establishing an AdvancePay prepaid telephone account links calling minutes directly to your mobile phone or landline number, ensuring outbound calls placed by an incarcerated loved one connect without carrier billing interruptions.
Important: Cellular Networks Block Unfunded Inmate Calls
Inmate phone networks do not permit incoming telephone calls, and cellular carriers do not support collect billing from detention centers. While select traditional landlines may support direct monthly carrier billing, wireless smartphones and VoIP lines require an active prepaid calling balance, which you can verify by checking with your telephone service provider. If you do not register online and fund your phone account right away, your loved one will receive an automated disconnect announcement when dialing your number.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Register and Fund a Phone Account
- Visit www.smartinmate.com or call customer care at 1-888-253-5178.
- Click Sign Up and register using your primary 10-digit telephone number and email address.
- Select the state and facility where the inmate is currently housed.
- Locate the inmate using their full legal name or facility booking ID number.
- Choose your deposit amount ($25, $50, or custom amount) and enter your credit or debit card billing information.
- Authorize payment, save your confirmation number, and confirm that your mobile phone does not filter automated correctional phone lines as spam.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate dials your 10-digit telephone number from any dayroom telephone and keys in their assigned PIN. The automated system verifies that your phone number has an active prepaid balance and connects the call once you press the prompted number to accept. All personal telephone calls are recorded and monitored by facility investigators.
Official Provider: Smart Inmate Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-888-253-5178
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM EST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by Smart Communications
In addition to Phone Calling, Smart Communications provides digital messaging and visitation options via its companion portals:
- SmartJailMail Two-Way Messaging: Send electronic messages and photos directly to an inmate's housing unit kiosk.
• Learn more on our website: Digital Messaging Guide | • Visit official vendor page: SmartJailMail Messaging - SmartJailMail Remote Video Visits: Schedule and join live video visits from home using your computer or smartphone.
• Learn more on our website: Video Visitation Guide | • Visit official vendor page: SmartJailMail Video Visits
Smart Communications provides the SmartJailMail digital communications system, enabling two-way electronic messaging, photo sharing, and digital mail delivery for county jails and correctional facilities across the United States. Messages and approved digital photos clear electronic screening in hours, eliminating postal delays.
Important: Postal Mail Transition and Digital Message Credits Vary
Inmates cannot receive incoming phone calls, and traditional postal mail rules differ across correctional agencies. While some facilities still allow regular handwritten letters, many facilities utilizing Smart Communications have completely eliminated physical mail delivery, redirecting postal letters to a central scanning hub or mandating direct digital messaging, which you can verify by checking facility rules. If you do not register online and purchase message credits immediately, your loved one may face lengthy communication delays while waiting for updates from home.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Register and Send Messages
- Visit www.smartjailmail.com and click Sign Up to create a free user profile.
- Verify your email address and primary telephone number.
- Search for the inmate by selecting the state, detention facility, and entering their legal name or booking ID.
- Send an electronic contact connection request to link your account to the inmate's profile.
- Purchase a messaging credit bundle using a debit or credit card.
- Compose your message in the text editor and attach approved JPEG photos if permitted by facility guidelines.
- 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 Smart Communications kiosk or tablet. The inmate opens the message, views attached photos, and types an electronic reply using their available credits.
Official Provider: SmartJailMail Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-888-253-5178
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM EST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by Smart Communications
In addition to Two-Way Messaging, Smart Communications operates video visitation and phone services at participating facilities:
- 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: SmartJailMail Video Visits - Smart Inmate Phone Services: Prepay for phone calling credits so your loved one can call your mobile phone directly.
• Learn more on our website: Inmate Phone Time Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Smart Inmate Calling
Smart Communications Inmate Tablets & Digital Services
Provider: Smart Communications (SmartJailMail / SmartPad)Smart Communications deploys secure, corrections-grade handheld tablets (SmartPad) to incarcerated individuals in county detention facilities. Operating on a secure internal wireless network, these devices allow inmates to conduct remote video visits, make voice telephone calls, send and receive electronic messages, stream approved music, read digital books, and access self-help resources directly from their housing pods.
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, listening to music, or making phone calls from the tablet requires an active balance funded by outside contacts.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Support and Fund SmartPad Tablets
- Verify that Smart Communications handheld tablets are active at your loved one's specific detention facility.
- Navigate to www.smartjailmail.com on your computer or mobile device.
- Sign into your verified user profile and link the inmate's legal name and booking ID number.
- Select Messaging Credits or Inmate Media Funds to add funds to their available balance.
- Specify your deposit dollar 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 unlocks their assigned tablet using their PIN or biometric scan. Their available balance appears on the screen, allowing them to download songs, read digital books, write messages, and communicate with approved family members. Devices are returned to charging racks during facility count times and for overnight storage.
Official Provider: SmartJailMail Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-888-253-5178
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM EST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by Smart Communications
In addition to Tablet Services, Smart Communications provides several other communication, financial, and visitation options:
- SmartJailMail Two-Way Messaging: Send electronic messages and photos directly to an inmate's housing unit kiosk.
• Learn more on our website: Two-Way Messaging Guide | • Visit official vendor page: SmartJailMail Messaging - 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: SmartJailMail Video Visits - Smart Inmate Phone Services: Prepay for phone calling credits so your loved one can call your telephone directly.
• Learn more on our website: Inmate Phone Time Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Smart Inmate Calling - Inmate Trust & Commissary Deposits: Send money directly into an inmate's jail trust account for independent commissary spending.
• Learn more on our website: Trust Deposits Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Smart Communications Deposits
Saline County Juvenile Facilities
- Jail (Main): 785-826-6502
- Sheriff: 785-826-6500
The Saline County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Saline County: Assaria, Brookville and Salina.