• Scott County Jail, 602 W. 5th St., Scott City, KS 67871; 620-872-2133 (alternate 620-872-5805); fax 620-872-3264.
• It is in the law enforcement center on west Highway 96, shared with the Scott City Police Department; the county lists room for 24 inmates.
• Nearby jails:
• Lane County Jail, 144 S. Lane, Dighton, KS 67839, 620-397-2828
• Finney County Jail, 304 N. Ninth St., Garden City, KS 67846, 620-272-3700
• Kearny County Jail, 106 E. Washington St., Lakin, KS 67860, 620-355-6211

At least one other state's Scott County runs an online jail search with the same name. Results from it do not cover Kansas; confirm by phone in Scott City.

VINELink or 866-574-8463 shows whether the Kansas jail holds someone and, once you register, sends word by voice, SMS or email whenever the jail frees or moves them.

Visits are arranged by phone: call 620-872-2133 (or 620-872-5805) during weekday office hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., to schedule and check the rules. Bring photo ID. Our visitation page has general tips.

The inmate's full name, then 602 W. 5th St., Scott City, KS 67871. See our mail page and email page.

Deposit options are explained by jail staff during weekday office hours. See our money page, commissary page and phone page.

Scott County does not publish them. Make a written open-records request to the sheriff (K.S.A. 45-215); some may be withheld. ICE photos: ICE FOIA.

Out in Scott City, it's the sheriff's deputies who serve warrants, and a quick call to 620-872-2133 will tell you whether one has your name on it. Kansas never built a statewide warrant search, so look up your Scott City case on Kansas CaseSearch; if a judge issued a warrant, it's noted there. Many folks settle the matter by walking into the Scott County Jail, lawyer beside them, on a day agreed ahead. For a missed hearing, Scott City's district court clerk sits at 303 Court St. and picks up at 620-260-2552.

At the West 5th Street jail, or through an approved surety whose fee is 10% or more (K.S.A. 22-2809b). Steps: our bail page.

Court services check-ins, testing, curfews and travel limits are usual (K.S.A. 22-2802); a person-crime arrest brings 72 hours or more of no contact.

- Scott County District Court, Scott County Courthouse, 303 Court St., Scott City, KS 67871; 620-260-2552, fax 620-872-3683. See our court page.

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 custody or 180 on bond (K.S.A. 22-3402).

Most people on probation here report to 25th District court services; call the clerk at 620-260-2552 to reach them. Higher-risk felony probation is handled by community corrections. Breaking probation terms can bring an arrest order and more time on West 5th.

Ask staff at 620-872-2133 during office hours whether the inmate can sign a release so you can collect keys, a wallet, a phone or glasses. Bring photo ID. Medicine brought from home should be in its original pharmacy-labeled bottle, and jail staff decide whether it can be given.

Scott County filings show in CaseSearch except juvenile and sealed cases; the clerk at 620-260-2552 provides copies.

Request counsel from the Scott City judge at first appearance and sign the affidavit of indigency; BIDS (785-296-6631) pays.

Kansas gives defense lawyers access to detained clients "at all reasonable hours" (K.S.A. 19-1930); call 620-872-2133 first.

Tell staff at 620-872-2133 about medications. The sheriff must supply meals and medical attention and separate men from women (K.S.A. 19-1903).

To the Scott County Sheriff's Office (K.S.A. 22-4902) within three business days of moving in, starting a job or enrolling in school in the county (K.S.A. 22-4905). See the KBI offender registry.

1. Deputies or Scott City officers bring the person to 602 W. 5th.
2. Staff take prints and photos, store property and check health; urgent medical needs come first (K.S.A. 19-1930).
3. The amount comes from the bond schedule or a 25th District judge.
4. Once the county attorney files, CaseSearch shows the complaint.

Scott City does not house minors with adults; youths ordered held are moved to a juvenile center; ask dispatch (620-872-2133) or the clerk (620-260-2552).

1. Scott County federal cases are filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas, Wichita division, 401 N. Market, Room 204, Wichita, KS 67202, 316-315-4200.
2. A magistrate judge in Wichita hears the detention question.
3. The U.S. Marshals in Wichita, 316-765-6339, choose the jail.
4. After sentencing, use the BOP inmate locator.

1. ICE files an I-247A with the Scott City jail.
2. State bond leaves it in place.
3. Staff on West 5th can keep them "up to 48 hours after they would otherwise be released" (8 CFR 287.7(d)).
4. Kansas is covered by ICE Chicago, 872-351-3990.
5. Use the ICE detainee locator or 888-351-4024.

People walk out of the law enforcement center once bail clears, the court signs an order, or the sentence is complete. Scott City has no public transit, so arrange a ride.

County jail sentences, which top out at one year, are normally carried out on West 5th Street. Prison sentences go to KDOC; search KASPER and our Kansas prisons directory.

Yes. The district court at 303 Court St. (620-260-2552) must credit every pretrial day, wherever the sheriff housed the person, under K.S.A. 21-6615. The sheriff at 620-872-2133 can confirm the dates.

They owe a $100 application fee under K.S.A. 22-4529, paid to the Court Street clerk. A Scott County judge may waive it, and Scott City defendants recover it after an acquittal or dismissal. It also covers lawyers appointed on a probation violation.

• Scott County Sheriff's Office, 602 W. 5th St., Scott City, KS 67871: 620-872-2133.
• Scott City Police Department, same building: 620-872-2133.
• Kansas Highway Patrol: 785-296-6800. Emergencies: 911.