Seward County Law Enforcement Center Inmate Bail & Bonds
Seward County Bail: Liberal, Kansas
Bail and release in Seward County run through the Seward County Jail on the main level of the law enforcement center at 501 N. Washington Ave., Liberal, KS 67901, where every bond is posted, including bonds on Liberal city charges. The jail desk is 620-309-2012; the sheriff's receptionist, 620-309-2000, answers weekdays 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m.
1. Where is the person held?
Adults arrested by deputies or Liberal police are booked at the Seward County Jail, 501 N. Washington Ave., Liberal, KS 67901; jail 620-309-2012, sheriff 620-309-2000. The city's Liberal jail, warrants and bonding page confirms Liberal arrestees are held there. If staff have no record, ask these nearby jails: - Stevens County Jail, 505 S. Monroe St., Hugoton, KS 67951, 620-544-4386 - Haskell County Jail, 300 S. Inman St., Sublette, KS 67877, 620-675-2289 - Meade County Jail, 223 N. Meade Ave., Meade, KS 67864, 620-873-8765
↑ Back to the question list2. How much is the bond?
Call the jail at 620-309-2012 with a full name and birth date. VINELink (866-574-8463) shows custody status. Our inmate search page covers more lookup routes.
↑ Back to the question list3. Who sets bond?
State charges: a judge of the 26th Judicial District, whose chief judge sits in Liberal. City charges: the Liberal municipal judge or the city bond schedule. A first appearance must come without unnecessary delay (K.S.A. 22-2901).
↑ Back to the question list4. Which bond types are used?
Liberal lists cash, surety and own-recognizance bonds for city cases; district judges use the same forms plus property bonds and conditions (K.S.A. 22-2802).
↑ Back to the question list5. Can a bondsman post it?
Yes, if approved. On city cases the municipal court approves sureties, per the city page; district cases need approval by the 26th District chief judge. The premium, no less than 10%, is not refunded (K.S.A. 22-2809b).
↑ Back to the question list6. How do I post bail in Liberal?
- Phone 620-309-2012 to learn the amount and accepted payment.
- Go to 501 N. Washington with photo ID; bonds are posted at the jail, not at either court.
- Keep the receipt and the court date written on the bond paperwork.
7. What conditions follow release?
Expect a set court date, no new arrests, and often a ban on contacting the alleged victim (72 hours or longer after a person-crime arrest), testing, or reporting to Seward County court services (620-626-3284).
↑ Back to the question list8. Can the bond be reduced?
A lawyer can ask the district judge at 415 N. Washington for a lower amount. Appointed defense is paid by the Board of Indigents' Defense Services (785-296-6631).
↑ Back to the question list9. How is a cash bond refunded?
The city page says cash bonds are refunded by check after the case is finally disposed; district cash bail is likewise returned minus allowed costs. A missed hearing can forfeit it (K.S.A. 22-2807).
↑ Back to the question list10. Which court office do I call?
District court, Suite 103: 620-626-3375 (district court office 620-626-3238). City cases: 620-626-0143. Our court page lists both.
↑ Back to the question list11. Federal arrests
Bond on a state charge does not end a federal hold. Seward County falls in the Wichita division.
- U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas, 401 N. Market, Room 204, Wichita, KS 67202; 316-315-4200.
- U.S. Marshals Service, Wichita: 316-765-6339.
12. ICE detainers
Posting bail leaves an I-247A in place; the Liberal jail may hold 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 listSeward County Law Enforcement Center
Address:
501 N. Washington
Liberal, KS 67901
Phone:
620-309-2000