Shawnee County Detention Center
Shawnee County Detention Center
Physical Address
501 S.E. 8th StreetTopeka, KS 66607
Jail Phone Number
785-291-5000Shawnee County Detention Center Inmate Search, Topeka, KS
For a Shawnee County inmate search, use the county's online inmate search to see who is held in the Shawnee County Adult Detention Center, 501 SE 8th Ave., Topeka, KS 66607, run by the Department of Corrections; the county does not post a mugshot or booking photo with it. The corrections main line is 785-251-5000, and charges can be read on Kansas CaseSearch.
Read inmate search answers
Read inmate search answers1. Where are the facilities?
- Shawnee County Adult Detention Center, 501 SE 8th Ave., Topeka, KS 66607; 785-251-5000
- Annex, 818 SE Adams, Topeka, KS 66607; 785-251-5000
- Juvenile Detention Center, 401 SE 8th Ave., Topeka, KS 66607; 785-251-7700
- Nearby county jails:
- Jefferson County Jail, 1360 Walnut, Oskaloosa, KS 66066, 785-863-2765
- Douglas County Correctional Facility, 3601 E. 25th St., Lawrence, KS 66046, 785-830-1000
- Osage County Jail, 131 W. 14th St., Lyndon, KS 66451, 785-828-4991
- Pottawatomie County Jail, 108 N. First St., Westmoreland, KS 66549, 785-457-3353
2. What does the county search give?
The Shawnee search lists people now in corrections custody. Write down the booking number; personal mail and deposits require it, and staff ask for it on calls.
↑ Back to the question list3. Can I get release alerts?
Sign up on VINELink (866-574-8463) to be told when the Topeka jail releases or transfers someone.
↑ Back to the question list4. How do visits work?
Adult visits are by video, either on site or remotely, and are booked through the lobby kiosk or the provider's website, a system in place since January 2025. Leave belongings in the lobby lockers. Sleeveless, see-through, torn or profane clothing, hats, bandanas and skirts more than 5 inches above the knee are refused. See our visitation page.
↑ Back to the question list5. How do juvenile visits work?
Parents, guardians, grandparents and siblings with an adult may have one 25-minute visit per visiting day, with picture ID: Tuesday and Friday at 6:30, 7 and 7:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday at 10, 10:30 and 11 a.m. Call 785-251-7700 with questions.
↑ Back to the question list6. How is mail addressed?
Personal letters go to the processing address, not Topeka: Shawnee County Jail, inmate name and booking number, PO Box 9215, Seminole, FL 33775-9195, with your return address. Legal mail and money orders: the inmate's full name, Shawnee County Adult Detention Center, 501 SE 8th Ave., Topeka, KS 66607. Books and magazines must ship from a publisher or bookstore. See our mail page and email page.
↑ Back to the question list7. How do I send money?
Never mail cash; it is returned. Money orders with the full name go to 501 SE 8th Ave., and the DOC website explains electronic deposits. See our money page and commissary page.
↑ Back to the question list8. Can I phone someone inside?
Outside callers cannot ring a housing unit. Prisoners dial out from monitored phones, and family can fund a prepaid account through the jail's phone service. See our phone page.
↑ Back to the question list9. How do I request a Topeka booking photo?
The search shows none. Ask the Department of Corrections or the arresting agency in writing, citing the Open Records Act (K.S.A. 45-215); certain records may be withheld. Immigration files: ICE FOIA.
↑ Back to the question list10. Checking on a warrant in Topeka
In Topeka, warrants are the job of the Shawnee County Sheriff's Office, which runs an online warrant search you can try first; deputies confirm results at 785-251-2200. Kansas offers nothing statewide for warrants, yet Topeka district court cases on Kansas CaseSearch list any bench warrant. Ask a lawyer to set a time for your surrender at the Shawnee County Detention Center; it's far calmer than an arrest. Topeka's district court clerk, Suite 209 at 200 SE 7th St., takes calls on missed hearings at 785-251-6700.
↑ Back to the question list11. Where is bond posted?
At 501 SE 8th Ave., or through a bondsman the 3rd District approves (K.S.A. 22-2809b). Details: our bail page.
↑ Back to the question list12. Which court has the case?
- Shawnee County District Court, Shawnee County Courthouse, 200 SE 7th St., Suite 209, Topeka, KS 66603; 785-251-6700, fax 785-251-4908.
- Topeka Municipal Court, 214 SE 8th Ave., Topeka, KS 66603; 785-368-3776.
- Silver Lake, Rossville and Auburn handle their own city cases. See our court page.
13. Which deadlines matter?
A prompt first appearance (K.S.A. 22-2901), a felony preliminary hearing within 14 days (K.S.A. 22-2902), and trial within 150 days of arraignment in custody, 180 when released (K.S.A. 22-3402).
↑ Back to the question list14. What about medication?
Tell corrections at 785-251-5000 about prescriptions; medical staff at the detention center decide what is dispensed. Kansas jails must give medical attention and keep men and women separate (K.S.A. 19-1903).
↑ Back to the question list15. Can lawyers meet clients?
Yes, "at all reasonable hours" (K.S.A. 19-1930). Appointed counsel: BIDS, 785-296-6631. Lawyers send legal mail to 501 SE 8th Ave., not the Florida address.
↑ Back to the question list16. Where do registrants report?
To the Shawnee County sheriff, 320 S. Kansas Ave. (K.S.A. 22-4902), within three business days of any new Topeka-area home, job or school (K.S.A. 22-4905). Registry: KBI.
↑ Back to the question list17. What happens at booking?
- Topeka police, deputies, troopers or campus police bring the arrestee to SE 8th Avenue.
- Corrections officers fingerprint, photograph and screen the person and bag their property.
- The name appears in the county search with a booking number.
- Bond is set by schedule or at first appearance.
18. What about federal charges?
- Federal cases are filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas, Topeka division, 444 SE Quincy, Room 490, Topeka, KS 66683, 785-338-5400.
- A magistrate judge holds the detention hearing in that building.
- The U.S. Marshals in Topeka, 785-596-9470, decide where the defendant is housed.
- After sentencing, use the BOP inmate locator.
19. What about ICE holds?
- ICE lodges an I-247A detainer with Shawnee County corrections.
- A county bond does not end it.
- Corrections may keep the person "up to 48 hours after they would otherwise be released" (8 CFR 287.7(d)).
- The responsible field office for Topeka is ICE Chicago, 872-351-3990.
- Check moves on the ICE detainee locator or 888-351-4024.
20. What is the Annex?
A second corrections building at 818 SE Adams, a few blocks from the main center, on the same 785-251-5000 line. The county search shows which building holds the person; ask before visiting or dropping off a money order, since visits and lobby services are handled at 501 SE 8th Ave.
↑ Back to the question list21. How can family collect property?
Items bagged at booking stay with corrections. The prisoner signs a release naming who may pick them up, and that person brings photo ID to the SE 8th Avenue lobby. Call 785-251-5000 first for the pickup hours.
↑ Back to the question list22. Where are sentences served?
County jail time of a year or less is generally served with Shawnee County corrections. Prison terms go to KDOC: search KASPER and our Kansas prisons directory.
↑ Back to the question list23. Who handles policing?
- Shawnee County Sheriff's Office, 320 S. Kansas Ave., Suite 200, Topeka, KS 66603: 785-251-2200
- Topeka Police Department, 320 S. Kansas Ave., Suite 100, Topeka, KS 66603: 785-368-9551
- Washburn University Police, 1700 SW College Ave., Topeka, KS 66621: 785-670-1153
- Rossville Police Department, 527 Pearl St., Rossville, KS 66533: 785-584-6047
- Auburn Police Department, Auburn City Hall, 161 W. 9th St., Auburn, KS 66402: 785-256-2727
- Silver Lake Police Department, Silver Lake, KS 66539: 785-582-5162
- Shawnee County Park Police, Topeka, KS 66605: 785-806-1567
- Kansas Highway Patrol, 708 SW Jackson, Topeka, KS 66603: 785-296-6800
Shawnee County, Kansas Bail and Bond in Topeka
Bail in Shawnee County is posted at the Shawnee County Adult Detention Center, 501 SE 8th Ave., Topeka, KS 66607, which the county Department of Corrections runs instead of the sheriff, and release is processed there after the bond clears. The corrections main line, 785-251-5000, gives the bond amount and payment rules, and the county's inmate search tells you if the booking is still active.
1. Where is the person held?
Adults are booked into the Shawnee County Adult Detention Center, 501 SE 8th Ave., Topeka, KS 66607; 785-251-5000. The department also runs an Annex at 818 SE Adams, Topeka, KS 66607, on the same line. If neither has a record, try: - Jefferson County Jail, 1360 Walnut, Oskaloosa, KS 66066, 785-863-2765 - Douglas County Correctional Facility, 3601 E. 25th St., Lawrence, KS 66046, 785-830-1000 - Osage County Jail, 131 W. 14th St., Lyndon, KS 66451, 785-828-4991 - Pottawatomie County Jail, 108 N. First St., Westmoreland, KS 66549, 785-457-3353
↑ Back to the question list2. Where does the bond figure come from?
First confirm custody on the county inmate search, then call corrections at 785-251-5000 for the bond and any hold from another agency. No figure appears until a 3rd District judge rules or a schedule amount applies.
↑ Back to the question list3. Who sets bond?
Judges of the 3rd Judicial District, which covers Shawnee County only and sits at the courthouse on SE 7th Street. Kansas requires that first hearing promptly (K.S.A. 22-2901).
↑ Back to the question list4. Which bond forms are allowed?
A judge can choose own recognizance, full cash, pledged real estate or a bondsman (K.S.A. 22-2802). Bonding companies must be approved by the 3rd District (K.S.A. 22-2809b), and their fee is kept.
↑ Back to the question list5. How is bond posted on SE 8th Avenue?
- Phone 785-251-5000; staff will say the total due and which payment forms the jail takes.
- Bring photo ID and the money to 501 SE 8th Ave., or meet an approved bondsman there.
- Save the bond paper; it lists the next court date.
6. What about Topeka city charges?
They go to the Topeka Municipal Court, 214 SE 8th Ave., Topeka, KS 66603; 785-368-3776. Smaller towns keep their own courts: Silver Lake Municipal Court, 218 W. Railroad St., Silver Lake, KS 66539, 785-582-4280; Rossville Municipal Court, 438 Main St., Rossville, KS 66533, 785-584-6155. Auburn's court is reached through City Hall, 161 W. 9th St., Auburn, KS 66402, 785-256-2426.
↑ Back to the question list7. What release rules apply?
Making every hearing and avoiding new charges. Anyone arrested for a person crime is barred from contacting the alleged victim for at least 72 hours unless the judge says otherwise. Judges may add court services reporting or testing.
↑ Back to the question list8. What if the family cannot afford bond?
The defendant can ask for an appointed lawyer at first appearance; the Board of Indigents' Defense Services (785-296-6631) pays. Counsel may then ask the court to cut the bond.
↑ Back to the question list9. Is cash bond returned?
Yes. Once the Shawnee case closes with every court date kept, the district clerk sends it back, after deducting fines or costs. Skipping court can bring forfeiture and a warrant (K.S.A. 22-2807).
↑ Back to the question list10. Courthouse
Shawnee County District Court, Shawnee County Courthouse, 200 SE 7th St., Suite 209, Topeka, KS 66603; 785-251-6700, fax 785-251-4908. Our court page has more.
↑ Back to the question list11. Federal arrests
Shawnee County is in the Topeka division, so federal cases stay in town. A federal detainer outlasts any Shawnee bond.
- U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas, 444 SE Quincy, Room 490, Topeka, KS 66683; 785-338-5400.
- U.S. Marshals Service, Topeka: 785-596-9470.
12. ICE detainers
Bond leaves an ICE detainer in force, and SE 8th Avenue corrections can continue custody "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. For account money, see our money page and commissary page; searches: our inmate page.
↑ Back to the question listShawnee County Detention Center ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
501 S.E. 8th Street
Topeka, KS 66607
785-291-5000
Schedule Video Visits online with Securus
- On-site Visits are free.
- Visits are 30 minutes.
- Visitation schedule subject to change.
- The weekly visit 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 | 6:30 AM - 9:50 AM 12:10 PM - 1:50 PM 2:30 PM - 5:50 PM 8:10 PM - 9:50 PM |
| MONDAY | 6:30 AM - 9:50 AM 12:10 PM - 1:50 PM 2:30 PM - 5:50 PM |
| TUESDAY | 6:30 AM - 9:50 AM 12:10 PM - 1:50 PM 2:30 PM - 5:50 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 6:30 AM - 9:50 AM 12:10 PM - 1:50 PM 2:30 PM - 5:50 PM |
| THURSDAY | 6:30 AM - 9:50 AM 12:10 PM - 1:50 PM 2:30 PM - 5:50 PM |
| FRIDAY | 6:30 AM - 9:50 AM 12:10 PM - 1:50 PM 2:30 PM - 5:50 PM |
| SATURDAY | No on site visits |
Shawnee County Detention Center REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
Schedule Video Visits online with Securus
- All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
- Remote visits are charged a fee of $10.95 for a 30 minutes visit.
- Visitation Schedule subject to change.
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 6:30 AM - 9:50 AM 12:10 PM - 1:50 PM 2:30 PM - 5:50 PM 8:10 PM - 9:50 PM |
| MONDAY | 6:30 AM - 9:50 AM 12:10 PM - 1:50 PM 2:30 PM - 5:50 PM 8:10 PM - 9:50 PM |
| TUESDAY | 6:30 AM - 9:50 AM 12:10 PM - 1:50 PM 2:30 PM - 5:50 PM 8:10 PM - 9:50 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 6:30 AM - 9:50 AM 12:10 PM - 1:50 PM 2:30 PM - 5:50 PM 8:10 PM - 9:50 PM |
| THURSDAY | 6:30 AM - 9:50 AM 12:10 PM - 1:50 PM 2:30 PM - 5:50 PM 8:10 PM - 9:50 PM |
| FRIDAY | 6:30 AM - 9:50 AM 12:10 PM - 1:50 PM 2:30 PM - 5:50 PM 8:10 PM - 9:50 PM |
| SATURDAY | 6:30 AM - 9:50 AM 12:10 PM - 1:50 PM 2:30 PM - 5:50 PM 8:10 PM - 9:50 PM |
Attorneys have access to their clients during the following times:
6:30 AM - 9:50 AM
12:10 PM - 1:50 PM
2:30 PM - 5:50 PM
8:10 PM - 9:50 PM
- Inmates cannot be seen during mealtimes, lockdowns and emergency situations.
- Attorneys may call 785-291-5000 for questions or appointments.
Securus Video Connect allows families to conduct scheduled face-to-face video visits with incarcerated loved ones from home. Using a computer with a webcam or the Securus mobile app, visitors can join live video sessions without traveling to the facility or waiting in jail visitor lobbies.
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 securustech.online or open the Securus mobile app.
- Register your account and upload a clear photograph of your government-issued ID (driver's license or passport) for facility background review.
- Wait for email confirmation indicating that facility administration has granted visitor approval.
- Select Schedule a Visit, choose your detention facility, and select the inmate.
- Browse the available schedule calendar, select an open 20- or 30-minute time slot, and pay the 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 an alert on their housing unit video kiosk or personal tablet. At the scheduled time, they log in with their PIN and sit in front of 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.
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Customer Service Telephone: 1-800-844-6591
Support Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by Securus Technologies
In addition to Securus Video Connect, Securus and its subsidiary JPay offer several other communication, financial, and visitation services:
- AdvanceConnect Prepaid Calling: Prepay for phone calling credits so your loved one can call your mobile phone directly.
• Learn more on our website: AdvanceConnect Calling Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Securus AdvanceConnect - Direct Bill Phone Calling: Establish an invoiced monthly billing account for qualified residential landlines.
• Learn more on our website: Direct Bill Phone Calling Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Securus Direct Bill - JPay Money Deposits (Trust & Canteen): Send money directly into an inmate's jail trust account for commissary store purchases.
• Learn more on our website: Money Deposits Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JPay Money Transfers - JPay Email Messaging & Photos: Send electronic letters, photos, and VideoGrams directly to their tablet or kiosk.
• Learn more on our website: Email Messaging Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JPay Email Services
Shawnee County Courts in Topeka
State charges in Shawnee County are heard by the 3rd Judicial District at the courthouse, 200 SE 7th St., Topeka, 785-251-6700. Topeka city cases go to the municipal court on SE 8th Avenue, and the federal court is on SE Quincy, all within a few blocks.
1. District court
Shawnee County District Court, Shawnee County Courthouse, 200 SE 7th St., Suite 209, Topeka, KS 66603; 785-251-6700, fax 785-251-4908. The 3rd District covers only this county.
↑ Back to the question list2. Warrants from the Topeka courthouse
Bench warrants issued by Topeka judges are served by Shawnee County sheriff's deputies. Their warrant search is online, and the office answers at 785-251-2200. While Kansas lacks a statewide lookup, the county's court cases can be read on Kansas CaseSearch. Your attorney can schedule your surrender with the Shawnee County Detention Center, so you aren't picked up unexpectedly at work or home. Need a new date? The clerk at the Topeka courthouse, 200 SE 7th St., Suite 209, is at 785-251-6700.
↑ Back to the question list3. Topeka Municipal Court
Topeka Municipal Court, 214 SE 8th Ave., Topeka, KS 66603; 785-368-3776.
↑ Back to the question list4. Other towns
- Silver Lake Municipal Court, 218 W. Railroad St., Silver Lake, KS 66539; 785-582-4280
- Rossville Municipal Court, 438 Main St., Rossville, KS 66533; 785-584-6155
- Auburn: reach the court through City Hall, 161 W. 9th St., Auburn, KS 66402, 785-256-2426
5. Felony case steps
- First appearance (K.S.A. 22-2901).
- Preliminary hearing (K.S.A. 22-2902).
- Arraignment at the SE 7th Street courthouse.
- Motions, then plea or trial and a guidelines sentence.
6. Records
Choose Shawnee on Kansas CaseSearch or call the clerk, 785-251-6700. Custody: the county inmate search. Defense: BIDS, 785-296-6631.
↑ Back to the question list7. Custody
Shawnee County Adult Detention Center, 501 SE 8th Ave., Topeka, KS 66607, 785-251-5000. See our bail page, inmate page and visitation page.
↑ Back to the question list8. Federal court
U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas, Topeka division, 444 SE Quincy, Room 490, Topeka, KS 66683; 785-338-5400. U.S. Marshals: 785-596-9470.
↑ Back to the question list9. Immigration
The Shawnee case continues despite a detainer; corrections may keep the person "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 and commissary page.
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TouchPay Inmate Trust Money Deposits
Provider: TouchPay Direct • A ViaPath Technologies Company (GTL Financial)
TouchPay (operated by GTL Financial Services and part of ViaPath Technologies) provides payment processing solutions enabling family members to deposit funds directly into an incarcerated person's jail trust and commissary account. Deposited funds allow the inmate to purchase commissary food items, clothing, hygiene essentials, and medical sundries, or transfer balances to phone time.
Important: Facility Site IDs and Deposit Limits Vary
Once a person is booked and moved to a housing unit, 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. In addition, each correctional agency requires a specific TouchPay Site ID number to route payments accurately. 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 Trust Funds
- Obtain the inmate's legal first and last name, date of birth, and assigned facility booking ID number, along with the jail's 3- to 5-digit TouchPay Site ID.
- Navigate to www.touchpayonline.com or dial automated phone payments at 1-866-232-1899.
- Select Trust Deposits and enter the facility Site ID or search by state and agency name.
- Confirm the inmate's profile matches the facility's active housing roster.
- Enter the deposit dollar amount, review convenience and transaction fees, and input your credit or debit card billing information.
- Submit payment and record your confirmation tracking number for your financial records.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate does not need an internet account to receive trust funds. Once authorized, funds post directly to their facility accounting balance in the jail's internal system. The inmate can review their updated balance at a dayroom kiosk terminal or on their trust receipt and place orders on their regular commissary distribution day.
Official Providers: TouchPay Official Website | ViaPath Technologies
Customer Service Telephone: 1-866-232-1899 (Automated & Live Support)
Support Hours: Automated Deposits 24/7/365; Live Support Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM CST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by TouchPay (ViaPath Technologies)
In addition to Trust Money Deposits, TouchPay and ViaPath handle bail bonding and inmate telephone services:
- TouchPay Cash Bail & Bond Payments: Pay appearance bonds and release fees online 24/7 to expedite custody release.
• Learn more on our website: Cash Bail & Bonding Guide | • Visit official vendor page: TouchPay Bail Services - AdvancePay Phone Calling Accounts: Prepay for phone calling credits so your loved one can call your mobile phone directly.
• Learn more on our website: AdvancePay Calling Guide | • Visit official vendor page: ViaPath ConnectNetwork Calling
Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Shawnee County Detention Center
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 Shawnee County Detention Center use Touchpay money deposits. support@touchpaydirect.com
2. If you have any questions you can email them at support@touchpaydirect. They do not take calls.
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 Shawnee County Detention Center.
4. The Shawnee County Detention Center 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 Shawnee 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 785-291-5000.
*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 Shawnee County Detention Center has a reception desk that may accept cash, money orders or cashier checks. Call 785-291-5000 to find out the specific hours for drop off times.
The Shawnee County Detention Center is the 507-bed adult jail on SE 8th in Topeka, run by the Shawnee County Department of Corrections. It holds people waiting for court, serving sentences, or waiting to move to a state prison. Friends and family write to a mail-scanning service rather than to the jail. Scanning keeps out letters that were soaked in drugs such as meth or heroin and dried, so the inmate gets a digital copy instead of the paper.
Personal letters and postcards (scanned):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Smart Communications/Shawnee County Jail
PO Box 9215
Seminole, FL 33775-9195
Legal mail, money orders and publications (to the jail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Shawnee County Adult Detention Center
501 SE 8th Ave
Topeka, KS 66607
- Name and number: Print the inmate's name and their booking or ID number on the outside of the envelope or postcard. You can get that number from the county's inmate search.
- Return address: Your name and address are required. Mail that is not addressed correctly is sent back.
- U.S. Mail only: Everything must come through the Postal Service.
- Money orders: Bank money orders and cashier's checks are accepted at the jail address. Make them payable to the inmate and write your own name and address on them. Cash in the mail is returned, or kept for the commissary fund if there is no return address. Other ways to add money are online deposits and the kiosk in the Annex front lobby.
- Books, magazines and newspapers: A publisher, distributor, book club or bookstore must ship them. Family and friends may not mail publications themselves. The jail won't take hardcover books.
- Legal mail: It goes to the jail, not the scanner, and is opened in front of the inmate.
- Not allowed: Cash, packages and pornographic photos. Write in blue or black ink and leave out markers, crayons, glitter and perfume.
- Writing other inmates: Not allowed unless the other person is close family and the Operations Division Manager approves it first.
- Dropping off items: Approved items are cleared through the Operations Division Manager and left at the front desk, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Inmates can also get electronic messages from home.
Securus AdvanceConnect is a prepaid calling account that links directly to your mobile phone or landline number, allowing you to receive outbound calls from an incarcerated individual. Because correctional phone systems never allow incoming calls, funding an AdvanceConnect balance ensures calls are accepted immediately without being blocked by cell carriers.
Important: Mobile Networks Block Inmate Calls Without Prepaid Funds
Correctional facilities do not allow collect billing to cell phones, and mobile carriers automatically block incoming collect calls from detention centers. While some residential landlines may allow direct billing, mobile phones and VoIP services require an active prepaid AdvanceConnect balance, which you can verify with your phone provider. If you do not register online and fund your account right away, your loved one will hear an automated error message stating that your number cannot accept calls.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Register and Fund AdvanceConnect
- Go to securustech.online or open the Securus mobile app.
- Select Sign Up and create your account using your 10-digit telephone number and email address.
- Search for your facility by state and agency name, then add the inmate using their full legal name or booking ID.
- Select AdvanceConnect under calling accounts.
- Choose your deposit amount, review convenience and transaction fees, and enter your credit or debit card billing details.
- Authorize payment and confirm that your mobile phone allows calls from automated or unknown correctional numbers.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate picks up any dayroom phone or logs onto their handheld tablet, dials your 10-digit number, and enters their assigned PIN. The automated system verifies that your AdvanceConnect account has an active balance and connects the call. All calls are subject to recording and monitoring by facility staff.
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Customer Service Telephone: 1-800-844-6591
Support Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by Securus Technologies
In addition to AdvanceConnect Prepaid Calling, Securus Technologies and its subsidiary JPay provide several other communication, financial, and visitation services:
- Direct Bill Phone Calling: Establish a monthly billed calling account for verified landline numbers.
• Learn more on our website: Direct Bill Phone Calling Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Securus Direct Bill - Securus Video Connect: 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: Securus Video Connect - JPay Money Deposits (Trust & Canteen): Send money directly into an inmate's jail trust account for commissary store purchases.
• Learn more on our website: Money Deposits Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JPay Money Transfers - JPay Email Messaging & Photos: Send electronic messages, photo attachments, and VideoGrams directly to their tablet or kiosk.
• Learn more on our website: Email Messaging Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JPay Email Services
Securus Direct Bill is an invoiced telephone calling service designed for approved residential landlines, law offices, and commercial businesses. Instead of prepaying funds in advance, calls received from an incarcerated individual are billed directly to your account on a monthly itemized billing invoice.
Important: Direct Bill Requires Credit Approval and Qualifying Lines
Direct Bill is not available for mobile cell phones, internet VoIP numbers, or customers with poor or unestablished telephone credit history. Correctional facilities enforce strict telecommunications billing rules, which you can verify by calling Securus customer care. If your line does not meet credit approval standards, you must open an AdvanceConnect prepaid account instead to receive incoming calls from your loved one.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Set Up a Direct Bill Account
- Contact Securus customer service at 1-800-844-6591 or submit an application via securustech.net.
- Provide your billing name, service address, and qualifying residential or business landline telephone number.
- Submit to a standard credit evaluation performed by Securus to determine billing eligibility.
- Establish your authorized monthly credit limit upon approval.
- When your phone rings with a call from the detention center, follow the recorded operator instructions and press the requested key to accept charges.
- Pay your monthly billing invoice online, by phone, or through the mail.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate dials your phone number from any dayroom telephone and keys in their assigned PIN. The automated system verifies that your account is in good standing and has not exceeded its monthly spending ceiling before connecting the call. All non-privileged conversations are recorded and monitored.
Official Provider: Securus Technologies Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-800-844-6591
Support Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by Securus Technologies
In addition to Direct Bill Calling, Securus and its subsidiary JPay offer several other communication, financial, and visitation services:
- AdvanceConnect Prepaid Calling: Fund a prepaid calling account tied to your mobile phone number.
• Learn more on our website: AdvanceConnect Calling Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Securus AdvanceConnect - Securus Video Connect: 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: Securus Video Connect - JPay Money Deposits (Trust & Canteen): Send money directly into an inmate's jail trust account for commissary store purchases.
• Learn more on our website: Money Deposits Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JPay Money Transfers - JPay Email Messaging & Photos: Send electronic letters, photos, and VideoGrams directly to their tablet or kiosk.
• Learn more on our website: Email Messaging Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JPay Email Services
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Securus Technologies (Aventiv) deploys secure, corrections-grade community tablets to incarcerated individuals across state prison systems and county jails. Operating over a private, encrypted facility network, these devices provide access to digital messaging (eMessaging), phone calls, educational courses, job search tools, eBooks, podcasts, and streaming music directly from housing units.
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 Securus Tablets
- Verify that Securus handheld tablets are deployed at your loved one's specific facility.
- Log into your account at securustech.online or launch the Securus mobile app.
- Ensure the inmate is linked to your contact list using their legal name and booking ID number.
- Purchase eMessaging Stamps for digital messaging, fund an AdvanceConnect account for phone calls, or deposit funds into their Inmate Debit account for music and media.
- Review all transaction charges, complete payment with a credit or debit card, and save your confirmation receipt.
- Notify your loved one that funds have posted so they can access their media and communication apps.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate unlocks their assigned tablet using their facility PIN or biometric verification. They can access free rehabilitative and educational materials at no charge, or open communication and media applications to draft messages, place phone calls, or stream music using available balances. Devices are docked during quiet hours and shift changes for secure recharging and data synchronization.
Official Provider: Securus Technologies Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-800-844-6591
Support Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by Securus Technologies
In addition to Tablet Services, Securus provides calling, messaging, video visitation, and trust money transfers:
- eMessaging & Digital Mail: Send electronic messages, photo attachments, and eCards directly to an inmate's tablet.
• Learn more on our website: eMessaging Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Securus eMessaging - AdvanceConnect Prepaid Calling: Prepay for phone calling credits so your loved one can call your telephone directly.
• Learn more on our website: AdvanceConnect Calling Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Securus AdvanceConnect - Securus Video Connect: 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: Securus Video Connect - JPay Money Deposits (Partner Trust Transfers): Send money directly into an inmate's jail trust account for commissary shopping.
• Learn more on our website: Money Deposits Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JPay Money Transfers
Shawnee County County Jails
Shawnee County Juvenile Facilities
- Jail (Main): 785-291-5000
- Adult Probation: 785-251-6748
- Arrest Warrants: 785-251-2278
- Community Corrections: 785-251-8856
- County Court Clerk: 785-251-4155
- Courthouse: 785-233-8200
- Criminal Court: 785-251-6708
- District Attorney: 785-251-4330
- Juvenile Detention: 785-251-6459
- Public Defender: 785-296-1833
- Sheriff: 785-251-2200
- Topeka Police: 785-368-9551
The Shawnee County Detention Center serves the following cities and towns of Shawnee County: Auburndale, Rossville, Silver Lake, Topeka and Willard.