The Shawnee County Juvenile Detention Center is a 70 bed jail in the city of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
Phone: 785-251-7700
Physical Address:
401 S.E. 8th
Topeka, KS 66607
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Juvenile's ID# (ask your child for this)
C/O Securus Digital Mail Center-Shawnee County Corrections
PO Box 650
Lebanon, MO 65536
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Juvenile's ID# (ask your child for this)
Shawnee County Adult Detention Center
401 SE 8th Ave
Topeka, KS 66607
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Shawnee County Juvenile Detention Center, 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 785-251-7700 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Shawnee County Criminal Court Cases online, as well as for every county in Kansas.
Shawnee County Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Search
The Shawnee County Juvenile Detention Center maintains an average of 70 offenders in custody on any given day. The Shawnee County Juvenile Detention Center 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 Shawnee County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 15,540 offenders.
The following charts of Shawnee 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 Shawnee 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 Shawnee 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 Shawnee 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, and a database of most wanted criminals for Shawnee County, neighboring counties and the state of Kansas.
| Race | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 359 | 60.23% |
| Black | 82 | 13.76% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 122 | 20.47% |
| American Indian/Native Alaskan | 9 | 1.51% |
| Asian | 12 | 2.01% |
| Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian | 6 | 1.01% |
| Other | 6 | 1.01% |
| Total | 596 | 100.0% |
(many inmates have multiple charges)
| Charge | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Felony (3rd Degree) | 120 | 20.13% |
| Felony (2rd Degree) | 111 | 18.62% |
| Felony (1st Degree) | 0 | 0.00% |
| State Jail Felony | 39 | 6.54% |
| Felony (Uncategorized) | 152 | 25.50% |
| Misdemeanor (Class A) | 174 | 29.19% |
| Misdemeanor (Class C) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Holds | 0 | 0.00% |
| Uncategorized | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sex | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 534 | 89.60% |
| Female | 62 | 10.40% |
| Total | 596 | 100.0% |
| Age | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6 | 1.01% |
| 18-20 | 30 | 5.03% |
| 21-24 | 48 | 8.05% |
| 25-30 | 103 | 17.28% |
| 31-35 | 99 | 16.61% |
| 36-40 | 109 | 18.29% |
| 41-45 | 89 | 14.93% |
| 46-50 | 39 | 6.54% |
| 51-55 | 33 | 5.54% |
| 56-60 | 24 | 4.03% |
| 61-65 | 10 | 1.68% |
| 66-75 | 5 | 0.84% |
| 76-85 | 1 | 0.17% |
| Total | 596 | 100.0% |
How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Shawnee County Juvenile Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
In addition to normal at-the-jail visits, Shawnee County Juvenile Detention Center uses Securus Video Connect for Remote Inmate Video Visitation.
Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk.
Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.
What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to 15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.
How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Shawnee County Juvenile Detention Center inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.
Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.
Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Shawnee County Juvenile Detention Center Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app
Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Shawnee County Juvenile Detention Center?
Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk.
Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.
What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.
How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Shawnee County Juvenile Detention Center inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.
Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.
Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Shawnee County Juvenile Detention Center Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app
How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Shawnee County Juvenile Detention Center?
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Shawnee County do the following:
1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.
2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.
To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Shawnee County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.
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