Sheridan County Jail

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Sheridan County Jail

Reach the 12-bed Sheridan County Jail for inmate information 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at 785-675-3481.

Following an arrest for a misdemeanor or felony in this county, suspects are brought here for booking and processing. When required by the charges, they are held until they bond out, are released on their own recognizance, or are ordered to stay until the disposition of their trial.

Search the jail’s roster of current inmates with the inmate search tool.

Inmates found guilty and sentenced to less than a year serve that sentence locally. Those sentenced to longer terms serve in the Kansas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page explains the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, mailing an inmate, receiving inmate calls, voicemail, email and text services, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.

The inmate’s booking number or jail ID is often required for communication, so save it. If it’s not online, call Sheridan County Jail at 785-675-3481.

Phone: 785-675-3481

Physical Address:
940 8th Street
Hoxie, KS 67740

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
Sheridan County Jail
940 8th Street
Hoxie, KS 67740

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How Do You Find Someone in the Sheridan County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Sheridan County Jail, 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 785-675-3481 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Sheridan County Criminal Court Cases online, as well as for every county in Kansas.

Sheridan County Jail Inmate Search

The Sheridan County Jail maintains an average of 12 offenders in custody on any given day. The Sheridan County Jail 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 Sheridan County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,240 offenders.

The following charts of Sheridan 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 Sheridan 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 Sheridan 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 Sheridan 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.

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About the Sheridan County Jail

The 12-bed Sheridan County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Sheridan County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year. 

It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration, and other surrounding counties as needed.

If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 785-675-3481, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.

Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment. 

Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks. 

The Sheridan County Jail also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills. 

Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided. 

Visits are in person, and are via video and an account is created online to book and complete visits, allowing both visitors and inmates to schedule a visit. 

Phone accounts are also registered online, and allow for inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime and evening hours when they are not participating in a task or program. 

Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page. 

All personal mail is sent to: 

940 8th Street
Hoxie, KS 67740

Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.

Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:

940 8th Street
Hoxie, KS 67740

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How is booking conducted at Sheridan County Jail?

After an arrest, individuals are transported to Sheridan County Jail for the booking process. This procedure ensures the person’s identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released, eligible for bail, or detained until court.

Remaining silent during this process is vital. Anything said could be used as evidence, so it’s wise to wait for an attorney before speaking about the arrest.

Here’s a breakdown of the booking steps at Sheridan County Jail:

  • Verifying identification information.
  • Capturing mugshots for record-keeping.
  • Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
  • Possible DNA collection.
  • Physical search for contraband or weapons.
  • Securing personal belongings.
  • Granting a free phone call.

For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 785-675-3481.

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Directions / Map to the Sheridan County Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to post bail for someone arrested in Sheridan County

When an individual is arrested and booked at Sheridan County Jail in Hoxie, the outcomes include:

1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 785-675-3481 for specific bail amounts.

Bail payments can be made in different ways.

  • Cash bonds must be paid in full, either at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, and are accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also process cards through a lobby kiosk or online vendor for a fee, so bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and phone the jail at 785-675-3481 if needed.
  • You can work with a licensed bail bondsman in Sheridan County.
  • Many courts allow a property bond, letting an owner put up land or a home after proving clear title and equity of at least the bond (often double) through a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, with approval from the court that set bail.

For further information on posting bail in Sheridan County, Kansas, visit the Sheridan County Jail Bail Information Page.

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Other Jails in Sheridan County

What are the other City and County Jails in Sheridan County?

Sheridan County County Jails
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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Sheridan County?

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