Stafford County Jail

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Stafford County Jail

The Stafford County Jail is CLOSED.

Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought to the Rice County Jail in Lookup, Kansas for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.

You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.

Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in Rice County Jail. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Kansas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Rice County Jail at 620-257-7877 to get it.

Phone: 620-257-7877

Physical Address:
Stafford County Jail
St. John, KS

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Rice County Jail
1482 W. Highway 56
Lyons, KS 67554

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Rice County Jail
1482 W. Highway 56
Lyons, KS 67554

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How Do You Find Someone in the Stafford County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Stafford 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 620-257-7877 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Stafford County Criminal Court Cases online, as well as for every county in Kansas.

Stafford County Jail Inmate Search

The Stafford County Jail maintains an average of offenders in custody on any given day. The Stafford 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 Stafford County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,700 offenders.

The following charts of Stafford 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 Stafford 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 Stafford 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 Stafford 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 Stafford County Jail

The Stafford County Jail is CLOSED.

Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought to the Rice County Jail in Lookup, Kansas for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.

You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.

Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in Rice County Jail. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Kansas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Rice County Jail at 620-257-7877 to get it.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How does the booking process work at Stafford County Jail?

Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Stafford County Jail for booking. This process involves identifying the individual, determining charges, and deciding if they will be released on their own recognizance, released on bail, or held in custody until their court date.

It’s important for the arrestee to stay silent, as anything they say can be used against them. The best advice is to avoid answering any questions about the arrest until legal counsel is present.

The booking process at Stafford County Jail typically includes the following steps:

  • Verifying identity.
  • Taking a mugshot.
  • Answering questions regarding medical, mental health, and substance use history.
  • DNA collection, if required.
  • Conducting a thorough search.
  • Confiscating personal belongings.
  • Providing a free phone call.

Depending on circumstances, booking can take anywhere from one hour to up to 48 hours, especially during busy periods or if the individual is uncooperative. For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 620-257-7877.

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Inmate Bail and Bonding

What is the process to pay bail for someone detained in Stafford County?

After an individual is apprehended and taken to Stafford County Jail in for booking, their release options vary based on the situation:

1. They might be released without bail, on the condition they appear in court on a scheduled date.
2. They may be detained until their court appearance.
3. They may be eligible for release after posting a bail or bond.  Call 620-257-7877 for the exact bail amount.

There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.

  • Bail can be paid using cash, a money order, or a credit card.
  • A licensed bail bondsman in Stafford County can assist with payment.
  • Real estate located in the county can be used as bail collateral. 

For more information on the bail process in Stafford County, Kansas, visit the Stafford County Jail Bail Information Page.

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Other Jails in Stafford County

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

Stafford County County Jails
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Other Jails Nearby

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

Stafford Edwards Pratt Reno Pawnee Rice Barton
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Search for an Inmate in Stafford County

This facility, known as "Stafford County Jail" is also known as STAFFORD COUNTY JAIL, Kansas, Stafford.

The Stafford County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Stafford County: Macksville and St. John.