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Wichita County Bail: Leoti, Kansas

For bail and release on a Wichita County arrest, phone the Wichita County Sheriff's Office, 411 S. 4th St., Leoti, KS 67861, 620-375-2723: no official source confirms a jail in Leoti, so the sheriff tells you which jail holds the person, the bond and where to pay. This is the western Kansas county seated at Leoti, not the city of Wichita.

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1. Where could the person be held?

Ask the sheriff at 620-375-2723 first. A Leoti arrest is often housed in a county around Wichita County, such as: - Scott County Jail, 602 W. 5th St., Scott City, KS 67871, 620-872-2133 - Greeley County Jail, 208 E. Harper St., Tribune, KS 67879, 620-376-4233 - Finney County Jail, 304 N. Ninth St., Garden City, KS 67846, 620-272-3700 - Kearny County Jail, 106 E. Washington Ave., Lakin, KS 67860, 620-355-6211

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2. Who sets the bond?

A judge of the 25th Judicial District, a six-county district that includes Leoti and Scott City. Kansas requires that first hearing promptly (K.S.A. 22-2901).

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3. What forms can bail take?

Own recognizance, full cash, a licensed surety (whose fee is kept), real property, or, on qualifying bonds no larger than $2,500, a 10% cash deposit (K.S.A. 22-2802). Paid sureties need the 25th District chief judge's approval (K.S.A. 22-2809b).

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4. How do I post it?

  1. Call the Leoti sheriff at 620-375-2723 for the holding jail, the amount and the accepted payment.
  2. Go to that jail with photo ID, or have an approved bondsman file the surety.
  3. Keep the receipt; it lists the next Leoti court date.
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5. What conditions are typical?

For a person crime, a 72-hour minimum stay-away from the complainant, plus any testing, travel limits or court services supervision the judge adds.

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6. Can bond be reduced?

Defense counsel may file for review in the Wichita County District Court. The Kansas State Board of Indigents' Defense Services (785-296-6631) pays for appointed counsel; the clerk at 620-260-2560 explains how to apply.

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7. Is cash bond refunded?

Yes. The Leoti clerk returns it after the final hearing, keeping any costs the court orders, provided the defendant never missed court. A no-show brings forfeiture and a warrant (K.S.A. 22-2807).

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8. Where is court held?

- Wichita County District Court, 206 S. 4th St., P.O. Box 968, Leoti, KS 67861; 620-260-2560. - Leoti Municipal Court hears city ordinance cases; ask Leoti city hall for the docket. Our court page has more.

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9. Federal arrests

Leoti bond money has no effect on a federal detainer. Federal cases from the county belong to the Wichita division, seated in the city of Wichita.

  • 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.
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10. ICE detainers

Bail does not clear an I-247A detainer; whichever jail has the person may detain them "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. Confirm custody first with our inmate page; account deposits: our money page and commissary page.

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Wichita County inmates are housed at the Scott County Jail

Address:
Scott County Jail
602 West 5th Street
Scott City, KS 67871

Phone:

620-872-5805

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