Chautauqua County Jail

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Chautauqua County Jail Information

The Chautauqua County Jail is a 24 bed jail in the city of Sedan, Chautauqua County, Kansas.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 620-725-3108, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

Phone: 620-725-3108

Physical Address:
215 N. Chautauqua
Sedan, KS 67361

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
Chautauqua County Jail
218 N. Montgomery
Sedan, KS 67361

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How Do You Find Someone in the Chautauqua County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Chautauqua 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 620-725-3108 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Chautauqua County Criminal Court Cases online, as well as for every county in Kansas.

Chautauqua County Jail Inmate Search

The Chautauqua County Jail maintains an average of 24 offenders in custody on any given day. The Chautauqua 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 Chautauqua County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 480 offenders.

The following charts of Chautauqua 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 Chautauqua 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 Chautauqua 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 Chautauqua 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 Chautauqua County Jail
The capacity of Chautauqua County Jail in Kansas varies depending on the source. According to, it has a capacity of 197 beds. However, states that it has a capacity of 55 beds, while reports a capacity of roughly 134. The Chautauqua County Jail in Kansas is located at 215 North Chautauqua Street, Sedan, KS 67361. The facility's contact number is 620-725-3108. The Chautauqua County Jail in Kansas has different visitation hours depending on whether you are visiting in person or online. In-person visitation hours are Wednesday to Sunday from 7:25 am to 8:25 am, 8:40 am to 9:40 am, 9:55 am to 10:55 am, 12:05 pm to 1:05 pm, and 1:20 pm to 2:20 pm. Online visitation hours are Sunday to Saturday from 8 am to 11 am, 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm, and 6:30 pm to 9 pm. However, the visitation hours and policies are subject to change, so it is best to confirm the current times and prices by calling the jail at 620-725-3108. There is no information available on specific inmate issues or conditions at the Chautauqua County Jail in Kansas. However, the jail is a medium-security detention center operated by the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office, holding inmates awaiting trial or sentencing, with most of the sentenced inmates staying for less than two years. The jail has an average daily population of 24 inmates and a staff of 6. You can find more information about the jail and its operations on various websites. There is no information available on what makes Chautauqua County Jail in Kansas unique. It is a medium-security detention center operated by the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office. The jail is equipped with modern security features and staffed by trained personnel.
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Chautauqua County Jail?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Chautauqua County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 620-725-3108.

There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.

Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.

If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.

Chautauqua County Jail Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Chautauqua County?

After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Chautauqua County for booking.

Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

What is the booking process like at the Chautauqua County Jail?

Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Chautauqua County and other Kansas and USA jurisdictions.

If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.

It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.

Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.

What happens after booking?

At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.

If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Chautauqua County Jail will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.

Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

How long does the Chautauqua County Jail Booking process take?

Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.

If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.

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Directions / Map to the Chautauqua County Jail
Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Chautauqua County Jail? What is the Schedule?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Chautauqua County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-725-3108 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Chautauqua County Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Chautauqua County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-725-3108 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Chautauqua County Jail?

There are three choices for putting money on an inmate's books:

Choice 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail

Bring money to the jail in person. 

Jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment.

Chautauqua County Jail has a Tiger Kiosk in the Lobby that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.

If you can't get your questions answered online call the Chautauqua County Jail at 620-725-3108.

Choice 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online

Chautauqua County Jail and others often use a private company to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.

Go to the online site for depositing funds. You will need to register an account, which is free to do and use a debit/credit card for the deposits.

Choice 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail

Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.

Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

Call Chautauqua County Jail at 620-725-3108 to confirm the address to send the money order to and how they want it made out.

Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting his account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.

Call 620-725-3108 to ask facility personnel who to make the money order out to, and where to send it.

How to Purchase Commissary for an Inmate in Chautauqua County Jail

To purchase commissary for an inmate in Chautauqua County follow these instructions:

  • Go to Tiger Services Online.
  • Choose Kansas.
  • Select Chautauqua County Jail.
  • Click on 'Order Commissary'.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Enter your billing information.
  • Follow the rest of the instructions for Chautauqua County Jail to complete your transaction.

For more detailed information on Ordering Commissary, Depositing Money, Setting up Phone & Visitation Accounts; costs, fees, restrictions, rules and more with Tiger Commissary Services, check out our Commissary Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Chautauqua County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-725-3108 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Chautauqua County Jail?

How Do Inmates in Chautauqua County Jail Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Chautauqua County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

  • Chautauqua County Jail uses the services of a company named Inmate Sales.
  • Register with them online or call them at 877-998-5678
  • Agents are available M-F from 8:00 AM - 12:00 midnight EST, Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM, and speak both English & Spanish.
  • Services for Chautauqua County inmates and their families and friends include: Collect Calling, PIN Debit, Purchasing Calling Cards, Deposits, Messaging & Video Visitation.

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For all the information regarding phone calls with Chautauqua County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Chautauqua County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-725-3108 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Chautauqua County Jail, and what can I send them?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Chautauqua County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-725-3108 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Chautauqua County Jail, and what can I purchase?

The Chautauqua County Jail contracts with Tiger Commissary. 

If you want to purchase Commissary for your inmate online click on the image below and follow the instructions.

Tiger Commissary Frequently Asked Questions.

Tiger Commissary Online Support.

How to Purchase Commissary for an Inmate in Chautauqua County Jail

To purchase commissary for an inmate in Chautauqua County follow these instructions:

  • Go to Tiger Services Online.
  • Choose Kansas.
  • Select Chautauqua County Jail.
  • Click on 'Order Commissary'.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Enter your billing information.
  • Follow the rest of the instructions for Chautauqua County Jail to complete your transaction.

For more detailed information on Ordering Commissary, Depositing Money, Setting up Phone & Visitation Accounts; costs, fees, restrictions, rules and more with Tiger Commissary Services, check out our Commissary Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Chautauqua County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-725-3108 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Chautauqua County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Chautauqua County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-725-3108 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Chautauqua County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Chautauqua County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-725-3108 for further assistance.

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Other Jails Nearby

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

Chautauqua Cowley Elk Montgomery Washington Osage
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