Meade County Jail

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Meade County Jail Information

The Meade County Jail is a 62 bed jail in the city of Meade, Meade County, Kansas.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 620-873-8765, 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: 620-873-8765

Physical Address:
223 N. Meade Center Street
PO Box 487
Meade, KS 67864-0487

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
Meade County Jail
223 N. Meade Center Street PO Box 487
Meade, KS 67864-0487

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How Do You Find Someone in the Meade County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Meade 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 620-873-8765 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Meade County Criminal Court Cases online, as well as for every county in Kansas.

Meade County Jail Inmate Search

The Meade County Jail maintains an average of 62 offenders in custody on any given day. The Meade 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 Meade County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,240 offenders.

The following charts of Meade 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 Meade 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 Meade 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 Meade 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 Meade County Jail
The Meade County Jail in Kansas has a capacity of around 75 inmates. The Meade County Jail in Kansas is located at 223 North Meade Street, PO Box 487, Meade, KS, 67864-0487. The contact number for the jail is 620-873-8765. You can also use the Kansas VINE toll-free number at (866) 574-8463 to get information about an offender's custody status. The Meade County Jail in Kansas has different visitation hours and rules depending on the source. According to, visitations are free but should be scheduled in advance. States that the public may visit no more than once per week, Monday through Saturday, and visitors must sign in at least 15 minutes before the visit. Says that each inmate is allowed one or two visits per week, ranging from 15 minutes to one hour in length. States that visits must be scheduled in advance between 8:15am to 4pm Tuesday through Sunday. Finally, says that inmates are allowed in-person visitation by friends and family on Mondays through Fridays from 7:20 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on weekends from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is limited information available on the conditions and issues at Meade County Jail in Kansas. However, there have been reports of a federal lawsuit filed by the family of a slain inmate alleging a disregard for the health and safety of prisoners. The jail has an inmate roster that can be viewed on the county website, and there are resources available for loved ones to report any issues or violations. Additionally, there are inmate search tools available online. There is no information available in the provided search results that indicates what makes Meade County Jail in Kansas unique. The search results only provide information on how to search for inmates, visitation rules, and contact information for the jail.
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

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

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Meade County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 620-873-8765.

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.

Meade County Jail Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Meade 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 Meade 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 Meade 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 Meade 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 Meade 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 Meade 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 Meade County Jail
Inmate Visitation

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

Meade County Jail uses CIDNET for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their friends and family.  
Register here.





Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
Contact Customer Support

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Meade County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-873-8765 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 Meade County Jail?

Meade County Jail uses CIDNET for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their friends and family.  
Register here.


Friends & Family Portal Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
Contact Customer Support

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Meade County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-873-8765 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Meade County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-873-8765 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Meade County Jail

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Meade 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 Meade 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.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Meade County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-873-8765 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Meade 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 Meade County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-873-8765 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Meade County Jail

Search for JailATM services for Meade County Jail.

Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Meade County Jail. 

Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Meade County Jail may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.

Send Gift Packs

Meade County Jail has an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.

These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Meade County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Meade County Jail follow these steps:

  • Go to JailATM, choose Kansas, then choose Meade County Jail
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
  • Select the products you want shipped to them at Meade County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Meade County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Meade County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Meade County.


 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Meade County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-873-8765 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

Meade County Jail uses CIDNET for Digital Mail Messaging between inmates and their friends and family.  
Register here.



Friends & Family Portal Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
Contact Customer Support

How to send a text or email to an inmate in Meade County

To send and receive secure texts or emails from an inmate housed in Meade County follow these instructions:

  • Register and create an account with CIDNET.
  • Choose a Security PIN and Password.
  • After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Kansas, then the Meade County Jail, then your inmate's name.
  • Once you have completed this, the Meade County Jail will have to give final approval for you to communicate by email with your chosen inmate.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues with Texting and Emailing an inmate in Meade County, visit our full page guide

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Meade County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-873-8765 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

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

Meade County Jail may now offer CIDNET Tablet Rentals to their inmates.

CIDNET is the same company that handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:

  • Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
  • eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
  • Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
  • Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
  • Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
  • Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
  • eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
  • Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
  • Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
  • Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.

Here's how it works:

  • Register here
  • Pay for the subscription.
  • You get charged the 1st of each month. 
  • You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
  • No activation or early termination fees.
  • Your inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Meade County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-873-8765 for further assistance.

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Other Jails Nearby

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

Meade Haskell Seward Gray Ford Clark Beaver
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