Chautauqua County Jail is a 24-bed jail based in Sedan, Chautauqua County, Kansas. You can reach them anytime for inmate information at 620-725-3108.
Arrested individuals, whether for misdemeanors or felonies, are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on the charges, they may remain incarcerated until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.
The inmate search tool allows you to access the facility's inmate roster and see who is currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail. Sentences longer than one year result in transfers to either the Kansas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides all the information you need regarding inmate services, including the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
It's important to save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for correspondence. If you cannot locate it online, contact Chautauqua County Jail at 620-725-3108 for help.
Phone: 620-725-3108
Physical Address:
218 N. Montgomery
Sedan, KS 67361
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Chautauqua County Jail
218 N. Montgomery
Sedan, KS 67361
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Chautauqua County Jail
218 N. Montgomery
Sedan, KS 67361
Other Jails and Prisons
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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The 24-bed Chautauqua County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Chautauqua 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 620-725-3108, 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 Chautauqua 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Chautauqua County Jail
218 N. Montgomery
Sedan, KS 67361
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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Chautauqua County Jail
218 N. Montgomery
Sedan, KS 67361
After arrest, individuals are processed at Chautauqua County Jail, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.
The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.
Here are the typical stages of the booking process at Chautauqua County Jail:
Booking time varies, with some cases completed in an hour, but more complex cases, or those involving uncooperative behavior, can take up to 48 hours. If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 620-725-3108.
If someone is taken to Chautauqua County Jail in Sedan for booking, the next steps depend on their case:
1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 620-725-3108.
Bail payments can be handled in various ways.
For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Chautauqua County, Kansas, visit the Chautauqua County Jail Bail FAQ page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Chautauqua County Jail? What is the Schedule?
218 N. Montgomery
Sedan, KS 67361
620-725-3108
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 620-725-3108 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 1:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 1:00PM - 4:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 1:00PM - 4:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 1:00PM - 4:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 1:00PM - 4:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 1:00PM - 4:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 1:00PM - 4:00PM |
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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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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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.
To purchase commissary for an inmate in Chautauqua County follow these instructions:
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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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Chautauqua County Jail?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Chautauqua County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
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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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Chautauqua County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Chautauqua County Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Chautauqua County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Chautauqua County Jail
218 N. Montgomery
Sedan, KS 67361
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Chautauqua County Jail
218 N. Montgomery
Sedan, KS 67361
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
The Chautauqua County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Chautauqua County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Chautauqua County Jail
218 N. Montgomery
Sedan, KS 67361
For inmates receiving mail in the Chautauqua County Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Chautauqua County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Chautauqua County Jail
218 N. Montgomery
Sedan, KS 67361
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
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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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Chautauqua County Jail, and what can I purchase?
If you want to purchase Commissary for your inmate online click on the image below and follow the instructions.
To purchase commissary for an inmate in Chautauqua County follow these instructions:
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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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Chautauqua County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
This product allows inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
Here's how it works:
Cost of Chirping:
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Chautauqua County Jail follow these steps:
- Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
- This product allows Chautauqua County inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
- Inmates will be charged a monthly service fee of $4.00.
- Inbound and Outbound Chirps are $0.10 each.
Inmate Sales Apps
iphone app
Google Play app
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Chautauqua County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Chautauqua County.
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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Do Inmates in the Chautauqua County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis (or are given to the inmate use for a limited time) and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis (or are given to the inmate use for a limited time) and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
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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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Chautauqua County?
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