The Rice County Jail is a 85-bed jail located in Lyons, Rice County, Kansas. For inmate details, you can contact them 24/7 at 620-257-7877.
This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. They undergo booking and processing, and depending on their charges, may remain incarcerated until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.
Use the inmate search tool to see who is currently in custody.
Inmates serving less than one year will do their time at this jail, while those with longer sentences will be transferred to the Kansas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, mailing them, receiving phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
It is useful to keep the inmate's jail ID or booking number for correspondence purposes. If it’s not available online, contact Rice County Jail at 620-257-7877 for assistance.
Phone: 620-257-7877
Physical Address:
1482 W. Highway 56
Lyons, KS 67554-1722
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
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Rice 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 Rice County Criminal Court Cases online, as well as for every county in Kansas.
Rice County Jail Inmate Search
The Rice County Jail maintains an average of 85 offenders in custody on any given day. The Rice 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 Rice County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,700 offenders.
The following charts of Rice 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 Rice 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 Rice 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 Rice 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 85-bed Rice County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Rice 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 620-257-7877, 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 Rice 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#
Rice County Jail
1482 W. Highway 56
Lyons, KS 67554
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#
Rice County Jail
1482 W. Highway 56
Lyons, KS 67554
Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Rice County Jail. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.
It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.
The booking steps at Rice County Jail include:
Depending on circumstances, the booking process can take one hour or up to 48 hours. To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 620-257-7877.
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Rice County Jail in Lyons for processing. The next steps vary:
1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 620-257-7877 to confirm the bail amount.
There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.
For more information about bail in Rice County, Kansas, see the Rice County Jail Bail Guide.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Rice County Jail? What is the Schedule?
1482 W. Highway 56
Lyons, KS 67554-1722
620-257-7877
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 620-257-7877 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES | |
| TUESDAY | 6:30PM - 8:30PM | FEMALES |
| SATURDAY |
8:00AM - 11:30AM 1:30PM - 4:30PM |
MALES |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rice County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-257-7877 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 Rice County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rice County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-257-7877 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Rice 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.
Rice 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 Rice County Jail at 620-257-7877.
Choice 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Rice 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 Rice County Jail at 620-257-7877 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 620-257-7877 to ask facility personnel who to make the money order out to, and where to send it.
To deposit money in an inmate's account in Rice County follow these instructions:
For more detailed information on Depositing Money, Ordering Commissary, Setting up Phone & Visitation Accounts; costs, fees, restrictions, rules and more with Tiger Commissary Services, check out our Send Money Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rice County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-257-7877 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Rice County Jail?
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Rice 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 Rice 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 Rice County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-257-7877 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Rice County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Rice 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 Rice 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#
Rice County Jail
1482 W. Highway 56
Lyons, KS 67554
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Rice County Jail
1482 W. Highway 56
Lyons, KS 67554
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 Rice 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 Rice 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#
Rice County Jail
1482 W. Highway 56
Lyons, KS 67554
For inmates receiving mail in the Rice 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 Rice County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Rice County Jail
1482 W. Highway 56
Lyons, KS 67554
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 Rice County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-257-7877 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Rice County Jail, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rice County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-257-7877 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Rice 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 Rice County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-257-7877 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Rice 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 Rice County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-257-7877 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Rice County?
This facility, known as "Rice County Jail" is also known as Rice County Jail , Rice County Jail , Kansas, Rice.
