The Ellis County Jail is a 72 bed jail in the city of Hays, Ellis County, Kansas. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 785-625-1050.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.
You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Kansas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 785-625-1050, 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.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Ellis County Jail at 785-625-1050 to get it.
Phone: 785-625-1050
Physical Address:
105 West 12th Street
Hays, KS 67601
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Ellis County Jail
105 West 12th Street
Hays, KS 67601
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Ellis County Jail
105 West 12th Street
Hays, KS 67601
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Ellis 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 785-625-1050 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Ellis County Criminal Court Cases online, as well as for every county in Kansas.
Ellis County Jail Inmate Search
The Ellis County Jail maintains an average of 72 offenders in custody on any given day. The Ellis 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 Ellis County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,440 offenders.
The following charts of Ellis 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 Ellis 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 Ellis 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 Ellis 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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Found in the Law Enforcement Center, the Ellis County Jail shares a building with both the Courthouse and the Sheriff Department for Ellis County. With a maximum capacity of 72 inmates throughout the county, it houses all offenders locally arrested, with inmates from Ellis County being held on either misdemeanor or felony charges and waiting at this location for their bail, for their trial, or as they serve a very short sentence that sees the released in under one year.
The average daily population is in the high 60s, which has led to conversations of potential increases in capacity as the community grows and a new facility with 95 beds is being discussed. Offenders who have a known identity or who are identified with their paperwork will have that paperwork updated and all inquiries on the presence of an offender can be addressed by staff via phone by calling 785-625-1050.
There are many services in place to provide for the care and control of all inmates regardless of their charges, and each will be housed with those of similar charges, backgrounds, and gender. Services include medical care as needed and ongoing, mental health support including counseling and support groups, access to recreational activities and positive social interactions, the ability to contact their friends and family, and a safe environment. Bond may be paid onsite and will secure the release of the offender until their court date occurs.
An account is created to hold money for those who are detained at the Ellis County Jail to allow them purchases for phone cards, commissary items including candy, clothing, hygiene items, and others, and to provide access to other purchases or fees as needed. This can be added to through cash in the lobby at the kiosk or online, and phone times can also be purchased separately.
Mail can be received in the form of letters and plain postcards, being sent to the correct address of:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Ellis County Jail
105 West 12th Street
Hays, KS 67601
... and must have a full return address.
Visits occur Tuesday through Friday 9am-7pm and all visits are conducted through the visitation station in the lobby of the Courthouse and Sheriff’s Office. Each visit will be a minimum of 20, up to 30 minutes in length and can be scheduled online. Each day is a specific day, so it is necessary to confirm the inmate's housing assignment to book the visit.
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Ellis County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 785-625-1050.
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.
Ellis County Jail Booking Roster
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 Ellis 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.
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 Ellis 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.
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.
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.
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 Ellis 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.
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.
Yes, Ellis County recognized most types of bonds.
Three types of bail are available: own recognizance, cash, or professional surety. A professional surety requires the services of an authorized bail bond agent. The court will determine which bond types will be approved.
Bail is set by a magistrate judge in the county where the defendant is being charged.
When is bail set in Kansas? Bail will be set by a judge at the defendant’s first court appearance, also known as arraignment. This will usually occur on the first court day following arrest, except for holidays or weekends.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Ellis County Jail? What is the Schedule?
105 West 12th Street
Hays, KS 67601
785-625-1050
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 785-625-1050 TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
| DAY | HOURS | SECTION |
| TUE | 9AM -7PM | A & C |
| WED | 9AM -7PM | B & D |
| THU | 9AM -7PM | E & F |
| FRI | 9AM -7PM | G & H |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ellis County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-625-1050 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 Ellis County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ellis County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-625-1050 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Ellis County Jail?
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person.
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Ellis County Jail uses Jail ATM 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.
Option 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. Call the Ellis County Jail first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Ellis County Jail
105 West 12th Street
Hays, KS 67601
Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.
To deposit money online for an inmate in Ellis County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Ellis County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Ellis County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ellis County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-625-1050 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Ellis County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ellis County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-625-1050 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Ellis County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Ellis 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 Ellis 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#
Ellis County Jail
105 West 12th Street
Hays, KS 67601
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Ellis County Jail
105 West 12th Street
Hays, KS 67601
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 Ellis 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 Ellis 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#
Ellis County Jail
105 West 12th Street
Hays, KS 67601
For inmates receiving mail in the Ellis 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 Ellis County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Ellis County Jail
105 West 12th Street
Hays, KS 67601
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 Ellis County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-625-1050 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Ellis 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 Ellis County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-625-1050 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Ellis 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 Ellis County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-625-1050 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Ellis 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 Ellis County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-625-1050 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Ellis County?
This facility, known as "Ellis County Jail" is also known as Ellis County Detention Center, Ellis County Jail & Detention Center , Ellis County Jail & Detention Center , Kansas, Ellis.
