Offenders arrested in Gove County are housed at the Thomas County Jail in Colby, Kansas.
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 785-460-4570 , 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 Gove County Offenders are housed in the Thomas County Jail at 785-460-4570 to get it.
Phone: 785-460-4570
Physical Address:
420 Broad Street
Gove, KS 67736
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Gove County Offenders are housed in the Thomas 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 785-460-4570 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Gove County Criminal Court Cases online, as well as for every county in Kansas.
Gove County Offenders are housed in the Thomas County Jail Inmate Search
The Gove County Offenders are housed in the Thomas County Jail maintains an average of offenders in custody on any given day. The Gove County Offenders are housed in the Thomas 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 Gove County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,000 offenders.
The following charts of Gove 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 Gove 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 Gove 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 Gove 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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What happens during booking in Gove County?
What is the booking process like at the Gove County Offenders are housed in the Thomas County Jail?
What kind of questions are asked during booking?
How long does the Gove County Offenders are housed in the Thomas County Jail booking process take?
What happens with an offender’s personal property during booking?
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Gove County Offenders are housed in the Thomas County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 785-460-4570 .
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.
Gove County Offenders are housed in the Thomas 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 Gove 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 Gove 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.
If the offender remains in jail for any length of time, the Gove County Offenders are housed in the Thomas County Jail will allow a friend or family member to pick up the inmate's property if the offender gives written authorization for a named person to do so.
To find out the days and times for picking up an inmate's property, and what you will need to bring to verify your identity, call the jail at 785-460-4570 during business hours.
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.
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 Gove County Offenders are housed in the Thomas 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.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Gove County?
Who can set bail in Gove County?
When is bail set in Gove County Kansas?
Can I get the bail or bond reduced in Gove County?
In Gove County, who can pay bail for me?
Can bail be paid online in Gove County?
What options are there to pay bail in Gove County?
Yes, Gove 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.
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.
Yes, the Bail Reform Act allows your attorney to request a bail reduction hearing if the initial bail is excessive or unreasonably high.
The person posting bail should be a relative or close friend, called a surety, because they are promising and taking responsibility that you will return to court to get their money back.
A surety is not responsible for court fees or paying off personal debts for the defendant. A professional bondsperson who is approved by the State of Kansas could be the surety and execute a bond to the court on your behalf.
No, Kansas counties do not currently offer online payment for bail.
Contact the jail for specific information on how to pay bail. Go to the Gove County Offenders are housed in the Thomas County Jail for more information about the jails in Gove County.
Most all jail and courts accept cash, a cashier or bankers’ check. Some accept a credit card with fees. Please contact the jail for specific information on what methods of payment are accepted. Go to the Gove County Offenders are housed in the Thomas County Jail for more information about the jails in Gove County.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Gove County Offenders are housed in the Thomas County Jail? What is the Schedule?
420 Broad Street
Gove, KS 67736
785-460-4570
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 785-460-4570 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gove County Offenders are housed in the Thomas County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-460-4570 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 Gove County Offenders are housed in the Thomas County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gove County Offenders are housed in the Thomas County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-460-4570 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Gove County Offenders are housed in the Thomas County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gove County Offenders are housed in the Thomas County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-460-4570 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Gove County Offenders are housed in the Thomas County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gove County Offenders are housed in the Thomas County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-460-4570 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Gove County Offenders are housed in the Thomas County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Gove County Offenders are housed in the Thomas 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 Gove County Offenders are housed in the Thomas 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:
420 Broad Street
Gove, KS 67736
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
420 Broad Street
Gove, KS 67736
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 Gove County Offenders are housed in the Thomas 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 Gove County Offenders are housed in the Thomas 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:
420 Broad Street
Gove, KS 67736
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gove County Offenders are housed in the Thomas County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-460-4570 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Gove County Offenders are housed in the Thomas 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 Gove County Offenders are housed in the Thomas County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-460-4570 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Gove County Offenders are housed in the Thomas 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 Gove County Offenders are housed in the Thomas County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-460-4570 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Gove County Offenders are housed in the Thomas 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 Gove County Offenders are housed in the Thomas County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-460-4570 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Gove County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Gove County?
This facility, known as "Gove County Offenders are housed in the Thomas County Jail" is also known as Gove County Jail, GOVE COUNTY JAIL, Kansas, Gove.
