The Hamilton County Jail is a 12-bed jail located in Syracuse, Hamilton County, Kansas. For inmate details, you can contact them 24/7 at 620-384-5616.
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 Hamilton County Jail at 620-384-5616 for assistance.
Phone: 620-384-5616
Physical Address:
103 W. Ave. C
Syracuse, KS 67878
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Hamilton County Jail
P.O. Box 764
Syracuse, KS 67878
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Hamilton County Jail
P.O. Box 764
Syracuse, KS 67878
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Hamilton 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 620-384-5616 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Hamilton County Criminal Court Cases online, as well as for every county in Kansas.
Hamilton County Jail Inmate Search
The Hamilton County Jail maintains an average of 12 offenders in custody on any given day. The Hamilton 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 Hamilton County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 240 offenders.
The following charts of Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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 12-bed Hamilton County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Hamilton 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 620-384-5616, 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 Hamilton 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 #
Hamilton County Jail
P.O. Box 764
Syracuse, KS 67878
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 #
Hamilton County Jail
P.O. Box 764
Syracuse, KS 67878
Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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 620-384-5616.
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Hamilton County Jail in Syracuse 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 620-384-5616 to confirm the bail amount.
There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.
For more information about bail in Hamilton County, Kansas, see the Hamilton County Jail Bail Guide.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Hamilton County Jail? What is the Schedule?
103 W. Ave. C
Syracuse, KS 67878
620-384-5616
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 620-384-5616 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 |
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You can ‘video visit’ your inmate one of three ways:
Go here to begin the process to schedule a visit.
What is the cost to do remote video visitation?
Paid Remote Visits
Having a remote visit from your Home or app, the cost of each 20-25 minute ‘friends and family remote visit’ will be approximately $7.95 plus tax.
FREE Remote Visits
Visitors can also choose to come to the jail and video chat with an inmate via the JailFunds/VendEngine kiosk in the lobby. The video visit on-site at the jail is FREE.
You can deposit money four different ways:
Attorney Visits only! < (Lawyers, go here)
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Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hamilton County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-384-5616 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 Hamilton County Jail?
Hamilton County Jail uses the services of correctpay.com (aka JailFunds) for you to schedule and visit your inmate via remote video visitation.
You can ‘video visit’ your inmate one of three ways:
Go here to begin the process to schedule a visit.
What is the cost to do remote video visitation?
Paid Remote Visits
Having a remote visit from your Home or app, the cost of each 20-25 minute ‘friends and family remote visit’ will be approximately $7.95 plus tax.
FREE Remote Visits
Visitors can also choose to come to the jail and video chat with an inmate via the JailFunds/VendEngine kiosk in the lobby. The video visit on-site at the jail is FREE.
You can deposit money four different ways:
Attorney Visits only! < (Lawyers, go here)
correctpay.com Help
24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hamilton County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-384-5616 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Hamilton 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
Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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 #
Hamilton County Jail
P.O. Box 764
Syracuse, KS 67878
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 Hamilton County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Hamilton County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Hamilton County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hamilton County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-384-5616 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Hamilton County Jail?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Hamilton County follow these instructions:
Hamilton County Jail uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.
In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:
NOTE:
1. You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2. When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3. When allowed by Hamilton County Jail, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.
Fees
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
Full list of participating jails.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Hamilton County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, 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 Hamilton County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-384-5616 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Hamilton County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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 #
Hamilton County Jail
P.O. Box 764
Syracuse, KS 67878
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Hamilton County Jail
P.O. Box 764
Syracuse, KS 67878
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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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 #
Hamilton County Jail
P.O. Box 764
Syracuse, KS 67878
For inmates receiving mail in the Hamilton 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 Hamilton County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Hamilton County Jail
P.O. Box 764
Syracuse, KS 67878
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 Hamilton County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-384-5616 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Hamilton County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Search for JailATM services for Hamilton County Jail.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Hamilton County Jail.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Hamilton 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
Hamilton 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.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Hamilton County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Hamilton County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Hamilton County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hamilton County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-384-5616 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Hamilton County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Hamilton County Jail uses the services of jailfunds.com (aka JailFunds) for you to deposit funds into your inmate’s account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.
You can deposit money four different ways:
Go directly here to start the process to send a message
Uploading photos to Inmate’s email
Make sure the file size is less than 5MB.
Also make sure your file is a .jpg, .jpeg or .gif.
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To send a secure email message and digital photos to an inmate in Hamilton County Jail follow these steps:
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Hamilton County Jail and send them photos, check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Hamilton County.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hamilton County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-384-5616 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Hamilton 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 Hamilton County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-384-5616 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Hamilton County?
This facility, known as "Hamilton County Jail" is also known as Hamilton County Jail , Hamilton County Jail , Kansas, Hamilton.
