The Lane County Jail is CLOSED.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought to either Ness County Jail, Scott County Jail or Finney County Jail 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 one of the county jails mentioned above. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Kansas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
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 Lane County Sheriff at 620-397-2828 to get it.
Phone: 620-397-2828
Physical Address:
144 S. Lane
Dighton, KS 67839
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Lane 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 620-397-2828 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Lane County Criminal Court Cases online, as well as for every county in Kansas.
Lane County Jail Inmate Search
The Lane County Jail maintains an average of offenders in custody on any given day. The Lane 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 Lane County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 0 offenders.
The following charts of Lane 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 Lane 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 Lane 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 Lane 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 Lane County Jail is CLOSED.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought to either Ness County Jail, Scott County Jail or Finney County Jail 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 one of the county jails mentioned above. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Kansas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
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 Lane County Sheriff at 620-397-2828 to get it.
After being arrested, the offender is brought to the Lane County Jail for booking, which is the detailed process of identifying, classifying, deciding on charges, and whether the person will either be released on their own recognizance, allowed to be released on bail, or moved into the jail until their court date.
The first thing every newly arrested person must do is close their mouth. Everything an offender says may be used against them, so the best thing to do is remain silent when questioned about the arrest and what led to it.
These are the steps of booking someone into the Lane County Jail:
Booking can take as little as an hour, or up to 48 hours on a busy weekend or holiday evening, or if the offender is violent, wasted or generally uncooperative. If you have any questions about when you can pay an offender's bond and what the cost will be, call the facility at 620-397-2828.
When an offender is arrested and brought to the Lane County Jail in Dighton for booking, there are several outcomes after being processed.
1. The offender will be released with no bail, promising to return on a specific date to appear before a judge in either Municipal or Lane County Court.
2. The offender is ordered to remain in jail until their court date.
3. The offender is allowed to be released after paying a specified bond or bail. Call 620-397-2828 to get the exact amount.
The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.
For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Lane County Kansas, check out the Lane County Jail Bail Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Lane County Jail? What is the Schedule?
144 S. Lane
Dighton, KS 67839
620-397-2828
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 620-397-2828 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 Lane County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-397-2828 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 Lane County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lane County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-397-2828 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Lane County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lane County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-397-2828 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Lane County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lane County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-397-2828 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Lane County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Lane 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 Lane 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:
144 S. Lane
Dighton, KS 67839
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
144 S. Lane
Dighton, KS 67839
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 Lane 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 Lane 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:
144 S. Lane
Dighton, KS 67839
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lane County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-397-2828 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Lane 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 Lane County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-397-2828 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Lane 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 Lane County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-397-2828 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Lane 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 Lane County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-397-2828 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Lane County?
This facility, known as "Lane County Jail" is also known as Lane County Jail, Kansas, Lane.
