Located in Lincoln, Lincoln County, Kansas, the Lincoln County Jail is a 22-bed jail. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 785-524-4479.
This facility handles the booking and processing of offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Inmates remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial is settled.
The inmate search tool provides access to the jail's roster of those in custody.
Individuals sentenced to less than one year will serve their time here. Those sentenced to more than a year are transferred to either the Kansas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page offers detailed information on services such as the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
Save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for future communication needs. If it’s not available online, call Lincoln County Jail at 785-524-4479 for assistance.
Phone: 785-524-4479
Physical Address:
116 N 2nd Street
Lincoln, KS 67455
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lincoln County Jail
116 North Second Street
Lincoln, KS 67455
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lincoln County Jail
116 North Second Street
Lincoln, KS 67455
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Lincoln 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 785-524-4479 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Lincoln County Criminal Court Cases online, as well as for every county in Kansas.
Lincoln County Jail Inmate Search
The Lincoln County Jail maintains an average of 22 offenders in custody on any given day. The Lincoln 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 Lincoln County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 440 offenders.
The following charts of Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 22-bed Lincoln County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Lincoln 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 785-524-4479, 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 Lincoln 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#
Lincoln County Jail
116 North Second Street
Lincoln, KS 67455
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#
Lincoln County Jail
116 North Second Street
Lincoln, KS 67455
After an arrest, individuals are transported to Lincoln County Jail for the booking process. This procedure ensures the person’s identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released, eligible for bail, or detained until court.
Remaining silent during this process is vital. Anything said could be used as evidence, so it’s wise to wait for an attorney before speaking about the arrest.
Here’s a breakdown of the booking steps at Lincoln County Jail:
The booking process varies in duration, taking anywhere from an hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 785-524-4479.
When an individual is arrested and booked at Lincoln County Jail in Lincoln, the outcomes include:
1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 785-524-4479 for specific bail amounts.
Bail payments can be made in different ways.
For further information on posting bail in Lincoln County, Kansas, visit the Lincoln County Jail Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Lincoln County Jail? What is the Schedule?
116 N 2nd Street
Lincoln, KS 67455
785-524-4479
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 785-524-4479 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 Lincoln County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-524-4479 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 Lincoln County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lincoln County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-524-4479 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Lincoln County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lincoln County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-524-4479 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Lincoln County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lincoln County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-524-4479 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Lincoln County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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#
Lincoln County Jail
116 North Second Street
Lincoln, KS 67455
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lincoln County Jail
116 North Second Street
Lincoln, KS 67455
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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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#
Lincoln County Jail
116 North Second Street
Lincoln, KS 67455
For inmates receiving mail in the Lincoln 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 Lincoln County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lincoln County Jail
116 North Second Street
Lincoln, KS 67455
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 Lincoln County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-524-4479 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Lincoln 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 Lincoln County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-524-4479 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Lincoln 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 Lincoln County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-524-4479 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Lincoln 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 Lincoln County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-524-4479 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Lincoln County?
This facility, known as "Lincoln County Jail" is also known as Lincoln County Jail , Lincoln County Jail , Kansas, Lincoln.
