Phillips County Jail is a 23-bed jail in Phillipsburg, Phillips County, Kansas. You can contact the facility for inmate information anytime at 785-543-6885.
This jail processes individuals arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. After booking and processing, inmates may be held until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or remain in custody until their trial is concluded.
The inmate search tool allows you to check the jail's roster and find out who is currently in custody.
Offenders serving less than one year will do their time here, while those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Kansas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides essential information, including the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, send mail, receive phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
Remember to save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for any communication needs. If you cannot locate it online, call Phillips County Jail at 785-543-6885 for assistance.
Phone: 785-543-6885
Physical Address:
301 State Street
Phillipsburg, KS 67661
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Phillips County Jail
301 State Street Suite G
Phillipsburg, KS 67761
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Phillips County Jail
301 State Street Suite G
Phillipsburg, KS 67761
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Phillips 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 785-543-6885 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Phillips County Criminal Court Cases online, as well as for every county in Kansas.
Phillips County Jail Inmate Search
The Phillips County Jail maintains an average of 23 offenders in custody on any given day. The Phillips 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 Phillips County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 460 offenders.
The following charts of Phillips 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 Phillips 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 Phillips 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 Phillips 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 23-bed Phillips County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Phillips 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 785-543-6885, 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 Phillips 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:
Phillips County Jail
301 State Street Suite G
Phillipsburg, KS 67761
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:
Phillips County Jail
301 State Street Suite G
Phillipsburg, KS 67761
Once arrested, the person is taken to Phillips County Jail for booking, a process that confirms identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Staying silent is key during this process, as anything spoken can be used as evidence in court. It’s best to wait for legal counsel before responding to questions.
Steps involved in booking at Phillips County Jail include:
Booking can range from an hour to 48 hours depending on the circumstances. To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Phillips County Jail at 785-543-6885.
After an arrest, individuals are brought to Phillips County Jail in Phillipsburg for processing. Following this, three possible outcomes exist:
1. The individual may be released without posting bail, with a promise to appear in court.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their court date.
3. Bail or bond can be posted for release; for more information, contact 785-543-6885.
Bail payment can be handled through various means.
To learn more about the bail process in Phillips County, Kansas, visit the Phillips County Jail Bail Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Phillips County Jail? What is the Schedule?
301 State Street
Phillipsburg, KS 67661
785-543-6885
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE: TUESDAYS FROM 2:00PM - 4:00PM - ALWAYS CALL 785-543-6885 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Phillips County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-543-6885 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 Phillips County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Phillips County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-543-6885 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Phillips 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
Phillips 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 Phillips 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.
Phillips County Jail
301 State Street Suite G
Phillipsburg, KS 67761
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 Phillips County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Phillips County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Phillips County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Phillips County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-543-6885 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Phillips County Jail?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Phillips County follow these instructions:
Phillips 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 Phillips 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 Phillips 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 Phillips County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-543-6885 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Phillips County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Phillips 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 Phillips 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:
Phillips County Jail
301 State Street Suite G
Phillipsburg, KS 67761
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Phillips County Jail
301 State Street Suite G
Phillipsburg, KS 67761
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 Phillips 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 Phillips 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:
Phillips County Jail
301 State Street Suite G
Phillipsburg, KS 67761
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Phillips County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-543-6885 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Phillips County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Search for JailATM services for Phillips County Jail.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Phillips County Jail.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Phillips 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
Phillips 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 Phillips County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Phillips County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Phillips County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Phillips County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-543-6885 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Phillips 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 Phillips County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-543-6885 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Phillips 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 Phillips County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-543-6885 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Phillips County?
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