Riley County Jail is a 147-bed jail located in Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas. For inmate information, you can call them at any time at 785-537-2112 ext. 1902.
This facility handles the booking and processing of individuals arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Depending on the charges, they may remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until the conclusion of their trial.
The inmate search tool allows you to view the jail’s roster and find out who is currently in custody.
Those sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail. Inmates with longer sentences are transferred to either the Kansas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on inmate services such as the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It is helpful to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for correspondence. If you cannot locate it online, you can call Riley County Jail at 785-537-2112 ext. 1902 for assistance.
Phone: 785-537-2112 ext. 1902
Physical Address:
1001 S. Seth Child Rd.
Manhattan, KS 66502
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Riley County Jail
1001 S. Seth Child Road
Manhattan, KS 66502
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Riley County Jail
1001 S. Seth Child Road
Manhattan, KS 66502
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Riley 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 785-537-2112 ext. 1902 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Riley County Criminal Court Cases online, as well as for every county in Kansas.
Riley County Jail Inmate Search
The Riley County Jail maintains an average of 147 offenders in custody on any given day. The Riley 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 Riley County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,940 offenders.
The following charts of Riley 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 Riley 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 Riley 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 Riley 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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Made up of seven housing pods for the 147 beds, the Riley County Jail houses all inmates, male and female, sentenced and not, within Riley County. The building includes a kitchen with a full kitchen staff to provide fresh and healthy meals three times each day, a nurse for medical concerns and access to a doctor as needed, recreational space and activities for education, socialization, recreation, and rehabilitation.
To locate someone who has been arrested or to find out other basic information about an arrest or an inmate call 785-537-2112 ext. 1902.
The Riley County Jail uses direct supervision to provide the best chance of recidivism, easier reintegration, and fast responses to any potential incidents that may occur. With direct supervision an officer is present within the housing units, and it improves the sense of community and improves interactions while reducing violence and other concerns.
Programs and counceling are also in place, with church services and bible study for those who choose to attend, Living on the Outside, AA programs, and others will address the reentry process as well as provide skills and knowledge that will assist inmates in rebuilding their life outside of incarceration and move forward as a productive member of society.
Inmates are able to make outgoing calls, however they may not receive messages or calls, but through the use of a tablet program they are able to receive emails and other messages.
Visits are also provided onsite and in person on Wednesdays from 7pm to 9pm, and via video through the kiosk in the lobby Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. To have visits from home access to schedule and engage in a visit during daytime hours from after breakfast until lights out at night. Traditional mail is also used for regular contact with friends and family, and it is delivered to Riley County Jail at their full address with inmate name:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Riley County Jail
1001 S. Seth Child Road
Manhattan, KS 66502
... where it will be checked for contraband before being permitted in the cells or other areas.
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Riley County Jail for the booking process, where their identity is confirmed, charges are reviewed, and decisions are made about whether they will be released on bail or detained.
The arrested individual should remain silent during booking, as anything said could be used against them. It’s important to wait for legal representation before answering questions.
The booking process at Riley County Jail includes the following steps:
The booking process can take anywhere from one hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at 785-537-2112 ext. 1902.
If someone has been booked at Riley County Jail in Manhattan, their next steps may include:
1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call 785-537-2112 ext. 1902.
There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.
For a full guide to the bail process in Riley County, Kansas, visit the Riley County Jail Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Riley County Jail? What is the Schedule?
1001 S. Seth Child Rd.
Manhattan, KS 66502
785-537-2112 ext. 1902
Schedule Video Visits online with Inmate Canteen
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | No on site visits |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| SATURDAY | No on site visits |
Schedule Video Visits online with Inmate Canteen
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 5:30AM to 10:30PM |
| MONDAY | 5:30AM to 10:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 5:30AM to 10:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 5:30AM to 10:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 5:30AM to 10:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 5:30AM to 10:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 5:30AM to 10:30PM |
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Riley County Jail uses the services of Inmate Canteen for 'At the Jail' Visitation with Inmates.
For best results use Google Chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on Inmate Video Visitation:
To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with Inmate Canteen to communicate with your Riley County Jail inmate, follow the instructions below:
Instructions for Inmate Video Visitation:
- Register or Log in to your account
- Select Riley County Jail and the inmate you wish to visit.
- Select the "Video Visit an Inmate" option
- Follow the prompts on screen to schedule the visit.
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding visiting with an inmate (both at the jail and remotely) in Riley County, visit our full page guide.
NOTE: All video visits are recorded and stored. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some video visits providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Riley County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-537-2112 ext. 1902 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 Riley County Jail?
1001 S. Seth Child Rd.
Manhattan, KS 66502
785-537-2112 ext. 1902
Schedule Video Visits online with Inmate Canteen
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | No on site visits |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| SATURDAY | No on site visits |
Schedule Video Visits online with Inmate Canteen
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 5:30AM to 10:30PM |
| MONDAY | 5:30AM to 10:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 5:30AM to 10:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 5:30AM to 10:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 5:30AM to 10:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 5:30AM to 10:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 5:30AM to 10:30PM |
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Riley County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-537-2112 ext. 1902 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Riley County Jail?
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Riley County Jail may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
1. Register or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen.
2. Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
3. Select the "Purchase Items" option.
4. Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Riley County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Riley County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Riley County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-537-2112 ext. 1902 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Riley County Jail?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Riley County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
Instructions on Purchasing Calling Cards or setting up to receive calls from an inmate:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Riley County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, 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 Riley County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-537-2112 ext. 1902 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Riley County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Riley 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 Riley 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#
Riley County Jail
1001 S. Seth Child Road
Manhattan, KS 66502
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Riley County Jail
1001 S. Seth Child Road
Manhattan, KS 66502
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 Riley 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 Riley 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#
Riley County Jail
1001 S. Seth Child Road
Manhattan, KS 66502
For inmates receiving mail in the Riley 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 Riley County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Riley County Jail
1001 S. Seth Child Road
Manhattan, KS 66502
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 Riley County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-537-2112 ext. 1902 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Riley County Jail, and what can I purchase?
NOTE: Riley County Jail may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
For best results use google chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Riley County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Riley County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Riley County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Riley County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-537-2112 ext. 1902 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Riley County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Riley County Jail follow these steps:
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Riley County Jail, the costs, rules, policies and more check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Riley County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Riley County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-537-2112 ext. 1902 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Riley 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 Riley County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-537-2112 ext. 1902 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Riley County?
This facility, known as "Riley County Jail" is also known as Riley County Jail , Riley County Jail , Kansas, Riley.
