The 22-bed Russell County Jail offers inmate information over the phone 24 hours a day at 785-483-2151.
This facility is the first stop for people arrested in the county on misdemeanor and felony charges. Everyone goes through booking and processing, and those who are held stay until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or until their trial is finished.
You can search for current inmates using the inmate search tool.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year serve out their time at this jail. Inmates sentenced to longer terms are transferred to the Kansas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page tells you how to search the official jail roster, reach the facility, and use services like visitation, inmate account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
The inmate’s jail ID or booking number is required for many services, so save it. If it’s not online, call Russell County Jail at 785-483-2151.
Phone: 785-483-2151
Physical Address:
210 E. 4th Street
Russell, KS 67665
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Russell County Jail
PO Box 825
Russell, KS 67665
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Russell County Jail
210 E. 4th Street
Russell, KS 67665
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Russell 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 785-483-2151 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Russell County Criminal Court Cases online, as well as for every county in Kansas.
Russell County Jail Inmate Search
The Russell County Jail maintains an average of 22 offenders in custody on any given day. The Russell 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 Russell County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 440 offenders.
The following charts of Russell 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 Russell 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 Russell 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 Russell 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 Russell County Jail, located at the corner of E. 4th Street and N. Kansas Street, and across the street from the Russell Auditorium, is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Russell 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 and local police departments such as Russell, Bunker Hill, Dorrance, Gorham, Lucas, Luray, Paradise and Waldo Kansas.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 785-483-2151, 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 Russell 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#
Russell County Jail
PO Box 825
Russell, KS 67665
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#
Russell County Jail
210 E. 4th Street
Russell, KS 67665
After being arrested, the offender is brought to the Russell 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 Russell County Jail:
If you have any questions about when you can pay an offender's bond and what the cost will be, call the facility at 785-483-2151.
When an offender is arrested and brought to the Russell County Jail in Russell 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 Russell 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 785-483-2151 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 Russell County Kansas, check out the Russell County Jail Bail Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Russell County Jail? What is the Schedule?
210 E. 4th Street
Russell, KS 67665
785-483-2151
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 785-483-2151 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 1:00PM - 4:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 1:00PM - 4:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Russell County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-483-2151 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 Russell County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Russell County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-483-2151 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Russell County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Russell County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-483-2151 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Russell County Jail?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Russell County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Russell 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 Russell County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-483-2151 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Russell County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
Ask the Russell County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Russell 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#
Russell County Jail
PO Box 825
Russell, KS 67665
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Russell County Jail
210 E. 4th Street
Russell, KS 67665
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
Ask the Russell County Jail whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer 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 Russell County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Russell County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Russell County Jail
210 E. 4th Street
Russell, KS 67665
For inmates receiving mail in the Russell 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 Russell County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Russell County Jail
PO Box 825
Russell, KS 67665
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 Russell County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-483-2151 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Russell 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 Russell County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-483-2151 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Russell 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 Russell County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-483-2151 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Russell 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 Russell County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 785-483-2151 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Russell County?
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