Wichita County inmates are housed at the Scott County Jail

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Wichita County inmates are housed at the Scott County Jail Information

The Wichita County inmates are housed at the Scott County Jail.

Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here 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 this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Kansas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 620-872-5805, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

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 Wichita County inmates are housed at the Scott County Jail at 620-872-5805 to get it.

Phone: 620-872-5805

Physical Address:
Scott County Jail
602 West 5th Street
Scott City, KS 67871

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Scott City Jail
602 West 5th Street
Scott City, KS 67871

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Scott City Jail
602 West 5th Street
Scott City, KS 67871

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How Do You Find Someone in the Wichita County inmates are housed at the Scott County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Wichita County inmates are housed at the Scott 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 620-872-5805 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Wichita County Criminal Court Cases online, as well as for every county in Kansas.

Wichita County inmates are housed at the Scott County Jail Inmate Search

The Wichita County inmates are housed at the Scott County Jail maintains an average of offenders in custody on any given day. The Wichita County inmates are housed at the Scott 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 Wichita County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 0 offenders.

The following charts of Wichita 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 Wichita 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 Wichita 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 Wichita 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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About the Wichita County inmates are housed at the Scott County Jail

Wichita County Offenders are housed at the Scott County Jail.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

Understanding the booking process at Wichita County inmates are housed at the Scott County Jail

After an arrest, individuals are taken to Wichita County inmates are housed at the Scott County Jail where they go through booking. This process includes identifying the person, reviewing charges, and determining whether they will be released on their own, eligible for bail, or detained until their court date.

It’s crucial to remain silent after being arrested. Anything said may be used in court, so it’s better to refrain from speaking until consulting with an attorney.

The following steps outline the booking procedure at Wichita County inmates are housed at the Scott County Jail:

  • Personal identification verification.
  • Taking photographs (mugshots).
  • Medical and mental health assessment, as well as inquiries about substance use.
  • Possibly collecting DNA samples.
  • Performing a full-body search.
  • Seizing personal belongings for safekeeping.
  • Allowing one phone call.

Booking can take from a short hour to longer periods, especially on busy nights or with uncooperative individuals. For inquiries about posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 620-872-5805.

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Inmate Bail and Bonding

Paying bail for someone in custody in Wichita County

Once someone is booked at Wichita County inmates are housed at the Scott County Jail in Scott City after an arrest, there are several outcomes:

1. They may be released without paying bail, agreeing to show up on a scheduled date.
2. They may remain in custody until their court appearance.
3. They can pay a bail or bond for release. Call 620-872-5805 for bail details.

Bail payments can take several forms.

  • Cash, credit card, or money order can be used for payment.
  • A licensed bail bond agent in Wichita County can help cover bail.
  • Property within the county can also be used as collateral.

For detailed information about the bail process in Wichita County, Kansas, see the Wichita County inmates are housed at the Scott County Jail Bail FAQ.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Wichita County inmates are housed at the Scott County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Wichita County inmates are housed at the Scott County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Scott County Jail
602 West 5th Street
Scott City, KS 67871
620-872-5805

  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 620-872-5805 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
  • Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
  • Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 620-872-5805 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 Wichita County inmates are housed at the Scott County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-872-5805 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Wichita County inmates are housed at the Scott County Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wichita County inmates are housed at the Scott County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-872-5805 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Wichita County inmates are housed at the Scott County Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wichita County inmates are housed at the Scott County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-872-5805 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Wichita County inmates are housed at the Scott County Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wichita County inmates are housed at the Scott County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-872-5805 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Wichita County inmates are housed at the Scott County Jail, and what can I send them?

Wichita County inmates are housed at the Scott County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Wichita County inmates are housed at the Scott 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 Wichita County inmates are housed at the Scott 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 #
Scott City Jail
602 West 5th Street
Scott City, KS 67871



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Scott City Jail
602 West 5th Street
Scott City, KS 67871



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 Wichita County inmates are housed at the Scott County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & 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 Wichita County inmates are housed at the Scott 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 #
Scott City Jail
602 West 5th Street
Scott City, KS 67871

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wichita County inmates are housed at the Scott County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-872-5805 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Wichita County inmates are housed at the Scott 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 Wichita County inmates are housed at the Scott County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-872-5805 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Wichita County inmates are housed at the Scott 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 Wichita County inmates are housed at the Scott County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-872-5805 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Wichita County inmates are housed at the Scott 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 Wichita County inmates are housed at the Scott County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 620-872-5805 for further assistance.

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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Wichita County?

Wichita Hamilton Greeley Wallace Kearny Scott Logan
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