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This page lists all 68 city jails in Kansas. You can browse by county below, search for specific facilities, or navigate to related pages.
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About City Jails in Kansas
Understanding city jails in the Kansas
Welcome to the most complete and up-to-date directory of city jails in Kansas. This page lists every active city jail facility operating across Kansas, giving families, attorneys, bail bondsmen, and the general public fast, reliable access to local jail information. Whether you need to locate a recently arrested loved one, find contact details for a specific facility, or simply understand how the city jail system works in Kansas, everything you need is available right here.
City Jail vs. Prison: What's the Difference?
City jails serve a very different function from state or federal prisons:
- City Jails: Locally operated facilities that hold individuals for short periods — typically those who have just been arrested, are awaiting trial, are unable to make bail, or are serving sentences of less than one year.
- County Jails: Similar to city jails but operated at the county level, serving a larger geographic area.
- State Prisons: Operated by Kansas's Department of Corrections for felony offenses with sentences longer than one year.
- Federal Prisons: Operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons for federal crimes.
If you're unsure where your loved one is held, use our free US inmate locator tool to search across all facility types at once.
How to Find Someone in a City Jail
When a loved one is arrested and taken to a city jail in Kansas, finding out exactly where they are being held is the first priority. Because city jails are locally operated, there is no single centralized database — which is exactly why this directory exists. Browse the list below, click on the relevant facility, and use the inmate search feature to locate your loved one quickly.
Booking & Intake Process
The booking process includes fingerprinting, photographing, health screening, and search of belongings. This can take a few hours to most of a day. During this period, the person is generally not accessible by phone or visitors.
Getting Bail
Bail is set by a judge at an arraignment, typically within 24-72 hours of arrest. A licensed bail bondsman can post bail on your behalf for a non-refundable fee of 10-15% of the total bail amount.
Hiring a Lawyer
Securing qualified legal representation as early as possible is critical. A criminal defense attorney can attend bail hearings, negotiate with prosecutors, and begin building a defense strategy from day one.
Calling an Inmate
Most city jails use third-party phone providers with outbound-only calls. Your number must be registered and a prepaid account set up. Read our calling guide for step-by-step instructions.
Sending Money
Inmates can receive money via online transfers, kiosk deposits, or money orders. Funds go to their commissary account for food, hygiene products, and phone credits. Click any facility for specific deposit methods.
Visitation
Visitation policies vary by facility. Some offer in-person visits while others use video only. Always check the specific facility's rules, visiting hours, and pre-approval requirements before making the trip.
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City Jails by County in Kansas
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Kansas has City Jails spread across dozens of counties, and finding the right one quickly can be challenging without the right tools. Use the county list below to instantly narrow results and view only the City Jails in a specific county within Kansas. This is particularly helpful if you are trying to locate someone who was recently arrested in a specific area, or if you are planning a visit and need to find the closest facility to your location.
All City Jails in Kansas
Complete listing of city jails
Browse Every City Jails in Kansas
The full list of city jails in Kansas is displayed below. Each entry includes the jail's name, city, county, address, and contact information. City jails are locally operated facilities typically managed by municipal law enforcement agencies such as city police departments or local sheriff's offices. They primarily house individuals who have been recently arrested, are awaiting arraignment or bail hearings, or are serving short-term sentences.
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Lenexa Jail
12500 West 87th St Parkway, Lenexa, KS 66215
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Johnson | View Details |
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Mission Jail
6090 Woodson St, Mission, KS 66202
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Johnson | View Details |
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Overland Park Jail
W. Jack Sanders Justice Center
12400 Foster St, Overland Par...
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Johnson | View Details |
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Prairie Village Jail
7710 Mission Road, Prairie Village, KS 66208
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Johnson | View Details |
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Roeland Park Jail
4600 West 51st St, Roeland Park, KS 66205
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Johnson | View Details |
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Kingman Jail
120 North Spruce St, Kingman, KS 67068
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Kingman | View Details |
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Oswego Jail
703 5th St, Oswego, KS 67356
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Labette | View Details |
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Parsons Jail
217 North Central, Parsons, KS 67357
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Labette | View Details |
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Lansing Jail
800 First Terrace, Lansing, KS 66043
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Leavenworth | View Details |
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Leavenworth Jail
601 South 3rd St
Suite #2055, Leavenworth, KS 66048-1970
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Leavenworth | View Details |
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Tonganoxie Jail
603 East 4th St, Tonganoxie, KS 66086
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Leavenworth | View Details |
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La Cygne Jail
206 Commercial St, La Cygne, KS 66040
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Linn | View Details |
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Oakley Jail
209 Hudson Ave, Oakley, KS 67748
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Logan | View Details |
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Hillsboro Jail
102 South Main St, Hillsboro, KS 67063
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Marion | View Details |
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Marion Jail
112 North 5th St, Marion, KS 66861
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Marion | View Details |
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Osawatomie Jail
509 5th St, Osawatomie, KS 66064
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Miami | View Details |
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Paola Jail
805 North Pearl, Paola, KS 66071
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Miami | View Details |
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Elkhart Jail
1025 Richards St
PO Box 1115, Elkhart, KS 67950
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Morton | View Details |
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Chanute Jail
101 South Lincoln Ave, Chanute, KS 66720
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Neosho | View Details |
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Erie Jail
101 North Main St, Erie, KS 66733
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Neosho | View Details |
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Burlingame Jail
101 East Santa Fe Ave, Burlingame, KS 66413
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Osage | View Details |
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Overbrook Jail
102 West Santa Fe Trail St, Overbrook, KS 66524
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Osage | View Details |
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Wamego Law Enforcement Detention
408 Elm St, Wamego, KS 66547
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Pottawattamie | View Details |
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Buhler Jail
219 North Main St, Buhler, KS 67522
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Reno | View Details |
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Hutchinson Jail
210 West 1st Ave
PO Box 1567, Hutchinson, KS 67504
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Reno | View Details |
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