Brown County Jail, KS Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: April 8, 2024

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Brown County County can be found in the Kansas area. Hiawatha – is the county seat. Brown County has a total population of 9641 and was formed in 1855.

Brown County County has a total area of 570 square miles. The zip codes in Brown County County are 66424, 66425, 66434, 66439, 66515, 66527, 66532.

Brown County Sheriff’s Office:

The Brown County Sheriff, John D. Merchant, is the head law enforcement officer in the Brown County county. You can reach him by calling 785-742-7125.

Address: 706 Utah Street, Hiawatha, Kansas, 66434, 66424, 66425, 66434, 66439, 66515, 66527, 66532.

Fax:

Phone: 785-742-7125

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Brown County Jail is located in Brown County County, Kansas state. The specific address of the Brown County Jail is 706 Utah Street, Hiawatha, KS, 66434. The Brown County Jail is a correctional facility that house approximately 2,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 48,000. The Brown County Jail is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 785-742-7125, the Brown County Jail information line, or fax at or fax785-742-3058.

Jail History and Structure

In 1976, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Hiawatha. The justice center houses the Brown County county sheriff, Hiawatha police department offices, and the Brown County Jail. The Brown County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Brown County Jail. Originally, the Brown County Jail could house approximately 2004 inmates.

Over the years, the Brown County Jail has undergone numerous modifications and eventually became one of the largest facilities in the Brown County county.

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Brown County Jail but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Brown County Jail has a 131-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Brown County Jail.

The Brown County Jail comprises three units: the girl’s detention unit, the boy’s detention unit, and the detention control center. During working hours, the staffing ratio is 1 to 8, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 11. The youth detained in the Brown County Jail is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Brown County Jail, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Brown County Jail has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2011, a mental health unit was established at the Brown County Jail. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Brown County Jail inmates. In 2012, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Brown County Jail inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Brown County Jail inmates participate in daily group activities, contact their loved ones frequently and attend therapy sessions. There is also a general medical facility at the Brown County Jail where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

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Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

You need to dress appropriately while visiting the Brown County Jail inmate; hence transparent and tight clothes are prohibited at the Brown County Jail. You will be prohibited from visiting an inmate at the Brown County Jail if you have been arrested within the past year.

Some of the prohibited items at the Brown County Jail include manicure kits, nail clippers, glass bottles, metallic bottle openers, and any other material that may trigger violence within the Brown County Jail.

The Brown County Jail is under tight security 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you are an inmate or a visitor, ensure you adhere to all the Brown County Jail rules to avoid quarrels and disagreements with the Brown County Jail authorities. You can learn more through the Brown County Jail’s prison website.

Visiting Hours

Monday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

Hiawatha, Brown County , KS Overview

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