Decatur County Jail

Decatur County Jail, KS Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: March 10, 2024

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Location 120 East Hall Street #4 PO Box 89, Oberlin, KS, 66749

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Decatur County County can be found in the Kansas area. Oberlin – is the county seat. Decatur County has a total population of 2885 and was formed in 1880.

Decatur County County has a total area of 893 square miles. The zip codes in Decatur County County are 67635, 67643, 67653, 67749.

Decatur County Sheriff’s Office:

The Decatur County Sheriff, Ken T. Badsky, is the head law enforcement officer in the Decatur County county. You can reach him by calling 785-475-8100.

Address: 120 East Hall Street, Oberlin, Kansas, 67749, 67635, 67643, 67653, 67749.

Fax: 785-475-8160

Phone: 785-475-8100

 

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Decatur County Jail is located in Decatur County County, Kansas state. The specific address of the Decatur County Jail is 120 East Hall Street #4, , PO Box 89, Oberlin, KS, 66749. The Decatur County Jail is a correctional facility that house approximately 2,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 54,000. The Decatur County Jail is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 785-475-8100, the Decatur County Jail information line, or fax at or fax785-475-8160.

Jail History and Structure

In 1982, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Oberlin. The justice center houses the Decatur County county sheriff, Oberlin police department offices, and the Decatur County Jail. The Decatur County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Decatur County Jail. Originally, the Decatur County Jail could house approximately 1411 inmates.

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

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Decatur County Jail but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Decatur County Jail has a 136-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Decatur County Jail.

The Decatur 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 9, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 13. The youth detained in the Decatur County Jail is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Decatur County Jail, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Decatur County Jail has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2005, a mental health unit was established at the Decatur County Jail. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Decatur County Jail inmates. In 2012, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Decatur County Jail inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Decatur 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 Decatur County Jail where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

Decatur County Sheriffs Office

Address 120 East Hall Street, Oberlin, Kansas, 67749
Phone 785-475-8100
Fax 785-475-8160

Decatur County Jail — General Information

Facility Name Decatur County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 120 East Hall Street #4 PO Box 89, Oberlin, KS, 66749
Facility Type Adult
City Oberlin
Postal Code 66749
State Kansas
County Decatur County

Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

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

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

The Decatur 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 Decatur County Jail rules to avoid quarrels and disagreements with the Decatur County Jail authorities. You can learn more through the Decatur County Jail’s prison website.

Visiting Hours

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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

Oberlin, Decatur County , KS Overview

Coordinates:
39.82111°N 100.52833°W
Country:
United States
State:
Kansas
County:
Decatur
Founded:
1872
Platted:
1878
Incorporated:
1885
Named for:
Oberlin, Ohio
Government:
Mayor:
Ladd Wendelin
Administrator:
Haley Roberson
Area:
Total:
1.91 sq mi (4.95 km2)
Land:
1.91 sq mi (4.95 km2)
Water:
0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation:
2,562 ft (781 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
1,788
Estimate (2019):
1,700
Density:
890.05/sq mi (343.67/km2)
Time zone:
UTC−6 (CST)
Summer (DST):
UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP code:
67749
Area code:
785
FIPS code:
20-52000
GNIS ID:
471014

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