Ford County Jail

Ford County Jail, KS Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: February 23, 2024

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Location 508 Avenue L PO Box 747, Dodge City, KS, 67801
Official Website http://www.fordcounty.net/commcorr/index.html

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Ford County County can be found in the Kansas area. Saint John – is the county seat. Ford County has a total population of 4207 and was formed in 1879.

Ford County County has a total area of 792 square miles. The zip codes in Ford County County are 67801, 67834, 67842, 67876, 67882.

Ford County Sheriff’s Office:

The Ford County Sheriff, Danny A. Smith, is the head law enforcement officer in the Ford County county. You can reach him by calling 620-724-8274.

Address: 225 Enterprise Drive, Girard, Kansas, 66743, 67801, 67834, 67842, 67876, 67882.

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Phone: 620-724-8274

 

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Ford County Jail is located in Ford County County, Kansas state. The specific address of the Ford County Jail is 508 Avenue L, , PO Box 747, Dodge City, KS, 67801. The Ford County Jail is a correctional facility that house approximately 1,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 46,000. The Ford County Jail is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 620-227-4590, the Ford County Jail information line, or fax at or fax620-227-3284.

Jail History and Structure

In 1975, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Saint John. The justice center houses the Ford County county sheriff, Saint John police department offices, and the Ford County Jail. The Ford County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Ford County Jail. Originally, the Ford County Jail could house approximately 2244 inmates.

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

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Ford County Jail but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Ford County Jail has a 140-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Ford County Jail.

The Ford 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 10, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 11. The youth detained in the Ford County Jail is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Ford County Jail, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Ford County Jail has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2009, a mental health unit was established at the Ford County Jail. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Ford County Jail inmates. In 2011, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Ford County Jail inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Ford 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 Ford County Jail where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

Crawford County Sheriffs Office

Address 225 Enterprise Drive, Girard, Kansas, 66743
Phone 620-724-8274

Ford County Jail — General Information

Facility Name Ford County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 508 Avenue L PO Box 747, Dodge City, KS, 67801
Facility Type Adult
City Dodge City
Postal Code 67801
State Kansas
County Ford County
Official Website http://www.fordcounty.net/commcorr/index.html

Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

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

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

The Ford 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 Ford County Jail rules to avoid quarrels and disagreements with the Ford County Jail authorities. You can learn more through the Ford 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

Dodge City, Ford County , KS Overview

nicknames:
"Cowboy Capital of The World"; "Wicked Little City"; "King of Cowtowns"
mottos:
"Get The Heck Into Dodge"; "The Wickedest Little City in America"
Coordinates:
37.75972°N 100.01833°W
Country:
United States
State:
Kansas
County:
Ford
Founded:
1872
Incorporated:
1875
Named for:
Fort Dodge
Government:
Mayor:
Brian Delzeit
Area:
Total:
14.77 sq mi (38.24 km2)
Land:
14.66 sq mi (37.97 km2)
Water:
0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2)
Elevation:
2,493 ft (760 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
27,340
Estimate (2019):
27,104
Density:
1,848.71/sq mi (713.79/km2)
Time zone:
UTC−6 (CST)
Summer (DST):
UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP codes:
67801, 67843
Area code:
620
FIPS code:
20-18250
GNIS ID:
485363

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