Jefferson County Jail, KS Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: February 13, 2024

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Jefferson County County can be found in the Kansas area. Oskaloosa – is the county seat. Jefferson County has a total population of 18998 and was formed in 1855.

Jefferson County County has a total area of 532 square miles. The zip codes in Jefferson County County are 66054, 66060, 66066, 66070, 66073, 66088, 66097, 66429, 66512.

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office:

The Jefferson County Sheriff, Jeffrey L. Herrig, is the head law enforcement officer in the Jefferson County county. You can reach him by calling 785-863-2765.

Address: 1360 Walnut Street, Oskaloosa, Kansas, 66066, 66054, 66060, 66066, 66070, 66073, 66088, 66097, 66429, 66512.

Fax: 785-863-2993

Phone: 785-863-2765

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Jefferson County Jail is located in Jefferson County County, Kansas state. The specific address of the Jefferson County Jail is 1360 Walnut StreetPO Box 342, Oskaloosa, KS, 66066. The Jefferson County Jail is a correctional facility that house approximately 3,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 42,000. The Jefferson County Jail is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 785-863-2351, 785-863-2765, the Jefferson County Jail information line, or fax at or fax785-863-2993.

Jail History and Structure

In 1983, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Oskaloosa. The justice center houses the Jefferson County county sheriff, Oskaloosa police department offices, and the Jefferson County Jail. The Jefferson County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Jefferson County Jail. Originally, the Jefferson County Jail could house approximately 2089 inmates.

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

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Jefferson County Jail but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Jefferson County Jail has a 141-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Jefferson County Jail.

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

Jail Medical Facilities

The Jefferson County Jail has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2008, a mental health unit was established at the Jefferson County Jail. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Jefferson County Jail inmates. In 2010, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Jefferson County Jail inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson County Jail inmate; hence transparent and tight clothes are prohibited at the Jefferson County Jail. You will be prohibited from visiting an inmate at the Jefferson County Jail if you have been arrested within the past year.

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

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

Visiting Hours

Tuesday: 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Thursday: 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Saturday: 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Sunday: 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

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