Kearny County Jail

Kearny County Jail, KS Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: February 6, 2024

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Location 106 Washington Avenue|PO Box P, Lakin, KS, 67860
Official Website http://www.kearnycountykansas.com/county-officials/

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Kearny County County can be found in the Kansas area. Lakin – is the county seat. Kearny County has a total population of 3960 and was formed in 1888.

Kearny County County has a total area of 870 square miles. The zip codes in Kearny County County are 67838, 67860.

 

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Kearny County Jail is located in Kearny County County, Kansas state. The specific address of the Kearny County Jail is 106 Washington Avenue|PO Box P, Lakin, KS, 67860. The Kearny County Jail is a correctional facility that house approximately 2,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 55,000. The Kearny County Jail is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 620-355-6211, the Kearny County Jail information line, or fax at or fax620-355-6680.

Jail History and Structure

In 1977, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Lakin. The justice center houses the Kearny County county sheriff, Lakin police department offices, and the Kearny County Jail. The Kearny County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Kearny County Jail. Originally, the Kearny County Jail could house approximately 1420 inmates.

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

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Kearny County Jail but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Kearny County Jail has a 146-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Kearny County Jail.

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

Jail Medical Facilities

The Kearny County Jail has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2010, a mental health unit was established at the Kearny County Jail. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Kearny County Jail inmates. In 2012, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Kearny County Jail inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Kearny 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 Kearny County Jail where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

Kearny County Jail — General Information

Facility Name Kearny County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 106 Washington Avenue|PO Box P, Lakin, KS, 67860
Facility Type Adult
City Lakin
Postal Code 67860
State Kansas
County Kearny County
Official Website http://www.kearnycountykansas.com/county-officials/

Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

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

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

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

Lakin, Kearny County , KS Overview

Coordinates:
37.94028°N 101.25861°W
Country:
United States
State:
Kansas
County:
Kearny
Founded:
1874
Incorporated:
1888
Named for:
David Lakin
Area:
Total:
0.95 sq mi (2.45 km2)
Land:
0.95 sq mi (2.45 km2)
Water:
0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation:
3,002 ft (915 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
2,216
Estimate (2019):
2,141
Density:
2,263.21/sq mi (873.88/km2)
Time zone:
UTC−6 (CST)
Summer (DST):
UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP code:
67860
Area code:
620
FIPS code:
20-38175
GNIS ID:
0471593

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