Lane County Jail

Lane County Jail, KS Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: March 20, 2024

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Location 144 South Lane PO Box 478, Dighton, KS, 67839

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Lane County County can be found in the Kansas area. Dighton – is the county seat. Lane County has a total population of 1559 and was formed in 1886.

Lane County County has a total area of 717 square miles. The zip codes in Lane County County are 67839, 67850.

 

Lane County Sex Offender Registry

Lane County Sex Offender Registry

Lane County Jail is located in Lane County County, Kansas state. The specific address of the Lane County Jail is 144 South Lane, , PO Box 478, Dighton, KS, 67839. The Lane County Jail is a correctional facility that house approximately 2,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 58,000. The Lane County Jail is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 620-397-2828, the Lane County Jail information line, or fax at or fax620-397-5933.

Jail History and Structure

In 1980, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Dighton. The justice center houses the Lane County county sheriff, Dighton police department offices, and the Lane County Jail. The Lane County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Lane County Jail. Originally, the Lane County Jail could house approximately 2102 inmates.

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

Juvenile Detention Center

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

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

Jail Medical Facilities

The Lane County Jail has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2012, a mental health unit was established at the Lane County Jail. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Lane County Jail inmates. In 2009, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Lane County Jail inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Lane 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 Lane County Jail where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

Lane County Jail — General Information

Facility Name Lane County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 144 South Lane PO Box 478, Dighton, KS, 67839
Facility Type Adult
City Dighton
Postal Code 67839
State Kansas
County Lane County

Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

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

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

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

Dighton, Lane County , KS Overview

Coordinates:
38.48139°N 100.46500°W
Country:
United States
State:
Kansas
County:
Lane
Founded:
1879
Incorporated:
1887
Named for:
Dick Dighton
Area:
Total:
0.87 sq mi (2.25 km2)
Land:
0.87 sq mi (2.25 km2)
Water:
0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation:
2,766 ft (843 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
1,038
Estimate (2019):
902
Density:
1,040.37/sq mi (401.61/km2)
Time zone:
UTC-6 (CST)
Summer (DST):
UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code:
67839
Area code:
620
FIPS code:
20-18050
GNIS ID:
0471515

Directions

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