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Finney County Jail

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1. How do I find out who is in jail and what they are charged with?

For information on who is in the Jail and what they are charged with , call (620) 272-3756. The Deputy who answers the telephone will be able to give bond amounts and basic information on the person and how to gain their release. Once a person is accepted into the Jail the person, now prisoner, has to be booked, fingerprinted and photographed. A prisoner can not be released until these things occur. The amount of time that is required varies with the number of persons arrested and the cooperation of the prisoner.

2. How do I bail someone out of jail?

Bonds—If a person held in the Jail requires a bail bondsman to post bond, it is the responsibility of the prisoner, family or friends to select the person or company to write the bond. Jail staff are not allowed to recommend any person or company. Bondsman can be found in the yellow pages of the phone book.

Cash bonds—Cash bonds are accepted for the full amount of the bond. Certified cashier’s checks, money orders and cash, for the exact amount, are acceptable for the full amount of the bond. Cashier’s checks and money orders must be payable to the Finney County Sheriff’s Office. The cash posted may be subject to court costs and fines at the discretion of the courts.

3. When can I visit an inmate?

Sunday-Friday, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm, with the following exceptions:

POD A
No visits Mon. & Thurs.

POD B
No visits Tues. & Fri.

POD C
No visits Sun. & Wed.

D, E, F, G, H
No visits Sun. & Wed.

*The last visit begins at 10:00 pm

Each prisoner is allowed three visits per week and a limit of two visitors during each visit. The amount of time for a visit is determined by the prisoner’s housing assignment. You must be on the prisoner’s visitation list in order to visit. Anyone under the age of 18 is not permitted to visit and children are not allowed in the Jail’s lobby area. Each visitor must have a picture ID. If a visitor is disruptive, under the influence of alcohol/drugs, not properly dressed or if the prisoner becomes disruptive, visitation may be stopped or refused by staff. There are no special, face to face or contact visits allowed. All visits are through the closed circuit TV system and are subject to monitoring.

4. How do I add money to an inmates' commissary account?

Money and personal items for prisoners—Money, cash, money order or cashier’s check, may be put on a prisoner’s account by bringing it in person to the Sheriff’s Office during normal business hours or it may be mailed to the prisoner. Money must be in possession of the Sheriff’s Office by the close of business on Friday in order to be applied to the prisoners account for commissary day. No personal property items such as underwear or shoes will be accepted, since these items are provided to the prisoner or can be purchased through commissary.

5. How do I get information on impounded vehicles?

Please contact the arresting agency for information on how and where to pickup an impounded vehicle. The Finney County Sheriff’s Office Records Division can be reached at (620) 272-3700.

6. What is the Finney County Jail's policy on inmate telephone use?

All out-going telephone calls by prisoners will be made collect. Three-way calls are not permitted and if discovered the telephone number will be blocked. The service provider for prisoner phones is SECURIS TECHNOLOGIES (formerly Evercom). If you find there is a problem with your billing, have questions or complaints SECURIS TECHNOLOGIES phone number is: 1-800-844-6591.

7. How do I send mail to an inmate?

Prisoner mail— All mail should be addressed as follows:

(Prisoners Name)
C/O Finney County Jail
304 N. Ninth St.
Garden City, KS 67846

All personal mail is subject to inspection. No packages or books will be accepted.

8. How does an inmate release money or property?

Release of property— Personal property will only be released once. The prisoner must contact jail staff and a form will be created. The person picking up the property must have a picture ID. It is the prisoner’s decision if and to whom his/her property will be released. Personal property of a prisoner sentenced to prison or left behind will be destroyed if not picked up within 30 days.

Release of prisoner money— Prisoners may release money one time while they are incarcerated. The person picking up the check must have a picture ID. Checks not picked up or cashed will be handled according to state law and after a certain time will be turned over to the state treasurers office as unclaimed property.

9. What is the Finney County Jail's medical policy?

Medical/Dental Co-Pay Program— Each prisoner will be provided medical care from the time of admission throughout their incarceration. Prisoners who are seen by medical staff may be charged a co-pay fee for various services and prescriptions. No prisoner will be denied medical care because of an inability to pay. Outstanding medical bills incurred by prisoners will be turned over to a collection agency in accordance to state law for collection.

10. How do I get information about an inmate's past incarcerations?

Once an inmate is released from the Jail, no information will be released by Jail staff. Requests for information can be made through the Finney County Sheriff’s Office Records Division.

11. How do I get clothes to an inmate for jury trial?

Clothing for jury trials will be accepted one day before the beginning of the trial. Persons bringing the clothing to the Jail must pick up the clothing at the end of the trial.