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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 jail and what they are charged with, etc., click on "Inmate Search" on the Jail Division's main page then when the inmate search page opens you can search for the person you are looking for.  If the person you are looking for doesn't  appear then the person probably isn't in our custody.  This inmate search page is updated regularly throughout the day.

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?

Visitation— General visitation will be accomplished through the internet based video visitation system. This system is the most efficient way that allows the best use of time maximizing both the length of the visit and the times available. All visits are subject to recording and monitoring. Visits are not free, no exceptions can or will be made. In order to receive visits the visitor must register on-line at: www.homewav.com. Once registration and processing is complete visits can take place.
Visitation is held seven days a week and the times are from approximately 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. with the last visit starting at 10:00 p.m. for all housing areas of the jail. All visits will be up to 20 minutes in length. The day and time of the visit is not arranged through the jail deputy or sheriff’s office. It is the inmate’s responsibility to notify potential visitors. Arrangements must be made between the inmate and the visitor through other means of communication.
There will be a limited number of visitation booths in the jail lobby for use, but these are not free and the visitor must be registered in order to use them. Inmates are encouraged to have their visitors use their own equipment from home or wherever there is a WIFI connection.

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

Money may be put on an inmate’s account by using the lobby kiosk, by phone at (866) 345-1884, or via the internet at www.AccessCorrections.com. The Sheriff’s office will no longer accept cash, checks or money orders. Any checks or money orders received through the mail will be placed in the inmate’s property.

5. How do I get information on impounded vehicles?

Please contact the arresting agency for information on how and where to pick up 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 and billed to a prepaid account setup with ICSolutions. Three-way calls are not permitted and if discovered the telephone number will be blocked. The service provider for prisoner phones is ICSolutions. If you find there is a problem with your billing, have questions or complaints, or require unexpired minutes to be refunded ICSolutions phone number is: 1-888-506-8407. Please direct all issues to that number as Finney County Sheriff's Department will be unable to assist with issues regarding the telephone service.

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.

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 debit card must have a picture ID. Debit cards not picked up or used will after time go to a zero balance in accordance to the terms and conditions of Access Freedom. The Finney County Sheriff’s office is not responsible for the card and any issues need to be addressed through Access Freedom’s customer support at (877) 592-1118.

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.

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.