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Updated on: January 2, 2025

About Kansas Department of Corrections

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The correctional system in Kansas is overseen by the Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC). The state operates several types of correctional facilities, ranging from maximum to minimum security prisons to community corrections programs and parole offices. The KDOC ensures the public's safety by providing supervision, care, programming, and control over individuals convicted of criminal offenses in the state of Kansas.

In addition to the state-run facilities, there are also county jails and city jails. County jails typically house inmates serving short sentences or awaiting trial, while city jails are often for short-term detentions, typically following an arrest or for minor misdemeanor sentences.

Types of Correctional Institutions in Kansas

Kansas's correctional system includes a range of facilities, each with varying levels of security and designed for different categories of inmates. Here is a list of the types of facilities:

  1. State Prisons: State Prisons house individuals sentenced to state prison terms for their criminal convictions. In Kansas, there are several state prisons, such as Lansing Correctional Facility, Hutchinson Correctional Facility, and El Dorado Correctional Facility.
  2. Federal Prisons: Federal Prisons are run by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) and house individuals convicted of federal crimes. There is one federal prison located in Kansas, the United States Penitentiary, Leavenworth.
  3. County Jails: County Jails in Kansas house individuals who are awaiting trial or who have been sentenced to short-term incarceration (typically less than one year). Each of Kansas’s 105 counties operates its own jail, like Johnson County Jail or Sedgwick County Jail.
  4. City Jails: City jails are managed at the municipal level and generally house individuals who have been recently arrested or are serving very short sentences. An example is the Wichita City Jail.
  5. Youth Correctional Facilities: These facilities house juveniles who have been convicted of crimes. The Kansas Juvenile Correctional Complex in Topeka is an example.

Inmate Search Options in Kansas

Finding someone in a correctional facility in Kansas can be done via several methods. Most of these involve online search portals provided by the various authorities overseeing the facilities.

State Prisons

The Kansas Department of Corrections maintains an online database that allows you to search for inmates in state prisons. This database, known as KASPER (Kansas Adult Supervised Population Electronic Repository), provides information on current and former inmates, including their current location, sentencing details, and possible release date.

Federal Prisons

For inmates serving sentences in federal prisons, the Federal Bureau of Prisons offers an online Inmate Locator. This service allows you to search for inmates by their name or their unique inmate number.

County Jails

Most county jails in Kansas have online inmate search options. However, the specific search process varies from county to county. For example, the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office offers an online inmate search tool, while Johnson County offers a similar inmate search feature. If an online search is not available, contacting the county sheriff's office directly would be the next option.

City Jails

Inmate searches for city jails can often be more challenging because they may not have online databases. It is best to contact the city police department or the specific city jail for information. For example, for the Wichita City Jail, you would contact the Wichita Police Department.

Offline Searches

In some cases, offline search options are available, such as directly calling or visiting the correctional facility or the relevant sheriff's office. However, it's recommended to use the online search tools when possible, as these tend to be more efficient and up-to-date. Always be prepared to provide as much information as possible, such as the individual's full name, date of birth, and the facility where they are believed to be housed.

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