Kansas Inmate Search

Kansas inmate records contain arrest and incarceration information about persons held in correctional facilities in the state. Typically, the data held in these records includes:

• The inmate’s full name and other aliases
• Department of Corrections (DOC) number
• Personal information such as birth date, gender, and nationality
• Physical descriptors such as height, weight, eye color, and tattoos
• Convictions
• Mugshot
• Holding facility
• Prospective release date
• Bail/bond conditions
• Court dates

Inmate records for persons incarcerated in the state prisons are maintained by the Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC). However, inmate records for persons held in the county jails are provided by the sheriff’s offices or the police departments in the Kansas cities. Under the Kansas Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), basic inmate records are made publicly accessible. However, disciplinary records about an identifiable inmate are exempt from disclosure.

Kansas State Prisons

The Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) operates seven adult male correctional facilities. These include the El Dorado Correctional Facility, opened in 1991, the Ellsworth Correctional Facility (ECF), constructed in 1988, the Hutchinson Correctional Facility (HCF), built in 1981, and the Lansing Correctional Facility (LCF), established in 1868.

The largest adult male correctional facility under the Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) is the Lansing Correctional Facility (LCF). It also doubles as the state's largest and oldest adult male prison complex. With a capacity of 2,489, it houses inmates across maximum, medium, and minimum-security levels in its units.

Lansing Correctional Facility
301 E. Kansas Ave
Lansing, KS 66043, USA
Phone: (913) 727-3235
Fax: (913) 250-2762

The Topeka Correctional Facility is a female institution under the management of the Kansas Department of Corrections. The 764-capacity institution also doubles as Kansas’s only women’s prison. It began operations in the 1970s. The complex is a multi-security facility that caters to various needs with respect to incarceration. This ranges from the maximum security I-Cell House to the minimum custody and work-release units designed for those inmates being prepared for integration into the larger society.

The Topeka Correctional Facility
815 SE Rice Road,
Topeka, KS 66607, USA
Phone: (785) 296-3432
Fax: (785) 559-5112

How To Find An Inmate In Kansas?

Citizens may find an inmate incarcerated under the jurisdiction of the Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) by visiting the holding facility in person, or by searching available online databases. The Kansas Department of Corrections oversees eight adult correctional facilities, three satellite correctional facilities, and one juvenile correctional facility.

KDOC allows a search of public inmate data through the Kansas Adult Supervised Population Electronic Repository (KASPER) on the KDOC website. The information contained in this database is updated daily, excluding weekends. KASPER contains information about offenders sentenced to the Secretary of Corrections’ custody since 1980. This includes currently incarcerated persons, inmates under post-incarceration supervision, and persons discharged from a sentence. Note that KASPER does not provide information on inmates sent to the state under the interstate compact agreement’s provisions.

The information available on KASPER is classified as public information under the Kansas FOIA. Hence, it is made available to the public. The names on KASPER are not removed except in cases of record expunction, an overturn of conviction by appeal, and executive clemency granted to an offender.

The KASPER online resource may also be used to obtain information for parole and community corrections absconders. The tool allows users to find an inmate by providing the inmate’s KDOC number or name. Using a last name or first name is generally enough to perform a search using the inmate name option. However, a more accurate result may be obtained by providing an inmate’s first, last, and middle names. Users may choose to view offender mugshots and include inmates with aliases that match the provided names in the search results.

The KDOC offender search tool has an advanced search option that may be used in situations where comprehensive information about an inmate is known. To use the advanced search feature, users typically provide additional information, such as the social security number (SSN), state ID (KBI) number, race, gender, birth date, age range, and conviction county. Other information that may be used includes parole supervision county, CC supervision location, holding facility, and the offender’s supervision type.

After providing the known inmate information, the offender search tool returns a list of results that match the data. Select the offender’s name to view more inmate information on the personalized inmate page. Such information includes mugshots, inmate demographics and physical descriptors, birthdate, current status, convictions, KDOC physical location history, and KDOC disciplinary reports.

Note that release dates obtained from KASPER may change since they are subject to a good time and program credit earnings and forfeitures. For more information on an inmate’s release date, contact the KDOC’s sentence computation unit at (785) 296–3317 or Michelle.Sullivan@ks.gov.

To find inmates incarcerated in county jails, contact the local arresting agency for the inmate records. Most local jail administrators provide inmate information on their website for easy public access. For example, requestors may find inmate records for persons incarcerated in Wyandotte County, Johnson County, Shawnee County, and Sedgwick County on the various county sheriff’s websites.

How To Find A Federal Inmate In Kansas?

There are three Federal Prisons in Kansas: Kansas City Residential Reentry Management Office, Leavenworth U.S. Penitentiary, and North Central Regional Office. Interested persons may find inmates incarcerated in these facilities via the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) website. The BOP maintains records of federal inmates who are in custody or released after 1982. However, persons interested in obtaining exact release dates for federal inmates may not find up-to-date release date information on the website. As a result of the First Step Act, sentences are often reviewed and recalculated to address pending good conduct time changes. Hence, BOP data may not match the most recent changes to inmate release dates.

To find a federal inmate using the inmate locator tool on the BOP website, users may provide an inmate’s name or number. BOP allows users to provide one of four types of inmate numbers for users who choose to use the inmate number search option. These four inmate number types are:

• Bureau of Prison Registration (BOP) register number
• D.C. Department of Corrections (DCDC) number
• The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) number
• The Immigration and Naturalization Services (INS) number assigned to the inmate upon incarceration

Persons interested in obtaining records of federal inmates released before 1982 are advised to direct such requests to the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). To assist NARA in determining whether the information is available, requesters typically provide the following information in their applications:

• Inmate’s full name, including middle name or initial
• Inmate’s date of birth or approximate age at the time of incarceration
• Inmate’s race or ethnicity
• Approximate dates in prison

How Do I Find Inmate Records In Kansas?

Persons interested in securing a Kansas inmate record may print a copy of the information provided on the result page of the KASPER inmate search tool. The result page offers basic information on the inmate in question. However, this photocopy may not suffice for legal representation as it is not a certified copy.

Interested persons may also contact the Records Division of the KDOC. Under the Kansas FOIA, the KDOC provides interested persons with copies of inmate records upon request. To obtain this record, call (785) 296–0144 or visit:

Kansas Department of Corrections
714 SW Jackson, Suite 300
Topeka, KS 66603
E-mail: KDOC_Pub@ks.gov

Requestors may also contact the specific facility where an inmate is held to obtain an inmate record. Obtaining an inmate record from any of these facilities may attract a nominal charge.

Similarly, to obtain an inmate record for persons held in the county or police jails, contact the sheriff’s office or the police department in the county or city where the inmate is held.

Records that are considered public may be accessible from some third-party websites. Operating independently of any federal, state, or local agency, such websites may simplify the search process as they are not limited by geographic location. In addition, third-party sites typically have search engines that can be used to filter specific or multiple records. To use third-party or government websites, interested parties may need to provide:

• The name of the person involved in the record, unless said person is a juvenile
• The location or assumed location of the record or person involved. This includes information such as the city, county, or state that the person resides in or was accused in

However, third-party sites are independent of government sources and are not sponsored by these government agencies. Because of this, record availability cannot be guaranteed.

How To Put Money in Jail Inmates' Books in Kansas?

The Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) provides two options for family and friends to place funds into an inmate’s account in the state: JPay or Access Secure Deposits.

To transfer funds to an inmate’s account using Access Secure Deposits, an Access account must be created. Visit www.accesscorrections.com or call (896) 345–1884 to open and manage an Access account. Access Secure Deposits may be made using MasterCard and Visa debit and credit cards. Access Secure Deposits allow walk-in payments. Visit www.cashpaytoday.com or call (844) 340–2274 to enroll. Note that the service fee applies, and walk-in sites accept cash only.

Visit www.cashpaytoday.com to locate a Dollar General, Family Dollar, or any retail outlets nearby that accept walk-in payments. A money order with a deposit coupon may also be used to transfer funds without establishing an account. Visit Access Secure Deposits to print a deposit coupon and follow Access instructions.

All incoming funds from JPay or Access Secure Deposits must contain both a return address and the sender’s name. Depositors are advised to follow the KDOC guidelines to transfer funds into an out-of-state inmate’s account.

Does Kansas Use JPay for Inmates?

Yes. The Kansas Department of Corrections uses JPay for inmates' funds transfer, messaging, and video visitations. Alternative means of sending money to inmates in Kansas include Access Corrections, Western Union, MoneyGram, and through lobby kiosks. Each method attracts handling fees. Therefore, the overall cost depends on the method used. Kiosk payments are usually the most cost-effective, while walk-in deposits are the least cost-effective due to high processing fees. In Kansas, under the Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) policy IMPP 04-103, 10% of all funds received are mandatorily saved to facilitate reentry upon release. JPay offers a reloadable card where inmates may access their remaining funds when they are released.

JPay allows fund transfers to be made online or by phone. However, to use JPay to transfer funds, an individual is required to create a JPay account. Visit www.jpay.com or speak with an agent on (800) 574–5729 to open and manage a JPay account. KDOC allows inbound and outbound electronic messaging between inmates and family and friends who have created a JPay account. Family and friends may send a money order with a deposit coupon without creating an account.

Transfers can be made by filling out and submitting a printable deposit slip. Deposits may be made in-person by visiting any MoneyGram location, including any Consumer Value Store (CVS) or Walmart. Funds may also be transferred through JPay Mobile (JPay’s Android or iOS app). Note that a service fee may apply.