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Shawnee County Bail Bond Information

Because Shawnee County and Kansas can change their bail bond procedures, it is always best to call either the Shawnee County Detention Centerat 785-291-5000, or the court in the jurisdiction (i.e. Municipal Court, District Court, etc.) where the offender was charged, and do this rightafter an arrestee has been booked.

Ask the staff at the Shawnee County Detention Center or the Shawnee County Court Clerk these specific questions:

1. Is the defendant eligible for bail or a bond?
2. How much will the bail or bond be, and what are the additional fees?
3. Where do I go to pay it?
4. Are there any days or times of the day or night when I cannot post bail?
5. What types of payment are allowed? Cash? Money order? Credit card? What types of credit cards? Property or other collateral? Surety bonds?
6. Do I have to use a bail or bond agent?

If you feel the bail is too high and you wish to get it reduced, contact a lawyer or the defendant's public defender and get them to look into what they can do to get a bail reduction. The sooner you get working on this the quicker you will get your loved one released.

This entire process will go smoother and faster with a criminal attorney or bail agent handling it for you.

Shawnee County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Shawnee County Detention Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature.

Envelopes
The Shawnee County Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
C/O Securus Digital Mail Center-Shawnee County Corrections
PO Box 650
Lebanon, MO 65536

Legal Mail

Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Shawnee County Adult Detention Center
501 SE 8th Ave
Topeka, KS 66607

Postcards
The Shawnee County Detention Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature.

Envelopes
The Shawnee County Detention Center also allows regular postcards and envelopes to be mailed to inmates as well.

How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate in Shawnee County Detention Center

To rent a tablet for an inmate in Shawnee County follow these instructions:

• Register here. It is recommended you use Chrome orFirefox.
• Pay for the subscription using Paypal.
• You get charged the 1st of each month.
• You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
• No activation or early termination fees.
• Your Shawnee County inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

If you have any questions:

• Call -800-844-6591 or 972-734-1111.
• Email -[emailprotected]

For all Shawnee County information on Tablet Rentals for your inmate, check out ourTablet RentalPage.

How to Deposit Money into an Inmate's Account in Shawnee County Detention Center

To deposit money into the account of an inmate in Shawnee County, follow these instructions:

• Create an account with Touchpay Services, a GTL company.
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• Select Kansas.
• Select Shawnee County Detention Center
• Enter the Inmate ID of your inmate. This can be found by calling 785-291-5000or by looking up the inmate's name in the Inmate Search link.
• Enter your billing information and send money.
• You can also deposit cash using the kiosk at the Shawnee County Detention Center. To do this you need the Inmate's ID Number and the Facility Locator Number for Shawnee County.

For all the information you need regarding making an inmate deposit, what it costs, how much you can send, how long it takes for your inmate to receive funds and more, and to get the Facility Locator Number, check out ourSend MoneyPage.

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Shawnee County Detention Center

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Shawnee County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, SecurusDebit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Shawnee County inmate, check out ourInmate PhonePage.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.

How to Schedule and Visit an Inmate in Shawnee County Detention Center

To schedule and set up a visit, either at-the-jail or remotely from your home, follow these instructions:

• Register and/or log in.
  
• Select Shawnee County Detention Center, then your inmate.
• Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits in Shawnee County.
• Schedule your visit.

To get more complete instructions, and understand visit lengths, times, locations, fees and all the other rules including children, dress codes and more, check out orVisit InmatePage.
NOTE: All visits are recorded and whatever you say and do will be monitored. It is best to never discuss sensitive information regarding your inmate's pending case.