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How to Contact an Inmate at Anderson County Jail, KS (KS)

Need to reach someone at Anderson County Jail? Start by contacting the Anderson County Sheriff's Office. They can confirm current rules for phone calls, visitation, and other contact options.

• 2 min read Based on general KS policies
How to Contact an Inmate at Anderson County Jail, KS (KS)

The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office is located at 135 East 5th Avenue, Garnett, Kansas 66032. If you need help with inmate contact information or current procedures, call 785-448-5678.

Note: The county website states its information is provided as a public convenience. For anything legal or time-sensitive, confirm details through official county records and by calling the Sheriff's Office directly.

You might come across other county department contacts online, like the Anderson County Planning Office (409 S. Oak Street, Suite 134, Garnett, KS 66032; 785-448-3984). That office handles different county business, not inmate communication. For jail contact questions, stick with the Sheriff's Office at the 5th Avenue address and phone number above.

How to Contact an Inmate at Anderson County Jail, KS (KS)

Steps to Follow

  • ✓ Call the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office at 785-448-5678 and ask what options are currently available to contact an inmate.
  • ✓ If you need to handle it in person, go to 135 East 5th Avenue, Garnett, Kansas 66032 and ask for the current inmate communication procedures.

Reminder: Do not rely on online details for deadlines or legal matters. Verify the current process with the Sheriff’s Office.

Before making plans, call the Anderson County Sheriff's Office at 785-448-5678 or stop by 135 East 5th Avenue in Garnett. Ask about current rules for inmate phone calls and any other approved ways to communicate. The county notes its website content is provided for convenience, so a quick confirmation call can save you a wasted trip or a missed deadline.

If you land on a county page listing other offices, like the Anderson County Planning Office at 409 S. Oak Street, Suite 134 in Garnett (785-448-3984), that handles separate county business. For anything involving the jail, go straight to the Sheriff's Office contact information.

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