Harvey County Detention Center

Physical Address
800 N Main StNewton, KS, 67114

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At a Glance

Visitation

  • Video visits at Harvey County must be scheduled through Prodigy after you create a Prodigy account.
  • Prodigy video visits at the Detention Center require payment.
  • The Detention Center provides free, on-site lobby video conferencing that must be scheduled ahead and is handled first-come, first-served.

Communication

  • Harvey County Detention Center offers free VINE notifications for inmate releases, transfers, and court status changes.
  • Remote video visits use the Prodigy platform and require visitors to create a Prodigy account and schedule visits online.
  • Prodigy video visits may incur fees, but free on-site video conferencing is available in the detention-center lobby.

Sending Money

  • You may add funds to an inmate’s account online or at a kiosk in the Detention Center lobby.
  • To obtain a suspect’s charges and bond amount, contact Detention Center staff.
  • Bond payments may be made in cash or through a bonding agent approved by the Ninth Judicial District of Kansas.

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Topic Overviews

Visitation

Harvey County Detention Center uses Prodigy for video visitation. Create a Prodigy account and schedule your session through their website. Prodigy visits require payment, but the Detention Center also offers free on-site video conferencing in the lobby. These lobby sessions must be scheduled ahead of time and are handled on a first-come, first-served basis. Follow Prodigy's prompts during scheduling and the facility's check-in process when you arrive to avoid delays. The Detention Center can refuse visitation for safety or disciplinary reasons, including potential conflict between an inmate and visitor. Confirm approval and any restrictions before you travel.

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Communication

Harvey County Detention Center uses the VINE network to send free status notifications by text, phone, or email when someone is released, transferred, or has a court update. For video visits from home, use Prodigy. Create an account, schedule the visit on Prodigy's website, then connect at your appointment time. Remote Prodigy sessions may include fees. If you need a free option, the detention center offers on-site video conferencing in the lobby, typically by schedule and often first-come, first-served. Phone calls and electronic messages are usually outbound from the inmate and run through approved vendor accounts that require deposited funds. Set up the account and add money before trying to schedule calls or video. Confirm vendor rules, setup steps, and payment methods ahead of time.

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Sending Money

Harvey County Detention Center lets you add funds to an inmate's account online or at a kiosk in the facility lobby. You can handle deposits from home or in person when you arrive. For charges or current bond amounts, contact Detention Center staff directly. Bond payments can be made in cash or through a bonding agent approved by the Ninth Judicial District of Kansas. While many jails also use third-party online processors or accept mailed money orders, payment types and rules vary. Before mailing anything or using a vendor, confirm the required inmate name or ID format, who is allowed to send funds, and any posted vendor instructions to avoid delays.

Common Questions

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How do I schedule a video visit at Harvey County Detention Center?

Create an account with Prodigy, then schedule your video visit on Prodigy’s website. Follow Prodigy’s steps and confirm any facility check-in requirements before you arrive.

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Are video visits at Harvey County free or paid?

Prodigy video visits are paid. The Detention Center also offers free, on-site lobby video sessions that must be scheduled ahead and are first-come, first-served.

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Can the Detention Center refuse my visit?

Yes. The facility may refuse visitation for reasons including potential visitor and inmate conflict or inmate disciplinary status. Confirm approval and any restrictions before you travel.

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How do I get notified about an inmate's release or transfer from Harvey County Detention Center?

Sign up for free notifications through the VINE network to get text, phone, or email alerts about releases, transfers, and court status changes.

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Can I visit an inmate by video from home?

Yes. Remote video visits use Prodigy, so you need to create a Prodigy account and schedule the visit on Prodigy’s website, and remote sessions may have fees.

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Is there a free way to do a video visit at Harvey County Detention Center?

Yes. The detention center offers free on-site video conferencing in the lobby, though sessions are scheduled and often first-come, first-served.

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To find a suspect's charges and their bond amount, contact Harvey County Detention Center staff. Bond can be paid in cash or through a bonding agent approved by the Ninth Judicial District of Kansas.

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