How to Contact an Inmate at Harvey County Detention Center (KS)

VINE is one of the easiest ways to stay informed. It sends free notifications by text, phone, or email whenever an inmate at Harvey County Detention Center has a status change, whether that's a court appearance, release, or transfer.

Need the basics on what's happening with a case? Contact detention center staff directly. They can tell you the suspect's charges and bond amount.

Posting bond at Harvey County Detention Center has specific requirements. You can pay in cash or use a bonding agent approved by the Ninth Judicial District of Kansas.

Offender registration services follow a set schedule: Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., and Thursdays from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Fingerprinting for Harvey County residents costs $20 for up to three cards, cash only. The detention center does not have change available. Note that fingerprinting is not available on Thursdays, so if you need both fingerprinting and a Thursday registration appointment, confirm the best way to schedule before you go.

Steps to Follow

• ✓ Schedule offender registration by emailing offenderreg@harveycounty.com or calling 316-284-6847.
• ✓ When you schedule, confirm which window you are using: Tuesday 9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. or Thursday 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.

• ✓ Enroll in VINE to get free status-change notifications by text, phone, or email (court appearance, release, or transfer).

• ✓ Contact Harvey County Detention Center staff to get the current charges and bond amount.
• ✓ If you are posting bond, be ready to pay in cash or use a bonding agent approved by the Ninth Judicial District of Kansas.

• ✓ If you need fingerprinting (Harvey County residents), bring $20 cash for up to three cards. The facility does not provide change, and fingerprinting is not available on Thursdays.

Before you make the trip, verify your offender registration appointment directly with the detention center using the scheduling email or phone number. The posted windows are Tuesdays 9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. and Thursdays 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m., but confirming you're on the schedule saves you a wasted trip.

If fingerprinting is on your list, double-check the timing. It's not available on Thursdays, costs $20 for up to three cards, and is cash only. The detention center doesn't have change, so bring exact payment.

For case updates, make sure you're set up the way you want. VINE offers free alerts by text, phone, or email when an inmate's status changes. Detention center staff are your source for charges and bond amounts. If you're arranging bond, confirm you're using an accepted option: cash or a bonding agent approved by the Ninth Judicial District of Kansas.