Lyon Detention Center, KS

Lyon County accepts cashier's checks, money orders, and business checks payable to the Lyon County Treasurer for facility bookings. Deposit requirements vary by venue—one full-event facility requires a $600 refundable deposit, while another lists $550 with fees due at least two weeks before the event. For property-tax payments and some other county transactions, you can pay online through the Kansas.gov portal using major credit cards or e-check. At Lyon Detention Center, inmates typically have an account set up at booking that family and friends can fund for commissary, phone time, and medical charges. Common deposit methods include lobby kiosks, approved online or phone vendors, and mailed cashier's checks or money orders. Confirm the accepted channel before sending funds.

The fastest way to verify whether someone is in custody at Lyon County Detention Center—or to ask about release options—is to call (620) 341-3205. If the person might be in Kansas Department of Corrections custody, search KDOC's public KASPER system for basic custody and location details. For county-level bookings and charge information, check Lyon County's online inmate roster or the sheriff's inmate search. Keep in mind that county rosters vary in how quickly they update. To track custody changes statewide, sign up for Kansas VINE for automated alerts on releases, transfers, and bond. You can also check case and court records through the Kansas district court portal.

Lyon County's central office is at 430 Commercial Street in Emporia—call 620-341-4380 for Lyon Detention Center matters. Hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (closed weekends and federal holidays). To ask about bench warrants through Emporia Municipal Court, call the Court Clerk's Office at 620-343-5666. For City of Emporia utility billing questions, contact 620-343-4250 or visit 111 East 6th Avenue (P.O. Box 928) during regular business hours. Utility Billing is also available through the City of Emporia's online payments site.

Lyon County runs intake and detention around the clock. Initial processing follows standard booking steps: fingerprinting, photographing, and a medical screening. If you have an active warrant, you can turn yourself in at Lyon County Detention Center or appear at the Walk‑In docket held Tuesday mornings. To see the judge at that docket, sign in with the Clerk's Office by 9:45 a.m. Need to change a court date? Submit a Motion to Advance Hearing or Motion to Continue Hearing, though changes aren't guaranteed—the Court Clerk can provide status and instructions. For an active case, request copies of evidence by submitting a Discovery Request Form (reproduction fees may apply). Municipal convictions can be appealed to the Fifth Judicial District within 14 days.