Who to Call When Someone Is Arrested in Lyon County: Detention Center, Court Clerk & County Contacts
Trying to find out where someone is being held or check on a warrant? Calling the right office first saves time. Here are the main Lyon County and Emporia numbers, plus what each one can actually help with.
Start with the Lyon County Detention Center at (620) 341-3205. Call here to confirm whether someone is currently incarcerated. Jail staff can also explain release options based on the person's status.
For Emporia Municipal Court matters, call the Clerk's Office at (620) 343-5666. This is the number to use if you need to find out whether there's a bench warrant through Emporia Municipal Court.
Not sure which office you need? Call Lyon County's central number: 620-341-4380. This general line can point you in the right direction when your question isn't about jail status or a municipal court warrant.
What to Ask
- ✓ “I’m calling to check on someone. Their full name is [name], date of birth is [DOB]. Can you tell me if they are currently incarcerated?”
- ✓ “If they are in custody there, what are the options for release?”
- ✓ “If you can’t find them there, is this the right office for warrant questions, or should I call the Emporia Municipal Court Clerk?”
- ✓ “I’d like to ask about a municipal bench warrant through Emporia Municipal Court. Can you check for [name], [DOB]?”
- Try the other key office (Detention Center or Municipal Court Clerk) to make sure you’re calling the place that can answer your specific question.
- Call the Lyon County central contact during business hours at 620-341-4380, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- Plan around closures. County central offices are closed Saturdays, Sundays, and federal holidays.
- Go in person if you need a live handoff. Lyon County’s central office address is 430 Commercial Street, Emporia, KS 66801.
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