How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
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.
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Kansas jails typically open an inmate account at booking. Family and friends can add funds for commissary, phone time, and other charges through lobby kiosks, approved online or phone vendors, or mailed cashier's checks and money orders. Never hand cash directly to staff. Confirm Lyon Detention Center's accepted deposit channels and any required inmate ID before sending money.
For Lyon County facility bookings, payments commonly include cashier’s checks, money orders, and business checks payable to the Lyon County Treasurer.
Deposits vary by venue. One listed full-event facility requires a $600 deposit, while another Lyon County facility lists a $550 deposit and notes fees are due at least two weeks before the event.
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