Saline Country Jail, KS

All visitation at Saline County Jail is video-only, both on-site and remote. Remote sessions run through Smart Communications (SmartInmate), so set up your SmartInmate account before trying to schedule your first session. Each inmate is allowed two on-site visits per week, plus unlimited remote video visits as long as those sessions don't interfere with other inmates or facility operations. Visitors under 18 can visit but must be accompanied by an adult. Before you go, complete any required approval steps, get added to the inmate's approved visitation list, and be ready for ID checks and entry screening. Follow dress and conduct rules, and leave prohibited items like phones, food, and tobacco at home.

Communication at Saline County Jail centers on video visitation. All visits are conducted by video: two onsite video visits per inmate each week, plus unlimited remote video visits unless those sessions interfere with other inmates. Remote visits are handled through Smart Communications. You'll need to create a SmartInmate account to register and book a session. The process is straightforward: sign up with the vendor, schedule your visit ahead of time, and pay at booking if required. Phone calls, tablet messaging, and other electronic contact are often provided through third-party vendors and may require an account or prepaid funds. For the latest visitation hours and communication details, call (785) 826-6502. Rules, vendors, and fees can change.

There are no facility-specific money deposit rules in available sources for Saline County Jail, so plan around common Kansas jail practices. You'll typically need the inmate's account or register number and an approved deposit channel: a lobby kiosk, an approved online or phone vendor, or a mailed cashier's check or money order. Handing cash directly to staff usually isn't allowed, so stick to the facility's approved options and use only the payment types that channel accepts. This helps you avoid delays or rejected deposits. If the inmate is temporarily housed at another facility, deposits may be held until they return, so confirm before sending money. Separately, the jail uses Smart Communications for remote video visitation through SmartInmate (this is visitation-related, not a confirmed deposit option).