Sedgwick County Jail

Sedgwick County Jail only offers video visitation, and you'll need to schedule at least 24 hours ahead. Remote visits run seven days a week from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, but certain times are blocked: shift change (2:30–3:30 PM), meal service (11:30 AM–1:00 PM and 5:30–7:00 PM), and Sedgwick County observed holidays. First-time remote visitors must be approved by Detention staff before scheduling—and approvals only happen Monday through Friday. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID like a driver's license, state ID, passport, or Military ID. Kids 12 and older need a school ID or birth certificate. Professional visits follow a separate schedule with additional rules and equipment restrictions.

You can stay connected with someone at Sedgwick County Jail through phone calls, video visits, email, and photo messaging. Phone calls go through ICSolutions—you'll need to set up an account to receive them. Domestic calls cost $0.015 (1.5¢) per minute. Just know that all outgoing inmate calls may be monitored, recorded, and used as evidence. For video visits, email, and photo messaging, use JailATM. Remote video runs $0.11 (11¢) per minute, and emails or photo messages cost $0.05 each. JailATM also handles deposits for commissary and phone funds. The Keep Families Connected program gives inmates two free calls and two free messages each week, plus one hour of free on-site visitation. For emergencies, a supervisor screens incoming calls before the inmate returns the call through inmate phone services.

Sedgwick County Jail uses an offsite scanning system for inmate mail. Most incoming letters and photos are scanned and delivered electronically, and the scanned originals are destroyed after 60 days. Only properly addressed, first-class letter-size mail (not exceeding one ounce) is accepted; include the inmate’s name (and number if available). Mail that’s missing required sender/inmate information—or that’s addressed to more than one inmate—will be returned. Packages and parcels aren’t accepted and are returned unopened, and cashier’s checks, cash, and money orders sent through the mail are also returned. Standard mail goes to JailATM P.O. Box 16120, Jonesboro, AR 72401. Privileged legal mail and approved paperback books go to Inmate Name, 141 W Elm, Wichita, KS 67203; paperbacks must come directly from a publisher or merchant and are limited to two per week.

The easiest way to add money at Sedgwick County Jail is through the lobby kiosks, which accept cash, credit, or debit. Funds post immediately. Fees apply: cash deposits have a $3.25 minimum fee, and card transactions cost $3.25 or 10%—whichever is greater. You can also deposit online. The inmate-account page references jailatm.com, though the facility FAQ lists jailat.com—double-check the correct web address before submitting payment. One thing to note: if the inmate is temporarily housed out of county, any funds you deposit will be held until they return. Have the inmate's account ID ready, and stick to the kiosk or approved online vendor. Commissary items (including basics like socks or underwear) come from the inmate's account and can't be dropped off.