What the Wyandotte County Inmate Search Shows — meaning, update timing, and how to report errors

The Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office inmate search is public information, classified as a "Jail Calendar" under the Kansas Open Records Act (K.S.A. 45-221). That's why you can access it online - Kansas law allows this type of basic jail-record information to be disclosed publicly.

Being listed on the roster means someone was booked into Wyandotte County Jail. It doesn't mean they were convicted. That distinction matters - especially when you're trying to understand a new arrest or pending case. A charge on the screen isn't a conviction.

According to the Sheriff's Office, the inmate site updates within a few minutes of changes to jail records. In practice, bookings and releases won't always show instantly. If you're checking right after hearing news, give it a few minutes and refresh before assuming someone is missing from the roster.

Think twice before copying, reposting, or republishing what you see. The site warns that unauthorized use is forbidden and may be subject to criminal prosecution. It also notes that anyone who reuses or publishes the data could face liability for claims tied to improper disclosure - including defamation or invasion of privacy. Use the roster to inform yourself, but don't broadcast it.

Found an error? The site directs you to submit accuracy complaints in writing. Mail your complaint to: Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office c/o Website Manager, 710 N 7th Street, Suite 20, Kansas City, Kansas 66101.

• ✓ The person’s full name as it appears on the roster (and any other identifying details you have, like a booking number, if shown)
• ✓ A clear description of what’s wrong (for example: wrong charge, wrong date, duplicate entry, incorrect personal detail)
• ✓ The date and approximate time you viewed the information
• ✓ A screenshot or printout of the page showing the error (if you can)
• ✓ Your preferred contact information in case the Website Manager needs clarification

If you're using the third-party roster interface (BluHorse), questions about the site's content should go to the facility. Wrong information? That's a content issue - contact the jail directly rather than treating it as a tech problem.

The third-party roster also has a separate option for reporting website functionality problems. Use that link when something's broken - pages not loading, search failing, buttons unresponsive - not when you're disputing what the roster says.