Kansas Inmate Directory

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The State of Kansas has 97 Jails across 105 counties which includes Johnson County, Sedgwick County, Shawnee County, Wyandotte County, Douglas County and others.

Kansas, nicknamed “The Sunflower State” for its vast fields of sunflowers, boasts a rich history, diverse landscapes, and a strong agricultural industry.

  • Capital City: Topeka
  • Population: As of 2022, Kansas has a population exceeding 2.9 million people.
  • Correctional Facilities: Kansas has a centralized correctional system overseen by the Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC). The KDOC manages eight state prisons and contracts with private prison companies for additional bed space.
  • Prison Population: Kansas’s incarceration rate is higher than the national average. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the state has an adult incarceration rate of 298 per 100,000 residents as of 2021 [3]. This figure considers all correctional facilities, not just state prisons. The total state prison population in Kansas is estimated to be around 8,800 inmates.
  • Probation Population: Kansas utilizes a probation system to supervise offenders following release or as an alternative to incarceration. The probation population is significant, with estimates exceeding 71,000 individuals (2020).
  • Violent Crime Rate: Violent crime rates encompass serious offenses like murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program data for 2021, Kansas’s violent crime rate ranked 28th highest in the nation [6]. This is higher than the national average

Sedgwick County Jail

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Kansas is one of the few states without private prisons operated solely within its borders

Kansas Department of Correction

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