Inmate Search 🔍 | Lyon County Jail

Lyon County Jail is a minimum security jail which falls under jurisdiction of Lyon, KS. The jail is maintained and operated by sheriffs in Lyon County. Offenders from the Police and City jails are transferred to the jail after the paper work is done. They usually stay in the jail, until they are sentenced, acquitted or released on bail. It houses inmates on temporary hold, typically serving less than a year jail term. Most of the inmates in Lyon County Jail are convicted for misdemeanor offenses like driving under the influence, fighting/assault, theft etc. It provides basic amenities to the inmates like bathroom facility, 3 meals daily, education program and TV facility. It also provides work release program and other specialized services to the inmates.

Location

425 Mechanic Street
Emporia, Kansas 66801

County

Lyon County

Phone Number

620-342-5545

Facility Type

County Jail

Inmate Capacity

163

Website

lyoncounty.org

Fax Number

620-343-2074

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Lyon County Jail?

Lyon County Jail maintains an online inmate list where one can find the list of detainees. The list is updated usually fairly frequently. To check the inmate roster please visit Lyon County Jail Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Emporia police department at 620-342-5545 and find out about the inmate directly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Lyon County Jail?

It means the inmate is transferred to nearby county jail or state prison facility or is released from jail. Check Kansas inmate search page for more details on how to search for an inmate in Kansas.

Q. What are the visitation rules of Lyon County Jail?

Any individual with valid government ID and who isn’t on felony probation is allowed to visit an inmate. Children below 18 years, must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
For more information one can call 620-342-5545.

Lyon County Jail Visitation Hours

Sunday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday	9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.