Riley County Jail
The Riley County Jail (RCJ) is a state-of-the-art, 147-bed direct supervision correctional facility. The jail is comprised of 7 pods where inmates are housed and is staffed with 40 Corrections Officers, up to 10 Corrections Supervisors, 3 cooks, and 1 contracted nurse. All staff members are committed to offering the highest degree of professional care, custody, and control.
Learn more about video visitation.
All visitors must remember that visitation is a privilege, not a right. Anyone who violates visitation policy faces the possibility of having his/her visitation canceled for the day or possibly revoked permanently.
*In-person Sunday visitation has been suspended indefinitely. In-person Wednesday visitation will continue.*
- What are the rules for inmate visitation?
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*In-person Sunday visitation has been suspended indefinitely. In-person Wednesday visitation will continue.*
Free video visitation will continue to be available in the lobby of the Riley County Police Department from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. Staff will be routinely disinfecting the lobby area.
Video visitation from your home will also continue to be available through Inmate Canteen.
Visitors must be at least 18 years old. Children are allowed in visitation only if they are the child or sibling of the inmate being visited. Visitations will be no longer than 15 minutes per inmate.
Dates & Times
- Wednesday evenings from 7 to 9 pm.
- Sign up on Wednesdays between 6 to 7 pm.
- Sunday afternoons from 1 to 4 pm.
- Sign up on Sundays from 12 to 1 pm.
General Rules
- Disorderly visitors/children will be told to leave.
- Anyone believed to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be told to leave.
- You will not communicate with any inmates, but your own.
- If you are not seated at one of the visitation windows, you will not be allowed to stay in the visitation area.
- You will wait in the lobby until it is your turn. If there is a baby/child, one adult will remain with the child at all times.
- If you are not here to visit anyone, you will not be permitted to remain in the building.
- Each visit is 15 minutes. It is up to the visitors to divide the time, not the officers.
- Wednesday evenings from 7 to 9 pm.
- What is and is not allowed at visitation?
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*In-person Sunday visitation has been suspended indefinitely. In-person Wednesday visitation will continue.*
Contraband and other prohibited items are those that are determined to be a threat to the safety, security, and integrity of the jail facility. The following is a list of those items which are not allowed into the visitation area of the jail. Any items not specifically mentioned is subject to the scrutiny of the Corrections Officer(s) supervising visitation as to whether or not an item is considered to be contraband and/or a prohibited
The only items allowed in the visitation area are:
- Your photo ID
- Vehicle keys
- Legitimate medical items
- One diaper and one bottle for your infant/child
- Any other items will be left in your vehicle.
Prohibited Items:
- Electronic communication devices such as cell phones, tablets, computers, or smartwatches
- Any weapons, or items that may be considered by jail staff to be a weapon
- Alcohol, tobacco products, and illegal drugs
- Is there a dress code for visitation?
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*In-person Sunday visitation has been suspended indefinitely. In-person Wednesday visitation will continue.*
Visitors will be barred from visitation if wearing inappropriate clothing. Inappropriate clothing is clothing that:
- Includes profanity
- Advocates violence
- Has sexually suggestive words, phrases, or images
- Is excessively revealing (such as mini-skirts, spaghetti strap tank tops, muscle shirts, see-through clothing and sleeveless shirts)
Whether you are barred from visitation or have the option to change or cover up, is at the discretion of the Corrections Officer(s) who are supervising visitation.
- Are children allowed at visitation?
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*In-person Sunday visitation has been suspended indefinitely. In-person Wednesday visitation will continue.*
Children under the age of 18 will not be allowed to visit unless they are the child or sibling of the inmate, and must be with a parent or legal guardian at all times.
- Inmates are only allowed visits with their own children/siblings.
- No more than two children may accompany an adult during visitation hours.
- When are inmates eligible for visitation?
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*In-person Sunday visitation has been suspended indefinitely. In-person Wednesday visitation will continue.*
Riley County Jail does not grant visitation to inmates until they have been confined for no shorter than 72 hours (from their initial confinement).
- Can I come see an inmate?
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*In-person Sunday visitation has been suspended indefinitely. In-person Wednesday visitation will continue.*
Free video visitation will continue to be available in the lobby of the Riley County Police Department from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. Staff will be routinely disinfecting the lobby area. Visitors are required to wear a face covering.
Video visitation from your home will also continue to be available at a reduced rate through Inmate Canteen.
- When is the Jail open for visitation?
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*In-person Sunday visitation has been suspended indefinitely. In-person Wednesday visitation will continue.*
The Riley County Jail is open for visitation twice a week. Visitors must arrive early to sign in before visitation is granted. Visitation is on:
- Wednesday from 7 to 9 pm with signup from 6 to 7 pm
Sunday from 1 to 4 pm with signup from noon to 1 pm
Visits are restricted to 15 minutes per inmate. Visitors must be at least 18 years old. Children are allowed in visitation only if they are the child or sibling of the inmate being visited.
Free video visitation will continue to be available in the lobby of the Riley County Police Department from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday.
Video visitation from your home will also continue to be available through Inmate Canteen.
- How can I find out if a person has been arrested?
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Information concerning bonding and criminal charges can be obtained by contacting the Jail directly at 785-537-2112, ext. 1902.
- Are personal hygiene products provided?
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When inmates arrive they are given:
- Jail uniform
- 3 pairs of underwear
- 3 pairs of socks
- 3 t-shirts
- 1 pair of shoes
- 1 pair of shorts
- 3 bras (women only)
- 1 nightgown (women only)
- 2 blankets
- 2 sheets
- 1 pillow case and 1 pillow
- 1 mattress
- 1 towel
- 1 washcloth
- 1 storage bin
- 1 laundry bag
- 1 cup
- 1 hygiene kit (1 comb, 1 bar of soap, 1 packet of toothpaste, 1 toothbrush, 2 packs of deodorant)
Inmates are offered hygiene supplies when needed and may purchase additional items on commissary.
- How does an inmate call me?
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Inmates can make calls during select hours in the jail if they have money on their inmate account. To place money on an inmate's account, visit Inmate Canteen. This is a third-party system so you will need to contact them if you have further questions.
- How do I pick up a released inmate?
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Come to the Riley County Police Department on the day of release. It is possible the inmate will be released up to 15 minutes early, so it is suggested to be there before the release time.
The Riley County Police Department is located at:
1001 S Seth Child Road
Manhattan, KS 66502
Phone: 785-537-2112 - Can I leave messages for inmates?
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You can write to inmates at any time but messages will not be left for inmates unless it is of emergent nature. You can use Inmate Canteen to text or email your inmate.
- How can I keep an inmate from calling me?
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All phone calls originating from the inmates' housing area are collect calls. The called number will receive a prerecorded message indicating the call's origin is from the Riley County Jail. The contacted person will then be asked if they will accept the collect call. If the person chooses not to accept the call, simply respond No, and hang up. If the calls persist, the subscriber has the option of blocking the phone of origin by calling RCPD at 785-537-2112, ext. 2551.
- How can I send money to an inmate?
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Money can be put on an inmate's account one of two ways.
- Inmate Canteen
- Kiosk in the lobby of the police department
Either of these ways will require the inmate's full name and jail name number. To get the name number, call and ask for it at the jail - 785-537-2112, ext. 1902
Checks and money orders will not be accepted.
- What medications are accepted into the Jail?
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Medications must be in the original container with the label intact and the correct number of pills for the prescription. No liquids or expired prescriptions will be accepted into the jail. No bottles with mixed pills will be accepted. All medications will be regulated by the medical staff and will be okayed by the doctor before they are given to the inmate.
- Is it possible to send stamps, books, magazines, or newspapers?
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Inmates can purchase stamps through commissary but may not be sent any items through the mail other than letters and pictures.
Inmates may be sent books only if they are softcover and are sent directly through Amazon or another book company. Inmates are also given access to our jail library.
- How do I contact someone in the jail?
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You can write a letter to the Riley County Jail located at 1001 S Seth Child Road, Manhattan, KS 66502 addressed to the inmate.
Inmates and their loved ones now have access to video calls between 5:30 am to 10:30 pm. Those wanting to sign up, can visit Inmate Canteen and set up an account.
On Inmate Canteen, using the inmate's personalized name number, visitors can also send money, order commissary, text, and email the inmates through this system.
Video visitation, as well as the extra means of communication, will add extra ways for the inmates to feel connected. This is especially helpful for family or friends who are long distances and can't come to visitation in-person at the department. The more varied times for visitation can also be helpful for those who work during normal visitation hours.
- What items are inmates allowed to bring with them?
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Inmates coming in for a confinement order should bring as few belongings as possible. Cash is not accepted and will be placed in a kiosk system and returned on a debit card. It is highly suggested not to bring cash or change into this facility.
Inmates can bring legal paperwork into the jail only if it pertains to the case they are here for.
Inmates may be sent letters and appropriate pictures. Any pictures with vulgar language or imagery, violence, gang relations or sexual imagery will not be accepted or given to the inmate.
- What rules are inmates expected to follow?
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Upon incarceration at Riley County Jail, all inmates are given an inmate handbook and are expected to read and then follow any rule provided. Inmates found breaking the rules will be written up and disciplined according to policy as outlined in the inmate handbook.
- Are there medical personnel on staff?
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The Riley County Jail currently has a nurse on staff Monday through Friday during the day and a doctor who comes once a week. There are also several Corrections Officers trained to do medical protocols in emergency situations.
- Why is RCJ a Direct Supervision Facility?
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Detention facilities that use direct supervision have significantly lower rates of assaults, extortions, and lawsuits than the traditional "linear" style of jail management. Staff, by the nature of the facility, are more proactive when problems do arise.
- How does the bonding procedure work?
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When someone is arrested, they are given a bond amount. They can either pay that amount in full, in exact cash, or they can select a bonding agent. Bonding agents will be chosen by the inmate and jail staff is not able to give any recommendation to one bondsman over another. All bondsmen will charge 10% of the bond amount and will require a cosigner for the inmate that is over the age of 21 and has been employed for over a year.
After inmates are fully booked in, they are given multiple phone calls to try to bond out. If unsuccessful, they will be placed in the housing unit until they see a judge, or they are able to bond out.
If you have any questions that are not answered on this page, please submit your question online.
Inmate Population Data
Year | Average Daily Population |
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2023 | 112.2 |
2022 | 106.3 |
2021 | 80.5 |
2020 | 60.9 |
2019 | 78.9 |
2018 | 79.15 |
2017 | 77.7 |
2016 | 81.8 |
2015 | 75.4 |
2014 | 64.2 |
2013 | 76.85 |
2012 | 102.7 |
2011 | 95.0 |
2010 | 109.5 |
2009 | 89.2 |
2008 | 82.1 |
2007 | 77.5 |
2006 | 75.6 |
2005 | 70.4 |