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For Immediate Release
Date: May 22, 2020
Contact: Sheriff Jeff Easter
Telephone: 316-660-3900

Partial Opening to the Public of Sheriff Facilities

Partial Opening to the Public of Sheriff Facilities

Beginning at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 26th the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office will open some offices to the public in accordance with Governor Kelly’s order and direction from the Sedgwick County Commission. 

Offender Registration:

The offender registration office located at 3803 E. Harry Street, Suite 119 will resume normal operations for registration. Visitors to the registration office are asked to observe social distancing guidelines and wear masks covering the mouth and nose upon entry into the building.

Employment/Background Fingerprinting:

Fingerprinting will be conducted by appointment only. Appointments can be scheduled by contacting the Offender Registration Unit by telephone, 316-660-3939.

Judicial Services:

The Judicial Services Division located on the 8th floor of the Sedgwick County Courthouse will be open to the public.  All visitors to the courthouse will be screened upon entry and masks covering the mouth and nose will be worn while within the courthouse.

Property and Evidence:

The property and evidence section will continue to assist citizens on an appointment only basis.  To schedule an appointment contact the Property & Evidence Section at 316-660-5344.

Adult Detention Facility:

The Sedgwick County Adult Local Detention Facility (Jail) lobby will remain closed due to ongoing construction.  Inmates will continue to have access to remote visitation from 9: a.m. until 10:00 p.m. For additional information regarding video visitation and phone calls please visit www.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriff under the Detention Bureau tab or citizens can go directly to the Securus website at www.visitfromhome.net. Inmates will still have access to attorneys/court staff and ministers.

The safety and health of our staff and our community is of paramount importance to the Sheriff’s Office. We appreciate the cooperation of everyone during this ongoing situation and the temporary operating procedures will be re-evaluated as the situation evolves.