public https://www.doc.ks.gov These are the search results for the query, showing results 210 to 224. Draft Presentation #1 (June 17, 2015) https://www.doc.ks.gov/juvenile-services/Workgroup/Presentations/June-2015 Kansas Juvenile Justice Workgroup (June 17, 2015) No publisher cherylca 2015-06-30T20:30:32Z File December https://www.doc.ks.gov/juvenile-services/Webline/2015/December No publisher Hope.Burns 2016-03-18T17:20:00Z File December https://www.doc.ks.gov/juvenile-services/Webline/2016/December No publisher Hope.Burns 2017-07-06T15:45:00Z File Custody Classification https://www.doc.ks.gov/facilities/faq/custody What is the custody classification system?

Custody classification is how inmates are assessed with regard to the risk they present to themselves, other inmates, staff and the community. The standard set of objective criteria includes:

  • Length of minimum sentence
  • Length of time remaining to serve
  • Criminal behavior involved in the current offense
  • Past criminal behavior
  • Escape history/characteristics
  • Institutional adjustment
  • Behavioral characteristics (suicidal, predatory, etc.)
  • Special needs (protective custody, etc.)

Also considered are such issues as inmate performance in sex offender treatment, detainers, absconding supervised release, gang involvement, pending disciplinary issues and civil commitment issues. This system was developed to promote public safety and institutional order while providing guidelines to place inmates in the least restrictive level of supervision required based upon their assessed level of risk. The KDOC has five custody levels in KDOC facilities: special management, maximum custody, high-medium custody, low-medium custody and minimum custody.

Custody Classification Level System

  • Special Management

Describes an inmate who, because of either a short-term or long-term condition surrounding his/her incarceration, requires segregation from the general population. Housing within a segregation unit and highly structured movement within that unit is required. The inmate is out of his/her cell one hour out of every 24 hours, five days a week.

  • Maximum Custody
    Describes an inmate who is most suitable for housing at a maximum-security facility and whose movement and activities within that facility are highly structured and closely monitored. 
  • High-medium Custody
    Describes an inmate who is most suitable for housing at a medium- or maximum-security facility, except HCF-East Unit and NCF-Central Unit. The inmate is not approved for an open-dormitory environment. Within the facility assigned, activities and movements are moderately controlled and structured.
  • Low-medium Custody
    Describes an inmate who is most suitable for housing at a medium- or maximum-security facility or unit. The inmate can be assigned to dormitory-style living units. Low-medium custody inmates may be allowed greater movement within the perimeter. Low-medium custody inmates may be housed at HCF-East Unit or NCF-Central Unit.
  • Minimum Custody
    Describes an inmate who is appropriate for housing at any level of security, with minimum security preferred.
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When will an inmate know his/her custody classification?
Each inmate receives a classification review:

  • upon reception;
  • upon admission as a condition violator;
  • at regularly scheduled intervals (120 day or annuall)y following admission; and,
  • as unscheduled events occur that trigger a re-classification.

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]]> No publisher Nancy Burghart 2014-01-08T22:10:00Z Page Current Supplemental Visitation Guidelines https://www.doc.ks.gov/facilities/ncf/visit/current-supplemental-visitation-guidelines NCF General Order 16-101, Attachment B, Effective 11-22-2019

NCF CURRENT SUPPLEMENTAL VISITATION GUIDELINES




  

1.

Prior to visiting a resident at NCF, each approved visitor must have scheduled a visitation appointment by using the online visitation scheduler, www.icsolutions.com, or by contacting the facility visitation clerk. General procedures governing resident visitation are established in KAR 44-7-104, IMPPS 10-113 and 11-101, and NCF G.O. 16-101. Additional information related to ICSolutions may be found at:

https://www.doc.ks.gov/facilities/faq/Visitation_KDOC_ICS20210329.pdf/view https://www.doc.ks.gov/facilities/faq/Visitation_Family_ICS20210329.pdf/view

2.

Regular visiting hours are 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays; and Memorial Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Currently, there are two timeframes visitors may choose from (visits are two hours in length):

First Option: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (screening process will begin at 8:30 a.m.)

Second Option: 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (screening process will begin at 11:30 a.m.) 
3.

Residents may have one visit per week with no more than two visitors allowed.
4.

Visitors may schedule one visit per week. Visits must be scheduled a minimum of 72 hours in advance but no more than two weeks in advance. Scheduling will close 72 hours before visitation begins at the facility for that week. Anyone who has not followed this process will be denied access to the facility. Visitors are encouraged to call the facility prior to the 72-hour cutoff to ensure their visit has been scheduled.

 5.

Visitors are required to provide their own masks. Visitors must wear their mask upon arrival to the facility and are required to wear their mask properly throughout the entire visit. Children over the age of two are required to wear a mask. Masks must be kept on at all times and must cover the mouth and nose.

 6.

Residents are required to wear their mask properly for the duration of their visit.
7.

The health of every visitor, resident, and staff member participating in in-person visitation is a high priority. Upon arrival, each visitor will be screened in the Administration Building Lobby or in the Gatehouse where they will be required to have their temperature taken and will be asked a series of questions regarding symptoms or contact with anyone within the last 14 days suspected of having the Coronavirus. If symptoms or a fever are present, access to the facility will be denied and the visit will be cancelled. We encourage every visitor to be healthy and mindful of these requirements before traveling to the facility.
8. If screened in the Administration Building Lobby and if cleared to enter the facility, the visitor(s) will be given a form which verifies they were screened. Visitors will then proceed to the Gatehouse where they will present their health screening verification form to proceed with security screening before entering the facility.
9. Hand sanitizer will be available in the Gatehouse for each visitor to use as they are being processed in. Hand sanitizer will also be available at each visitation site.
10. Upon entering the visitation area, visitors should expect to see fewer tables and social distancing of groups of residents and their families.
11. No physical contact will be allowed between residents and visitors; not even a brief embrace or kiss at the beginning and end of the visit. 
12. No game or card playing will be allowed.
13. No vending machine use is currently allowed. No outside food or drinks will be allowed in.
14. Our outdoor visitation area is presently not open.  
15. Once a visit has concluded, all areas/surfaces will be sanitized.
  • Prior to visiting the facility, visitors are encouraged to review the Standard Visitation Guidelines in addition to the Current Supplemental Visitation Guidelines listed here. 
]]> No publisher Lisa Herman 2021-05-27T20:28:59Z Page Current Population Totals https://www.doc.ks.gov/current_population_totals

Adult

Correctional Facilities

Parole

Juvenile

Correctional Facilities

Updated 9-18-2025

Latest Population Report ]]> No publisher David Cook 2011-10-28T15:55:00Z Page CSG 3 4 2015 https://www.doc.ks.gov/newsroom/legislative/2015/CSG Reducing Recidivism for Youth in the Juvenile Services Division of the Kansas Department of Corrections: Analyses and Recommendations to the House Corrections and Juvenile Justice Committee (The Council of State Governments, March 4, 2015) No publisher cherylca 2015-03-06T22:15:02Z File COVID-19 Vaccinations https://www.doc.ks.gov/kdoc-coronavirus-updates/covid-19-vaccinations Kansas Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) have in place a vaccination priority plan. Phase 2 of that plan included vaccinations for KDOC staff and residents. KDOC receives a weekly allotment of vaccine from KDHE and KDOC medical contractors administer the vaccinations. This information will be posted on our public website by close of business each Wednesday.

RESIDENTS

As of 8/25/22

Facility

Residents
Vaccinated

Total
Residents
Vaccinated

El Dorado 2 1969
Ellsworth 3 725
Hutchinson 0 1421
Lansing 0 1330
Larned 0 538
Norton 0 758
Topeka 6 851
Winfield 0 609
Wichita Work Release 0 0
KJCC 0 125

*Individuals included in other facility counts.

Notes:

  1. KDOC vaccine allocations currently require two dosages about a month apart. Data reflected here are number of residents, not the number of vaccines administered.
  2. The vaccines allocated to KDOC are for ages 18 and up. This limits the number of eligible residents at KJCC.       

STAFF
As of 8/25/22

Facility

Staff
Vaccinated

Total
Staff
Vaccinated

El Dorado 0 285
Ellsworth 0 134
Hutchinson 0 215
Lansing 0 334
Larned 0 106
Norton 0 80
Topeka 0 215
Winfield 0 173
Wichita Work Release * *
KJCC 0 204

*Staff numbers included in other facility counts.

Notes:

  1. Staff numbers at all facilities include parole, volunteers and mentors. 
  2. Staff numbers at KJCC and TCF include those listed above plus central office.
  3. KDOC vaccine allocations currently require two dosages about a month apart. Data reflected here are number of staff, not the number of vaccines administered.
]]> No publisher David Thompson 2020-12-31T05:00:00Z Page Cost Study of Youth Residential Centers for Juvenile Offenders (Jan. 15, 2015) https://www.doc.ks.gov/publications/juvenile/yrc Cost Study of Youth Residential Centers for Juvenile Offenders (Pursuant to Senate Substitute for House Bill 2588) No publisher cherylca 2015-01-15T22:38:22Z File Corrections Secretary Reports Topeka Correctional Facility Investigation Progress (April 4, 2011) https://www.doc.ks.gov/newsroom/releases/archive/2011-news-releases/corrections-secretary-reports-topeka-correctional-facility-investigation-progress-april-4-2011 In response to a request from Governor Sam Brownback for a full review of practices and procedures at the Topeka Correctional Facility, Corrections Secretary Ray Roberts has initiated actions designed to reduce the potential for sexual abuse cases. No publisher cherylca 2011-04-04T13:00:00Z File Corrections and Employees Week 2025 https://www.doc.ks.gov/corrections-and-employees-week-2025 Video profile of KDOC Corrections Officers and Employees who exemplify the dedication, commitment, and sacrifice of staff members across the great state of Kansas. The foundational goal at the Kansas Department of Corrections is to always help people come out of prison better than they went in. Today, there are 3,400 staff members working in KDOC facilities throughout the state that are helping those residents who want to change, attain that foundational goal. They, along with their peers across the country, are being recognized and honored for their dedication and service over the next 7 days as we observe National Correctional Officers’ and Employees’ Week.

In order to spotlight those deserving of credit, we dedicate this week to our Unsung Heroes of KDOC. This report reveals the character of people who work throughout our facilities as they help make a difference in the countless lives we encounter every day of the year.

]]> No publisher David Thompson 2025-05-05T16:00:00Z News Item Contraband https://www.doc.ks.gov/facilities/faq/contraband All cell phone and tobacco products are prohibited. These items must be secured in your vehicle before entering a correctional facility.

Bringing contraband in to a correctional facility can have serious consequences. To ensure the safety of visitors, staff and inmates, the items that can be brought in are severely restricted.

Traffic in contraband in a penal institution is a severity level 5 or 6, non-person felony. Traffic in contraband is defined as introducing or attempting to introduce anything not specifically allowed by the Warden of the facility. Contraband includes drugs, needles, weapons, explosives, intoxicating beverages, currency, written communication, cell phones, and more. KDOC correctional facilities do not allow tobacco and tobacco-related items such as lighters, matches, smokeless tobacco, etc.

Anyone attempting to bring in contraband of any type into a KDOC correctional facility will be arrested and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

Searches
Every person entering correctional facility grounds is subject to search. Every visitor may be required to clear both a metal detector and a parcel x-ray machine search. Any visitor who is unable to clear a walk-through metal detector after three attempts, will be subject to a search using a hand-held device. Any visitor who then is unable to clear the hand held metal detector will not be allowed to visit that day. Even though a visitor clears the metal detector and parcel x-ray machine search, the visitor may still be requested to submit to a pat down search and/or a strip search if reasonable suspicion is present that the visitor is in the possession of contraband.

Trained detection dogs also may be used, based on a random schedule determined by the Warden or designee, to screen and/or search any area of the facility, any person attempting to enter into a facility and vehicles entering into or parked on the facility grounds.

If you refuse a search, you may not visit that day and will also lose your visiting privileges. If you have a medical condition that does not allow you to clear through the metal detector, you will need to bring a letter from your doctor documenting your condition. 

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]]> No publisher Nancy Burghart 2014-01-08T22:10:00Z Page Contacts https://www.doc.ks.gov/contacts Contact information for KDOC offices and facilities KDOC logo

Kansas Department of Corrections

714 SW Jackson, Suite 300 
Topeka, KS 66603

(785) 296-3317
For general agency questions: E-mail: KDOC_Pub@ks.gov

For specific resident and family questions or concerns: E-mail or (785) 746-7542

ABSCONDER TIPS HOTLINE: (785) 746-7620


Parole Offices

  • For the Parole Services Automated Reporting System, call toll free: (866) 570-7225.

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