Johnson County KS New Century Detention Center

Johnson County KS New Century Detention Center basic information to help guide you through what you can do for your inmate while they are incarcerated. The facility's direct contact number: 913-715-5900

This facility is for adult inmates.

The Johnson County KS New Century Detention Center is a medium-security detention center located at 27745 W 159 in New Century, KS. This county jail is operated locally by the Johnson County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. Johnson County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, municipalities, the US Marshal's Service and the New Century Police Department who do not have their own long-term lock-up.

There are new detainees delivered to the jail daily, you can see arrest records here. Some are released after putting up bail, are released to a pretrial services caseload, are placed under supervision by a probation agency, or are released on their own recognizance with an agreement to appear in court. If there is no release, the inmate must wait here at the jail for their court appearance as a guest of the County, getting a bed and three square meals.

Trustees are inmates who work in the jail as cooks, as orderlies for the staff, in the laundry or in the commissary. The trustees are paid a very small amount for their time and some jail gives the trustees a few days off their sentence in exchange for their work.

When an inmate arrives in jail they are put together in a large holding cell with other inmates in the intake. While in intake they are under heightened observation. Violent and out of control inmates are segregated.

Can I Get Work Release?

Work release is when you are released from jail during the day so that you can go to work. At the end of the day, you return to jail for the night. There are a number of requirements to be able to get into the work-release program. Most programs require your employer to fill out some paperwork. If you want to get into the work release program then apply prior to being sentenced to jail. This will minimize the amount of time you spend in jail waiting to get into the program.

Can I call my family in Jail?

Johnson County KS New Century Detention Center has a phone program where inmates make outbound calls only, you cannot call into jail. Since you are paying for those calls don't make it a habit of accepting collect-calls, they are over $15 each. The alternative is to set up an account through their third-party phone company which charges steep fees for each minute used. You are paying for them to call you. Click here if you are going to speak a lot and need a discount on the calls.

Remember – These phone calls are recorded and conversations can be used against you or the inmate so do not discuss your case over these phone lines.

visitation Info

Johnson County – New Century Adult Detention Center – Visitation

Video Visitation

Visits are subject to recording and surveillance. All video visitations are recorded.

The Detention Division is excited about the expansion of the New Century Adult Detention Center. One of the new features in the new addition is the use of a Video Visitation System. This system will be used to conduct visits with inmates who are housed in the new addition.

The system utilizes two video monitors with camera and hand held phone receivers. This new method of conducting visits will replace the traditional face-to-face visits.

• All current posted visitor visitation rules apply.
• Food, drink and smoking are prohibited in the video visitation area.
• The Lobby Officer will assign visitors to a kiosk booth on the second floor, and will be available for questions if needed.
• The visitor kiosk will connect with a corresponding kiosk in the inmate housing area.
• Once both receivers are picked up, the visit will start and last for 55 minutes.
• With two minutes remaining, the system will give the visitor a warning of the visits ending.
• After the 55 minutes have passed the video monitor and phone receiver will shut off
• After the visit, all visitors will return to the lobby, return their pass, and obtain their identification.
• Please do not write on the video monitors.
• Please, no inappropriate behavior when in the video kiosks using the video visitation system. 

Visitation Rules

1. All visitors will present valid photo identification before being authorized to visit. Valid photo identification is non-expired government issued identification. Please arrive fifteen minutes prior to your visit to allow time for the check-in process.

2. All visitors must be at least 18 years of age or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

3. An inmate will be allowed two people per visitation time. A minor child under the age of five will be considered a lap child and will not count as one visitor. Any remaining children regardless of age will count as one of the two visitors. Children cannot be left unattended in the lobby.

• One parent with children ages seven and four — VISIT GRANTED.
• One parent with children ages seven and six — VISIT DENIED.

1. The splitting of visitation is not allowed. However, both visitors do not have to arrive at the same time.

2. All visitors will secure all personal property in the lockers provided.

3. All visitors will be required to pass through a metal detector.

4. Food, drinks, and smoking are prohibited in the visitation area.

5. All visitors must remain properly dressed. Prohibited clothing includes:

   • Anything resembling staff uniforms.

   • Shorts and skirts that don’t extend past mid-thigh when seated.

   • Any transparent, provocative, or revealing clothing such as low-cut tops, halter tops, and tube tops.

   • Shoes, sandals, boots or other footwear must be worn at all times.

6. After the visit, all visitors will return to the lobby and obtain their identification.

7. All visitors who leave property in a locker must retrieve it prior to leaving the Detention Center.

8. A visit may be denied, suspended, or terminated if:

   • The visitor is under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

   • There is insufficient space available at the time of the visit.

   • The visitor refuses to submit to an initial screening or search if necessary.

   • The visitor produces insufficient/falsified identification, or refuses to present any identification.

   • The visitor’s behavior is disruptive to the orderly running of the facility.

   • The visitor intentionally damages county property.

   • The visitor’s attire does not conform to the dress code.

   • Safety or security of the facility is at risk (severe weather, power loss, riot, etc.)

9. Absolutely no materials will be given to inmates unless authorized by a Shift Sergeant in writing prior to visitation.

The Sheriff’s Office has a zero-tolerance policy regarding sexual abuse, harassment, and misconduct. If this policy is violated, your visitation will be terminated and any future visits may be suspended. If necessary, criminal charges may be imposed.

Trafficking contraband into a penal institution is a Level 6 non-person felony.