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EDCF is for State Prison offenders sentenced anywhere from one year to life by the State Court in the county where the charges were filed
All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for State - maximum facility.
The phone carrier is Inmate Calling Solutions (ICSolutions), to see their rates and best-calling plans for your inmate to call you.
If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders
Located at 1737 SE US Hwy 54 in El Dorado, KS, EDCF carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. EDCF offers diverse educational and vocational programs aimed at equipping offenders for successful reintegration into society and reducing recidivism. Through these initiatives, inmates gain skills and confidence, fostering personal growth and resilience.
When someone you care about ends up in a state prison, it can be tough to navigate the ins and outs of the system. From figuring out how to stay in touch to understanding what you can do to make their time easier, it can feel overwhelming. That's where this webpage comes in handy. It's here to help you get the lowdown on KS DOC - El Dorado Correctional Facility (EDCF) so you can stay connected and support your loved one during their time inside.
Communication is important, the prison offers a phone program for outbound calls only, with inmates unable to receive incoming calls. Accepting collect calls can be expensive, sometimes exceeding $10 per call. Click here for discounts on inmate calls, especially if the communication with your inmate is frequent. It's important to remember that all phone calls are recorded, and discussing sensitive legal matters over these lines is discouraged.
While incarcerated, reading is often the best use of time. Please note that books and magazines, puzzles, and word searches ordered for inmates must come directly from the publisher. This policy ensures that the items are new, untampered, and comply with the facility's regulations. Prisons and jails enforce this rule to prevent the introduction of contraband or prohibited materials. By restricting orders to publishers, the facility can better maintain security and control over the content entering the institution. Any books or magazines not received directly from the publisher will be rejected and not delivered to the inmate. You may, however, send letters and selfies to inmates with this easy-to-use app, packages starting at only $8.00.
The EDCF, Kansas' most recent correctional institution, emerged from a 1988 class action lawsuit addressing prison conditions. Initially built at a cost of $58 million, it housed 640 adult male residents, with room for future expansion of 725 beds. Over time, modifications and expansions were made, including a 115-bed medium-custody dormitory in 1995 and two additional cell houses in 2001, totaling $17.5 million. EDCF's Central Unit commenced operations in January 1991, situated one mile east of El Dorado on State Highway 54.
EDCF caters to special management, maximum, and medium-custody residents, typically housing repeat offenders with a history of violence. The facility's ethos emphasizes incarceration as punishment rather than for punishment. It aims to enhance residents' capacities and motivations for responsible, pro-social, crime-free behavior through various programs and services aimed at risk reduction and reentry efforts.
EDCF accommodates the most dangerous and resistant residents in long-term involuntary segregation. Furthermore, all male offenders under the Secretary of Corrections' custody are processed through EDCF's Reception and Diagnostic Unit (RDU). Here, residents undergo orientation, receive custody classifications, and are assigned to appropriate programs and permanent housing. Given its specialized operations, EDCF's management and activities have system-wide implications for the corrections system.
Similar to other Secretary of Corrections-managed facilities, EDCF outsources education, health services, and food services to private vendors. This arrangement ensures the provision of essential services to residents while managing the facility efficiently.
EDCF maintains a database of current inmates and their locations within the system. To locate an inmate, begin by using the DOC locator tool, which requires entering the first three letters of the inmate's first and last name, allowing for variations in spelling.
If unable to locate the desired information through free resources, users may opt to use the Arrest Record Search, which requires payment. While this option incurs a small fee, it provides access to the most up-to-date data available.
Once a resident is eligible for visiting privileges, the resident is responsible for ensuring that his visitors receive the necessary paperwork to register as visitors. For more information, please review IMPP 10-113D: Offender Visitation.
Visitation Schedule Saturday or Sunday 8:30am – 11:00am (morning session) 12:15pm - 2:30pm (afternoon session) 8:30am – 2:30pm (all day visit: must schedule morning timeslot and afternoon timeslot)