Johnson County Jail

Jail Layout

Interview with Viktor


JM: How many different blocks were there?
Viktor: It's hard to say. When you first come in they keep you isolated waiting on classification. The jail in Gardner is confusing , I think intentionally so. Olathe is set up with I think 2 pods on each floor. Being farmed out to Osage and Chase Counties, those jails are different too, but easier to figure out where you are.

JM: Did they have names? If so, what were they?
Viktor: I forget.

JM: Which inmates were housed in the different blocks?
Viktor: The women are housed in Olathe. Also maximum security for the men.

JM: What do you remember being the nicest and worst parts about the different blocks?
Viktor: Some you are alone most of the day in a cell. Others are open, and you can interact with the other inmates all day, watch TV, play games, read, etc.