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Allen County Detention Center Guide for Inmates

Overview of the Facility

The Allen County Detention Center is a correctional facility located in Scottsville, Kentucky. It serves Allen County and houses both male and female inmates.

Contact Information

Address: 200 East Public Square, Scottsville, KY 42164
Phone: (270) 237-3711
Website: https://www.allencountyky.gov/detention-center

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at the Allen County Detention Center, you can call the facility directly at (270) 237-3711. Provide the inmate's full name and, if possible, their date of birth or booking number.

Visitation Information and Hours

Visitation hours may vary. Please contact the facility directly for the most up-to-date visitation schedule and policies.

How to Send Money

Money can be sent to inmates through various methods. For specific information on available options, please contact the facility directly.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates are allowed to make phone calls. For information on phone services and potential video visitation options, please contact the detention center.

Inmate Services and Programs

The Allen County Detention Center may offer various services and programs to inmates. For specific information, please contact the facility directly.

Security and Management Information

The Allen County Detention Center is operated by the Allen County Sheriff's Office. For detailed information about security measures and management, please contact the facility.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates have certain legal and visitation rights. For specific information about these rights at the Allen County Detention Center, please contact the facility or consult with a legal professional.

Booking and Release Process

For information about the booking and release processes at the Allen County Detention Center, please contact the facility directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What items are inmates allowed to have?

The list of allowed items may vary. Please contact the facility directly for the most up-to-date information on permitted items.

How can I send mail to an inmate?

To send mail to an inmate, address your letter to: Inmate's Full Name, Allen County Detention Center, 200 East Public Square, Scottsville, KY 42164. Be sure to include your return address.

What are the medical services available to inmates?

The Allen County Detention Center provides basic medical services to inmates. For specific information about available medical services, please contact the facility directly.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

We provide detailed visiting and contact information for Allen County Detention Center. If you are have completed a Allen County Detention Center inmate search and have located an inmate, the information on this page will help you to stay in contact. We help you send money to jail, send & receive text messages, and provide the address for in-person visits.

Sending Money

Inmates who are currently imprisoned in Allen County Detention Center can receive money into their commissary account via money order, check or cash. Inmate visitors can also deposit money directly into the inmate's account at prison administrative office. Note: When sending the money via money order or check, mention the inmate id and full name on the back of the slip.

Sending a Package / Mail

You can send any mail to the inmates who are imprisoned in Allen County Detention Center. Please send the mail or package to the address mentioned below.

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

196 Wood Street, Scottsville, KY, 42164

Please make sure the mail or package that you are sending comes under the list of approved items. For further clarification on the allowed items, contact the prison administration directly on 270-237-3226 .

Note: In case you want to send packages, you need to get prior approval from the prison administration. Contact the prison / jail staff for more information.

Phone calls

Inmates can call to any person outside who are on the approved members list between 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM. The cost of the call is beared by the receiver and the call can be of maximum 30 minutes. During rush hours, the calling time is reduced drastically to 10 minutes.

Visitation Rules

You need to get yourself registered in the visitors list before visiting any inmate in the prison. If you are visiting someone in Allen County Detention Center, make sure you are in approved visitors list. Confirm with the prison authorities before coming to visit the inmate.

Listed below are the basic visitation rules which one must adhere to:

  • Visitor must not be a prior felon.
  • Visitor must have a valid government ID.
  • A legal guardian must be accompanied for children below 16 years of age.

Allen County Detention Center Inmate Searcher

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Allen County Detention Center driving directions

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General Stats for Kentucky

Kentucky Total Number of Inmates

44,750

Kentucky Total No. of Inmates

Number of people under Probation Supervision

55,460

Number of people under Probation Supervision

Prison population rate

411

Prison population rate: 100,000 residents

Parole Population

14,429

Parole Population

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

1,339

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

725

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

Sex

Sex

%

Total

Male

88.86

16,493

Female

11.14

2,067

Youth

Type

%

Total

Committed

56.12

330

Detained

40.31

237

Diverted

2.04

12

Prisons and Jails in Kentucky