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Daviess County Detention Center Guide

Overview of the Facility

The Daviess County Detention Center is a correctional facility located in Owensboro, Kentucky. It serves Daviess County and houses both male and female inmates, including those awaiting trial and those serving shorter sentences.

Contact Information

Address: 3337 Highway 144, Owensboro, KY 42303
Phone: (270) 685-8466
Website: https://daviesscountyky.gov/159/Detention-Center

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at the Daviess County Detention Center, you can use the online inmate search tool provided by the Kentucky Department of Corrections: Kentucky DOC Inmate Search. Alternatively, you can call the detention center directly for inmate information.

Visitation Information and Hours

Visitation hours may vary depending on the inmate's housing unit. It's best to contact the facility directly for the most up-to-date visitation schedule. Visitors must have a valid government-issued ID and follow the facility's dress code and visitation rules.

How to Send Money

Inmates can receive money through various methods:

  • Online: Through Access Corrections
  • By Phone: Call 1-866-345-1884
  • At Kiosk: Located in the lobby of the detention center
  • By Mail: Send money orders to the facility address

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates can make collect calls or use prepaid phone accounts. Family and friends can set up accounts through GTL for phone services. Video visitation may be available, but you should contact the facility for specific details and availability.

Inmate Services and Programs

The Daviess County Detention Center offers various programs to inmates, which may include:

  • Educational programs (GED classes)
  • Substance abuse treatment
  • Religious services
  • Work programs
  • Life skills training

Security and Management Information

The facility is managed by the Daviess County Jailer and staffed by trained corrections officers. Security measures include surveillance cameras, regular inmate counts, and controlled access to different areas of the facility.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates have the right to legal counsel and can receive visits from their attorneys. Family visitation is a privilege that can be revoked for disciplinary reasons. All visitors must follow the facility's rules and regulations.

Booking and Release Process

During booking, inmates are photographed, fingerprinted, and their personal belongings are inventoried. Upon release, inmates reclaim their personal items and are either released on their own recognizance, post bail, or are transferred to another facility if required.

Frequently Asked Questions

What items can I bring to visitation?

Visitors are typically only allowed to bring a valid ID and car keys. No personal items, phones, or large amounts of cash are permitted.

How can I send mail to an inmate?

You can send mail to an inmate by addressing it to: Inmate's Full Name, Daviess County Detention Center, 3337 Highway 144, Owensboro, KY 42303. Include your return address on the envelope.

What happens if an inmate needs medical attention?

The Daviess County Detention Center has medical staff on-site to address inmates' health concerns. For serious medical issues, inmates may be transferred to a local hospital under guard.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

We provide detailed visiting and contact information for Daviess County Detention Center. If you are have completed a Daviess 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 Daviess 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 Daviess County Detention Center. Please send the mail or package to the address mentioned below.

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

3337 US Highway 60 East, Owensboro, KY, 42303

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 270-685-8466 .

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 Daviess 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.

Daviess County Detention Center Inmate Searcher

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Daviess 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