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Lyon County Jail, Kentucky - Inmate Guide

Overview of the Facility

Lyon County Jail is a correctional facility located in Eddyville, Kentucky. It serves Lyon County and houses both pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates.

Contact Information

Address: 500 W Dale Ave, Eddyville, KY 42038
Phone: (270) 388-2333
Website: Not available
Email: Not available

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at Lyon County Jail, you can call the facility directly at (270) 388-2333. Provide the inmate's full name and, if possible, their date of birth or booking number.

Visitation Information and Hours

Visitation hours and policies may vary. It is recommended to contact the jail directly for the most up-to-date information on visitation schedules and procedures.

How to Send Money

For information on how to send money to inmates, please contact the jail administration directly. Online payment systems information is not available.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates are generally allowed to make phone calls. For specific information about phone services and any video visitation options, please contact the jail directly.

Inmate Services and Programs

Information about specific inmate services and programs is not readily available. Contact the jail administration for details on educational, vocational, or rehabilitation programs that may be offered.

History of the Facility

Detailed information about the history of Lyon County Jail is not readily available.

Security and Management Information

Lyon County Jail is operated by the Lyon County Sheriff's Office. For specific information about security measures and management practices, contact the jail administration.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates have certain legal rights, including the right to attorney visits. For detailed information about legal and visitation rights, contact the jail or consult with a legal professional.

Booking and Release Process

The booking process typically involves fingerprinting, photographing, and collecting personal information. For specific details about the booking and release processes at Lyon County Jail, contact the facility directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What items are inmates allowed to have?

Inmates are typically allowed to have certain approved personal items. Contact the jail directly for a list of permitted items.

How do I post bail for an inmate?

To post bail, contact the Lyon County Jail or the local court system. They will provide information on bail amounts and acceptable payment methods.

Are work release programs available?

Information about work release programs is not readily available. Contact the jail administration for details on any such programs that may be offered.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

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

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

200 East Dale Avenue PO Box 903, Eddyville, KY, 42038

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 270-388-2311, 270-625-2380 .

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 Lyon County Jail, 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.

Lyon County Jail Inmate Searcher

Fill out the form below and receive a detailed report on an inmate. This includes current and previous arrest records, social media handles, current and previous addresses & phone numbers.

How to lookup someone in prison or jail

Steps to follow for finding
an Inmate

Step 1


Visit Jail Website

Visit the Lyon County Jail inmate search website

Step 2


Enter inmate id and personal information

Enter the inmate personal informations in the required fields

Step 3


Enter inmate id and personal information

Click on the 'Submit' button

Lyon County Jail driving directions

You can use the map plotted on the righ to find the driving directions to Lyon County Jail.

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