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McCreary County Jail - CLOSED (Kentucky)

We regret to inform you that the McCreary County Jail in Kentucky has been closed. As a result, we cannot provide detailed information about its current operations or inmate services. However, we can offer some general information about the facility's history and closure.

Overview

The McCreary County Jail was a detention facility located in Whitley City, Kentucky. It served McCreary County and the surrounding area before its closure.

Closure Information

The McCreary County Jail was closed due to various factors, including budget constraints and the need for significant upgrades to meet state standards. After its closure, inmates from McCreary County were typically transferred to neighboring county facilities or state prisons.

Alternative Facilities

For those seeking information about current inmate housing or detention services in McCreary County, please contact the McCreary County Sheriff's Office or the Kentucky Department of Corrections for guidance on which facilities are now being used to house inmates from this area.

McCreary County Sheriff's Office

Address: 36 Court St, Whitley City, KY 42653
Phone: (606) 376-2322
Website: https://mccrearycountysheriff.com/

Kentucky Department of Corrections

Website: https://corrections.ky.gov/
Phone: (502) 564-4726

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are McCreary County inmates housed now?

McCreary County inmates are now typically housed in neighboring county jails or state correctional facilities. For specific information, contact the McCreary County Sheriff's Office or the Kentucky Department of Corrections.

Why was the McCreary County Jail closed?

The jail was closed due to budget constraints and the need for significant upgrades to meet state standards. Maintaining the facility became financially unfeasible for the county.

How can I find information about an inmate from McCreary County?

To find information about an inmate from McCreary County, contact the McCreary County Sheriff's Office or use the Kentucky Online Offender Lookup system provided by the Kentucky Department of Corrections.

For the most up-to-date information regarding detention services and inmate housing for McCreary County, please contact the local authorities or the Kentucky Department of Corrections directly.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

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

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

36 Court Street PO Box 327, Whitley City, KY, 42653

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 606-376-2322 .

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 McCreary County Jail - CLOSED, 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.

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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