Inmate Lookup Free Nationwide Inmate Search Logo

McLean County Jail, Kentucky: Inmate Guide

Overview of the Facility

McLean County Jail is a detention facility located in Calhoun, Kentucky. It serves McLean County and houses both male and female inmates awaiting trial or serving short-term sentences.

Contact Information

Address: 210 Main Street, Calhoun, KY 42327
Phone: (270) 273-3276
The jail does not have a dedicated website or email address available to the public.

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at McLean County Jail, you can call the facility directly at (270) 273-3276. Provide the inmate's full name and, if possible, their date of birth or booking number.

Visitation Information and Hours

Visitation policies and hours are subject to change. Please contact the jail directly for the most up-to-date information on visitation procedures and schedules.

How to Send Money

For information on how to send money to inmates, please contact the jail directly. They will provide you with the most current methods for depositing funds into an inmate's account.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates are typically allowed to make phone calls at designated times. For specific information on phone privileges and any available video visitation options, please contact the jail directly.

Inmate Services and Programs

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

History of the Facility

Detailed historical information about McLean County Jail is not readily available. The jail serves as the primary detention facility for McLean County, Kentucky.

Security and Management Information

For information regarding the jail's security measures and management structure, please contact the facility directly.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates have certain legal rights, including the right to legal counsel. For specific information on legal and visitation rights at McLean County Jail, contact the facility or consult with a local attorney.

Booking and Release Process

The booking and release processes may vary depending on the circumstances. For detailed information on these procedures, please contact the jail directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What items are inmates allowed to have?

The list of allowed items may vary. Contact the jail directly for the most up-to-date information on permitted items for inmates.

How can I send mail to an inmate?

To send mail to an inmate, address your letter to the inmate's full name, followed by the jail's address: 210 Main Street, Calhoun, KY 42327. Always include your return address.

What should I do if I have concerns about an inmate's well-being?

If you have concerns about an inmate's well-being, contact the jail immediately at (270) 273-3276 and speak with a staff member or supervisor.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

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

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

150 Wilson Lane, Calhoun, KY, 42327

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 270-499-0769 .

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 McLean 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.
How to lookup someone in prison or jail

Steps to follow for finding
an Inmate

Step 1


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

McLean County Jail driving directions

You can use the map plotted on the righ to find the driving directions to McLean 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