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Inmate Guide: Blackburn Correctional Complex, Kentucky

Overview of the Facility

Blackburn Correctional Complex is a minimum-security adult male correctional facility located in Lexington, Kentucky. It is operated by the Kentucky Department of Corrections and houses approximately 594 inmates.

Contact Information

Address: 3111 Spurr Road, Lexington, KY 40511
Phone: (859) 246-2366
Website: Kentucky Department of Corrections - Blackburn Correctional Complex

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at Blackburn Correctional Complex, use the Kentucky Offender Search tool available on the Kentucky Department of Corrections website.

Visitation Information and Hours

Visitation hours are typically on weekends and holidays. Visitors must be on the inmate's approved visitation list. Contact the facility directly for specific visitation schedules and requirements.

How to Send Money

Money can be sent to inmates through JPay. Visit the JPay website to set up an account and send funds electronically.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates have access to telephones during designated hours. Video visitation may be available; contact the facility for more information.

Inmate Services and Programs

Blackburn Correctional Complex offers various educational, vocational, and rehabilitative programs, including:

  • GED classes
  • Substance abuse treatment
  • Vocational training
  • Work programs

Security and Management Information

As a minimum-security facility, Blackburn Correctional Complex houses inmates who are nearing release or have demonstrated good behavior. The facility emphasizes rehabilitation and preparation for re-entry into society.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates have the right to legal counsel and visitation. Specific rules and regulations regarding these rights are available through the Kentucky Department of Corrections.

Booking and Release Process

Inmates are typically transferred to Blackburn from other facilities within the Kentucky Department of Corrections system. Release procedures vary depending on the inmate's sentence and conditions of release.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of facility is Blackburn Correctional Complex?

Blackburn Correctional Complex is a minimum-security adult male correctional facility located in Lexington, Kentucky.

How can I send money to an inmate at Blackburn Correctional Complex?

Money can be sent to inmates through JPay. Visit the JPay website to set up an account and send funds electronically.

What programs are available to inmates at Blackburn Correctional Complex?

Blackburn Correctional Complex offers various educational, vocational, and rehabilitative programs, including GED classes, substance abuse treatment, vocational training, and work programs.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

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

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

3111 Spurr Road, Lexington, KY, 40511

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 859-246-2366 .

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 Blackburn Correctional Complex, 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