Shelby County, KY Jail and Prison System

Address:	1000 Detention Road, Shelbyville, KY 40065
E-mail:	darrell.cox@shelbycoky.com
Phone:	502-633-2343
Fax:	502-647-1457
Website:	https://shelbycounty.ky.gov/Departments/Pages/Detention-Center.aspx
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/pages/Shelby-County-Detention-Center/113334822054956

Shelby County KY Detention Center is a Medium security level County Jail located in the city of Shelbyville, Kentucky. The County Jail was opened in 1957 The facility has a capacity of 100 inmates, which is the maximum amount of beds per facility.

The facility is part of Shelbyville, KY judicial district, which has 0 facilities in total.

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100 Capacity
Shelbyville, KY Judicial District

How Do I Visit an Inmate in Shelby County KY Detention Center?

Locating an Inmate in Shelby County KY Detention Center

The best way to locate or get information of any inmate currently incarcerated in Shelby County KY Detention Center is to contact the County Jail for information on the inmate or visit them online at https://www.bop.gov/.

Be Approved

Make sure an inmate you are visiting have placed you on their approved visiting list.

Be Prepared to Shelby County KY Detention Center Visiting Rules

For information on official policy that outlines the regulations and procedures for visiting a Shelby County KY Detention Center inmate contact the facility directly via 502-633-2343 phone number.

Visitation Days and Hours

Shelby County KY Detention Center County Jail has visiting hours on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays. For more information on when you can visit an inmate and get directions contact the County Jail directly.

Visiting a Shelby County KY Detention Center inmate on holidays:

The inmate will be notified as to any changes to the "normal" visitation schedule due to holidays and/or any special commitments.

	USP General Visiting Hours
Mon	County Inmates 6:00 pm for females 6:30, 7:00, 7:30 and 8:00 pm for males
Tue	—
Wed	County Inmates 6:00 and 6:30 pm for females 7:00, 7:30 and 8:00 pm for males
Thu	—
Fri	County Inmates 6:30, 7:00, and 8:00 pm for males
Sat	Restrictive Custody Unit 12:00, 1:00 and 2:00 pm for females
Sun	Restrictive Custody Unit 3:00 and 4:00 pm for males
Hol	—

How to Send a Mail/Care Package to an Inmate?

Inmates can receive letters from their family members and friends, as well as packages from home with prior written approval from the inmate's unit team or authorized staff member at Shelby County KY Detention Center.

To make sure the mail and package you are sending comes under approved item list and for more clarification contact the County Jail administration at 502-633-2343. Another option for contacting the facility is reaching out via email at darrell.cox@shelbycoky.com.

You can also try to contact the facility by reaching out to them on social media platforms. Visit their Facebook page here.