Jessamine County KY Detention Center Inmate Search & Info
Jessamine County Detention Center Inmate Search, Bond & Family Information
Trying to locate someone booked in Jessamine County? Start with the detention center’s live inmate roster, then use the booking information to work through bond, court, visitation, money, communication and possible release.
Jessamine County Detention Center Quick Facts
Jessamine County operates its detention center in Nicholasville for people awaiting court proceedings and individuals serving qualifying sentences. The county also runs rehabilitation and work programs for eligible inmates.
Nicholasville, KY 40356
Current elected Jessamine County Jailer.
Listed by Jessamine County.
How to Search Jessamine County Detention Center Inmates
Jessamine County links directly to the detention center’s own website for inmate information. Use that roster first because a third-party booking page can be incomplete or outdated.
Open the detention center website
Use the county-linked Jessamine County Detention Center site and open its current inmate list or JailTracker roster.
Search the person’s legal name
Start with the surname. Add the first name when several people have similar names.
Open the matching booking record
Review custody status, booking information, charges, court information and bond details when displayed.
Save the inmate or booking identifier
Keep the number with the exact booked name. It can help with calls, deposits, mail and records requests.
Confirm fast-changing information
For a same-day arrest, bond or release question, call Booking through Extension 3 before taking action.
No Inmate Result? Check These Possibilities
A person can be arrested before their booking record becomes easy to find. They may also have been released, transferred or held under another agency.
Arrest happened recently
Call 859-885-4558 and select Extension 3. Have the full legal name and date of birth ready if known.
Person was listed earlier
Check court activity and possible release or transfer. A missing roster entry does not explain the destination by itself.
You Found the Inmate. What Should You Check Next?
Save the booking details before doing anything else. The most useful next step depends on whether your priority is release, court, contact, money or medical information.
Use the same spelling when contacting the jail or court.
Keep it available for accounts, commissary and correspondence.
Do not assume the first charge explains the complete hold.
Kentucky’s bond system differs from commercial-bondsman states.
Use the Jessamine Circuit Court Clerk for official case records.
Accounts, medical and booking have separate menu options.
Who Is Held at the Jessamine County Detention Center?
Jessamine County says the facility holds people who have been arrested and are awaiting judicial procedures as well as individuals who have been convicted.
The center also operates programs intended to support rehabilitation rather than functioning only as a holding facility.
The county identifies substance-use rehabilitation among the programs offered.
Moral Reconation Therapy and other rehabilitation programming are listed by the county.
Eligible inmates may participate in work details and roadside litter pickup.
The county says inmates can help grow and harvest produce through the detention-center garden.
Religious programming is among the services identified by the county.
Questions about the Class D program can be routed through Extension 5.
Jessamine County Bond: Kentucky Works Differently
Kentucky does not use the normal commercial bail-bondsman system found in many states. Kentucky Court of Justice says commercial bail bonding has been prohibited since 1976.
Release options a Kentucky judge may use
The defendant signs a promise to appear and comply with court conditions.
No money is collected upfront, but a specified amount can become due after violations.
An approved third person signs and may be exposed to forfeiture if conditions are violated.
The full court-set cash amount plus applicable filing fees may be required.
Kentucky property with sufficient equity can be used when the court authorizes this form.
A percentage of the stated bail amount is paid rather than the full face amount.
Check the inmate’s bond status
Record the charge, court and amount or release type displayed in the current jail record.
Ask which court controls release
Call Booking if the custody record is unclear, especially when more than one case or hold appears.
Confirm the payment method
The Jessamine court page specifically states that credit and debit cards are not accepted for bonds.
Keep the receipt and case information
Do not hand money to an unsolicited third party claiming to guarantee release.
Find the Jessamine County Criminal Court Case
Jail information answers custody questions. The Office of Circuit Court Clerk is the official starting point when you need the court file, docket, orders or copies.
Nicholasville, KY 40356
| Need to know | Best source |
|---|---|
| Is the person in jail? | Jessamine County Detention Center inmate roster. |
| What was the booking charge? | Current detention record. |
| What is the current case status? | Office of Circuit Court Clerk. |
| When is the next hearing? | Verify through the court handling the case. |
| I need an official copy | Request it through the Circuit Court Clerk. |
Kentucky Court of Justice says court clerks maintain records for Circuit, Family and District Court matters and are the starting point for requesting copies.
Jessamine County Court Information Request Court RecordsJessamine County Detention Center Visitation
Visiting schedules can depend on housing assignment, custody classification and facility operations. Confirm the current Jessamine schedule before driving to Nicholasville.
Knowing the current housing or inmate number can make the call easier.
Schedules and temporary restrictions can change.
Ask these questions during the same call
- Is visitation in-person, video or both?
- Does the visit require advance scheduling?
- What ID must an adult visitor bring?
- Can minors visit this inmate?
- How early should visitors arrive?
- How many people can attend?
- What clothing restrictions apply?
- Is the inmate currently eligible to visit?
Inmate Accounts and Commissary
Jessamine County routes inmate-account and commissary questions through Extension 4. Tiger Commissary’s live ordering service currently recognizes Jessamine County Detention Center as a participating facility.
Use for current inmate-account and commissary questions.
Select Jessamine County Detention Center in Nicholasville before placing an order.
Confirm the person is still housed there
Check the current inmate roster before putting money into an account.
Verify the inmate’s identifying information
Use the booked name and inmate number when the service requests them.
Select Jessamine County Detention Center
Tiger’s current facility selector identifies the Nicholasville detention center.
Review the total before paying
Check any displayed service fee, item restriction or delivery rule before submitting the transaction.
Phone Calls, Messages and Communication
Communication vendors can change faster than the jail’s physical contact information. The current county page does not identify a phone or messaging vendor, so this guide does not present an unverified provider as official.
To set up inmate calls
Call 859-885-4558 and ask which inmate telephone or messaging service is currently active for the person’s housing unit.
Before funding an account
Confirm the provider name directly with the facility and use only the provider’s real website or app.
How to Send Mail to a Jessamine County Inmate
The facility’s physical address is verified, but personal-mail processing addresses can change when a jail uses an outside scanning service. Confirm the current personal-mail address before mailing anything.
229 East Maple Street, Nicholasville, KY 40356 · 859-885-4558
Find the inmate first
Write down the exact booked name and inmate or booking identifier.
Ask whether regular mail is processed off-site
This determines whether social mail goes to Maple Street or to a separate mail-processing center.
Ask about legal mail separately
Attorney and court correspondence can follow different routing rules from normal family mail.
Confirm publication rules
Books, magazines and newspapers may require direct shipment from an approved publisher or retailer.
Medical, Home Incarceration and Class D Contacts
Jessamine County publishes dedicated extensions for several common family and supervision questions. Using the correct extension avoids routing everything through Booking.
Call 859-885-4558 and select Medical.
Also used for drug-testing questions.
Connects to the Class D Coordinator.
Released, Transferred or Sent to State Custody?
When someone disappears from the county inmate list, determine whether they were released locally or moved into another correctional system.
Local release or case change
Contact Booking or check the court handling the case when the county roster no longer shows the person.
Kentucky state custody
Use Kentucky Online Offender Lookup when the person may have moved into Department of Corrections custody or supervision.
Request Jessamine Detention Center Records
Jessamine County provides a dedicated open-records route for detention-center records. Use this when you need an official record rather than a live inmate lookup.
County-published contact for detention-center open-records matters.
Hours currently listed on the county Jailer page.
Include enough information to identify the record
- Inmate’s full legal name
- Booking or inmate number
- Approximate booking date
- Type of record requested
- Relevant case number if known
- Your preferred contact information
Court-file requests should go to the Jessamine County Circuit Court Clerk rather than to the detention center.
Jessamine Detention Open RecordsJessamine County Detention Center Location
The jail is at 229 East Maple Street in Nicholasville. Confirm the purpose of your visit before driving there because visiting, records, commissary and court matters follow different procedures.
Jessamine County Detention Center Phone Directory
| Department | How to Reach It | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Main detention line | 859-885-4558 | General facility routing. |
| Booking | Extension 3 | Recent arrest, booking and current custody questions. |
| Inmate Accounts / Commissary | Extension 4 | Account and commissary questions. |
| Class D Coordinator | Extension 5 | Class D program questions. |
| Home Incarceration / Drug Testing | Extension 6 | Home-incarceration and testing questions. |
| Medical | Extension 7 | Detention medical questions. |
| Circuit Court | 859-885-4531 | Circuit Court Clerk matters. |
| District Court | 859-887-1005 | District Court matters. |
Official Resources for Jessamine County Inmate & Court Information
These links are for live lookups, transactions, official records and current policies. The guide above explains how the pieces fit together so you do not need to open every source just to understand the process.
Official county information for the detention center, contacts, extensions and open records.
County-linked detention-center site and inmate roster access.
Current vendor page identifying Jessamine County Detention Center.
Court address, clerk contacts, hours, records and payment information.
Official explanation of Kentucky pretrial assessment and release options.
Official instructions for obtaining court-file copies.
Use when a person may have moved into Kentucky DOC custody or supervision.
Jessamine County Detention Center FAQs
How do I search for an inmate in Jessamine County?
Start with the Jessamine County Detention Center website linked by the county. Use the current inmate roster or JailTracker system and search the person’s legal name.
What is the Jessamine County Detention Center phone number?
The main detention-center number is 859-885-4558.
Where is the Jessamine County Detention Center?
The facility is at 229 East Maple Street, Nicholasville, Kentucky 40356.
Who is the Jessamine County Jailer?
Jessamine County currently lists Jon Sallee as Jailer and Dru Parsons as Chief Deputy.
Which extension do I use for Booking?
Call 859-885-4558 and select Extension 3 for Booking.
Which extension handles inmate money and commissary?
Inmate Accounts and Commissary are handled through Extension 4 of the detention-center phone system.
Which extension should I use for medical questions?
Call 859-885-4558 and select Extension 7 for the Medical department.
Why can’t I find someone who was just arrested?
Booking or data entry may still be underway. Recheck the name and call Booking at 859-885-4558, Extension 3, if the arrest was recent.
Does Kentucky use commercial bail bondsmen?
No. Kentucky Court of Justice says commercial bail bonding has been prohibited since 1976. Release is handled through Kentucky’s court and pretrial system.
What types of pretrial release can a Kentucky judge order?
Kentucky lists release on recognizance, unsecured release, third-party surety, cash, property and partially secured release among the available options.
How soon does Kentucky Pretrial Services assess someone?
Kentucky Pretrial Services says specialists conduct an interview and assessment within 24 hours of arrest for individuals arrested on bailable offenses.
Can I pay a Jessamine County bond with a credit card?
The Kentucky Court of Justice Jessamine County page states that credit and debit cards are not accepted for bonds.
Where is the Jessamine County court?
The Jessamine County Court Complex is at 107 N. Main Street, Nicholasville, KY 40356.
What is the Jessamine County Circuit Court phone number?
The Circuit Court Clerk lists 859-885-4531 and 859-887-1005.
What is the Jessamine County District Court phone number?
The District Court number listed by Kentucky Court of Justice is 859-887-1005.
How do I get an official Jessamine County court record?
Start with the Office of Circuit Court Clerk. Kentucky Court of Justice says the clerk is responsible for managing and providing access to Circuit, Family and District Court records for the county.
How do I schedule a Jessamine County jail visit?
Call the detention center at 859-885-4558 and confirm the current visitation procedure and the inmate’s eligible visiting times before traveling.
How can I send commissary to a Jessamine County inmate?
Tiger Commissary currently identifies Jessamine County Detention Center as a participating facility. Confirm the inmate is still housed there before placing an order.
What is the current Jessamine inmate mailing address?
Confirm the current personal-mail routing with the detention center before mailing. The physical facility is 229 East Maple Street, but personal mail may use a separate processing address.
How do I check if someone was transferred to state prison?
Search Kentucky Online Offender Lookup when the person may have moved into Kentucky Department of Corrections custody or supervision.
How do I request detention-center records?
Jessamine County lists detentioncenteropenrecords@jessamineky.gov for detention-center open-records requests.
What programs does Jessamine County Detention Center offer?
The county identifies drug rehabilitation, worship services, a five-acre inmate garden, work details, roadside litter pickup and Moral Reconation Therapy among its programs.
Does an inmate booking mean the person is guilty?
No. A jail booking records an arrest and custody event. A person is presumed innocent unless and until guilt is established through the court process.
Facility contacts, departmental extensions, programs, court information, Kentucky bond rules, offender-search resources and commissary routing were checked against Jessamine County, Kentucky Court of Justice, Kentucky Department of Corrections and the currently listed commissary service.
Custody, bond, visitation, mail-processing addresses, communication providers and inmate-service arrangements can change. Time-sensitive transactions should be checked against the live facility or provider before payment or travel.
Official-source review completedCountyDetentionCenter.org is an independent informational website. It is not operated by Jessamine County, the Jessamine County Detention Center, Kentucky Court of Justice or another government agency.
All arrestees are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Arrest, booking and inmate records do not establish guilt.