Fayette County KY Detention Center Inmate Search & Info
Fayette County Detention Center Inmate Search, Bond, Visits & Jail Services
Looking for someone in the Fayette County Detention Center in Lexington? Start with Lexington Community Corrections’ live inmate search, then use the inmate record to check charges, bond, video visits, mail, money and the related court case.
Search Current Inmates Call Detention: 859-425-2700Fayette County KY Detention Center: Quick Information
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government operates the Fayette County Detention Center through Community Corrections. The adult facility is on Old Frankfort Circle in Lexington.
600 Old Frankfort Circle
Lexington, KY 40510
Use this number for current charges, bond and detention-related questions.
Mon–Thu: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Fri: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
How to Search Fayette County Detention Center Inmates
Lexington provides a dedicated inmate database for people currently held by Community Corrections. Search there before using a third-party jail directory.
Open the official inmate search
Use Lexington Community Corrections’ live jail system and enter the available search criteria.
Match the correct inmate
Compare the full name and identifying details carefully before relying on the record.
Save the inmate number
The inmate or booking ID is especially important for postal mail and communication services.
Check bond and current charges
If the live result does not answer the question, call 859-425-2700 for current custody, charge and bond information.
Can’t Find the Person in the Fayette County Inmate Search?
A missing result can mean the person is still being processed, was released or is being held by another county, state or federal agency.
If the arrest just happened
Call with the person’s full legal name and date of birth if known. Ask whether booking has been completed and whether Community Corrections currently has custody.
If the person was previously listed
Check court information and VINE. A sentenced person transferred to state custody may later appear in Kentucky’s KOOL offender system.
You Found the Inmate. What Should You Check Next?
Save the inmate number before closing the record. Then move to the task that actually matters instead of searching the same name on multiple websites.
It is required in the current postal-mail format.
Call Community Corrections if the current amount or condition is unclear.
District and Circuit courts handle different criminal matters.
Normal personal visitation is remote video rather than in-person.
Inmate-account deposits and commissary orders are separate tasks.
Receive eligible custody-change alerts instead of repeatedly checking the roster.
How to Check Bond and Current Charges
Lexington Community Corrections specifically directs the public to call 859-425-2700 for an inmate’s current charges and bond information.
Have the inmate’s full name and inmate number ready if available.
Fayette District Court’s Criminal/Traffic Division posts bail bonds and is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week except Dec. 24 and Dec. 25.
Where can bond be paid?
Lexington states that bond payments can be made at the Fayette County District Courthouse, at the Fayette County Detention Center or through its official online bond-payment link.
150 N. Limestone
Lexington, KY 40507
600 Old Frankfort Circle
Lexington, KY 40510
Lexington links to Government Window for eligible online bail/bond payments.
Lexington Community Corrections says the jail does not call family members on an inmate’s behalf to request or collect bond money over the phone.
Find the Fayette County Criminal Court Case
Jail information and court information answer different questions. Once you know the inmate’s charges, use the Kentucky Court of Justice for hearings, court records and case outcomes.
| Need | Best source |
|---|---|
| Current custody | Lexington Community Corrections inmate search |
| Current jail charges | Community Corrections / 859-425-2700 |
| Misdemeanor or District criminal matter | Fayette District Court Criminal/Traffic Division |
| Felony indictment | Fayette Circuit Court Criminal Division |
| Official court-case copy | Office of Fayette Circuit Court Clerk |
Lexington, KY 40507
859-246-2228
Lexington, KY 40507
859-246-2224
Fayette County Detention Center Visitation
Normal personal visitation is conducted remotely through the jail’s secure SmartVisit video system. In-person personal visits are not permitted under normal circumstances.
Use Smart Communications / SmartVisit to arrange an eligible video visit.
Lexington currently lists remote and video-on-demand visits at $0.10 per minute.
Exceptions require advance facility approval for qualifying family emergencies or significant family events.
Requesting an exceptional in-person visit
For a verified family emergency or significant family event, Lexington says requests are reviewed case by case and must be approved in advance.
Schedule SmartVisit Official Visitation InformationInmate Phone Calls, Tablets and Messages
Smart Communications currently provides tablet, phone and electronic messaging services for the Fayette County Detention Center.
An inmate can place a collect call through the inmate telephone system.
The call cost can be deducted from funds available in the inmate’s commissary account.
An account can be created through Smart Communications for available electronic messaging.
How to Send Money to a Fayette County KY Inmate
Lexington provides three deposit routes: a jail-lobby kiosk, online deposits and telephone deposits. Money orders are no longer accepted.
The front-lobby kiosks accept cash, debit cards and credit cards.
A service fee applies.
Both services are currently linked by Lexington for eligible inmate deposits.
Use a debit or credit card to add money by telephone.
Community Corrections specifically states that money orders are no longer accepted for inmate-account deposits.
Commissary and Care Packages
Inmates can place commissary orders once per week. Lexington currently publishes a $100 spending limit.
The inmate selects available items within the current $100 weekly spending limit.
Friends or family can order qualifying commissary items through My Care Pack for delivery on the inmate’s normal delivery day.
Can an Inmate Release Money to Family?
Yes, but Lexington places time and identification rules on inmate-account releases.
An inmate may release funds to family or friends during inmate-account office business hours. The recipient needs picture ID.
Community Corrections says special circumstances can be considered with approval from the Director or designee.
A person who has already been released can pick up remaining funds during normal business hours with picture identification.
Fayette County Detention Center Inmate Mail Address
Regular inmate mail no longer goes directly to the Lexington jail. Smart Communications scans ordinary postal mail and makes it available to inmates electronically.
Inmate First Name + Last Name + Inmate Number
PO Box 9198
Seminole, FL 33775-9198
What happens to regular mail?
Regular postal mail is scanned and then made available for inmates to view through the facility’s mail kiosks.
Lexington states that regular mail sent to the former address after January 1, 2025 is returned to the sender.
Legal mail is different
Legal mail is the stated exception to the scanning-address rule and continues to be sent directly to the detention facility.
600 Old Frankfort Circle
Lexington, KY 40510
Follow current facility requirements for privileged/legal correspondence.
Programs Available to Fayette County Inmates
Community Corrections provides more than basic housing. Inmate programs cover education, rehabilitation, religion and adjustment to jail procedures.
Educational programming addresses basic academic needs.
Rehabilitation programming is available as part of the facility’s life-skills services.
Programs include work and life-skill development.
Parenting education is included in current programming.
Religious services are available for inmates of all faiths.
The jail offers activities intended to promote exercise, education and constructive use of time.
What if an Inmate Has a Problem Inside the Facility?
The Inmate Services Unit acts as a liaison between inmates and jail administration. Counselors respond to inmate requests and visit housing units.
Counselors help inmates understand facility rules, procedures and available services.
Inmate Services can assist inmates with establishing contact with another agency when appropriate.
Electronic Monitoring and Early-Release Programs
Lexington Community Corrections operates alternatives to traditional incarceration for eligible people. Participation is not automatic.
The program provides the courts with a supervised alternative for eligible offenders who present a lower community risk.
The program supervises eligible low-risk offenders while connecting them with community services and structured requirements.
Get Notified About Release or Transfer
Instead of checking the jail search repeatedly, crime victims and concerned users can use VINE for eligible custody notifications.
VINE can provide alerts when an offender is released, transferred, escapes or has another qualifying custody-status change.
Open VINERequest Fayette County Detention Records
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government provides a specific Community Corrections option in its online open-records request system.
Use Lexington’s Open Records page and choose the Community Corrections records option.
Community Corrections Administration currently lists this number for open-records assistance.
Lexington’s current Open Records page states that a requester must be a resident of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and must indicate the basis for Kentucky residency in the request.
What if the Person Was Transferred to Kentucky State Custody?
A person sentenced or transferred from Fayette County into state corrections may eventually need to be searched through Kentucky’s state offender system.
Before Calling Fayette County Detention Center
Have the basic identifying details ready. This makes it easier to separate custody questions from court, account or visitation issues.
Use the exact spelling shown in the inmate record.
Keep it ready if known.
Especially useful for mail and account questions.
Know the charge if your question involves bond or court.
Helpful for a recent-booking question.
Ask clearly about custody, bond, mail, visitation, money or transfer.
Fayette County Jail and Court Contact Numbers
| Office | Contact | Use for |
|---|---|---|
| Community Corrections | 859-425-2700 | Current custody, charges, bond and detention questions. |
| Visitation exception contact | 859-425-2624 | Emergency/significant-family-event in-person visit requests. |
| Inmate Accounts | 859-425-2711 | Inmate account and fund questions. |
| Community Corrections Open Records | 859-425-2618 | Detention records request assistance. |
| Fayette District Criminal | 859-246-2228 | District criminal matters and bail bonds. |
| Fayette Circuit Criminal | 859-246-2224 | Felony indictments and Circuit criminal matters. |
| VINE | 1-800-511-1670 | Eligible custody-change notifications. |
Fayette County Detention Center Location
The adult detention facility is at 600 Old Frankfort Circle in Lexington. Personal visits are normally remote video visits, so do not travel to the jail expecting routine in-person visitation.
Official Fayette County Detention Resources
These official resources are for live searches, transactions or current procedures. The article above explains which service to use before you leave the page.
Official inmate-search gateway, bond information, postal mail and SmartVisit details.
Live Lexington Community Corrections inmate lookup.
Current remote-video visitation policy and exceptional in-person visit process.
Commissary, deposits, phones, messaging, refunds, education and inmate-service information.
Online payment portal linked by Lexington Community Corrections.
District and Circuit Court contacts, criminal divisions and court-record information.
Use the Community Corrections option for qualifying detention-record requests.
Use after a confirmed transfer into Kentucky Department of Corrections custody.
Fayette County KY Detention Center FAQs
How do I search Fayette County Detention Center inmates?
Use Lexington Community Corrections’ official inmate-search system at jail.lexingtonky.gov. Open the matching inmate record and save the inmate number for mail and other jail services.
Where is Fayette County Detention Center in Kentucky?
The detention center is at 600 Old Frankfort Circle, Lexington, KY 40510.
What is the Fayette County Detention Center phone number?
Call Lexington Community Corrections at 859-425-2700 for current detention, charge and bond questions.
Who operates Fayette County Detention Center?
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government operates the facility through its Community Corrections department.
How do I get current charges and bond information?
Lexington Community Corrections directs the public to call 859-425-2700 for current charges and bond information for an inmate in custody.
Where can I pay a Fayette County inmate’s bond?
Lexington says bond payments may be made at the Fayette District Courthouse, at the detention center or through the official online bond-payment portal.
Will the jail call my family asking for bond money?
No. Lexington Community Corrections specifically states that the jail does not call family members on an inmate’s behalf to request or collect bond money by phone.
Can I visit a Fayette County inmate in person?
Not under normal circumstances. Personal visitation is conducted remotely through SmartVisit. Exceptional in-person requests involving verified family emergencies or significant events require advance approval.
How much does remote video visitation cost?
Lexington currently lists remote SmartVisit and video-on-demand visits at $0.10 per minute.
Who do I call about an emergency in-person visit?
Lexington currently lists Sergeant Dwayne Tyree at 859-425-2624 for requests involving qualifying emergency or significant-family-event in-person visits.
What phone service does Fayette County Detention Center use?
Smart Communications provides inmate tablet, phone and electronic messaging services. Inmates can use collect calls or debit calls where available.
Can I send electronic messages to a Fayette County inmate?
Yes. Smart Communications provides electronic and picture messaging services for eligible inmates and contacts.
How do I add money to an inmate account?
You can use the detention-center lobby kiosk, Access Corrections, My Care Pack or the published telephone deposit line at 1-866-394-0490.
Can I mail a money order to the jail?
No. Lexington Community Corrections states that money orders are no longer accepted for inmate-account deposits.
How much can a Fayette County inmate spend on commissary?
Community Corrections currently publishes a $100 weekly commissary spending limit.
Can family order commissary items directly?
Yes. Lexington directs families to My Care Pack for eligible commissary orders delivered on the inmate’s normal delivery day.
What is the Fayette County inmate mailing address?
Regular mail goes to Smart Communications/Lexington-Fayette Co., inmate first and last name plus inmate number, PO Box 9198, Seminole, FL 33775-9198.
Why does inmate mail go to Florida?
Regular mail is sent to Smart Communications for scanning. The digital copy is then made available to the inmate through the facility’s mail system.
Where does legal mail go?
Legal mail is the exception to the Smart Communications postal-mail process and continues to be sent directly to the Fayette County Detention Center in Lexington.
Can an inmate release account money to family?
Community Corrections allows inmates to release funds to family or friends during inmate-account business hours during the first seven days of incarceration. Picture identification is required.
How do I find a Fayette County inmate’s court case?
Use the Kentucky Court of Justice Fayette County resources. District Court handles many misdemeanor and initial criminal matters, while Circuit Criminal handles felony indictments.
What is the Fayette District Criminal Court phone number?
The Fayette District Court Criminal/Traffic Division is listed at 859-246-2228.
What is the Fayette Circuit Criminal Court phone number?
The Fayette Circuit Court Criminal Division is listed at 859-246-2224.
How do I get notified when an inmate is released?
Register with VINE online or call Kentucky VINE at 1-800-511-1670 for eligible custody-change notifications.
How do I request Fayette County detention records?
Use Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government’s Open Records system and select Community Corrections. Lexington currently states that Kentucky residency requirements apply to its open-records requests.
What if the inmate was transferred to a Kentucky prison?
After confirming a state transfer, use the Kentucky Offender Online Lookup system to search Department of Corrections custody.
Does being listed in the detention center mean someone is guilty?
No. A booking or detention record does not establish guilt. Criminal charges are resolved through Kentucky’s court process.
This guide was checked against Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Community Corrections, Kentucky Court of Justice and Kentucky Department of Corrections resources.
Custody, bond, visitation rates, service providers and facility procedures can change. Recheck the appropriate official service before traveling, paying money or making a time-sensitive decision.
CountyDetentionCenter.org is an independent informational resource. It is not operated by Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, Community Corrections, Fayette County Detention Center, Kentucky Court of Justice or Kentucky Department of Corrections.