Richmond KY Madison County Detention Center Inmate Search
Madison County Detention Center Inmate Search & What to Do After You Find Someone
If someone was arrested in Richmond, Berea or elsewhere in Madison County, start with the county’s current inmate search.
After confirming custody, use this page for bond, court, visitation, commissary, inmate communication, release and transfer questions.
Search Current Madison County Inmates Call MCDC: 859-624-4710Madison County Detention Center Quick Information
Madison County operates a 24-hour detention facility in downtown Richmond. The county says it houses more than 500 county, federal and state inmates on an average day.
107 W. Irvine Street
Richmond, KY 40475
Use this number for detention-center questions not resolved through the inmate search.
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. The detention facility itself operates around the clock.
How to Search Madison County Detention Center Inmates
Madison County provides a dedicated inmate-search page for people currently housed at the detention center.
Open the county inmate-search page
Use Madison County’s detention-center page and choose View Current Inmates.
Search the person’s name
The county states that the tool supports name searches and displays current inmate status and related information.
Confirm you have the right person
Compare every available identifier before acting on the result, especially when names are common.
Save the useful identifiers
Keep the inmate’s exact listed name, inmate number if shown, booking details and case information.
Move to the next task
Once custody is confirmed, use the bond, court, visit or money instructions below instead of repeating the search.
Found the Inmate? Save These Details First
A quick screenshot or written note can prevent mistakes when you later contact the court, add money or create a visitation account.
Use the same spelling shown in the current inmate system.
Save any JailTracker or inmate number displayed with the record.
These details help determine which court and release process matter next.
The person may be awaiting trial or another court decision. Charges and case outcomes are determined through the judicial process.
Can’t Find Someone in the Richmond KY Jail Search?
The person may still be processing, may have been released, or another facility may currently control the custody.
Arrest happened recently?
Call 859-624-4710 with the person’s full name, date of birth if known and approximate arrest time.
Ask whether booking has been completed and whether the person is currently housed at MCDC.
Person was listed earlier?
Check Madison County court records and Kentucky KOOL. Release or transfer may explain why the local custody result changed.
You Confirmed Custody. What Should You Do Next?
Choose the task that solves the family’s immediate problem rather than searching for the inmate again.
Determine what release condition the judge or Pretrial Services has set.
Use the Madison County court system for hearings, orders and case records.
Madison County currently links social visitation to GettingOut.
The county’s current visitation page links inmate-wallet funding to ConnectNetwork.
Current online commissary ordering is handled through the provider linked by Madison County.
Use KOOL if county custody ends and another Kentucky correctional placement is possible.
Madison County KY Bond and Pretrial Release
Kentucky does not use the commercial bail-bondsman system common in many other states.
Kentucky Pretrial Services operates in all 120 counties, 24 hours a day. It evaluates people arrested on bailable offenses and provides information to the judge.
The required interview and assessment is normally conducted within 24 hours of arrest.
Release based on the defendant’s promise to appear and follow court conditions.
A financial amount can exist without being collected upfront, or a qualifying third party may be involved.
A judge may impose a financial condition depending on the case.
Confirm the current bond with MCDC, Pretrial Services or the Madison County court handling the charge.
Find the Madison County Criminal Court Case
Jail information answers where the person is held. Court records answer what is happening with the criminal charge.
- Current inmate status
- Booking information
- Available charge information
- Available bond information
- Case number
- Hearings
- Court orders
- Filings
- Disposition
Madison County court locations
101 W. Main St.
Richmond, KY 40475
Main / Circuit Court: 859-624-4713
The Circuit Court Clerk’s office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding court holidays.
Official Madison County Court Information Kentucky Court Case SearchMadison County Detention Center Video Visitation
Madison County currently directs family and friends to GettingOut for inmate visitation.
Use the county’s visitation page to reach the approved service.
Madison County has long used video-based social visits rather than routine contact visits.
Make sure the inmate remains at MCDC before funding or scheduling a visit.
Open Madison County’s visitation page
Use the county link rather than searching for an unofficial visitation provider.
Create or sign in to GettingOut
Use accurate visitor identity and contact information.
Select Madison County Detention Center
Match the correct inmate before scheduling or adding funds.
Use the current available schedule
Visit availability can change because of housing, classification, discipline or facility operations.
The county’s live visitation page currently directs users to GettingOut instead of publishing a static schedule. Use the live system for available times.
Calls, Messages and Inmate Wallet
Do not call the jail expecting staff to transfer you directly to an inmate. Routine communication runs through the detention center’s approved systems.
Madison County currently links its inmate-visitation service to GettingOut.
The county currently links funding of an inmate wallet to ConnectNetwork.
Facility communications can be reviewed or monitored for security. Sensitive legal strategy should go through attorney-client channels.
How to Send Commissary Money or Order Items
Madison County currently uses Care-a-Cell for online commissary funding and orders.
Use the provider linked directly from Madison County’s commissary page.
Madison County currently says online commissary orders are delivered on Tuesdays and Fridays.
The current county page says in-house commissary is delivered daily when orders meet the cutoff.
Use the exact inmate information from the live search. Do not pay through a provider that is not currently linked by Madison County.
Sending Mail to a Madison County Inmate
Madison County’s published jail policy allows inmate correspondence subject to security screening.
Because mail-routing vendors and addresses can change, confirm the current destination with MCDC before sending ordinary personal mail.
Call 859-624-4710 before mailing if the current county site does not show a clear personal-mail address.
Published jail policy states attorney, court and public-official correspondence is opened in the inmate’s presence and is not read by deputies.
Medical or Medication Concern
Madison County states that the detention center provides inmate medical care as part of its 24-hour operation.
Give staff the inmate’s full name and explain that you have health or medication information that may be relevant to medical staff.
Medical privacy rules may prevent staff from discussing an inmate’s diagnosis or treatment with family members.
Recovery and Rehabilitation Help Inside MCDC
Madison County offers more than basic confinement. Current programs include recovery coaching, GED services and religious programming.
Three full-time recovery coaches are available on-site seven days a week.
Main jail extension: 859-624-4710 ext. 3.
Madison County says MCDC is a Pearson VUE GED testing site with Kentucky Adult Education classes on Fridays.
Current support-services information lists church services from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Released or Transferred From Madison County Detention Center?
If the inmate disappears from the current search, do not assume one specific outcome.
Recheck the current inmate search
Confirm that the person is no longer listed in current MCDC custody.
Check the court case
A bond decision, sentence, dismissal or other court order may explain the change.
Call the detention center
Ask whether the person remains in county custody or has left the facility.
Search Kentucky KOOL
KOOL is useful when a Kentucky DOC or another state correctional placement is possible.
Use VINE for future notifications
VINE can reduce repeated manual checking when you need qualifying custody-status alerts.
Which Madison County Resource Should You Use?
| Resource | Best use |
|---|---|
| MCDC Current Inmates | Confirm current detention-center custody and review available inmate status information. |
| Kentucky Court of Justice | Criminal case, court dates, hearings, court orders and official case records. |
| GettingOut | Current Madison County video-visitation service. |
| ConnectNetwork | Inmate-wallet funding through the service currently linked by Madison County. |
| Care-a-Cell | Current online commissary funding and commissary-order service. |
| Kentucky KOOL | Statewide offender information when transfer or Kentucky correctional custody is possible. |
Before Calling Madison County Detention Center
Have enough information ready for staff to identify the inmate and understand the issue.
Spell the name exactly if possible.
Helpful when several people have similar names.
Use the identifier from the current inmate search if available.
Madison County Detention Center Contact Directory
| Office | Contact | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Madison County Detention Center | 859-624-4710 | Current custody and general jail questions. |
| Chief Financial Officer | 859-624-4710 ext. 7 | Facility financial/administrative matters when directed. |
| Chief Deputy | 859-624-4710 ext. 5 | Detention-center administrative matters when appropriate. |
| Operations / Security | 859-624-4710 ext. 9 | Jail operations or security matters when staff directs you there. |
| Recovery Services | 859-624-4710 ext. 3 | Voices of Hope recovery support. |
| Circuit Court Clerk | 859-624-4713 | Circuit Court and court-record questions. |
| District Court | 859-624-4722 | District Court matters and scheduling questions. |
Madison County Detention Center Location in Richmond
The detention center is at 107 West Irvine Street in Richmond. The Circuit Court courthouse and District Court Hall of Justice are separate locations.
Confirm your purpose before traveling, especially when you are going to court rather than the jail.
Official Madison County Inmate Resources
Use these destinations for live searches or transactions. The article above explains which resource is appropriate for each task.
Official county route for finding people currently housed at MCDC.
Facility address, phone, business hours and detention-center overview.
Current county links for GettingOut visitation and ConnectNetwork inmate-wallet funding.
Current Care-a-Cell funding/order link and delivery information.
GED, religious services and other jail programs.
On-site recovery coaching and substance-use recovery resources.
Court locations, clerk contacts, hours and court-record information.
Official Kentucky release and bond guidance.
State offender search when local Madison County custody ends or another placement is suspected.
Richmond KY Madison County Detention Center FAQs
How do I find an inmate at Madison County Detention Center in Richmond KY?
Open Madison County’s official Jail Inmate Search page and select View Current Inmates. Search the person’s name and confirm the available identifiers before acting on the result.
What is the Madison County Detention Center phone number?
The detention center’s main phone number is 859-624-4710.
Where is Madison County Detention Center located?
MCDC is located at 107 West Irvine Street, Richmond, Kentucky 40475.
What are the Madison County Detention Center business hours?
Administrative business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The detention facility operates 24 hours a day.
Does Madison County Detention Center only house county inmates?
No. Madison County says the facility has an average population of more than 500 county, state and federal inmates.
Why can’t I find someone in the Madison County inmate search?
Booking may still be underway, the person may have been released or another facility may hold them. Call MCDC and check Kentucky KOOL if needed.
Does Kentucky use commercial bail bondsmen?
No. Kentucky outlawed commercial bail bonding in 1976. Release is handled through the courts and Kentucky Pretrial Services.
How quickly does Kentucky Pretrial Services review someone after arrest?
Kentucky Court of Justice says the required assessment for people arrested on bailable offenses is conducted within 24 hours of arrest.
Where do I pay a Madison County bond?
First confirm the bond and responsible court. Kentucky Court of Justice currently states that cash is required for bond in Madison County.
How do I find a Madison County inmate’s criminal case?
Use Kentucky Court of Justice resources for Madison County. Circuit Court is at 101 West Main Street, while District Court is at 351 West Main Street in Richmond.
What is the Madison County Circuit Court Clerk phone number?
The current Main and Circuit Court number is 859-624-4713.
How do I visit an inmate at Madison County Detention Center?
Madison County currently directs visitors to GettingOut. Open the county visitation page, create the required account and use the live provider schedule.
Does Madison County use GettingOut for video visitation?
Yes. The county’s current visitation page links its Visit an Inmate option to GettingOut.
How do I fund an inmate wallet?
Madison County’s current visitation page links inmate-wallet funding to ConnectNetwork. Confirm the inmate before making a payment.
How do I order commissary for a Madison County inmate?
Madison County currently links online inmate commissary funding and orders to Care-a-Cell.
When are online commissary orders delivered?
Madison County currently says commissary ordered through the online portal is delivered on Tuesdays and Fridays.
When must an inmate place an in-house commissary order?
The county currently states that in-house commissary is delivered daily and orders must be placed by 8:00 a.m.
Can I call the jail and speak directly to an inmate?
Do not expect the jail’s administrative telephone line to transfer a normal call directly to an inmate. Use the communication options approved by MCDC.
Can I send normal mail to 107 W. Irvine Street?
Do not assume the physical facility address is the correct current personal-mail destination. Confirm the current inmate-mail address with MCDC before sending ordinary correspondence.
Does Madison County offer inmate recovery services?
Yes. Madison County currently provides Voices of Hope recovery coaches on site seven days a week and additional recovery programming.
Does MCDC offer GED classes?
Yes. Madison County says MCDC is a Pearson VUE GED testing site and Kentucky Adult Education provides classes on Fridays.
What should I do if the inmate disappears from the roster?
Recheck the inmate search, review the court case, call MCDC and search Kentucky KOOL to determine whether release or transfer may have occurred.
Does being listed in the Madison County jail search mean someone is guilty?
No. A jail record shows custody and allegations. It does not establish guilt, and the final case outcome is determined through the court process.
This guide was checked against Madison County government’s current detention pages, inmate search, visitation, commissary, staff and support-service pages plus Kentucky Court of Justice and Kentucky Pretrial Services.
Madison County also publishes older detention policy manuals. Useful stable procedures were reviewed, but current county webpages take priority for changing vendors, schedules and payment services.
CountyDetentionCenter.org is an independent informational resource. It is not operated by Madison County Detention Center, Madison County Fiscal Court, Kentucky Court of Justice or Kentucky Department of Corrections.