Kentucky State Penitentiary is a Maximum security level State Prison located in the city of Eddyville, Kentucky. The facility houses Male Offenders who are convicted for crimes which come under Kentucky state and federal laws. The State Prison was opened in 1889.
The facility is part of Eddyville, KY judicial district, which has 0 facilities in total.
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Locating an Inmate in Kentucky State Penitentiary
The best way to locate or get information on any inmate currently incarcerated in Kentucky State Penitentiary is to contact the State Prison for information on the inmate or visit them online at https://www.bop.gov/ .
Be Approved
Make sure an inmate you are visiting has placed you on their approved visiting list.
Be Prepared to Follow Kentucky State Penitentiary Visiting Rules
For official policy that outlines regulations and procedures for visiting a Kentucky State Penitentiary inmate, contact the State Prison directly via 270-388-2211 phone number.
Visitation Days and Hours
Kentucky State Penitentiary State Prison has visiting hours on Thursdays, Fridays. For more information on when you can visit an inmate and get directions contact the State Prison directly.
Visiting a Kentucky State Penitentiary 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 | — |
| Tue | — |
| Wed | — |
| Thu | Special Security Unit (Death Row): 7:30 AM - 1:45 PM |
| Fri | Protective Custody: 7:30 AM - 1:45 PM |
| Sat | General Population and Outside Detail: 7:30 AM - 1:45 PM (except 1st and 3rd Saturdays) Protective Custody: 7:30 AM - 1:45 PM (1st Saturday of each month) Special Security Unit (Death Row): 7:30 AM - 1:45 PM (3rd Saturday of each month) |
| Sun | General Population and Outside Detail: 7:30 AM - 1:45 PM |
| Hol | — |
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 Kentucky State Penitentiary.
To make sure the mail and package you are sending comes under approved item list and for more clarification contact the State Prison administration at 270-388-2211. Another option for contacting the facility is reaching out via email at CommonwealthServiceDesk@ky.gov.
You can also try to contact the facility by reaching out to them on social media platforms. Visit their Facebook page: here.