Nelson County KY Jail is a County Jail located in the city of Bardstown, Kentucky. The facility houses Female Offenders who are convicted for crimes which come under Kentucky state and federal laws. The County Jail was opened in 1800. The facility has a capacity of 50 inmates, which is the maximum amount of beds per facility.
The facility is part of Bardstown, Kentucky judicial district, which has 0 facilities in total.
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Locating an Inmate in Nelson County Ky Jail
The best way to locate or get information on any inmate currently incarcerated in Nelson County Ky Jail 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 has placed you on their approved visiting list.
Be Prepared to Follow Nelson County Ky Jail Visiting Rules
For official policy that outlines regulations and procedures for visiting a Nelson County Ky Jail inmate, contact the County Jail directly via 502-348-1840 phone number.
Visitation Days and Hours
Nelson County KY Jail County Jail has visiting hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays. For more information on when you can visit an inmate and get directions contact the County Jail directly.
Visiting a Nelson County KY Jail 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 | 9am - 6pm |
| Tue | 9am - 6pm |
| Wed | 9am - 6pm |
| Thu | 9am - 6pm |
| Fri | 9am - 6pm |
| Sat | — |
| Sun | — |
| 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 Nelson County Ky Jail.
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 502-348-1840. Another option for contacting the facility is reaching out via email at bspald@bardstown.com.
You can also try to contact the facility by reaching out to them on social media platforms. Visit their Facebook page: here.
For sending a mail or a care package to an Nelson County KY Jail County Jail inmate you should have the following information on the parcel:
| Inmate Mail 1 | Inmate Mail 2 | Freight and non-USPS parcels | Staff Mail |
|---|---|---|---|
[INMATE’S FULL NAME] Nelson County Jail P.O. Box 280 Bardstown, KY 40004 | — | — | — |