Shelby County KY Detention Center is a Medium security level County Jail located in the city of Shelbyville, Kentucky. The County Jail was opened in 1957. The facility has a capacity of 100 inmates, which is the maximum amount of beds per facility.
The facility is part of Shelbyville, KY judicial district, which has 0 facilities in total.
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Locating an Inmate in Shelby County Ky Detention Center
The best way to locate or get information on any inmate currently incarcerated in Shelby County Ky Detention Center 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 Shelby County Ky Detention Center Visiting Rules
For official policy that outlines regulations and procedures for visiting a Shelby County Ky Detention Center inmate, contact the County Jail directly via 502-633-2343 phone number.
Visitation Days and Hours
Shelby County KY Detention Center County Jail has visiting hours on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays. For more information on when you can visit an inmate and get directions contact the County Jail directly.
Visiting a Shelby County KY Detention Center 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 | County Inmates 6:00 pm for females 6:30, 7:00, 7:30 and 8:00 pm for males |
| Tue | — |
| Wed | County Inmates 6:00 and 6:30 pm for females 7:00, 7:30 and 8:00 pm for males |
| Thu | — |
| Fri | County Inmates 6:30, 7:00, and 8:00 pm for males |
| Sat | Restrictive Custody Unit 12:00, 1:00 and 2:00 pm for females |
| Sun | Restrictive Custody Unit 3:00 and 4:00 pm for males |
| 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 Shelby County Ky Detention Center.
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 502-633-2343. Another option for contacting the facility is reaching out via email at darrell.cox@shelbycoky.com.
You can also try to contact the facility by reaching out to them on social media platforms. Visit their Facebook page: here.