How to send messages, photos, and packages
Getting mail to someone at Ballard County Jail starts with proper addressing: write the inmate's full name and booking/ID number on the outside, and include your complete return address. Staff screen incoming mail and may open, scan, or inspect items for contraband. Legal mail follows different procedures to protect privacy. Keep things simple—use plain paper, seal envelopes yourself, and avoid original documents unless they're essential official records. Photocopies work better. Want to make a donation in someone's honor? Make checks payable to the Kentucky State Treasurer and mail them to the Public Protection Cabinet at 500 Mero Street, 218 NC, Frankfort, KY 40601. Always check facility-specific mail rules before sending anything.
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Address the envelope or postcard with the inmate’s full name and booking/ID number. Include your full return address on every piece of mail so it can be delivered or returned if necessary.
Avoid sending original documents unless they’re essential official records (like a birth or death certificate). When you can, send photocopies to reduce the risk of loss or contamination.
Make the check payable to the Kentucky State Treasurer. Mail donation checks to the Public Protection Cabinet, 500 Mero Street, 218 NC, Frankfort, KY 40601.
Want to make a meaningful gift in honor of someone at Ballard County Jail? The Team Kentucky Emergency Relief Fund is one option families use to support Kentuckians affected by catastrophic events. Donations are described as tax-deductible. Below, you'll find steps for giving online or by mail—and how to label your gift as an
If your family is dealing with a disaster while a loved one is at Ballard County Jail, the Team Kentucky Emergency Relief Fund might help. Governor Beshear established this statewide fund to support Kentuckians hit by catastrophic events. The fund operates with full transparency—open records and legislative oversight included.
