Big Sandy Regional Detention Center — Address and Essential Phone Numbers for Families
Need to reach Big Sandy Regional Detention Center or confirm details about a loved one? Here are the contact numbers families use most.
Contact an Inmate at Big Sandy Regional Detention Center, KY.
Mail, photos, messaging, and phone/call options for staying in touch.
Overview
Kentucky detention facilities typically handle communication through phone calls, video visits, secure messaging or tablets, and mail, often through a third-party vendor. Calls and electronic messages are commonly monitored or recorded, and you may need an approved account before scheduling video visits or receiving messages. Big Sandy Regional Detention Center specifically warns families about bond scams. The facility says it does not call relatives to solicit money, including reports of scammers demanding $2,500 through Apple Pay to "get someone out." To fund an inmate's TouchPay account, email the required information to administrator@bsrdc.com. You can skip that step if you've already been added to the inmate's contact list.
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Quick Facts
- Big Sandy states it does not call family members soliciting money and does not authorize outside agencies to make such calls.
- To fund an inmate's TouchPay account at Big Sandy, send the required information by email to administrator@bsrdc.com.
- If you have already been added to an inmate's contact list recently or in the past, you can skip the TouchPay email step.
- The facility warns that scammers may call families instructing them to pay $2,500 via Apple Pay to get an inmate out of jail.
Contact & Communication Guides
Phone & Messaging
How to Contact an Inmate at Big Sandy Regional Detention Center (KY)
If you need to support someone in custody, start with the communication methods the facility actually publishes, and double-check anything that involves money.
Protecting Yourself from Jail Bond Scams: The Apple Pay Warning for Big Sandy Families
If someone calls claiming you can pay to get a loved one released from Big Sandy Regional Detention Center, stop. Verify before you send a dollar. The facility has specifically warned families about a bond scam involving a demand for Apple Pay payment.
Who to Call When You Have Questions About an Inmate at Big Sandy Regional Detention Center
Calling the right office first can save you a lot of time when you need answers about someone at Big Sandy Regional Detention Center. Here are the main numbers to keep handy and what each one is best for.
Common Questions
How do I add money to an inmate's account at Big Sandy Regional Detention Center?
To fund an inmate’s TouchPay account, send the required information by email to administrator@bsrdc.com. If you were recently added to the inmate’s contact list (or were added in the past), you can skip the email step.
Will Big Sandy call me to ask for money to bond someone out?
No. Big Sandy says it does not call family members to solicit money, and it does not authorize outside agencies to make those calls.
What bond scams should Big Sandy families watch for?
Big Sandy warns about scammers calling families and demanding a large Apple Pay payment (one reported example was $2,500) to secure a release. Don't send money in response to unsolicited calls. Always confirm payment instructions directly through facility contacts listed on official pages.
Other Guides for Big Sandy Regional Detention Center, KY
Alert — Apple Pay / $2,500 Bond Scam Targeting Big Sandy Families
If someone calls claiming you can pay $2,500 through Apple Pay to get your family member released—it's a scam. Don't send money.
How to Add Money to an Inmate's Account at Big Sandy Regional Detention Center (TouchPay)
Before you can fund an inmate's account at Big Sandy Regional Detention Center through TouchPay, you'll need to get pre-approved. That means sending a quick email with your details (unless you're already on the inmate's contact list). After that, you're good to go.
Sending Commissary
How to Send Money to Facility
This facility uses TouchPay for account funding. To start a deposit, email the required information to administrator@bsrdc.com.
