VINE Alerts for Blackburn: How to Register and Reset a Forgotten PIN
Want updates about someone's custody status at Blackburn without revealing your identity? VINE lets you check status and set up automated alerts anonymously.
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Overview
Blackburn Corrections Complex uses VINE (VINELink) for public custody lookups and automated notifications when an offender's custody or protective-order status changes. VINE is free and confidential—access it by phone, on VINELink.com, or through the mobile app. To register or update your contact information for alerts, call 1-800-511-1670 or visit VINELink.com. TTY users can call 1-866-847-1298. Forgot your VINE PIN? Call the toll-free number and press 0 to reach an operator who can reset it or cancel notifications. Can't find someone on a local roster? Try KOOL for Kentucky state inmates or the BOP inmate locator for federal inmates. Keep searches minimal and double-check spelling.
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Quick Facts
- Blackburn Corrections Complex uses VINE (VINELink) to check custody and protective-order status and to receive automated notifications.
- To register or change VINE contact information call 1-800-511-1670 or visit VINELink.com; TTY is 1-866-847-1298.
- If a VINE registrant forgets their PIN, call the toll-free number and press zero to reach an operator who can reset the PIN or cancel notifications.
- VINE can send automated phone, text, email, or app notifications when custody data changes; it connects with booking systems and scans frequently to trigger updates.
- The Kentucky DOC Victim Services Branch provides a mailing address, office hours, and phone numbers for victims requesting written notification or assistance.
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How to Track an Inmate's Release: VINE alerts vs. written DOC notification requests
Want to track someone's custody status at Blackburn Corrections Complex? You have two main options: sign up for free VINE alerts for fast, automated updates, or mail a formal written request to Kentucky DOC Victim Services for written notification under KRS 197.170.
Common Questions
How do I register for VINE alerts for someone at Blackburn Corrections Complex?
Call 1-800-511-1670 or visit VINELink.com to register for VINE alerts. You can also sign up in the VINELink mobile app; the service is free and confidential.
What should I do if I forget my VINE PIN for Blackburn alerts?
Call the VINE toll-free number and press 0 to be transferred to an operator. They can help reset your PIN or cancel notifications.
Will VINE notify me when an inmate at Blackburn is released or transferred?
Yes. VINE sends automated notifications when custody or protective-order status changes, and alerts are triggered when the connected booking data updates.
How do I contact the Kentucky DOC Victim Services Branch to request written notification for Blackburn Corrections Complex?
Contact the Kentucky DOC Victim Services Branch using their published mailing address, office hours, and phone numbers. Follow their submission instructions and include the necessary contact and offender details to keep things moving.
What information should I include in a written request for release notification?
Include your full name and current mailing address, plus a phone number or email. If you have it, add the offender’s name and institutional number, and clearly state that you’re requesting written notification of release.
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