How to Contact an Inmate at Boone County Jail, KY (KY)

You can add money for phone minutes at Boone County Jail two ways: by calling 877-998-5678, or through the InmateSales website. These are the only two deposit options the jail lists, so if you want phone contact set up fast, start with one of them.

Boone County Jail offers on-site video visitation. Visits must be scheduled in advance by going to the public lobby during visitation days and times. The scheduling window is Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. On weekdays, the schedule is split by the inmate's last name. Last names A through M visit on Tuesday (7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.), and last names N through Z visit on Thursday (7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.). Each Tuesday or Thursday visit lasts 30 minutes. Saturday visitation (7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) is open to all inmates, but visits are shorter at 15 minutes each. Visitor rules are straightforward. You must be 18 or older unless accompanied by an adult. All visitors have to sign in, and you should be ready to show valid photo identification if staff request it. Schedules and procedures can change, so confirm the current visitation schedule with the facility before you make the trip.

Steps to Follow

• ✓ Add phone minutes by calling 877-998-5678.
• ✓ Add phone minutes online using the InmateSales website.
• ✓ Have the inmate’s identifying information ready so you can apply the deposit to the correct account.

• ✓ Confirm you meet the age rule: 18 or older, or accompanied by an adult.
• ✓ Plan to sign in when you arrive, and bring valid photo ID in case it is requested.
• ✓ Schedule the on-site video visit in advance by going to the public lobby during the scheduling window (Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.).
• ✓ Use the inmate’s last name to pick the right weekday: A through M on Tuesday (7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.), N through Z on Thursday (7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.).
• ✓ If Saturday works better, it is for all prisoners (7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.).
• ✓ Build your expectations around the time limit: 30 minutes per inmate on Tuesday or Thursday, and 15 minutes per inmate on Saturday.

1. Confirm the deposit phone line. Call 877-998-5678 and make sure you are hearing the correct prompts for Boone County Jail phone-minute deposits.
2. Confirm the online option. Verify you are on the official InmateSales site and that it supports deposits for Boone County Jail.
3. Confirm the cost and payment details before you pay. Ask about any fees and accepted payment methods so your deposit goes through the first time.

1. Confirm the current visitation days and time window. The jail lists Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for scheduling in the public lobby, but you should verify nothing has changed.
2. Confirm the last-name split. Ask whether A through M is still Tuesday and N through Z is still Thursday.
3. Confirm the time limits for each day. Verify the 30-minute limit for Tuesday or Thursday visits and the 15-minute limit on Saturday.
4. Confirm the exact scheduling process. The jail states visits must be scheduled in advance by going to the public lobby during the visitation days and times. Make sure there are no additional requirements before you arrive.
5. Confirm ID and age requirements. Re-check that visitors must be 18 or older unless accompanied by an adult, and that visitors sign in and may be asked for valid photo identification.