How to contact an inmate at Carroll County Detention
This help guide will walk you through how to connect with an inmate. Follow the steps below to find an inmate and send letters and photos:
Carroll County Detention inmate search
To contact a person start by searching for the person on the facility website. Perform a search by following these steps:
- Step 1: Enter their first name and last name into the search form and click "Search"
- Step 2: Locate their inmate record
- Step 3: Write down their Inmate ID and any housing information provided
Important! Be sure to enter the persons full name. Nicknames should not be used.
After finding the person you are looking for you can then create a messaging account to send letters and photos.
How to message an inmate
You can use your phone or computer to send emails letters, and photos to an inmate. Messages are sent electronically to inmate tablets or kiosks at the facility. If you would like to send an message, start by searching for an inmate at Carroll County Detention .
Sending Photos and Postcards
A great way to send love and support to loved one at Carroll County Detention is to send photos and postcards. It only takes a few minutes to send photos from your phone and it makes a huge difference. You can also mail postcards with words of support and inspiration, or design your own postcard for special moments like birthdays and holidays.
Important! Be sure not to send any explicit photos or they may not be approved by the facility. You can also use a photo printing app like Penmate to make sure your photos are printed at the correct size (4x6 or 3x5) and are mailed according to the rules and regulations of Carroll County Detention.
Frequently asked questions about Carroll County Detention
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How long does it take to deliver a message?
If you're sending an email message your letter is usually delivered within 24-48 hours. For messages sent via mail you should expect delivery within 3-7 days. All messages will need be approved by Carroll County Detention.
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How much does it cost to send a message to Carroll County Detention?
You can send a message free using your phone or mail a message via USPS for the price of a $0.60 stamp and envelope. You can also purchase credits or e-stamps from services starting at $1.99.
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What services can I use to contact an inmate at Carroll County Detention?
Penmate
You can use Penmate to send letters and photos to an inmate from your phone. It's a easy way to stay in touch during your loved one's incarceration. Use the inmate locator to find an inmate's location and contact information, then you can send messages within a few minutes.
Securus messaging
Securus may be another option for communicating with an inmate at Carroll County Detention. You can create a friends and family account and purchase credits to send messages. All messages will be reviewed and must be approved by the facility.
JPay
Some county jails and state prisons may support for sending messages with JPay. You must register an account with the system, find your loved one, and purchase stamps to send messages. For some locations you can also attach photos.
Smart Jail Mail
You may also check if Smart Jail Mail is available at Carroll County Detention. Smart Jail Mail is operated by Smart Communications and has contracted with some state and county jails. After purchasing credits, your messages and photos are sent to the facility, printed out, and then handed out to your loved one.
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What is the mailing address of Carroll County Detention?
Mailing address:
Carroll County Detention
800 Clay St
Carrollton , KY 41008
(502) 732-9499Business hours:
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
Overview of Carroll County Detention
Carroll County Detention Center is a medium-type jail facility to house incarcerated individuals located in Carrollton, Kentucky. The facility is legally managed by the correctional institutional authority under the state of Kentucky laws. As of February 2021, the jail had a population capacity of 251 people and had employed 31 officers, including seven supervisors and assistants.
Carroll County Detention's primary responsibility is the confinement of individuals who haven't raised bail or people who are detained until their arraignment. Notwithstanding detainees, Carroll County Detention revokes conditional liberty requests and pitstop violators free work prior service hours. Jail staff separates female inmates from the male ones to prevent any form of inter-inmate violence. Recognizing that inmates get bored because they are limited to exclusively stay indoors, inmates have capped or specific allotted time for their use for electronic communication devices to relax and socialize; they are even allowed conjugal visits together with families-only by appointments to reduce carnal anarchy considerably. Also, education/vocational and rehabilitation treatment plans compel inmate awardees of commendable behavior offenses meant unique contingency balance. As part of arranging pre-discharges incators aid confiscated scheduling choice registration substance use/services individual-support micro-factoring groups-post release. Jail staff catalog kits across new configurations previous packages returned sanctions resolved authorized violence/bgi argument resolution green cycle sustainable curriculum related staffing human resource responsibilities coordinated optimal productivity quality assurance documentation cross-train successors training replacements and field staff evaluations of workflow improvements.
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