Floyd County Detention Center, KY

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151 S Central AvePrestonsburg, KY, 41653

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At a Glance

Visitation

  • Kentucky jails may offer in-person or video visits; availability varies by facility.
  • Most facilities require submission of a visitor information form and a background check before visits are approved.
  • Only visitors on an approved list may attend visits; approval timing varies by facility.

Communication

  • The Floyd County site lists the McDowell office phone as 606-377-2075.
  • The County Tax Division phone and fax numbers are listed as (606-886-8965) and fax (606-949-2021).
  • Kentucky facilities typically route phone, video, messaging, and mail through third-party communications vendors.

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Topic Overviews

Visitation

Specific visitation rules for Floyd County Detention Center weren't available at the time of writing, so check the county or jail page directly before making plans. Kentucky county jails may offer in-person visits, video visits through on-site kiosks, or remote video from home. The options vary by facility. Most jails require you to fill out a visitor information form and pass a background check before being added to an approved visitor list. Once approved, you'll typically need to schedule visits in advance through the jail's system, whether that's an online vendor portal, email, or a lobby kiosk. Confirm the inmate's current housing before scheduling, too. Transfers can change where and how visits happen.

Communication

If you're trying to figure out communication options for Floyd County Detention Center, start with the county's published contact info for general questions. Floyd County's public pages list numbers like the McDowell office phone (606-377-2075) and Tax Division contacts. For reaching an inmate directly, Kentucky facilities commonly use third-party vendors for phone calls, video visits (on-site or remote), secure messaging, tablet systems, and traditional mail. Calls and electronic messages are typically monitored or recorded. Attorney communications may be handled differently depending on the facility and vendor rules. To use video visits or messaging, you'll need to create an account with the approved vendor and get approved before scheduling anything. Phone calls are normally initiated by the incarcerated person using collect, debit, or prepaid options.

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Common Questions

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How do I get approved to visit someone at Floyd County Detention Center?

You'll typically need to complete a visitor information form and submit it for approval. The facility will run a background check before adding you to the approved visitor list.

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Do I need to schedule visits in advance at Floyd County Detention Center?

Most Kentucky facilities require visits to be scheduled in advance. Depending on the jail, scheduling may be handled through an online vendor, email, or an on-site kiosk.

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What types of visits might be available at a Kentucky county jail like Floyd County Detention Center?

Kentucky county jails may offer in-person visits, on-site video kiosks, or remote video visits from home. Availability varies by facility, so check the facility's page to confirm which options are currently offered.

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How do I set up video visits or electronic messages with someone at Floyd County Detention Center?

Start by creating an account with the facility's approved communications vendor (on the web or through their app) and request approval. Once you're approved, use the vendor's scheduling tools to book video visits or send electronic messages.

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Who should I call for general questions about county contacts related to Floyd County Detention Center?

For general county contact questions, use the numbers listed on Floyd County’s public pages, including the McDowell office phone (606-377-2075) and Tax Division contacts (phone 606-886-8965, fax 606-949-2021). These are best for non-emergency, administrative inquiries about county services.

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Are inmate phone calls and electronic messages private at Kentucky jails?

Generally, no. In Kentucky facilities, inmate calls and electronic messages are typically monitored or recorded. Attorney communications may be treated differently, but the exact privacy rules depend on the facility and vendor.

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Floyd County Detention Center is in Kentucky. In an emergency, call 911 or the facility's emergency number, 606-886-6171.

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