Who to Call When You Have Questions About an Inmate at Jefferson County Jail

Can't find what you need on the Jefferson County Corrections webpage? Call the inmate information line at 502-574-8477. This is your best bet when you've already checked online but need to talk to an actual person.

Before calling, try the

Need ongoing updates? The Corrections site points you to VINE. Register there to get notifications about a specific inmate - helpful if you don't want to miss an important change like a release or transfer.

Other-useful-numbers-and-resources

• ✓ Check the Jefferson County Corrections “Helpful Phone Numbers” resource for a list of phone numbers for different needs.
• ✓ For city services or to report something to the Corrections department, call Metro311 at 311 or (502) 574-5000.

1. Start with the “Current Inmates” search - use it to search the current roster before you call.
2. Register for VINE notifications - choose this if you want ongoing notifications about a specific inmate.
3. Call the inmate information line (502-574-8477) - use this when you can’t find the answer you need on the webpage.
4. Call Metro311 (311 or (502) 574-5000) - use this for city services or to report something to the Corrections department.