Find an Inmate at Kentucky State Penitentiary
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Quick Facts
- A release-notification request should include your name, current mailing address, a phone number or email, the offender’s name and institutional number if known, and a clear statement requesting written notification.
- For the fastest facility-specific answers, check the state DOC or the facility’s published contact page and use VINE or the inmate information line for custody status.
Common Questions
What information should I include in a release-notification request?
Include your name and current mailing address, plus a phone number or email. Add the offender’s name and institutional number if known, and clearly request written notification of the offender’s release.
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