For Attorneys: How to Register for Kentucky DOC's Legal Mail Portal
Head to the Kentucky DOC Legal Mail Portal login page: https://lmp.vendengine.com/visitor_login.php?jail_id=2516.
Send Photos & Mail at Kentucky State Penitentiary
How to send messages, photos, and packages
Overview
All video visits at Kentucky State Penitentiary (KSP) go through Securus. You'll need to create a Securus account and complete the vendor's approval and identity-verification steps before booking or joining a visit. Available time slots depend on the incarcerated person's housing assignment—KSP uses specific windows for Death Row, General Population, and other housing groups. Attorneys using Securus for video visits must upload a self-image, a photo of their driver's license, and their bar license before visiting. These sessions cost $5 for up to 25 minutes and are not monitored or recorded by staff. Attorneys should also register their phone numbers with Securus to help ensure prison phone calls aren't recorded.
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Quick Facts
- All KSP video visits must be scheduled through Securus.
- KSP publishes Securus video visit time windows by housing group, including Death Row and General Population.
- Attorneys must upload a self-image, a photo of their driver's license, and their bar license to Securus before attorney video visits.
- Attorney video visits via Securus at KSP cost $5 for up to a 25-minute session.
- The Legal Mail Portal advises attorneys to register phone numbers with Securus to help ensure prison phone calls are not recorded.
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Kentucky's Legal Mail Portal: Step-by-Step Registration Guide for Attorneys (applies to KSP)
Sending legal mail through Kentucky DOC's Legal Mail Portal (used for KSP) starts with a quick registration process. Here's what you'll need: the exact URL, password requirements, licensure documentation, and phone verification—plus what happens after you submit.
Who to Contact When You Have Questions About KSP Visits
To schedule a visit at Kentucky State Penitentiary (KSP), use the facility’s visit scheduling email: KSP.Visits@ky.gov.
Common Questions
How do I schedule a video visit with an inmate at Kentucky State Penitentiary?
Schedule all KSP video visits through Securus using their website or app after creating an account. Available times depend on the inmate's housing group, so check KSP's Securus time windows for the correct schedule.
What do attorneys need to do to set up an attorney video visit at KSP?
Attorneys must register with Securus and upload a self-image, a photo of their driver’s license, and their bar license before an attorney video visit. Attorney video visits cost $5 for up to 25 minutes.
Are attorney video visits monitored or recorded at Kentucky State Penitentiary?
No. Attorney video visits via Securus at KSP are not monitored or recorded by staff. For phone calls, the Legal Mail Portal advises attorneys to register phone numbers with Securus to help ensure calls are not recorded.
How do attorneys register for the Kentucky Legal Mail Portal for Kentucky State Penitentiary?
Register through the Legal Mail Portal by going to the registration page and clicking “Create Account.” Upload proof of licensure in good standing, set a password (at least eight characters, one lowercase letter, and one number), and complete phone verification by text or call. You’ll get an email approving or rejecting the account; approved users receive a Mail ID that begins with a letter.
What handling rules should attorneys follow when sending legal mail to Kentucky State Penitentiary?
Seal legal envelopes yourself or have trusted staff do it—don't hand them off to third parties to mail. The portal warns that contraband has been smuggled by soaking paper in chemicals, so take precautions when preparing legal mail. Use standard addressing and include a return address so items can be delivered or returned if needed.
Who do I contact if I have problems registering for or using the Legal Mail Portal?
Email doc.legalmailportal@ky.gov for help with registering for or using the Legal Mail Portal. The portal registration page also provides the account registration link and instructions.
Other Guides for Kentucky State Penitentiary
How to Book Video Visits at KSP (Securus) — schedule by population group
Setting up a video visit at Kentucky State Penitentiary (KSP) comes down to two things: using the right platform and booking within your loved one's designated time window.
KSP Visiting Schedule Decoder: Which Housing Units Have Visits on Which Days
KSP runs visits on a monthly rotation by housing unit, so the right day depends entirely on where your loved one is housed. Find out the unit, match it to the correct Tuesday/Wednesday window, and you'll avoid a wasted trip.
What to Wear (and What Not to Wear) When Visiting Kentucky State Penitentiary
Kentucky State Penitentiary enforces a strict dress code, and showing up in the wrong outfit is the fastest way to lose your visit. Here's what you need to know to dress right and avoid getting turned away.
