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.
Visitation at Kentucky State Penitentiary
How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Overview
Visiting at Kentucky State Penitentiary (KSP) starts with scheduling. Email KSP.Visits@ky.gov at least seven days in advance with the required visitor details to request a visit. Visit times are tied to the inmate's housing unit, and KSP assigns slots based on availability and approval. Confirm the inmate's current housing and complete any visitor paperwork early—approvals and background checks take time. The dress code is strict: clothing must fully cover shoulders, cleavage, and midriff, and you must wear footwear. Head coverings aren't allowed unless they're religious, and those may be searched. Staff have final say on compliance and can deny entry if issues can't be corrected.
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Quick Facts
- Visits must be requested by the inmate’s visitor and scheduled by emailing KSP.Visits@ky.gov at least seven days in advance.
- KSP assigns in-person visiting times based on housing unit, availability, and approval.
- Visitor clothing must fully cover shoulders, cleavage, and midriff, and visitors must wear footwear at all times.
- Head coverings are prohibited except for religious head coverings, which are allowed but may be searched.
- Facility staff have sole discretion to determine dress-code compliance and may deny entry if it cannot be corrected.
Visitation Guides
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.
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 visit at Kentucky State Penitentiary?
To schedule a visit, you must request it by emailing KSP.Visits@ky.gov at least seven days in advance with the required visitor details. Confirm the inmate’s housing and submit any visitor forms so approvals and background checks can be completed before your scheduled time.
What does the KSP visitor dress code require?
KSP requires clothing that fully covers shoulders, cleavage, and midriff, and you must wear footwear at all times. Head coverings aren’t allowed unless they’re religious, and those may be searched at entry.
Can staff refuse my visit at Kentucky State Penitentiary?
Yes. Staff have sole discretion on dress-code compliance and can deny entry if a violation can’t be corrected.
Other Guides for Kentucky State Penitentiary
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.
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.
