Knox County Detention, KY

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570 KY-225Barbourville, KY, 40906

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At a Glance

Visitation

  • Knox County Detention’s inmate services page includes a visitation link alongside commissary and mail service links.
  • Kentucky facilities can offer either in-person visits or video visits (on-site kiosks or at-home video); offerings vary by facility.
  • Most facilities require visitors to complete a visitor information form and pass a background check before being approved to visit.

Sending Money

  • Money orders for commissary must be made out to the Knox County Detention Center with the inmate name on the memo line.
  • MRT book payments must be money orders made out to the Knox County Detention Center with 'MRT Book' and the inmate name on the memo line.
  • The facility's inmate services page lists commissary, mail, visitation, and other service links.

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Topic Overviews

Visitation

Visiting someone at Knox County Detention starts with the facility's inmate services page. You'll find a visitation link there, along with commissary and mail service links. Use that page to locate posted visitation resources and any current instructions. Visitation formats vary across Kentucky facilities. Some offer in-person visits, while others use video (on-site kiosks or at-home video), and appointments are common. Before your first visit, you'll likely need to complete a visitor information form and pass a background check. Approval timeframes differ by facility. Once approved, you typically schedule through whatever system the facility uses: an online vendor, email, or an on-site kiosk. Check the visitation link to confirm the exact method.

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Sending Money

Knox County Detention Center's guidance says commissary money orders should be made payable to "Knox County Detention Center" with the inmate's name on the memo line. For MRT book payments, write "MRT Book" plus the inmate's name on the memo line. The facility's inmate services page is the best place to confirm current deposit channels and step-by-step instructions for commissary, mail, visitation, and other services. Deposit options can vary by location, so posting times and accepted methods may differ. One important note: double-check before you mail anything. One source lists money orders among prohibited mail items, even though money-order payment instructions are also provided.

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Common Questions

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Where can I find visitation information for Knox County Detention, KY?

Start with Knox County Detention’s inmate services page, which lists a visitation link alongside other inmate services. Use the visitation link (or the contact details on that page) to get the facility’s current approval and scheduling instructions.

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Do I need to be approved before visiting someone at Knox County Detention?

The inmate services page lists visitation resources but doesn't publish specific approval steps. At many Kentucky facilities, visitors submit a visitor information form and pass a background check before getting approved. Expect an approval step, and confirm the details through the facility's visitation resources.

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How do I schedule a visit with an inmate at Knox County Detention?

Check the inmate services page for the facility's published scheduling process or links. You'll typically need to be approved first, then schedule through the method the facility uses (an online vendor, email, or an on-site kiosk). Follow the steps provided on the visitation link.

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How should I address a money order for commissary at Knox County Detention Center?

Make the money order payable to “Knox County Detention Center,” and write the inmate’s full name on the memo line.

Sending Money
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Can I mail a money order to an inmate at Knox County Detention Center?

Check before you mail it. Sources include both money order payment instructions and a list that flags money orders as prohibited in mail. Confirm the current rule on the facility's inmate services page or payment instructions first.

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Where can I find official links for commissary, mail, and other inmate services at Knox County Detention?

Use the facility’s inmate services page. It lists official links for commissary, mail, visitation, and other available services.

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Knox County Detention in Kentucky accepts standard, non-legal mail from friends and family. Below you'll find the mailing address and details you need to send mail to someone housed there.

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