Send Money at Metro Detention Center, KY

How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options

Overview

Metro Detention Center uses the LMDC "Inmate Accounts" service for adding funds to an inmate's account and sending approved care packages. To post bond in person, payments are accepted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at the Hall of Justice (600 W. Jefferson Street, Louisville, KY). You'll need to show up in person, be at least 18, and present a government-issued photo ID. Payment options include cash, certified check, or an accepted debit or credit card. Debit card transactions include a service charge. MasterCard, American Express, and Discover are accepted for bond payments. If the inmate qualifies for a self-bond online or at a kiosk, the fee is $70 for every $1,000 of bond.

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Quick Facts

Use the LMDC 'Inmate Accounts' service to add money to an inmate's account or to send an approved care package.
In-person bond payments are accepted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at the Hall of Justice, 600 W. Jefferson Street, Louisville, KY.
To post a bond in person you must be at least 18, present a government-issued photo ID, and pay with cash, certified check, some debit cards, or credit cards.
Debit card payments carry a service charge; MasterCard, American Express, and Discover are accepted for bond payments.
Self-bond via online or kiosk has a fee of $70 for every $1,000 of bond, and inmates may only allocate funds toward a bond when they meet specific criteria such as Kentucky residency and eligibility for a District Court bond.

Common Questions

How do I add money to an inmate's account at Metro Detention Center?

Use the LMDC “Inmate Accounts” service to add funds to an inmate’s account or to order an approved care package. The LMDC service page lists the deposit options available for Metro Detention Center.

Where and when can I pay an inmate's bond in person for Metro Detention Center cases?

You can pay bond in person 24/7 at the Hall of Justice, 600 W. Jefferson Street, Louisville, KY. For posting-bond questions, contact the District Court Clerk’s Office at (502) 595-4428 or (502) 595-3060.

What payment methods and fees apply when posting a bond at the Hall of Justice?

To post bond at the Hall of Justice, you must appear in person, be at least 18, and present a government-issued photo ID. Payment options include cash, certified check, some debit cards, or credit cards. Debit cards carry a service charge. MasterCard, American Express, and Discover are accepted. Self-bond online/kiosk fees are $70 per $1,000 of bond.

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