Visitation
How to Visit Facility
If you need to pay a bond in person, here's what we know for sure, plus what you should confirm before making the trip.
Visitation at Metro Detention Center, KY
How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Overview
Visiting Metro Detention Center follows standard Kentucky jail procedures. Visits may be in person or by video (including on-site kiosks or remote options), and you'll need approval and a scheduled time before arriving. You'll complete a visitor information form and wait for a background check. Once cleared, you're added to an approved visitor list. Before making plans, confirm the incarcerated person's current housing since transfers can change their location and available visit options. When you're ready to book, use the facility's scheduling process on its official page, whether that's an online vendor, email system, or lobby kiosk. For bond payments in Louisville, you can pay in person 24/7 at the Hall of Justice, 600 W. Jefferson Street, Louisville, KY 40202.
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Quick Facts
- Visits in Kentucky facilities may be in-person or by video and typically require scheduling in advance.
- Most facilities require visitors to submit a visitor information form and pass a background check before approval.
- Always confirm the inmate’s current housing before planning a visit because transfers can change visit location and availability.
- Bond payments can be made in person 24 hours a day at the Hall of Justice, 600 W. Jefferson Street, Louisville, KY 40202.
Visitation Guides
Common Questions
How do I get approved to visit someone at Metro Detention Center?
Fill out a visitor information form (from the incarcerated person or the facility) and submit it as instructed. You will need to wait for a background check and approval before you can visit.
Do I need to schedule a visit in advance at Metro Detention Center?
Yes. Visits are typically by appointment for both in-person and video options. You'll need to use the facility's scheduling method (online vendor, email, or lobby kiosk) based on its instructions.
Where can I pay an inmate’s bond in Louisville?
You can pay bond in person 24 hours a day at the Hall of Justice, 600 W. Jefferson Street, Louisville, KY 40202.
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