How to Get Notified When an Inmate Is Released (VINE & Victim Services in Kentucky)
Need to know when someone's custody status changes or when they're released? Kentucky's VINE system lets you look up an offender's status and sign up for free notifications however you prefer.
VINE is a free service for checking an offender's custody status and protective order status. You can access it by phone, on a website, or through a mobile app (where available). Rather than checking manually, you can register for automated notifications whenever a status changes.
To look up Kentucky offender information through VINE, head to VINELink.com. That's the main portal for searching the person you're tracking and managing your notification preferences.
- Register online: Go to VINELink.com to search for the offender and set up notifications.
- Register by phone: Call 1-800-511-1670 to sign up for VINE notifications.
- Use TTY if needed: If you use TTY, call 1-866-847-1298 to access VINE.
Tip: VINE is free. Use the phone, website, or app option that’s easiest for you to check custody and protective order status and to set up notifications.
Written and Victim Services
- ✓ Mail written requests for notification of an offender’s release to: Kentucky Department of Corrections Victim Services Branch
- ✓ P.O. Box 2400, Room G-46
- ✓ Frankfort, KY 40602
For help from Kentucky Department of Corrections Victim Services, call the Victim Services Branch office at 502-564-5061. There's also a dedicated Victim Line at 877-687-6818. You can reach the Victim Services Branch by email at VSB.help@ky.gov. Need to send documents by fax? The fax number is 502-564-9836. Business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Calling or emailing during those hours gives you the best shot at reaching someone quickly.
Hours: Kentucky Department of Corrections Victim Services Branch is available 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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