Barren County Detention Center
Barren County Detention Center
The 178-bed Barren County Detention Center provides inmate information 24 hours a day by phone at 270-651-8806.
People arrested in this county on misdemeanor or felony charges are brought here first for booking and processing. Those who aren’t immediately released stay in custody until they bond out, are released on their own recognizance, or are ordered held until their trial concludes.
Want to know if someone is here? Search the facility’s roster with the inmate search tool.
After sentencing, inmates with terms under one year stay at this jail, while inmates with longer terms are transferred to the Kentucky State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page tells you how to search the official jail roster, how to get to the jail, and how to use inmate services such as visitation, account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
Most communication services ask for the inmate’s booking number or jail ID, so keep it on hand. If it’s missing online, call Barren County Detention Center at 270-651-8806.
Inmate Services
Phone
270-651-8806Mailing address (personal mail)
Barren County Detention Center
C/O Mail Processing Center
PO box 9120
Seminole, Florida 33775-9120
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Barren County Detention Center, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 270-651-8806 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Offender's Criminal Court Case in either the District Court or the Circuit Court,
Barren County Detention Center Inmate Search
The Barren County Detention Center maintains an average of 178 offenders in custody on any given day. The Barren County Detention Center has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Barren County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,560 offenders.
The following charts of Barren County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.
The information is compiled from the Barren County Corrections Department, the state of Kentucky Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Barren County.
For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Barren County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.
Find a court date or a court case.
We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe Barren County Detention Center in Glasgow, Kentucky has a capacity of 178 inmates, however it often has as many as 100 or more offenders in custody more than the 178 it is rated for, which is typical for over half of Kentucky's jails.
The Barren County Detention Center works to protect both the community and the inmates by ensuring a safe and secure detention center and programs to provide tools to inmates that reduce recidivism and improve their chances of successful reintegration.
The address of the Barren County Detention Center in Kentucky is 201 Samson Street, Glasgow, KY 42141. The contact number for the detention center is 270-651-8806. The Barren County Detention Center in Kentucky has varying visitation hours depending on the day of the week, where the inmate is housed, the inmate's sex, and whether or not it is a holiday.
Any inmates of Barren County at Barren County Detention Center have been charged with a misdemeanor or a felony and will remain in this center until they have their first court date and make bail or as they are serving a short sentence under a year in length. Some of the many programs include GED classes, ADO, AA/NA, religious services that run twice a week, moral reconation therapy, and new directions. Services are also provided including nutritious meals, clothing, laundry, bedding, cleaning, recreation, exercise, educational opportunities, medical care, dental care, and mental health care.
On-site public visitation hours are Monday to Wednesday from 8-11 am and noon to 4 pm, Thursday from 8-11 am and noon to 4 pm, and Friday to Saturday from 8-11 am and noon to 4 pm. At-home visits can be scheduled every day of the week from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm using an app. The Barren County Detention Center in Kentucky is a county jail that can hold up to 180 inmates.
The facility houses both male and female inmates, and it is equipped with a state-of-the-art locking system and closed-circuit cameras.
Inmate Court Schedule
Court dates are as follows unless otherwise directed by the Judges.
Barren Co. District Court - Mondays & Thursdays @ 1:00 p.m.
Barren Co. Circuit Court - Mondays or as Scheduled
Barren Co. Family Court as DIRECTED
Barren Co. Drug Court as DIRECTED
Metcalfe - District Court - Wednesday @ 9:00 a.m.
Metcalfe - Circuit Court - Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month or as directed.
All Jury Trials/Special Cases for both Barren & Metcalfe Co. is directed by the courts.
Monroe - District Court - Tuesdays @ 9:00 a.m.
Monroe - Circuit Court - Once a month as directed.
- Jail (Main): 270-651-8806
- Police: 270-651-5151
- Sheriff: 270-651-2771
What should you know about the booking process at Barren County Detention Center?
Once arrested, the person is taken to Barren County Detention Center for booking, a process that confirms identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Staying silent is key during this process, as anything spoken can be used as evidence in court. It’s best to wait for legal counsel before responding to questions.
Steps involved in booking at Barren County Detention Center include:
- Confirming identity.
- Taking mugshots for record.
- Medical, mental health, and substance history questioning.
- DNA collection if applicable.
- Comprehensive physical search.
- Seizing personal property.
- Access to a free phone call.
To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Barren County Detention Center at 270-651-8806.
Steps to pay bail in Barren County
After an arrest, individuals are brought to Barren County Detention Center in Glasgow for processing. Following this, three possible outcomes exist:
1. The individual may be released without posting bail, with a promise to appear in court.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their court date.
3. Bail or bond can be posted for release; for more information, contact 270-651-8806.
Bail payment can be handled through various means.
- Pay a cash bond in full at the bonding window inside the jail or at the clerk of court, by cash, cashier's check or money order; a lobby kiosk or online bond vendor often takes debit and credit cards for an extra fee, and you should bring the inmate's full name and booking number (the jail can be reached at 270-651-8806).
- Licensed bail bond agents in Barren County are available for assistance.
- Land or a home can often serve as bond collateral: the owner provides a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value showing clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, commonly double, and the court that set bail approves the pledge.
To learn more about the bail process in Barren County, Kentucky, visit the Barren County Detention Center Bail Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Barren County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
Barren County Detention Center ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
201 Samson Street
Glasgow, KY 42141
270-651-8806
Schedule Video Visits online with Smart Visit
- On-site Visits are free.
- Visitation schedule subject to change.
- Inmates are allowed four 30-minute visits per week.
- You must arrive 15 minutes prior to the visit.
- A maximum of one adult and one child are allowed per an on-site video session.
- Only one infant (under 1 year of age) will be allowed per visit and will not be counted as a visitor
- All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
- Any person visiting must not have been incarcerated within the past 180 days.
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 6:30PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00AM - 6:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 6:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 6:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 6:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 6:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 6:30PM |
Barren County Detention Center REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
Schedule Video Visits online with Smart Inmate
- All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
- Remote visits are charged a fee.
- Visitation Schedule subject to change.
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 9:45PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00AM - 9:45PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 9:45PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 9:45PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 9:45PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 9:45PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 9:45PM |
Attorneys have access to their clients during the following times:
Monday thru Sunday
8:00am - 10:30am,
12:00pm - 3:30pm,
5:00pm - 7:00pm
- Inmates cannot be seen during mealtimes, lockdowns and emergency situations.
- Attorneys may call 270-651-8806 for questions or appointments.
Barren County Detention Center uses Smart Communications for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their loved ones.
How Video Visitation Works
SmartJailMail.com provides a two-way, real-time video visitation system which can be used to speak to your loved ones directly in their housing location within the jail.
At some locations you may also use a lobby kiosk at the facility to visit for free when scheduling a local / on-site visit.
Remote visits from home cost 50 cents per minute and are scheduled in 15 or 30 minute increments.
To schedule a video visit you must first open a Smart Communications account.
Remote Video Visits From Home
Once you are connected with an inmate you can use the visitation section of the website to schedule a visit.
Remote visits from home are billed on a credits-per-minute model and are scheduled in 15 or 30 minute blocks.
Local / On-Site Video Visits
Once you are connected with an inmate at a location where you have a visitation kiosk in the lobby, you may use the visitation section of the website to schedule a visit.
Local / on-site visits are provided free of charge.
This link explains everything you need to know about Smart Communications Video Visitation.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Barren County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 270-651-8806 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Barren County Detention Center?
Barren County Detention Center ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
201 Samson Street
Glasgow, KY 42141
270-651-8806
Schedule Video Visits online with Smart Visit
- On-site Visits are free.
- Visitation schedule subject to change.
- Inmates are allowed four 30-minute visits per week.
- You must arrive 15 minutes prior to the visit.
- A maximum of one adult and one child are allowed per an on-site video session.
- Only one infant (under 1 year of age) will be allowed per visit and will not be counted as a visitor
- All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
- Any person visiting must not have been incarcerated within the past 180 days.
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 6:30PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00AM - 6:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 6:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 6:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 6:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 6:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 6:30PM |
Barren County Detention Center REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
Schedule Video Visits online with Smart Inmate
- All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
- Remote visits are charged a fee.
- Visitation Schedule subject to change.
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 6:30PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00AM - 6:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 6:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 6:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 6:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 6:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 6:30PM |
Attorneys have access to their clients during the following times:
Monday thru Sunday
8am - 10:30am,
12pm-3:30pm,
5pm-7pm
- Inmates cannot be seen during mealtimes, lockdowns and emergency situations.
- Attorneys may call 270-651-8806 for questions or appointments.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Barren County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 270-651-8806 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Barren County Detention Center?
You can deposit money four different ways:
- Deposit at correctpay.com.
- Ask the jail whether it has a Correct Pay lobby kiosk for deposits.
- Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
- Deposit using the iOS or Android app.
correctpay.com Assistance:
24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Send Money to an Inmate in Barren County
To send commissary money to an inmate in Barren County Detention Center follow these steps:
- Register with correctpay by creating an account.
- Select Kentucky, then select Barren County Detention Center, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
- Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.
- You can deposit money four ways:
- Deposit online at correctpay.com.
- Ask the jail whether it has a Correct Pay lobby kiosk for deposits.
- Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
- Deposit through their iOS or Android app.
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account, what the fees are, how long it takes to hit their account and more, check out our full money and commissary guide for Barren County Detention Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Barren County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 270-651-8806 for further assistance.
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How to Set up a Phone Account and Receive Calls from an Inmate in Barren County Detention Center
To communicate by telephone with a Barren County inmate, follow these instructions:
- To receive phone calls from a Barren County inmate you MUST first open a SmartJailMail.com account.

- Once you open an account, you may search for Barren County inmates or detainees to connect with.
- When you locate the Barren County inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
- Barren County Detention Center will then need to approve the request before you can receive phone calls.
For all the information you need to receive phone calls from a Barren County Detention Center inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, how often you can receive calls and when you can receive them and more, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: Your phone calls will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case. Anything discussed on the calls may be used in your inmate's court case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Barren County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 270-651-8806 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Barren County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
How to Send and Receive Secure Text and Email Messages with an Inmate in Barren County Detention Center
To communicate by text or email with an Barren County inmate, follow these instructions:
- To send or receive a message you MUST first open a SmartJailMail.com account.

- Once you open an account, you may search for Barren County inmates or detainees to connect with.
- When you locate the Barren County inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
- Barren County Detention Center will then need to approve the request before you can send messages.
For all the information you need to send and receive secure messages in the form of text or email with a Barren County Detention Center inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, renting your inmate a tablet, how often you can communicate and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: Your messages will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Barren County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 270-651-8806 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Barren County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
Barren County Detention Center allows pre-determined commissary packs to be purchased by friends and family of inmates.
The service they use is called icaregifts.
Instructions
1. Register here.
2. Click the "Find an Inmate" button and enter your loved one’s first name, last name, or inmate number. When the information is entered correctly, click the “Search” button to confirm they are in the system.
3. Select the icare gift you want to send them.
4. Confirm the order in your confirmation email.
5. Barren County Detention Center has up to 30 days to give your icaregift pack to your inmate.
6. You will receive a confirmation email when it is delivered.
There are a total of fourteen (14) pre-determined icaregift packs available to choose from.
They range in price from $10.49 for ten pre-stamped envelopes, 2 pens and a pad of writing paper…
… to $104.99 for a box of 85 snack and food items…
… with many gift packs priced in between.
Resources
Frequently Asked Questions (you must have an inmate chosen in order to review these FAQs for Barren County Detention Center
Contact Info:
888-439-5020 - 8AM–9PM ET, 7 days a week.
How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Barren County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Barren County Detention Center follow these steps:
- Register here to create an account with icaregifts for Barren County.
- Choose Kentucky, then Barren County Detention Center, and then the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method.
- NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Barren County at any one time.
- There are a total of fourteen (14) pre-determined icaregift packs available to choose from.
- The gift packs for inmates in Barren County range in price from $10.49 for ten pre-stamped envelopes, 2 pens and a pad of writing paper, to $104.99 for a box of 85 snack and food items.
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Barren County Detention Center, as well as sending money to the inmate so that they can purchase their own items, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Barren County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Barren County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 270-651-8806 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Barren County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
Barren County Detention Center uses a secure messaging service call Smart Communications so that inmates can communicate electronically with friends and family members on the outside.

SmartMail allows inmates to communicate safely and quickly with family and friends outside of the jail, prison or detention center. Inmates send and receive electronic letters using a safe and secure computer kiosk or tablet stationed in their institution. THE COST IS JUST $0.50 CENTS; cheaper than a postage stamp and envelope.
- The message can be sent with postage paid and will be free to open and read for the recipient.
- Or, the message can be sent collect / "COD" for free and will be paid for by the recipient.
- To send or receive a message you MUST open a SmartJailMail.com account.
- Once you open an account, you may search for inmates, prisoners, or detainees to connect with.
- When you locate the inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
- They will then need to approve the request before you can send messages.
- Sending messages with SmartMail is just like sending an e-mail, except it is contained within the SmartJailMail web site. Messages can be delivered instantly or may be held for review depending on the destination facility.
- Electronic messages are delivered much more quickly than traditional paper mail to the correctional facility so you can stay connected.
More information on how to send and receive messages and photos with an inmate.
How to Send and Receive Secure Text and Email Messages with an Inmate in Barren County Detention Center
To communicate by text or email with an Barren County inmate, follow these instructions:
- To send or receive a message you MUST first open a SmartJailMail.com account.

- Once you open an account, you may search for Barren County inmates or detainees to connect with.
- When you locate the Barren County inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
- Barren County Detention Center will then need to approve the request before you can send messages.
For all the information you need to send and receive secure messages in the form of text or email with a Barren County Detention Center inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, renting your inmate a tablet, how often you can communicate and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: Your messages will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Barren County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 270-651-8806 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Barren County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Barren County Detention Center Gives Inmates Access to Tablets At No Cost for Communication, Research and Entertainment
They may not be directly connected to the internet, but inmates at Barren County Detention Center are provided free tablets to use within the jail that allow them to have access to the following services and information:
- Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
- eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
- Job Search - Using JobView, a secure job search application, inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
- Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
- Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
- Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
- Law Library - Legal research with up-to-date case information.
- eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
- Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
- Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
- Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.
- Video Visitation - Visitation may not be allowed on the Tablets. Call Barren County Detention Center at 270-651-8806 to confirm.
The availability of tablets may seem like something that inmates who are serving time do not deserve, but here are some of the benefits for inmates in Barren County:
- Keeps inmates busy.
- The threat of losing access to tablets keeps them better behaved.
- Safer for the staff to keep inmates happy.
- Allows communication with family members.
- Educational programming.
- Legal research.
- Social programming such as anger management, substance abuse, etc.
Barren County Detention Center Gives Inmates Access to Tablets At No Cost for Communication, Research and Entertainment
They may not be directly connected to the internet, but inmates at Barren County Detention Center are provided free tablets to use within the jail that allow them to have access to the following services and information:
- Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
- eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
- Job Search - Using JobView, a secure job search application, inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
- Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
- Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
- Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
- Law Library - Legal research with up-to-date case information.
- eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
- Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
- Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
- Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.
- Video Visitation - Visitation may not be allowed on the Tablets. Call Barren County Detention Center at 270-651-8806 to confirm.
The availability of tablets may seem like something that inmates who are serving time do not deserve, but here are some of the benefits for inmates in Barren County:
- Keeps inmates busy.
- The threat of losing access to tablets keeps them better behaved.
- Safer for the staff to keep inmates happy.
- Allows communication with family members.
- Educational programming.
- Legal research.
- Social programming such as anger management, substance abuse, etc.
For more information about Tablets and how your inmate can get one to use while he is in jail, chek out our Inmate Tablet page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Barren County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 270-651-8806 for further assistance.
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Nearby counties
The Barren County Detention Center serves the following cities and towns of Barren County: Cave City, Glasgow, Horse Cave and Park City.