The Barren County Detention Center is a 178 bed jail in the city of Glasgow, Barren County, Kentucky. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 270-651-8806.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.
You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Kentucky State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 270-651-8806, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Barren County Detention Center at 270-651-8806 to get it.
Phone: 270-651-8806
Physical Address:
201 Samson Street
Glasgow, KY 42141
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Barren County Detention Center
C/O Mail Processing Center
PO box 9120
Seminole, Florida 33775-9120
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Barren County Detention Center
201 Samson Street
Glasgow, KY 42141
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.
We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.
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The 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 jails.
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.
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.
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
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Barren County Detention Center, call the jail’s booking line at 270-651-8806.
There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.
Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.
If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.
Barren County Detention Center Booking Roster
After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Barren County for booking.
Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.
Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Barren County and other Kentucky and USA jurisdictions.
If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.
It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.
The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.
During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.
Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.
At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.
If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Barren County Detention Center will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.
Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.
Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.
If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.
Bail is money paid that is held by the Barren County or municipal court to make sure that the arrested does not flee the area before their trial. Bail amounts and other conditions are determined at the arraignment.
The State of Kentucky has banned commercial bail by a bail bond company.
Pretrial officers are mandated to conduct an interview and assessment within 12 hours of arrest on individuals arrested on bailable offenses. If a defendant does not qualify for administrative release, pretrial officers then present the findings to a judge, who makes the decision about pretrial release.
It is always important to have family involvement after being arrested. Not only can they make calls and communicate on your behalf, but family support will show the court that there are people who will make sure that the defendant makes it to court, not only for the defendant’s own good, but because they may have signed bond paperwork and responsible to pay if the defendant does not show in court.
(There have been phone scams where a bond company calls and informs a person that their family member has been arrested and they ask for financial information. There are no bond companies in Kentucky.)
If the pretrial officer and judge determines that the defendant would be a danger to the public if they were released, bail can be denied, and the person will be detained in the Barren County Detention Center until the case is resolved or goes to trial. Bail can also be denied if the defendant did not comply with bail conditions from a previous arrest.
Bail and bond are used interchangeably to mean the same thing but technically, they are different. The bail is the amount to be paid and a bond is a signed document promising payment of the bail amount with certain conditions.
The thought of being in jail can cause the arrested to panic and try to secure a bond immediately.
DO NOT panic and take the time to understand all the options.
More courts are now trying to work with defendants to make bail work and might provide non-monetary options or even reduce the bail.
Based on a review of information from the pretrial officer, the judge will determine and notify the accused of which types of bonds are available to them.
These are the bonds that the Clerk of Court can process in Kentucky:
For minor offenses, the defendant, friend, or family can pay the full amount of bail.
A personal recognizance bond is where the defendant or someone representing the defendant signs paperwork which only requires a signature and promise from the defendant to return to court. If the defendant does not return to court, a warrant for arrest and detention can follow.
An unsecured release requires the defendant’s signature and conditions to be met. If the defendant does not return to court, the bail amount would need to be paid.
Cash percentage bond. If the bond order permits, the defendant pays 10% to the court, which then holds the money until the case is over. 10% of the 10% paid remains with the court and in most cases, there are court fees or fines due in addition, so if the defendant returns to all court hearings, 90% of the money paid to the court will be returned but additional fines and fees might be owed.
Third-party surety release requires another person called a surety to sign with the defendant. The other person would need to put up property or partial money. Surety can be family, friend or a bondsperson. Your attorney cannot act as a surety.
A property bond is a bond that the courts might consider in which the bond is pledged in land or home real estate (mobile homes are not accepted). Usually, the property must be in the same state as the courts, and it must be worth at least 2 times the amount of the bond. There are multiple court fees involved to execute a property bond with the courts and a tedious process to get the property deed back, although the court generally does not start the process to acquire the deed unless the defendant does not show to a court appearance.
Yes, Section 16 the Kentucky Constitution guarantees the right to bail for all but capital crimes. However, Kentucky does not permit bond companies to operate within the state. Any bonds would be gotten through the Barren County court system.
Kentucky offers several options when it comes to paying bail including release on own recognizance, cash bail, percentage bond, property bond, surety bond or unsecured bond.
Pretrial officers are mandated to conduct an interview and assessment within 12 hours of arrest on individuals arrested on bailable offenses. If a defendant does not qualify for administrative release, pretrial officers then present the findings to a judge, who makes the decision about pretrial release.
Bail is set either the day of the arrest or by a judge at the arraignment, which is when the defendant will also enter a plea. In most cases the arraignment will occur the morning following arrest.
Yes, your attorney can file a request for bail adjustment with the District Court Judge assigned to the case.
The person posting bail should be a relative or close friend, called a surety, because they are promising and taking responsibility that you will return to court to get their money back. A surety is not responsible for court fees or paying off personal debts for the defendant.
Kentucky does not have an online bail payment system; however, you can add funds to an inmate’s spending account which can then be used to post bail. Please contact the jail for specific information on how to pay bail. Go to the Barren County Detention Center for contact information about the jails in Barren County or the Clerk of Court.
Most all jail and courts accept cash, a cashier or bankers’ check. Some accept a credit card with fees. Contact the jail for specific information on what methods of payment are accepted: Go to the Barren County Detention Center for more information about the jails in Barren County.
Bail money is returned to the person who paid the bail; in whole or in part once the case is finished. Not all money is returned due to bond percentages and court fees.
The judge or officer who sets bail determines which kind of bail will be an option for you, but a cash bond and PR bonds usually do not require cash down, though you might have to pay court fees.
A cash bond or a personal recognizance bond are bonds where someone representing the defendant signs paperwork promising to pay the bail amount if the defendant does not show up to court. There is no money due up front.
Kentucky does not allow bond companies to operate in the state. The bond is acquired through the courts. A cash bond or a personal recognizance bond does not require money down.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Barren County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
201 Samson Street
Glasgow, KY 42141
270-651-8806
Schedule Video Visits online with Smart Visit
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 |
Schedule Video Visits online with Smart Inmate
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 |
8am - 10:30am,
12pm-3:30pm,
5pm-7pm
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.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Barren County Detention Center?
201 Samson Street
Glasgow, KY 42141
270-651-8806
Schedule Video Visits online with Smart Visit
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 |
Schedule Video Visits online with Smart Inmate
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 |
8am - 10:30am,
12pm-3:30pm,
5pm-7pm
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.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Barren County Detention Center?
You can deposit money four different ways:
correctpay.com Assistance:
24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions
To send commissary money to an inmate in Barren County Detention Center follow these steps:
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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 Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Barren County Detention Center?
To communicate by telephone with a Barren County inmate, follow these instructions:
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.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Barren County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Barren County Detention Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Barren County Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Barren County Detention Center
C/O Mail Processing Center
PO box 9120
Seminole, Florida 33775-9120
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Barren County Detention Center
201 Samson Street
Glasgow, KY 42141
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
The Barren County Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Barren County Detention Center standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Barren County Detention Center
201 Samson Street
Glasgow, KY 42141
For inmates receiving mail in the Barren County Detention Center there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Barren County Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Barren County Detention Center
C/O Mail Processing Center
PO box 9120
Seminole, Florida 33775-9120
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
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.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Barren County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
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.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Barren County Detention Center follow these steps:
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.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Barren County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
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.
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Do Inmates in the Barren County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
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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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Barren County?
This facility, known as "Barren County Detention Center" is also known as **Offenders from Metcalfe County are also housed here**, Barren Sheriff | Glasgow Police, Barren County Jail & Correctional Center , Barren County Jail & Correctional Center , Kentucky, Barren.
