Breathitt County Jail
Breathitt County Jail
The Breathitt County Jail is CLOSED.
Offenders in Breathitt County are brought to the Three Forks Regional Jail in Beattyville, Kentucky for processing and to be detained.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought to the Three Forks Regional Jail for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they either get bail or are released from custody on their own recognizance.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in that jail. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Kentucky State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This Three Forks Regional Jail page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 606-464-2598, 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 Three Forks Regional Jail at 606-464-2598 to get it.
Inmate Services
Phone
606-464-2598Mailing address (personal mail)
Three Forks Regional jail
2221 Fairgrounds Ridge Rd
Beattyville, KY 41311
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
Three Forks Regional jail
2221 Fairgrounds Ridge Rd
Beattyville, KY 41311
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Breathitt County Jail, 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 606-464-2598 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,
Breathitt County Jail Inmate Search
The Breathitt County Jail maintains an average of 0 offenders in custody on any given day. The Breathitt County Jail 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 Breathitt County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 7,541 offenders.
The following charts of Breathitt 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 Breathitt 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 Breathitt 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 Breathitt 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.
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Offenders in Breathitt County are brought to the Three Forks Regional Jail in Beattyville, Kentucky for processing and to be detained.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought to the Three Forks Regional Jail for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they either get bail or are released from custody on their own recognizance.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in that jail. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Kentucky State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This Three Forks Regional Jail page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 606-464-2598, 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 Three Forks Regional Jail at 606-464-2598 to get it.
- Jail (Main): 606-464-2598
- Jailer: 606-568-8285
The booking procedure at Breathitt County Jail
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Breathitt County Jail for the booking process, where their identity is confirmed, charges are reviewed, and decisions are made about whether they will be released on bail or detained.
The arrested individual should remain silent during booking, as anything said could be used against them. It’s important to wait for legal representation before answering questions.
The booking process at Breathitt County Jail includes the following steps:
- Personal identification confirmation.
- Mugshots for record-keeping.
- Answering health-related questions and inquiries about criminal history.
- DNA collection may be required.
- Conducting a thorough body search.
- Securing personal belongings.
- Providing a phone call.
For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at 606-464-2598.
How to handle bail after an arrest in Breathitt County
If someone has been booked at Breathitt County Jail in Beattyville, their next steps may include:
1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call 606-464-2598.
There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.
- The usual way to post a cash bond is to pay the full amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk of court by cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also offer card payment through a lobby kiosk or online bond vendor for a fee, and you should bring the inmate's full name and booking number (call 606-464-2598 for the jail).
- Assistance is available from licensed bail bond companies in Breathitt County.
- Real property bonds are accepted in many courts: an owner may offer land or a home after showing clear title and equity of at least the bond, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves it.
For a full guide to the bail process in Breathitt County, Kentucky, visit the Breathitt County Jail Bail Information Page.
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Breathitt County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
2221 Fairgrounds Ridge Road
Beattyville, KY 41311
606-464-2598
- Visits are 30 minutes.
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
- The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 606-464-2598 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
- Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
- A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
- Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
- Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 606-464-2598 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Breathitt County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 606-464-2598 for further assistance.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Breathitt County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 606-464-2598 for further assistance.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Breathitt County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 606-464-2598 for further assistance.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Breathitt County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 606-464-2598 for further assistance.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Breathitt County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 606-464-2598 for further assistance.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Breathitt County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 606-464-2598 for further assistance.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Breathitt County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 606-464-2598 for further assistance.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Breathitt County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 606-464-2598 for further assistance.
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