They may be at the Three Forks Regional Jail in Beattyville (606-464-2598) or the Kentucky River Regional Jail in Hazard (606-436-4032). Families may need to call both jails to find someone, and should mention the county of arrest. For a very recent arrest, the sheriff (606-666-3800) may know where the person was taken.

Yes. Breathitt prisoners are held in Beattyville or Hazard, and you can enter a surname in the inmate roster and compare birthdays. Both jails hold people from other counties, so confirm details. VINELink sends release alerts, and KYeCourts lookup lists court dates.

Breathitt has no jail, so first learn whether Three Forks or Kentucky River has the person, and then call that jail for visiting times, registration, ID rules and any video option. A child has to come with a parent or guardian. Expect a pat-down or scan, and carry as little as possible. See our visitation guide.

Breathitt bond is paid in Jackson, but first call Three Forks or Kentucky River to confirm the amount and that they are still there. Payment goes to the circuit clerk in Jackson (606-666-5768) rather than to the jail; call the clerk about accepted forms and carry ID. Our bail guide and money guide explain more.

Each jail sets its own deposit options, caps and fees, so ask the one holding the person and give the legal name. Funds go toward snacks, hygiene items and calls, after any jail charges. Our money guide and commissary guide help.

Yes. Three Forks and Kentucky River each run their own prepaid phone account, so set one up with the jail that holds the person. Calls go out only; you can't dial in. Each jail has its own phone system, so ask the one holding the person about rates. Every call is recorded and may be used by prosecutors, so don't discuss the case. See our phone guide and messaging guide.

Mail for a Breathitt prisoner goes to Beattyville or Hazard, so confirm which jail holds the person and ask it for the address and rules. Use the full legal name and a return address. Staff open all mail except legal mail and return items not allowed. Our mail guide covers photos and more.

Medical concerns go to the shift supervisor at Three Forks (606-464-2598) or Kentucky River (606-436-4032), whichever holds the person. Describe the problem, such as a skipped prescription, and name the inmate; the same office handles property questions. A Stanton Trial Office of the Department of Public Advocacy (452 Washington St., Stanton, KY 40380; 833-895-0582) lawyer can raise medical issues with the judge.

It is, and the sheriff at 606-666-3800 can settle whether there's a local warrant. After that, families can turn to the courts' free guest case search and run the name statewide, since mountain families often have cases in Perry or Knott as well.

A person released with a warrant still pending usually surrenders at whichever regional jail holds the county's arrests, Three Forks or Kentucky River, with a defense attorney arranging bond. The circuit clerk at 1131 Main St., Jackson, KY 41339, answers missed-date questions at 606-666-5768.

Breathitt District Court in Jackson hears youth cases, and the clerk (606-666-5768) can give hearing dates. No youth is housed with adults, and a detained youth sees a judge within 48 hours, not counting weekends and holidays (KRS 610.265). The Department of Juvenile Justice (502-573-2738) decides placement, and Breathitt District Court hears the case.

Yes. Whichever jail did the booking handles written open records requests; list the name and booking date and ask for the mugshot. Reporters and news media go through the jail or the sheriff with the same kind of request. Immigration photos require the ICE FOIA page. A federal booking photo is public only if the Marshals post it to find a fugitive.

They can be, when the Marshals rent space. A federal case from Breathitt is heard at the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky, 101 Barr Street, Lexington, KY 40507, 859-233-2503, and a magistrate there decides custody at a detention hearing. The BOP locator lists sentenced federal prisoners. Jackson federal holds are tracked by the U.S. Marshals' Lexington headquarters, 859-436-6750.

Because Jackson has no lockup, a detainer is lodged at whichever regional jail holds the person, either Beattyville (606-464-2598) or Hazard (606-436-4032). ICE's Louisville field office answers at 502-625-6202, and the Lexington Marshals at 859-436-6750 handle federal criminal holds.

1. ICE sends an I-247A detainer to the jail holding the person.
2. Under 8 CFR 287.7(d), once the local charge allows release, ICE may request that the host jail keep a Breathitt prisoner up to 48 hours after they would otherwise be released.
3. ICE has to pick the person up before the hours run out.
4. After that, the jail lets the person go.
5. Search the ICE locator for people ICE detains.

The regional jail starts out-processing once bail is paid in Jackson and the order reaches the jail. Personal items and any balance left are returned, less fees. Ask 606-464-2598 or 606-436-4032 how long it may take; both jails are outside Jackson, so arrange a ride first.

A Breathitt prisoner with a state sentence stays at the regional jail until the Department of Corrections moves them. Search the KOOL search by name to see which prison or county jail with state inmates holds the person. Our Kentucky prisons page lists addresses and phones. When an entry looks out of date, phone the facility named there.

Lee, Owsley and Wolfe counties all use the Three Forks Regional Jail in Beattyville, 606-464-2598, one of the two jails that hold Breathitt arrests. Perry County has the Kentucky River Regional Jail in Hazard, 606-436-4032, the other jail option, which also takes Knott, Leslie and Letcher County prisoners. Magoffin County arrests go to the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center in Paintsville, 606-297-5245.

Jackson's County Attorney (606-666-4400), prosecutes district court charges. Indicted felonies are tried by the 39th Circuit Commonwealth's Attorney, based on Breckenridge Street in Stanton (606-612-5066) and also serving Powell and Wolfe. Public defenders for Jackson cases come from the Stanton trial office (833-895-0582). Jackson police (606-666-2424) and KSP Post 13 in Hazard (606-435-6069) make most arrests. Courtroom steps are in our court guide.

Jackson Police Department can be reached at 606-666-2424, and the Breathitt County Sheriff's Office at 606-666-3800. Kentucky State Police Post 13 (100 Justice Dr., Hazard, KY 41701) answers at 606-435-6069.

Jackson is the only city in Breathitt County. Everywhere outside Jackson is covered by the sheriff's deputies and Post 13 troopers. Call 911 in an emergency.