Breathitt Regional Juvenile Detention Center
Breathitt Regional Juvenile Detention Center
Physical Address
2725 Highway 30 WestJackson, KY 41339
Jail Phone Number
502-564-4398Breathitt County Inmate Search
A Breathitt County arrestee may be held at either of two jails, the Three Forks Regional Jail (2221 Fairground Ridge Road, Beattyville, KY 41311; 606-464-2598) or the Kentucky River Regional Jail (200 Justice Drive, Hazard, KY 41701; 606-436-4032), so a family may need to search both rosters or call both to find someone. The inmate roster, VINELink and KYeCourts lookup help track a case, and booking photo release is covered below.
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1. Where are Breathitt County inmates held?
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.
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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.
↑ Back to the question list3. How do I visit someone from Breathitt County?
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.
↑ Back to the question list4. How do I post bond?
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.
↑ Back to the question list5. How does an account deposit work?
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.
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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.
↑ Back to the question list7. How should I send mail?
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.
↑ Back to the question list8. Who handles a medical worry?
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.
↑ Back to the question list9. Is it possible a Jackson arrest comes with an older warrant?
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.
↑ Back to the question list10. Where do juveniles arrested in Breathitt County go?
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.
↑ Back to the question list11. Can I get a Breathitt County mugshot?
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.
↑ Back to the question list12. Are federal prisoners held in these jails?
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.
↑ Back to the question list13. How does an ICE hold work for a Breathitt arrest?
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.
- ICE sends an I-247A detainer to the jail holding the person.
- 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.
- ICE has to pick the person up before the hours run out.
- After that, the jail lets the person go.
- Search the ICE locator for people ICE detains.
14. How long does release take after bail?
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.
↑ Back to the question list15. What if the person is sent to state prison?
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.
↑ Back to the question list16. What jails do neighboring counties use?
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.
↑ Back to the question list17. Who are the lawyers in a Jackson criminal case?
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.
↑ Back to the question list18. Which police serve Breathitt County?
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.
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Breathitt County Criminal Court Process
This page covers criminal court in Breathitt County, where the district and circuit courts sit at the Breathitt County Justice Center, 1131 Main St., Jackson, KY 41339. The circuit clerk answers at 606-666-5768. The county is in the 39th Judicial Circuit. Defendants held before trial may be at the Three Forks Regional Jail or the Kentucky River Regional Jail.
1. Which court handles which cases?
Inside the Jackson justice center, Breathitt District Court takes misdemeanors, traffic, juvenile matters and the first stage of felonies. Once 9 or more of 12 grand jurors indict, the case is tried in Circuit Court. Circuit judges hear appeals from District Court as well.
↑ Back to the question list2. Where can I look up a Jackson court date?
The Breathitt circuit clerk gives court dates by phone at 606-666-5768, or you can search KYeCourts lookup yourself. Check again the day before, since dates move. Leave time for security at the door. If you can't attend, call at once, because missing court without notice can lead to a warrant.
↑ Back to the question list3. How is a Jackson warrant looked up and settled?
Warrants here are served by the sheriff, and a deputy who answers 606-666-3800 can tell you whether the person's name is on one. Breathitt families confirm warrants with that office, and anyone can read court files statewide on the free KYeCourts guest login; search the name with the county selected to see pending cases and any missed date.
Surrenders happen at the regional jail holding Breathitt arrests, the Three Forks Regional Jail in Beattyville or the Kentucky River Regional Jail in Hazard, and a lawyer can coordinate it and ask for bond. For a missed hearing, call the circuit clerk at 606-666-5768, 1131 Main St., Jackson, KY 41339.
↑ Back to the question list4. How do I pay a fine in Jackson?
Fines are paid to the Breathitt circuit clerk in Jackson, whose office (606-666-5768) can tell you which forms of payment are accepted and whether ePay works for your case. If paying in full is hard, ask the judge at sentencing about installments. Bond is covered on our bail page.
↑ Back to the question list5. How does a Breathitt criminal case move along?
A Breathitt case begins with arrest and booking at one of the two regional jails, where a pretrial officer interviews the person before a judge decides on release (bail guide). Arraignment follows in District Court in Jackson. Felonies get a preliminary hearing (10 days for someone held, 20 for someone out), and Circuit Court takes one only after indictment.
↑ Back to the question list6. Who makes arrests in Breathitt County?
Inside Jackson, most arrests are made by city police. Breathitt's sheriff (606-666-3800) covers the county, and Kentucky State Police Post 13 patrols too. The Breathitt County jailer's office oversees taking people to whichever regional jail will hold them. Numbers are in our inmate guide.
↑ Back to the question list7. Who prosecutes in Breathitt County?
Breathitt cases start with the county attorney, whose office is on Main Street in Jackson (1149 Main Street, Jackson, KY 41339; 606-666-4400), who covers misdemeanors and youth cases and opens felonies. After indictment, the Commonwealth's Attorney in Stanton (720 Breckenridge Street, Stanton, KY 40380 (606-612-5066)) tries indicted felonies for Breathitt, Powell and Wolfe.
↑ Back to the question list8. What are Kentucky's sentence limits?
Ask the Jackson circuit clerk (606-666-5768) how a count is classed. Kentucky caps a Class A misdemeanor at 12 months in jail and a $500 fine, and a Class B misdemeanor at 90 days and a $250 fine (KRS 532.090). A violation brings only a fine of $250 or less, which can be waived for a poor person (KRS 534.040). Felony ranges are 1 to 5 years for Class D, 5 to 10 for Class C, 10 to 20 for Class B, and 20 to 50 years or life for Class A (KRS 532.060).
↑ Back to the question list9. How do I get a court record?
The Breathitt circuit clerk in Jackson keeps the court files, and public case details are also on KYeCourts lookup. Certified copies can be ordered through the copy request page or by calling 606-666-5768. Youth files and sealed cases aren't public. The sheriff (606-666-3800) or a defense attorney can help with warrant concerns.
↑ Back to the question list10. Can I get a free lawyer in Breathitt County?
Yes, if you qualify by income. You sign a sworn statement of your finances at arraignment, and the judge appoints the Stanton Trial Office of the Department of Public Advocacy (452 Washington St., Stanton, KY 40380; 833-895-0582). Call with your case number to find out your lawyer's name and when you can meet.
↑ Back to the question list11. Which jails hold Breathitt defendants during a case?
Breathitt has no jail, so defendants are held at the Three Forks Regional Jail, 2221 Fairground Ridge Road, Beattyville, KY 41311, phone 606-464-2598, or the Kentucky River Regional Jail, 200 Justice Drive, Hazard, KY 41701, phone 606-436-4032. Families may need to call both. Our guides cover calls, mail, visiting, email, money and commissary.
↑ Back to the question list12. Which federal court covers Breathitt County?
Breathitt's federal cases go to the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky, 101 Barr Street, Lexington, KY 40507, 859-233-2503. Custody is set by a magistrate once both sides argue at a detention hearing. Federal detainees are kept by the U.S. Marshals in contract jails, and sentenced prisoners appear in the BOP locator.
↑ Back to the question list13. What should a non-citizen know before a plea in Jackson?
A guilty plea to the wrong charge can mean removal or the loss of a future green card; an immigration attorney should look at any offer first. Once the state is finished with a Breathitt defendant, an ICE detainer asks the host jail to keep them up to 48 hours after they would otherwise be released, per 8 CFR 287.7(d). The ICE locator lists people ICE holds.
↑ Back to the question list14. What help do crime victims get?
Victims with questions on hearings, protective orders or impact statements can reach the county attorney (1149 Main Street, Jackson, KY 41339 (606-666-4400)) or Commonwealth's Attorney (720 Breckenridge Street, Stanton, KY 40380 (606-612-5066)). VINELink sends free custody alerts. Keep records of losses for restitution.
↑ Back to the question list15. How do I trace someone serving a state sentence?
Search the KOOL search. The listing will name a state prison or a county jail with state beds. Our Kentucky prisons page has contact details. A recent transfer may not show yet.
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Breathitt County County Jails
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- Breathitt Juvenile: 502-564-4398
The Breathitt Regional Juvenile Detention Center serves the following cities and towns of Breathitt County: Jackson.