Inmate information from the 88-bed Carroll County Detention Center is available by phone 24 hours a day at 502-732-9499.
Whenever someone is arrested in the county for a misdemeanor or felony, this is where they go for booking and processing. Some are released quickly on bond or their own recognizance; others stay in custody until their trial is over.
You can check who is in custody right now with the inmate search tool.
Sentences of less than one year are carried out at this facility. Sentences of more than one year are carried out in the Kentucky State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page lists what you need to know to search the official jail roster, find the facility, and use inmate services including visitation, money deposits, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
Don’t forget to note the inmate’s jail ID or booking number, which is usually required for mail. If you can’t find it online, call Carroll County Detention Center at 502-732-9499.
Phone: 502-732-9499
Physical Address:
800 Clay Street
Carrollton, KY 41008
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Carroll County, KY Detention Center
PO Box 76550
Highland Heights, KY 41076
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Carroll County Detention Center
800 Clay Street
Carrollton, KY 41008
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Carroll 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 502-732-9499 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,
Carroll County Detention Center Inmate Search
The Carroll County Detention Center maintains an average of 88 offenders in custody on any given day. The Carroll 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 Carroll County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,760 offenders.
The following charts of Carroll 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 Carroll 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 Carroll 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 Carroll 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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The 88-bed Carroll County Detention Center, which routinely has as many as twice the inmates in custody that it is rated to hold, is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Carroll County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year.
It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration, and other surrounding counties as needed.
The tan concrete, single story building on Clay Street is located next door to the city hall, and across the street from the cemetery in Carrollton, Kentucky.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 502-732-9499, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.
Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment.
Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks.
The Carroll County Detention Center also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills.
Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided.
Visits are in person, and are via video and an account is created online to book and complete visits, allowing both visitors and inmates to schedule a visit.
Phone accounts are also registered online, and allow for inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime and evening hours when they are not participating in a task or program.
Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page.
All personal mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Carroll County, KY Detention Center
PO Box 76550
Highland Heights, KY 41076
Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.
Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Carroll County Detention Center
800 Clay Street
Carrollton, KY 41008
Once arrested, the person is taken to Carroll 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 Carroll County Detention Center include:
To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Carroll County Detention Center at 502-732-9499.
After an arrest, individuals are brought to Carroll County Detention Center in Carrollton 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 502-732-9499.
Bail payment can be handled through various means.
To learn more about the bail process in Carroll County, Kentucky, visit the Carroll County Detention Center Bail Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Carroll County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
800 Clay Street
Carrollton, KY 41008
502-732-9499
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
Appointments for Wednesday must be made Monday and Tuesday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Convicted felons will not be allowed to visit. If an appointment cannot be kept please call and cancel. This must be done before 4:00 PM Tuesday. This is the only way you may re-schedule a visit for the following week.
Carroll County Detention Center uses the services of Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communication (CPC) for visitation communication between inmates and their friends and family members.
In order to have a successful video visit, these are the steps to follow:
Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
iphone app
Google Play app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Carroll County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 502-732-9499 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 Carroll County Detention Center?
Carroll County Detention Center uses the services of Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communication (CPC) for visitation communication between inmates and their friends and family members.
In order to have a successful video visit, these are the steps to follow:
Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
iphone app
Google Play app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Carroll County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 502-732-9499 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Carroll County Detention Center?
1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Lobby kiosk - Ask the jail whether it has an Access Corrections kiosk for deposits.
4. By mail - Ask Access Corrections or the jail whether money orders can be mailed, and to what address.
Ask who the money order should be made out to, and include the inmate name and ID number on all money orders.
5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Ask the Carroll County Detention Center whether it accepts cash deposits in person, and where.
Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages
Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Carroll County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Carroll County Detention Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Carroll County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 502-732-9499 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Carroll County Detention Center?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Carroll County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Carroll County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Carroll County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 502-732-9499 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Carroll County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
Check the Carroll County Detention Center's mail rules before sending postcards or books. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Carroll 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#
Carroll County, KY Detention Center
PO Box 76550
Highland Heights, KY 41076
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Carroll County Detention Center
800 Clay Street
Carrollton, KY 41008
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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
Check the Carroll County Detention Center's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Carroll County Detention Center standards will be disposed of.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Carroll County Detention Center
800 Clay Street
Carrollton, KY 41008
Postcards
Check the Carroll County Detention Center's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Envelopes
The Carroll County Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Carroll County, KY Detention Center
PO Box 76550
Highland Heights, KY 41076
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Carroll County Detention Center
800 Clay Street
Carrollton, KY 41008
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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
Check the Carroll County Detention Center's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Carroll County Detention Center standards will be disposed of.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Carroll County Detention Center
800 Clay Street
Carrollton, KY 41008
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Carroll County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 502-732-9499 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Carroll County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
To send commissary money to an inmate in Carroll County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Carroll County Detention Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Carroll County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 502-732-9499 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Carroll County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
This product allows inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
Here's how it works:
Cost of Chirping:
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Carroll County Detention Center follow these steps:
- Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
- This product allows Carroll County inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
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Inmate Sales Apps
iphone app
Google Play app
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Carroll County Detention Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Carroll County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Carroll County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 502-732-9499 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Carroll County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.
The tablets are not directly connected to the internet, and inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.
The tablets are not directly connected to the internet, and inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Carroll County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 502-732-9499 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Carroll County?
