Christian County Jail
Christian County Jail
Physical Address
410 West 7th StreetHopkinsville, KY 42240
Jail Phone Number
270-887-4152Christian County Inmate Search
Use this page to look someone up on the Hopkinsville jail roster, learn whether booking photos are public, and reach the jail. The Christian County Jail at 410 West 7th Street, Hopkinsville, KY 42240 (270-887-4152) holds people arrested anywhere in Christian County, along with state and federal inmates. Search the jail roster, sign up for alerts with VINELink, and check hearing dates on KYeCourts public access.
Read inmate search answers
Read inmate search answers1. Who is held at the Christian County Jail?
The jail on West 7th Street houses people awaiting trial on county charges, state prisoners serving time, and some federal inmates. The main number is 270-887-4152. Write down the full name used at booking, because letters and deposits must match it.
↑ Back to the question list2. How do I find someone in jail?
Search the roster for current inmates and charges. VINELink shows whether the person is still held and texts you about a transfer or release. Court dates are on KYeCourts public access. A person booked in the last few hours may not show yet.
↑ Back to the question list3. How do video visits work?
Every visit happens on a screen. Lobby sessions are offered Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 9 to 10:30 a.m. and 1 to 2:30 p.m., with two 15-minute visits a week. Remote visits from home can be made any time and cost 40 cents a minute through the jail's video service. You can often schedule the same day. See our visitation guide.
↑ Back to the question list4. How do I post bond?
Call the jail at 270-887-4152 or the circuit clerk at 270-889-6539 to find out where to pay at that hour. Bring photo ID. Our bail guide explains bond types and how refunds work.
↑ Back to the question list5. How do I add funds for an inmate?
Deposits can be made online through the jail's payment service, at the kiosk on the side of the jail, which is open around the clock, or by money order mailed to 410 West 7th Street, Hopkinsville, KY 42240. The money pays for commissary and calls. See our money guide and commissary guide.
↑ Back to the question list6. Can I call an inmate?
No, inmates call out; you cannot call in. Prepaid calling cards are sold through the jail's phone vendor at 877-998-5678. Electronic messages cost 50 cents each. See our phone guide and messaging guide.
↑ Back to the question list7. Where do I send letters?
Personal letters go to the jail's mail scanning address: the person's full name, then 657 South Hurstbourne Parkway, Suite D, PMB 230, Louisville, KY 40222. Letters are scanned, so write clearly on plain paper. Legal mail from a lawyer goes to the jail itself. See our mail guide.
↑ Back to the question list8. How does an inmate get a lawyer?
People who qualify get the Hopkinsville Trial Office of the public defender (1100 South Main Street, Suite 22, Hopkinsville, KY 42240; 833-254-2464). The judge reviews income at the first hearing. Relatives with the case number can call the office to learn which attorney has the case. More in our court guide.
↑ Back to the question list9. Could someone held in Hopkinsville have a warrant on another case?
It's possible, especially because this jail also houses Trigg arrests and sits near Fort Campbell, where many residents have ties to other counties. For local warrants, the sheriff's office answers at 270-887-4141, and the free Court of Justice case search shows any Kentucky case filed under a name statewide.
Should a warrant remain open after release, a defense attorney can arrange the surrender at the Christian County Jail and ask for bond at the same time. The circuit clerk at 100 Justice Way, Hopkinsville, KY 42240, answers missed-date questions at 270-889-6539.
↑ Back to the question list10. What happens to juveniles?
Juveniles are kept away from adults. A detention hearing must happen within 48 hours, not counting weekends and holidays (KRS 610.265). The Department of Juvenile Justice (502-573-2738) chooses where the youth stays and contacts a parent.
↑ Back to the question list11. Can I get a mugshot?
To get a mugshot, send a written open records request to the jail at 410 West 7th Street, Hopkinsville, KY 42240. News media often ask the sheriff's office as well. For a photo taken by ICE, use the ICE records request form. The U.S. Marshals do not release federal mugshots except when hunting a fugitive.
↑ Back to the question list12. What about federal inmates?
Some federal inmates stay here under a contract with the Marshals, who decide where they go. Federal arrests from Christian County go before the U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky, 501 Broadway, Paducah, KY 42001, 270-415-6400 for a detention hearing. After sentencing, use the federal prison locator. Hopkinsville relatives can phone Paducah's Marshals staff at 270-415-1706.
↑ Back to the question list13. What happens when ICE places a hold?
Ask the Hopkinsville jail (270-887-4152) whether a detainer is on file; ICE's Louisville office, under its Chicago field office, answers at 502-625-6202.
- ICE sends the jail a Form I-247A detainer.
- When Christian County would release the person, ICE can ask Hopkinsville's jail to keep that prisoner up to 48 hours after they would otherwise be released, following 8 CFR 287.7(d).
- ICE officers must pick the person up before the hold runs out, or the jail lets them go.
- Find them with the ICE finder.
14. What should I know about release day?
Once the bond clears or the judge signs a release order, processing out still takes some time. Ask how any money left on the account will be returned. Plan a ride from West 7th Street, and call 270-887-4152 to ask about timing.
↑ Back to the question list15. How do I find a state prisoner?
After intake, Corrections picks the prison. Some low-level felons stay in county jails like this one. Use the KOOL lookup or see our prisons in Kentucky.
↑ Back to the question list16. Could the person be in a nearby county's jail?
Yes, if the arrest happened over the line. Trigg arrests come to this jail, but other neighbors book at home: the Hopkins County Jail in Madisonville, 270-821-6704; the Muhlenberg County Detention Center in Greenville, 270-338-2263; the Todd County Detention Center in Elkton, 270-265-9966 ext. 211; and the Caldwell County Jail in Princeton, 270-365-6790. VINELink covers all of these.
↑ Back to the question list17. Which prosecutor handles a Christian County case?
Misdemeanors, traffic charges and the first stage of every felony belong to the Christian County Attorney, 209 East 14th Street, Hopkinsville, KY 42240, 270-887-4114. Once a grand jury indicts, the Commonwealth's Attorney for the 3rd Judicial Circuit takes over from 505 South Main Street, Hopkinsville, KY 42240, 270-889-6587.
↑ Back to the question list18. What happens in the first day after booking?
The jail says first-time arrestees are seen by Pretrial Services within 24 hours. That office, at 100 Justice Way, Hopkinsville, KY 42240, inside the Justice Center, 270-889-6543, runs the risk interview a judge reads before setting release terms.
↑ Back to the question list19. How full is the Christian County Jail?
It is very full. The weekly jail count from the Department of Corrections for October 8, 2026 counted 746 people in a jail rated for 611 beds, plus 51 in the separate 94-bed restricted custody center.
↑ Back to the question list20. What do remote video visits and messages cost?
The jail's video visit tips list remote sessions at 40 cents a minute and electronic messages at 50 cents each, and same-day scheduling is allowed. On-site video visits at the jail are offered Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and 1 to 2:30 p.m., two 15-minute sessions a week. See our visiting guide and messaging guide before you sign up.
↑ Back to the question list21. Can the jail pass on news of a family emergency?
The jail passes on only a verifiable emergency. Sheriff and jail staff will deliver an urgent message after a jail supervisor confirms it with the hospital, coroner or funeral home involved, so have that contact ready when you call 270-887-4152. Routine news has to wait for the inmate's own call; see our phone guide and messaging guide.
↑ Back to the question list22. Who is barred from visits, and what happens at check-in?
Anyone covered by a protective order or a court no-contact order with the inmate may not visit, even by video. Everyone entering is subject to a pat-down, a metal scan and a search of belongings, and visitors who seem intoxicated are turned away. Leave phones in the car. See our visitation guide.
↑ Back to the question list23. When can a lawyer see a client on West 7th Street?
Attorney visits are arranged through the jail (270-887-4152), and ICE's page for this facility lists them Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mail marked as legal mail goes to the inmate's name at 410 West 7th Street, Hopkinsville, KY 42240; staff open it to check for contraband but do not read it. Our mail guide covers personal letters.
↑ Back to the question list24. Which police agencies serve Christian County?
Hopkinsville Police are at 101 North Main Street, Hopkinsville, KY 42240 (270-890-1500), and non-emergency dispatch answers at 270-890-1300. Oak Grove Police work from 152 Stateline Road, Oak Grove, KY 42262 (270-439-4602). Lafayette Police can be called at 270-271-2024, and Pembroke Police are reached through Pembroke City Hall (270-475-4343).
The Christian County Sheriff's Office (270-887-4141) and Kentucky State Police Post 2, 1000 Western Kentucky Parkway, Nortonville, KY 42442 (270-676-3313), patrol outside Hopkinsville, Oak Grove, Pembroke and Lafayette, including Crofton. Call 911 for any emergency in the county.
↑ Back to the question listChristian County Bail and Pretrial Release
Bail, bonds and how people get released after a Christian County arrest are covered below. Arrests across the county, in Hopkinsville, Oak Grove, Pembroke and beyond, are booked into the Christian County Jail (410 West 7th Street, Hopkinsville, KY 42240, 270-887-4152). Release can come through a judge's order, a cash deposit, or a signed promise to return. The first step is to learn the charge and the bond.
1. How do I find out the bond amount?
Search the jail roster by name. Then phone the jail at 270-887-4152 to hear the exact amount and bond type. For certain offenses, no bond exists until the first court appearance. Also ask about holds from other counties, since a hold can block release even after you pay.
↑ Back to the question list2. Where do I pay a Christian County bond?
The circuit clerk is in the Christian County Justice Center, 100 Justice Way, Hopkinsville, KY 42240, phone 270-889-6539. Call the jail first to ask where to pay at that hour, because the answer changes after the clerk's office closes. Bring photo ID and keep every receipt, since you will need it to claim a refund later.
↑ Back to the question list3. Can I hire a bail bondsman?
Hopkinsville has no bonding agents: bond is posted directly with the circuit clerk (270-889-6539) or at the jail window (270-887-4152). That is because state law outlaws paid bail bonding (KRS 431.510). In Christian County the family or the defendant pays the court directly. That means no agent fee that you never get back.
↑ Back to the question list4. What is pretrial services?
Christian County Pretrial Services, 100 Justice Way, Hopkinsville, KY 42240 (270-889-6543) meets new arrestees, often within a day of booking. Officers score the risk that a person will miss court or commit a new crime (KRS 431.515). Low and moderate risk scores usually point toward release without money (KRS 431.066), though a judge decides.
↑ Back to the question list5. What kinds of bonds can a judge set?
A Christian County judge can free a Hopkinsville defendant on personal recognizance, meaning a signature and a trip home, or set unsecured bail that a Hopkinsville defendant forfeits by missing a hearing date. Other choices are a ten percent deposit on the full amount (KRS 431.530), full cash paid in total, or real estate pledged as security (KRS 431.535).
A judge may let a family member sign as surety for free (KRS 431.520).
↑ Back to the question list6. How is the bond amount decided?
A district judge in Hopkinsville sets the figure at first appearance, and the clerk at 270-889-6539 can read it back once it is entered. Kentucky requires bail that is not oppressive and fits what the person can pay (KRS 431.525). Violations rarely lead to jail at all (KRS 431.062). A schedule covers many low-level felonies (KRS 431.540). In domestic and sex offense cases, keeping the victim safe comes first (KRS 431.064). On many charges, every day already spent in custody knocks $100 off the bail.
↑ Back to the question list7. Will I get my bond money back?
Yes, provided the defendant showed up for each court date. On a 10 percent deposit bond, the clerk holds back a tenth of that deposit, never less than $5, once the case closes and returns what is left. When a case is dropped or ends in acquittal, the clerk returns every dollar. Fines and court costs can be taken out first, so call 270-889-6539 before counting on the full amount.
↑ Back to the question list8. What rules come with release?
Hopkinsville judges often order people to stay away from the alleged victim, skip alcohol, take drug tests, wear a GPS unit, or report to pretrial officers. Skip a hearing and a judge issues a warrant; the deposit is lost 20 days after notice (KRS 431.545). If a rule cannot be followed, a lawyer can ask the judge to change it.
↑ Back to the question list9. Who are the lawyers in Christian County cases?
Christian County is its own judicial circuit, the 3rd. The county attorney's office is at 209 East 14th Street, Hopkinsville, KY 42240 (270-887-4114). The Commonwealth's Attorney is at 505 South Main Street, Hopkinsville, KY 42240 (270-889-6587). People who cannot afford a lawyer can ask for the Hopkinsville Trial Office of the public defender (1100 South Main Street, Suite 22, Hopkinsville, KY 42240; 833-254-2464), who may request a lower bond.
↑ Back to the question list10. What if there is a federal or ICE hold?
State bond does not release anyone from a federal charge. Federal cases from this county are heard at the U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky, 501 Broadway, Paducah, KY 42001, 270-415-6400. An ICE detainer can keep a person up to 48 hours past release, so check for one before paying. Use the ICE finder, the federal prison locator or our court guide.
↑ Back to the question listChristian County Jail Inmate Visitation Schedule
410 West 7th Street
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
270-887-4152
- First, you must register an account with jailatm, then add Christian County Jail, then your inmate.
- Second, you can choose a time to visit.
- Offsite Video Visits can be done on Android, IOS (Apple) or Windows devices.
- All visits must be scheduled 24 hours prior to the appointment or up to 1 weeks in advance.
- CHECK-IN: 10 minutes prior to scheduled visit.
- Valid picture identification (e.g., driver’s license, State I.D., or Military I.D.) is required at Check-In.
- Visitors under the age of 17 must be listed as an additional visitor and accompanied and supervised by an authorized visitor over the age of 18.
- If a visitor loses internet connection during an offsite video visitation session, no refund will be issued.
ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 10:30AM 1:00PM - 2:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 10:30AM 1:00PM - 2:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 10:30AM 1:00PM - 2:30PM |
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 24 hours |
| MONDAY | 24 hours |
| TUESDAY | 24 hours |
| WEDNESDAY | 24 hours |
| THURSDAY | 24 hours |
| FRIDAY | 24 hours |
| SATURDAY | 24 hours |
JailATM Video Visitation allows families to conduct scheduled face-to-face video visits with incarcerated loved ones from home. Using an internet-connected personal computer equipped with a webcam or a compatible mobile device, visitors can join live video calls without traveling to the detention center.
Important: Advance Registration and Visitor Clearance Required
Detention centers do not permit unscheduled or unverified video sessions. Correctional facilities require prospective visitors to submit government-issued photo identification and receive administrative clearance before booking an appointment, an approval process that can take up to 48 hours depending on facility staffing. You should verify your visitor approval status with the facility prior to scheduling. If you do not register well in advance, you will miss your loved one's scheduled visiting window for the week.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Register and Schedule a Video Visit
- Visit deposits.jailatm.com/webdeposits/ and sign into your account.
- Register your visitor profile and upload a clear photograph of your government-issued ID (driver's license or passport) for facility background review.
- Wait for email notification confirming facility visitor approval.
- Select Video Visitation, choose the detention facility, and select the inmate.
- Browse the available schedule calendar, select an open time slot, and pay the visitation fee using a credit or debit card.
- Log into the website 10 minutes prior to the start time on a device with a functioning camera, microphone, and reliable high-speed internet connection.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate receives a visitation notification on their housing unit JailATM kiosk. At the appointed time, they log in with their PIN and sit before the terminal. Inmates and visitors must strictly observe jail dress and conduct rules; sessions are monitored by staff and will terminate immediately upon any violation.
Official Provider: JailATM Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-877-810-0614
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by JailATM
In addition to Remote Video Visitation, JailATM provides several other communication, financial, and commissary services at participating facilities:
- Inmate Trust & Commissary Money Deposits: Send money directly into an inmate's jail trust account for independent commissary spending.
• Learn more on our website: Inmate Trust Deposits Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JailATM Trust Deposits - Commissary Gift Packs & Store Ordering: Order pre-approved snack boxes, food packages, and clothing directly to the jail.
• Learn more on our website: Commissary Orders Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JailATM Store Orders - Digital Messaging & Picture Sharing: Send electronic messages and photos directly to an inmate's housing unit kiosk.
• Learn more on our website: Digital Messaging Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JailATM Messaging
Christian County Criminal Court Process
Criminal cases in Christian County are heard at the Christian County Justice Center, 100 Justice Way, Hopkinsville, KY 42240. The circuit clerk can be reached at 270-889-6539. The county forms the 3rd Judicial Circuit by itself. Federal cases go to the Western District courthouse in Paducah.
1. Which court handles my case?
Christian District Court takes misdemeanors, traffic cases, youth matters and the opening stages of felonies. Felony charges reach Circuit Court only when 9 of the 12 grand jurors vote to indict. From there, a circuit judge in the Justice Center presides over the trial, accepts any guilty plea, and hands down the sentence. Appeals from the District Court bench are decided there too.
↑ Back to the question list2. How do I look up a court date?
Type the defendant's name into KYeCourts public access, or phone 270-889-6539. Hearings get moved, so look once more the evening before. Arrive early on Justice Way to clear security. Showing up late may count the same as not showing up.
↑ Back to the question list3. How does a Hopkinsville family check on a warrant and resolve it?
Deputies with the county sheriff's office carry local warrants, and that office can run a name at 270-887-4141. Christian County families confirm warrants there and then read the docket statewide on the free KYeCourts guest login; narrowing the event date range to the coming month shows which hearings are set.
Most people settle a warrant by surrendering at the Christian County Jail, and having counsel bring up bond with the court ahead of time makes that easier. The circuit clerk, based in the justice center at 100 Justice Way, Hopkinsville, KY 42240, answers at 270-889-6539 about resetting a missed date.
↑ Back to the question list4. How can I pay a fine or court costs?
Payments are taken by the circuit clerk inside the Christian County Justice Center, 100 Justice Way, Hopkinsville, KY 42240. Bring the citation or case number so the clerk can pull up the right account. If you cannot pay all at once, ask the clerk about a payment plan. See our bail page for release rules.
↑ Back to the question list5. What are the steps after an arrest?
Hopkinsville arrests are booked at the jail on West 7th Street, followed by an interview with pretrial services and a release decision (bail guide). At the first appearance, in District Court, the charges are read. In Hopkinsville a felony charge gets a preliminary hearing within 10 days for a jailed defendant or 20 for one who is free, and Christian grand jurors then decide whether the case goes to arraignment in Circuit Court.
↑ Back to the question list6. Which police make arrests here?
Sheriff's deputies (270-887-4141), state troopers from Post 2, and city officers from Hopkinsville, Oak Grove, Pembroke and Lafayette all bring people to the county jail. Our inmate guide lists every agency's contact details.
↑ Back to the question list7. Who prosecutes cases?
The Christian County Attorney, at 209 East 14th Street, Hopkinsville, KY 42240, 270-887-4114, handles misdemeanors, juvenile matters and early felony hearings. After indictment, the 3rd Circuit Commonwealth's Attorney, at 505 South Main Street, Hopkinsville, KY 42240, 270-889-6587, takes over felonies. A victim can ask either office for an advocate.
↑ Back to the question list8. What are Kentucky's penalty ranges?
Judges at the Christian County Justice Center in Hopkinsville sentence within fixed limits, and the circuit clerk (270-889-6539) can confirm which class a pending charge carries. A Class A misdemeanor can bring as long as 12 months and a fine up to $500, while a Class B misdemeanor can bring as long as 90 days and a fine up to $250 (KRS 532.090). A violation carries only a fine of up to $250, which a judge can waive for a poor defendant (KRS 534.040). Felony terms run 1 to 5 years for Class D, 5 to 10 for C, 10 to 20 for B, and 20 to 50 or life for A (KRS 532.060).
↑ Back to the question list9. How do I get court records?
Use the records request help page or ask the clerk on Justice Way. Juvenile and sealed files stay closed. For warrant questions, call the sheriff at 270-887-4141, or have a lawyer check first so you are not arrested at the counter.
↑ Back to the question list10. How do I get a public defender?
The Hopkinsville Trial Office of the public defender (1100 South Main Street, Suite 22, Hopkinsville, KY 42240; 833-254-2464) represents people who qualify. At the first hearing the judge will go over what the person earns and who depends on them. Ask for a lawyer right away; the attorney can argue for release, request the police reports, and start building a defense before the preliminary hearing.
↑ Back to the question list11. Where are defendants held?
The Christian County Jail is at 410 West 7th Street, Hopkinsville, KY 42240, phone 270-887-4152. Our guides cover calls, mail, visits, messages and deposits for commissary. Bond amounts show on the roster.
↑ Back to the question list12. How does federal court work for this county?
The Hopkinsville jail (270-887-4152) held 246 federal inmates on Oct. 22, 2026, per the state DOC weekly report, and the U.S. Marshals office in Paducah (270-415-1706) manages them. A new federal case is opened at the U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky, 501 Broadway, Paducah, KY 42001, 270-415-6400. A magistrate judge weighs release at a detention hearing; the Marshals take charge of anyone who stays locked up. After sentencing, use the federal prison locator.
↑ Back to the question list13. What should someone who is not a citizen know?
An ICE detainer is separate from the county case. Under 8 CFR 287.7(d), it asks the Hopkinsville jail to keep a Christian defendant up to 48 hours after they would otherwise be released. Pleading guilty in state court can affect immigration status for years. Get immigration advice first. Search the ICE finder.
↑ Back to the question list14. What help do crime victims get?
Victim advocates in the county attorney's and Commonwealth's Attorney's offices explain court dates, protective orders and plea offers. Victims can register with VINELink to get a call or text when a defendant is released or moved.
↑ Back to the question list15. What happens after a prison sentence?
The Hopkinsville jail (270-887-4152) counted 98 Class D inmates on Oct. 22, 2026, in DOC's weekly report. Beyond those, a felony prison term places the person in Department of Corrections custody (KRS 532.100), and the department picks the prison. Lower-level Class D sentences are often served locally instead. Find someone with the KOOL lookup, or see our prisons in Kentucky for addresses.
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JailATM Commissary Ordering allows family members to purchase pre-approved snack boxes, meat and cheese selections, hygiene bundles, and seasonal gift care packages sent directly to an incarcerated loved one. Each package is tailored to comply with local facility security rules, ensuring items clear intake smoothly without being rejected at the loading dock.
Important: Package Deadlines and Delivery Windows Vary
Detention centers do not all follow identical package distribution schedules. Some facilities allow weekly orders while others restrict shipments to bi-weekly or monthly windows, and spending limits differ widely across institutions. You should confirm the facility's active cutoff schedule and order allowances by calling them directly. If an order is placed after the weekly processing deadline, it will be held until the following distribution cycle, leaving your loved one waiting an extra cycle for fresh supplies.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Place a Commissary Package Order
- Confirm the inmate's legal first and last name, date of birth, and assigned booking identification number.
- Navigate to deposits.jailatm.com/webdeposits/ and sign into your account.
- Select Commissary Packs or Gift Packs from the service menu.
- Choose your state and detention center to open the jail's authorized product catalog.
- Search for the inmate to link the order to their active housing record.
- Browse available food bundles, hygiene kits, and clothing options, adding items up to the facility's allowed spending limit.
- Enter your billing details, complete checkout with a credit or debit card, and save your confirmation receipt.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate does not need an active online account to receive care packages. JailATM fulfills the order in tamper-evident security containers and delivers it directly to the facility commissary department. Jail staff inspect the shipment and deliver the items during regular housing unit commissary distribution, where the inmate signs for receipt.
Official Provider: JailATM Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-877-810-0614
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by JailATM
In addition to Commissary Gift Packs, JailATM provides several other communication, financial, and visitation services at participating facilities:
- Inmate Trust & Commissary Money Deposits: Send money directly into an inmate's jail trust account for independent commissary spending.
• Learn more on our website: Inmate Trust Deposits Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JailATM Trust Deposits - Digital Messaging & Picture Sharing: Send electronic messages and photos directly to an inmate's housing unit kiosk.
• Learn more on our website: Digital Messaging Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JailATM Messaging - Remote Video Visitation: Schedule and join live video visits from home using your computer or smartphone.
• Learn more on our website: Video Visitation Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JailATM Video Visits
Buy Commissary for an Inmate in the Christian County Jail
Christian County Jail Inmate Commissary - Sending Money or Purchasing Commissary for an Inmate
Christian County Jail allows inmates to purchase commissary. This can be snacks, hygiene products, stamps, stationary, clothing and even electronics.
You can buy commissary for an inmate using an online service called Jail ATM.
Questions? Call Jail ATM at 877-810-0914.
There is a monthly limit of $200-300 on how much inmates can spend on commissary items.
This amount is subject to change so call the facility at 270-887-4152 in order to confirm the amount that cannot be exceeded.
Inmates have access to both an in-house commissary store, and commissary packages that can be purchased and shipped to the inmate by friends and family.
Scroll down for information on the Christian County Jail's service they use for you being able to purchase commissary items online and have them shipped directly to the inmate.
You can also go to our Inmate Money page for information on how to send money to an inmate.
JailATM provides a secure electronic payment portal that allows friends and family members to deposit funds directly into an incarcerated person's jail trust and commissary account. Deposited money provides the financial balance needed for your loved one to purchase personal hygiene items, snacks, over-the-counter medical sundries, and correspondence supplies from the facility commissary.
Important: Facility Deposit Rules and Window Intake Vary
Once a person is booked and moved to a housing unit, facilities do not always allow cash drop-offs or phone payments directly to the jail window. Some might and you should confirm this by calling the facility and asking. But if you do not register online and fund your loved one's trust account immediately, they may be forced to wait days or weeks for standard paper processing, leaving them without essential soap, clean undergarments, basic medical sundries or snacks.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Register and Deposit Funds
- Obtain the inmate's legal first and last name, date of birth, and assigned facility booking ID number.
- Navigate to deposits.jailatm.com/webdeposits/ on your computer or mobile device.
- Click Sign In or Register to set up your verified user account using your email address and password.
- Select the state and the detention facility where the inmate is currently housed.
- Search for the inmate using their ID number or legal last name to confirm an exact roster match.
- Enter your desired deposit dollar amount and review the calculated transaction and convenience fees.
- Input your debit or credit card billing details, complete payment authorization, and save your digital receipt.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate does not need an internet account to receive funds. Once the electronic transaction clears, the balance posts directly to their jail trust ledger according to facility accounting schedules. The inmate can review their updated balance at a dayroom pod kiosk or on their weekly trust statement and place orders on their regular commissary day.
Official Provider: JailATM Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-877-810-0614
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by JailATM
In addition to Trust & Commissary Money Deposits, JailATM provides several other communication, store, and visitation services at participating facilities:
- Commissary Gift Packs & Store Ordering: Order pre-approved snack boxes, food packages, and hygiene bundles sent directly to the jail.
• Learn more on our website: Commissary Gift Packs Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JailATM Store Orders - Digital Messaging & Picture Sharing: Send electronic messages and photos directly to an inmate's housing unit kiosk.
• Learn more on our website: Digital Messaging Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JailATM Messaging - Remote Video Visitation: Schedule and join live video visits from home using your computer or smartphone.
• Learn more on our website: Video Visitation Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JailATM Video Visits
Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Christian County Jail
The Christian County Jail, 410 West 7th Street in Hopkinsville, takes money three ways, and one of them works around the clock.
- Side-entrance kiosk: The kiosk at the jail's side entrance accepts money 24 hours a day.
- Online: Send money with a card through JailATM.
- Money order by mail: Make it out to the person's full name and add their jacket number. Mail it to Christian County Jail, 410 West 7th Street, Hopkinsville, KY 42240, not to the mail-scanning address.
Money on the account pays for commissary and phone calls. Jail administration is open from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 270-887-4152.
The Christian County Jail sits on West 7th Street in Hopkinsville, but personal letters are not mailed to that building. The jail has all personal mail for its inmates sent to an outside mail-processing service, and that address is for letters only, so never put money in it. Every piece is checked for contraband, obscene content and other rule problems before the inmate gets it.
Personal letters and postcards:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate Jacket#
JailATM.com-Christian County Jail
657 South Hurstbourne Parkway, Suite D PMB 230
Louisville, KY 40222
Legal mail, newspapers, books and money orders:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate Jacket#
Christian County Jail
410 West 7th Street
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
- Jacket number: Write the inmate's full name and their jacket number on every piece. You can find the number on the inmate listing.
- Who it's from: Put your own full name and return address in the upper left. Letters that leave it off are usually destroyed rather than delivered.
- Pens only: Hopkinsville staff accept blue or black ink and nothing else. Colored ink, felt markers and crayons are not allowed, and neither are lipstick marks or perfume.
- Nothing tucked inside: Leave out glitter, confetti and anything else, and don't draw on the letter, the card or the envelope.
- Cards: Send a plain greeting card, never one that plays music.
- Newspapers, magazines and books: These must be new and mailed by the publisher to the Hopkinsville address. Newspapers come in only as a paid subscription. Magazines with swearing, weapons or adult content are taken, and very violent or obscene books are thrown away. Religious reading can be requested through the jail chaplain.
- Money orders: Mail them straight to the jail on West 7th Street, never to the mail service. Make the money order out to the inmate's full name and put their jacket number on it. If you are unsure, call 270-887-4152 to confirm. A kiosk at the side entrance takes money 24 hours a day, or you can send money online.
- Stamps: You can't mail stamps in. Inmates buy them through commissary, and anyone without funds is given two or three each week.
- Packages: Gifts and packages come only from the jail's approved commissary seller.
- Who can write: Friends and family, yes. Co-defendants, people held in any jail or prison, and anyone under a no-contact order, no.
Mail reaches inmates Monday through Friday with no cap on how much, and the jail has zero tolerance for mail that breaks its rules. For quick notes, try electronic messages.
Inmate Sales (Combined Public Communications - CPC) provides telecommunications services that allow incarcerated individuals to place outbound voice calls from dayroom telephones or handheld tablets to family and friends. Because correctional facilities do not permit incoming calls, funding an Inmate Sales prepaid account links calling credits directly to your phone number so calls connect without carrier restrictions.
Important: Mobile Phones Automatically Block Inmate Collect Calls
Cellular phone carriers automatically reject standard collect calls originating from jail phone systems. While some residential landlines might permit direct monthly billing, mobile devices and internet-based telephone lines require an active prepaid calling balance, which you can verify by checking with your provider. If you do not register online and fund an Inmate Sales account right away, your loved one will receive an automated disconnect announcement when attempting to call your number.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Register and Fund a Phone Account
- Visit www.inmatesales.com or call customer care at 1-877-998-5678.
- Click New User and register using the primary 10-digit telephone number where you want to receive calls.
- Select the state and facility where the inmate is currently detained.
- Link the inmate to your profile using their full legal name and booking ID number.
- Select Prepaid Collect Phone or Direct Inmate PIN Debit.
- Select your deposit dollar amount and enter your debit or credit card billing details.
- Submit payment, record your confirmation number, and confirm that your mobile phone allows calls from automated or unknown correctional numbers.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate dials your 10-digit telephone number from any dayroom telephone or tablet and keys in their assigned PIN. The automated system verifies that your phone number has an active prepaid balance and connects the call once you accept the automated prompt. All personal telephone conversations are recorded and monitored by facility staff.
Official Provider: Inmate Sales Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-877-998-5678 or 1-702-829-3001
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM EST; Saturday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by Inmate Sales (CPC)
In addition to Phone Calling Accounts, Inmate Sales provides several other communication and visitation channels:
- Inmate Tablets & Digital Media: Discover educational programs, phone access, and entertainment offered on facility tablets.
• Learn more on our website: Tablet Programs Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Inmate Sales Tablets - Two-Way Texting & Messaging: Send digital text messages and photos directly to an inmate's device.
• Learn more on our website: Digital Messaging Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Inmate Sales Messaging - Remote Video Visitation: Schedule and join live video visits from home using your computer or smartphone.
• Learn more on our website: Video Visitation Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Inmate Sales Video Visits - Commissary & Care Packages: Order pre-approved snack boxes, food packages, and clothing directly to the jail.
• Learn more on our website: Commissary Orders Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Inmate Sales Commissary
JailATM Digital Messaging allows friends and family to exchange electronic letters and family photos directly with an incarcerated individual through housing unit kiosks. Messages and approved digital attachments clear facility screening in hours, eliminating the lengthy transit delays associated with traditional postal mail.
Important: Electronic Mail Screening and Rules Vary
Inmates cannot receive incoming phone calls, and traditional postal mail rules differ across correctional agencies. While some facilities still allow regular handwritten letters, many jails have transitioned to digital-only mail scanning or restrict postal delivery, which you can verify by checking facility rules. If you do not register online and purchase messaging credits immediately, your loved one may face lengthy periods without direct written contact from family.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Register and Send Messages
- Go to deposits.jailatm.com/webdeposits/ and sign in or create a user profile.
- Select Messaging from the available services dashboard.
- Select your state and facility, then search for the inmate using their full legal name or booking ID.
- Purchase messaging credits using a major debit or credit card.
- Compose your message in the text editor and attach approved JPEG photos if permitted by facility guidelines.
- Submit your message to the facility's screening queue.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
All electronic correspondence is screened by facility staff before delivery. Once approved, the message arrives in the inmate's inbox on their housing unit JailATM kiosk. The inmate logs in with their PIN, opens the message, views any attached photos, and types an electronic reply using their available credits.
Official Provider: JailATM Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-877-810-0614
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by JailATM
In addition to Digital Messaging & Picture Sharing, JailATM provides several other communication, financial, and visitation services at participating facilities:
- Inmate Trust & Commissary Money Deposits: Send money directly into an inmate's jail trust account for independent commissary spending.
• Learn more on our website: Inmate Trust Deposits Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JailATM Trust Deposits - Commissary Gift Packs & Store Ordering: Order pre-approved snack boxes, food packages, and clothing directly to the jail.
• Learn more on our website: Commissary Orders Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JailATM Store Orders - Remote Video Visitation: Schedule and join live video visits from home using your computer or smartphone.
• Learn more on our website: Video Visitation Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JailATM Video Visits
JailATM (operated by Tech Friends, Inc.) provides secure handheld tablets to incarcerated individuals in county detention facilities. Operating on an encrypted facility network, these tablets give inmates access to digital messaging, scanned mail review, video calls, institutional requests, educational materials, and entertainment options directly from their housing pods.
Important: Tablet Hardware Deployment and Rental Rules Vary
Detention centers do not manage tablet distribution identically. While some agencies issue individual personal tablets to every detainee at booking, others utilize shared pod docking stations or restrict tablet use to specific dayroom hours, which you should confirm with the facility directly. Although core educational and legal resources are generally provided free of charge, sending messages, listening to music, or making phone calls from the tablet requires an active balance funded by outside contacts.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Support and Fund JailATM Tablets
- Confirm that JailATM / Tech Friends tablets are active at your loved one's specific detention facility.
- Navigate to deposits.jailatm.com/webdeposits/ on your computer or mobile device.
- Sign into your verified user profile and link the inmate's legal name and booking ID number.
- Select Tablet Funds or Inmate Trust Deposits from your services dashboard.
- Specify your deposit amount, review convenience fees, and enter your credit or debit card billing details.
- Submit payment, save your confirmation receipt, and notify your loved one that funds have posted to their account.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate unlocks their assigned tablet using their unique inmate PIN or biometric scan. Their available balance appears on the screen, allowing them to download music, read scanned correspondence, write messages, and participate in scheduled video visits. Devices are returned to charging carts during facility quiet hours and shift counts.
Official Provider: JailATM Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-877-810-0614
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by JailATM
In addition to Tablet Services, JailATM provides several other communication, financial, and store services:
- Inmate Trust & Commissary Money Deposits: Send money directly into an inmate's jail trust account for independent commissary spending.
• Learn more on our website: Inmate Trust Deposits Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JailATM Trust Deposits - Commissary Gift Packs & Store Ordering: Order pre-approved snack boxes, food packages, and clothing directly to the jail.
• Learn more on our website: Commissary Orders Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JailATM Store Orders - Digital Messaging & Picture Sharing: Send electronic messages and photos directly to an inmate's kiosk or tablet.
• Learn more on our website: Digital Messaging Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JailATM Messaging - Remote Video Visitation: Schedule and join live video visits from home using your computer or smartphone.
• Learn more on our website: Video Visitation Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JailATM Video Visits
- Jail (Main): 270-887-4152
- Police: 270-890-1500
- Sheriff: 270-887-4143
The Christian County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Christian County: Crofton, Hopkinsville and Oak Grove. At times this facility may also house inmates arrested in the following counties: Trigg County.