Gallatin County Jail
Gallatin County Jail
The Gallatin County Jail is CLOSED.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought to the Carroll County Detention Center for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in Carrollton County. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Kentucky State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
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 Carroll County Detention Center at 502-732-9499 to get it.
Inmate Services
Phone
502-732-9499Mailing address (personal mail)
Carroll County, KY Detention Center
PO Box 76550
Highland Heights, KY 41076
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
Carroll County, KY Detention Center
800 Clay Street
Carrollton, KY 41008
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Gallatin 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 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,
Gallatin County Jail Inmate Search
The Gallatin County Jail maintains an average of 0 offenders in custody on any given day. The Gallatin 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 Gallatin County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,761 offenders.
The following charts of Gallatin 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 Gallatin 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 Gallatin 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 Gallatin 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 arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought to the Carroll County Detention Center for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in Carrollton County. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Kentucky State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
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 Carroll County Detention Center at 502-732-9499 to get it.
- Carroll County Jail: 502-732-9499
- Jailer: 859-750-1979
How booking works at Gallatin County Jail
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Gallatin County Jail for booking. This process includes identifying them, deciding on charges, and determining if they will be eligible for bail or held until court.
It's important to stay silent during this process, as any statements made may be used in court. Legal advice should be sought before speaking about the case.
The following steps make up the booking process at Gallatin County Jail:
- Verification of personal details.
- Taking mugshots for identification purposes.
- Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
- Possible DNA collection if required.
- Search of the individual.
- Confiscation of personal property.
- Providing a phone call.
For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Gallatin County Jail at 502-732-9499.
Paying bail for someone in Gallatin County
After being arrested and booked into Gallatin County Jail in Carrollton, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:
1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call 502-732-9499 for the exact bail amount.
There are multiple ways to pay bail.
- Cash bonds are paid in full at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order, and many jails let you pay by card at a lobby kiosk or with an online bond vendor for a fee; have the inmate's full name and booking number when you go, and the jail is at 502-732-9499.
- Licensed bail bond agents in Gallatin County can facilitate the process.
- Many courts accept a home or land as collateral for bond, as long as the owner proves clear title and equity at least equal to the bond amount (often twice it) with a deed and a current tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the pledge.
To get more information on the bail process in Gallatin County, Kentucky, visit the Gallatin County Jail Bail FAQ.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gallatin County Jail’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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