Jessamine County Detention Center
Jessamine County Detention Center
Physical Address
229 East Maple StreetNicholasville, KY 40356
Jail Phone Number
859-885-4558Jessamine County Inmate Search
Find out how to search the Nicholasville jail roster, whether booking photos are shown, and how to learn where a person is held. The Jessamine County Detention Center at 229 East Maple Street, Nicholasville, KY 40356 holds Jessamine arrests and some state and federal inmates. Call 859-885-4558: option 3 is booking, 4 is accounts and commissary, 6 is home incarceration, and 7 is medical. Search the jail roster, VINELink and KYeCourts public access.
Read inmate search answers
Read inmate search answers1. Who is held at the Jessamine jail?
The East Maple Street jail houses pretrial detainees, people doing state time, and a few federal prisoners. Its number is 859-885-4558. Spell the booking name exactly on every envelope and deposit so it reaches the right person, and keep the booking number handy for calls to staff.
↑ Back to the question list2. How do I look up an inmate?
The roster shows who is in custody and why. VINELink confirms custody and sends alerts. Court dates are on KYeCourts public access. Fresh bookings may need a few hours to post, so call option 3 at the jail if a name is missing.
↑ Back to the question list3. How do I schedule a visit?
Book visits by phone at 866-281-2316. Men can visit Sunday through Friday and women Monday through Saturday, in time blocks from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Bring photo ID and arrive early. See our visitation guide.
↑ Back to the question list4. How do I post bond?
Call the jail at 859-885-4558 (option 3) or the clerk at 859-885-4531 and ask which window takes the money right now. Have a photo ID ready, know the inmate's full legal name, and keep the receipt, since you will need it later. Our bail guide covers bond types and refunds.
↑ Back to the question list5. Which deposit options does the Nicholasville jail offer?
Send a check or money order made out to the inmate to the jail at 229 East Maple Street, Nicholasville, KY 40356, or ask about other deposit options at 859-885-4558, option 4. The account pays for commissary and calls. See our money guide and commissary guide.
↑ Back to the question list6. How do calls work?
Inmates can call out but cannot receive calls. Family members set up a prepaid account through the jail's phone service; option 4 at 859-885-4558 can explain how. See our phone guide and messaging guide.
↑ Back to the question list7. How do I send letters and photos?
Personal letters are scanned. Send them with the inmate's full name to P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. You may include up to 5 photos, 4 by 6 inches or smaller. Send legal mail and money orders to the jail at 229 East Maple Street, Nicholasville, KY 40356. See our mail guide.
↑ Back to the question list8. How does an inmate get a lawyer?
The Nicholasville Trial Office of the public defender (109 South 2nd Street, Nicholasville, KY 40356-1554; 833-514-8978) is assigned to those who qualify. The judge will review income at arraignment. Family members with the case number can call that office for the attorney's name. See our court guide.
↑ Back to the question list9. Could a Nicholasville inmate have another warrant?
It's possible, especially for people who work in Lexington or Danville, and this jail also houses Garrard arrests. For a local warrant, ask the sheriff at 859-887-5317. Families can use the courts' free guest records search for a statewide look at whether Fayette or another county has an open case under the same name.
A warrant that's still open after release is cleared by surrendering at the Jessamine County Detention Center, preferably on a date counsel has worked out with the court. The circuit clerk at 107 N. Main St., Nicholasville, KY 40356, answers at 859-885-4531.
↑ Back to the question list10. How are juveniles treated?
Youths are kept apart from adults. A detention hearing is required within 48 hours, weekends and holidays excluded (KRS 610.265). The Department of Juvenile Justice (502-573-2738) chooses placement and contacts a parent.
↑ Back to the question list11. How do I get a Jessamine mugshot?
File a written open records request for the mugshot with the jail at 229 East Maple Street, Nicholasville, KY 40356. News media also ask the sheriff's office for booking photos. Photos from ICE need the ICE records request form. The U.S. Marshals release federal mugshots only when searching for a fugitive.
↑ Back to the question list12. What about federal inmates?
The Marshals decide whether federal prisoners are housed here. Federal arrestees get a detention hearing in Lexington at the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky, 101 Barr Street, Lexington, KY 40507, 859-233-2503. Use the federal prison locator after sentencing. Nicholasville sits close to the Lexington Marshals office, which answers at 859-436-6750.
↑ Back to the question list13. How does an immigration detainer play out in Nicholasville?
Staff at the detention center (859-885-4558) will say if a detainer exists, while ICE's Louisville office, which covers the whole state, takes calls at 502-625-6202.
- ICE sends Form I-247A to the jail.
- After Jessamine charges would end custody, ICE can ask staff to keep a Jessamine prisoner up to 48 hours after they would otherwise be released (8 CFR 287.7(d)).
- Nicholasville staff free the person once the deadline passes without an ICE pick-up.
- Find them on the ICE finder.
14. How does release work?
Processing out takes some time after a bond posts or a judge orders release. Property and any money left on the account are returned. People on home incarceration get instructions before they leave. Arrange a ride from East Maple Street and call 859-885-4558 for timing.
↑ Back to the question list15. How do I find a state prisoner?
Corrections assigns a prison once intake testing is finished, and some Class D inmates stay in county jails for all or part of the sentence. Use the KOOL lookup to search by name or inmate number, or our prisons in Kentucky for addresses.
↑ Back to the question list16. Could someone picked up nearby be in another county's jail?
Yes. Neighbors book into their own jails or a host jail. Lexington arrests go to the Lexington-Fayette County Detention Center, 859-425-2700. Across the Kentucky River, Madison uses the Madison County Detention Center in Richmond, 859-624-4710. Woodford has the Woodford County Detention Center in Versailles, 859-873-3196. Garrard and Mercer arrests are taken to the Boyle County Detention Center in Danville, 859-238-1100 ext. 300.
↑ Back to the question list17. What days can men and women get visits?
Book at 866-281-2316. Men may visit Sunday through Friday and women Monday through Saturday, in blocks between 9:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. Our visiting guide explains ID and dress rules.
↑ Back to the question list18. Does the Jessamine jail run over capacity?
Yes. The weekly jail count from the Department of Corrections for October 8, 2026 recorded 113 people in a 96-bed jail, roughly 18 percent above its rated capacity. The 41-bed restricted custody center held 25.
↑ Back to the question list19. How does mail reach a Jessamine inmate?
Personal letters are delivered digitally after going to P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. Legal mail and money orders made out to the inmate go straight to the jail. Our mail guide has the format. Write the full booking name on every page, since scanned letters are matched by name, and never send cash or stamps.
↑ Back to the question list20. How do I reach Wilmore police?
Wilmore Police answer at 859-858-8955; after hours, use 859-858-3535 for non-emergencies. Keene has no police department, so the sheriff, 859-885-4139, covers it. Nicholasville Police, 717 N. Main St., Nicholasville, KY 40356, answer at 859-885-9467 for records and 859-887-5447 for non-emergencies.
↑ Back to the question list21. How do I reach the Jessamine clerk or public defender?
The circuit clerk at the Court Complex answers at 859-885-4531 or 859-887-1005. The public defender office is at 109 S 2nd Street, Nicholasville, KY 40356, 833-514-8978; it takes a case only after a judge appoints it. Kentucky State Police Post 7 in Richmond answers at 859-623-2404.
↑ Back to the question list22. What programs run inside the Nicholasville jail?
The county's jailer page lists drug rehabilitation, worship services, work details, moral reconation therapy and roadside litter pickup paid for by a state grant. Inmates also tend a five-acre garden and harvest its produce.
↑ Back to the question list23. Which extension reaches the right jail desk?
Call 859-885-4558 and press 3 for booking, 4 for inmate accounts and commissary, 5 for the Class D coordinator, 6 for home incarceration and drug testing, or 7 for medical. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
↑ Back to the question list24. What gets a letter rejected?
Write in pencil, standard ink, type or print; felt tip pens, markers and crayons are refused. Polaroids, newspaper clippings, photocopies and printed internet pages are not allowed, and nothing may be taped or glued to the page. A check or money order for the account goes alone in its envelope, made out to the inmate, with no letter inside.
↑ Back to the question list25. Which police serve Jessamine County?
Nicholasville Police are at 717 North Main Street, Nicholasville, KY 40356, with an office line of 859-885-9467 and a non-emergency line of 859-887-5447. Wilmore Police answer at 859-858-8955, and after hours their non-emergency calls go to 859-858-3535.
The Jessamine County Sheriff's Office (859-885-4139) and Kentucky State Police Post 7, 699 Eastern Bypass, Richmond, KY 40475 (859-623-2404), patrol the county outside Nicholasville and Wilmore. Call 911 for any emergency in the county.
↑ Back to the question listJessamine County Bail and Pretrial Release
Bail, bond and release after a Nicholasville, Wilmore or Jessamine arrest begin at the Jessamine County Detention Center, 229 East Maple Street, Nicholasville, KY 40356. The main line is 859-885-4558; press 3 for booking. Nicholasville and Wilmore officers, sheriff's deputies and Post 7 troopers all bring people here. A judge or pretrial officer usually decides on release within a day.
1. How do I check a Jessamine bond?
Start with the jail roster. Then dial 859-885-4558 and choose option 3 for booking, which can confirm the bond amount and type. Certain charges need a judge before bond exists. Be sure to ask if any outside agency has lodged a hold.
↑ Back to the question list2. Where can I pay bond in Nicholasville?
The circuit clerk's office is in the Jessamine County Court Complex, 107 North Main Street, Nicholasville, KY 40356; call 859-885-4531 or 859-887-1005. After hours, the jail tells you how to pay. Whatever route you use, keep the receipt, since the refund later depends on it.
↑ Back to the question list3. Are bail bondsmen allowed here?
They are not. Nicholasville families take the deposit to the circuit clerk (859-885-4531) or the detention center (859-885-4558) themselves; Kentucky outlawed paid bail agents (KRS 431.510). In Jessamine the defendant or family deposits money with the court and gets most of it back at the end.
↑ Back to the question list4. What is the pretrial interview?
Soon after booking at the Nicholasville detention center (859-885-4558), a pretrial officer meets most new arrests, asks about home, work and record, and scores risk (KRS 431.515). Low-risk people are generally released without cash (KRS 431.066). The judge makes the final ruling.
↑ Back to the question list5. What bond types might be set?
In Nicholasville, a judge can release someone on own recognizance after the person signs, or on unsecured bail that becomes owed only if a court date is skipped. A judge can instead order a deposit of 10 percent in cash (KRS 431.530), payment of the full sum in cash, or a bond secured by real estate (KRS 431.535).
A judge can approve a relative as surety at no cost (KRS 431.520).
↑ Back to the question list6. What does Kentucky law say about the amount?
The district judge on duty in Nicholasville sets the amount, and the district clerk (859-887-1005) has it once it is docketed. By statute, bail must fit the person's finances and the case and may not be oppressive (KRS 431.525). Violations rarely bring jail (KRS 431.062). For a misdemeanor without injury, bail goes no higher than the fine and costs. A fixed chart governs lower felonies (KRS 431.540). Protecting victims guides domestic violence bail (KRS 431.064). On many charges, every jail day counts as $100 toward bail.
↑ Back to the question list7. When is bond refunded?
At the end of the case, if all hearings were attended, the clerk refunds the deposit less 10 percent ($5 minimum). Dismissed and acquitted cases pay no fee. Fines and costs can be deducted first, so ask the clerk at 859-885-4531 what to expect.
↑ Back to the question list8. What conditions and home incarceration are possible?
A Jessamine judge can bar contact with named people, forbid drinking, order testing for drugs, require an ankle tracker, or set a reporting schedule. The jail offers a home incarceration program (option 6 at 859-885-4558). Missing court leads to a warrant, and bond is forfeited 20 days after notice (KRS 431.545). A lawyer can ask to modify a hard condition.
↑ Back to the question list9. Who are the lawyers in Jessamine cases?
Jessamine is in the 13th Judicial Circuit. Its county attorney sits at 117 South Main Street, Suite 100, Nicholasville, KY 40356 (859-885-3425), while the Commonwealth's Attorney works from 104 Richmond Avenue, Nicholasville, KY 40356 (859-887-2722). People short on money may request the Nicholasville Trial Office of the public defender (109 South 2nd Street, Nicholasville, KY 40356-1554; 833-514-8978), who can seek a bond change.
↑ Back to the question list10. Can federal charges or ICE holds stop release?
Yes. A U.S. charge is heard at the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky, 101 Barr Street, Lexington, KY 40507, 859-233-2503, where a Jessamine bond means nothing. An immigration detainer can keep someone in jail up to 48 hours past release. Look at the ICE finder and the federal prison locator, or our court guide.
↑ Back to the question listJessamine County Detention Center Inmate Visitation
Friends and Family – The visiting schedule at Jessamine County Detention Center is kept off its public pages. Staff give the current days and times only by phone, at 859-885-4558. A public listing can work against privacy and security where each inmate or unit has its own window.
How to Arrange a Visit
- Put together the inmate's legal name, date of birth, any booking number, and your own name and ID.
- Call 859-885-4558 and name yourself, describe the relationship, and keep the tone polite and the questions specific.
- Ask when the person becomes eligible, because many jails wait from 48 hours up to a week after booking.
- When staff pick up, ask whether visitors must be pre-approved and how to get on the list, whether staff are scheduling in-person visits, video visits, or both, how far in advance you must make arrangements, when the jail is conducting visits, and whether a visitor application, a background check, or both are required. Also ask whether minors may come and what documents or arrangements they need, how you should dress and what you may bring with you, how much time is set aside for each visit, and which identification documents are accepted.
What Typically Applies at the Door
Treat the items below as typical, and ask about them on the call.
- Be prepared for a visit to be cancelled without notice, for example if a count is in progress or the building has gone to lockdown.
- Typical conduct rules are strict: cause a disturbance and you can be asked to leave, or even permanently barred from future visits.
- If children are allowed, an adult typically has to stay with them and supervise them throughout the visit.
- Most jails do not allow underwire bras, because they set off metal detectors.
- Plan on carrying your ID and a car key only; other personal items are usually left outside.
GettingOut / ViaPath Remote Video Visits
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GettingOut Video Visitation allows friends and family members to conduct live, face-to-face video visits with incarcerated loved ones using a personal computer, laptop webcam, or the mobile application. Telmate and GTL operate under ViaPath Technologies, and the visiting service is transitioning from GettingOut Visits to myViaPath Visits; users may encounter either brand name depending on whether their county jail has completed the platform update.
Important: Advance Background Clearance Required
Detention centers do not permit unapproved drop-in video visitation. All visitors must submit valid government photo identification and pass administrative screening before an appointment can be booked, a review that can take up to 48 hours depending on facility staffing. You should verify your visitor approval status with the facility in advance. If you do not register ahead of time, you will miss your loved one's scheduled visiting slots for the week.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Schedule a Video Visit
- Open the GettingOut / myViaPath Visits app or go to www.gettingout.com / my.viapath.com.
- Register your profile and upload clear photographs of your government ID and a verification photo.
- Wait for the facility to issue visitor approval (you will receive an email confirmation).
- Select Schedule Visit, pick your detention facility, and select the inmate.
- Choose an available 25- or 30-minute time slot from the calendar and pay the visitation fee using a credit or debit card.
- Sign into the app or website 10 minutes prior to the start time on a device with a functioning camera, microphone, and stable internet connection.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate receives a schedule alert on their housing unit video kiosk or personal tablet. At the appointed time, they log in with their PIN and sit in front of the terminal. Inmates must follow institutional dress and conduct rules; corrections staff actively monitor sessions and will terminate any call immediately if rules are broken.
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Jessamine County Criminal Court Process
Jessamine criminal cases are heard at the Jessamine County Court Complex, 107 North Main Street, Nicholasville, KY 40356. The circuit clerk can be reached at 859-885-4531 or 859-887-1005. The county is in the 13th Judicial Circuit. U.S. charges are prosecuted at the Eastern District courthouse in Lexington.
1. How do District and Circuit Court differ?
In Jessamine, District Court rules on misdemeanors, traffic, youth and the first hearings in felony cases. A grand jury hears felony evidence, and 9 of the 12 must agree to indict. Circuit Court takes indicted cases to trial or plea and decides the sentence. Both courts sit in the Court Complex on North Main Street.
↑ Back to the question list2. How do I find my hearing date?
Go to KYeCourts public access or phone the clerk at 859-885-4531. Look again the day before, because schedules move and paper notices can arrive late. Security at the Court Complex on North Main takes time, and showing up late can count as missing court. Keep the case number handy when you call.
↑ Back to the question list3. Who serves warrants in Nicholasville?
Serving warrants for the local courts falls to the sheriff; call 859-887-5317 to check a name. Families from the county seat to Wilmore can also turn to the free KYeCourts guest login, Kentucky's statewide court record, where a party search narrowed to Jessamine shows open cases and an active-cases filter hides closed ones.
Most warrants are closed out with a surrender at the Jessamine County Detention Center after counsel has had a chance to raise bond. The circuit clerk's office at 107 N. Main St., Nicholasville, KY 40356, answers at 859-885-4531 and can say what comes after a missed hearing.
↑ Back to the question list4. Where are fines paid?
The clerk's office in the Jessamine County Court Complex, 107 North Main Street, Nicholasville, KY 40356 collects fines and costs. Ask about a payment plan if you cannot pay at once. For release, see our bail page.
↑ Back to the question list5. What follows an arrest?
Everyone is first booked at the jail on East Maple Street, and a pretrial interview and a decision on release follow (bail guide). A Nicholasville District judge then handles arraignment. Felony defendants get a preliminary hearing within 10 days if they are in jail or 20 if they are out, and after the grand jury acts, the case moves to Circuit Court.
↑ Back to the question list6. Who arrests people in Jessamine?
Sheriff's deputies (859-885-4139), Post 7 troopers, and Nicholasville and Wilmore police. Every arrest goes to the East Maple Street jail. See the police list in our inmate guide.
↑ Back to the question list7. Which office prosecutes?
The Jessamine County Attorney, at 117 South Main Street, Suite 100, Nicholasville, KY 40356, 859-885-3425, prosecutes misdemeanors, juvenile cases and pre-indictment felonies. After indictment, the 13th Circuit Commonwealth's Attorney, at 104 Richmond Avenue, Nicholasville, KY 40356, 859-887-2722, leads the case through trial or plea in Circuit Court.
↑ Back to the question list8. What are the possible penalties?
Jessamine judges in Nicholasville sentence within the limits for each class, and the clerks can tell you how a charge is classed (circuit 859-885-4531, district 859-887-1005). A Class A misdemeanor brings 12 months or less and a fine up to $500, and a Class B misdemeanor brings 90 days or less and a fine up to $250 (KRS 532.090). Violations carry fines of $250 at most, which the court may waive for those who cannot pay (KRS 534.040). Felony prison terms are 1 to 5 years for 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 request a case record?
The records request help page explains the process; the clerk on North Main can help too. Juvenile and sealed records are not public. For warrant questions call the sheriff at 859-885-4139, or let a lawyer ask for you.
↑ Back to the question list10. How do I get a court-appointed lawyer?
The Nicholasville Trial Office of the public defender (109 South 2nd Street, Nicholasville, KY 40356-1554; 833-514-8978) handles cases for those who qualify. The judge looks at income and household at arraignment. Ask right away; the defender can fight for release, get the police reports, and start preparing for the preliminary hearing.
↑ Back to the question list11. Where are Jessamine defendants held?
At the Jessamine County Detention Center, 229 East Maple Street, Nicholasville, KY 40356, phone 859-885-4558. Our guides explain calls, mail, visits, messages and deposits for commissary. The roster shows bonds.
↑ Back to the question list12. What happens in federal court?
Jessamine federal cases are filed at the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky, 101 Barr Street, Lexington, KY 40507, 859-233-2503. A magistrate judge holds a detention hearing to decide custody, and the U.S. Marshals keep detained defendants. After a sentence, check the federal prison locator.
↑ Back to the question list13. What should non-citizens consider?
An ICE hold stands apart from the county charges and asks Nicholasville to keep a Jessamine inmate up to 48 hours after they would otherwise be released. A guilty plea can hurt immigration status. Have an immigration attorney weigh in on any deal before it is accepted in a Jessamine courtroom. See the ICE finder.
↑ Back to the question list14. What help is there for victims?
Either prosecutor's office can answer a victim's questions about court dates and protective orders. Victims can register with VINELink for alerts when a defendant is released or moved.
↑ Back to the question list15. Where do state prisoners serve time?
After an intake review, Corrections picks a prison based on security level, health and programs. Some Class D felons remain in a county jail for their sentence. Use the KOOL lookup to find a person, or our prisons in Kentucky for prison contacts. A sentenced person may stay at East Maple Street for a while before moving.
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CorrectPay Commissary Ordering allows families to send pre-approved snack gift packs, supplemental meat and seafood items, hygiene essentials, footwear, and thermal clothing directly to an incarcerated loved one. Each package is tailored to match institutional security rules, ensuring items are delivered safely to housing pods.
Important: Package Cutoff Deadlines and Restrictions Vary
Detention centers enforce specific schedules for care package delivery. Some facilities allow orders to be placed weekly, while others restrict deliveries to bi-weekly or monthly windows, and spending caps vary widely by facility. You should verify your loved one's housing eligibility and active order cutoff dates with the facility. If an order is submitted after the weekly processing deadline, it will be delayed until the subsequent cycle, leaving your loved one waiting for fresh supplies.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Place a Commissary Package Order
- Obtain the inmate's legal first and last name, date of birth, and official facility booking ID number.
- Go to www.correctpay.com or launch the CorrectPay app.
- Select Commissary / Store and choose the state and county facility.
- Search for the inmate to load the jail's approved catalog of food, hygiene items, and stationery.
- Select allowed items and add them to your cart up to the facility's maximum dollar or weight quota.
- Proceed to checkout, enter your debit or credit card billing details, and submit payment.
- Save your digital receipt and shipment confirmation number for your tracking records.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate does not need an active online account to receive commissary items. The package is packed and shipped directly to the jail commissary department. Facility staff inspect the box and deliver it to the inmate during their scheduled housing unit distribution day, where the inmate signs the receipt roster.
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Buy Commissary for an Inmate in the Jessamine County Detention Center
Jessamine County Detention Center Inmate Commissary - Sending Money or Purchasing Commissary for an Inmate
Jessamine County Detention Center 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 CorrectPay.
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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 859-885-4558 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 Jessamine County Detention Center'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.
Information for this service is currently unavailable.
If you are writing to someone at the Jessamine County Detention Center in Nicholasville, send everyday letters and postcards to the jail's mail-scanning service, not to East Maple Street. The service checks the paper for drugs like meth and heroin, which people have soaked into letters and dried before mailing. The Maple Street building in Nicholasville takes only legal mail and publications.
Everyday letters and postcards:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
Jessamine County Detention Center
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Legal mail, newspapers, magazines and books:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
Jessamine County Detention Center
229 East Maple Street
Nicholasville, KY 40356
- Booking number: Address each letter with the inmate's full name and booking number. Look the number up on the inmate roster.
- Sender: Your full name and mailing address must appear in the top left corner of envelopes and postcards. If they are missing, expect the letter to be destroyed.
- What can go inside: Your letter, pages printed from a computer, and regular photos (no Polaroids). If anything else is enclosed, the whole letter may be sent back or destroyed.
- Pens: Write in black or blue ink only, never with crayon, felt marker or colored ink.
- Don't add: Lipstick, perfume, glitter, confetti or drawings, including drawings on the envelope.
- Greeting cards: Plain, with no music.
- Publications: Must be brand new and shipped by the publisher to the Maple Street address. Magazines with profanity, weapons or adult content are confiscated, and books that fail the jail's standards are thrown away.
- Stamps: Don't mail stamps. Inmates buy their own through commissary, and those with no money receive two or three a week with envelopes and paper.
- Contacts not allowed: Jessamine County inmates may not write to co-defendants, people held in any jail or prison, or anyone covered by a no-contact order.
Messages of up to 500 characters, and photos once staff approve them, can also be sent as electronic messages.
GettingOut / ViaPath Inmate Phone Calling
Provider: GettingOut (Telmate) • Rebranding as ViaPath Technologies (myViaPath)GettingOut telephone services (operated under Global Tel*Link / Telmate and transitioning to ViaPath Technologies / myViaPath) allow incarcerated individuals to place outbound voice calls from housing-unit telephones and handheld tablets directly to approved family contacts. Funding a prepaid phone balance ensures calls connect to cellular devices and residential lines without carrier collect call blocks.
Important: Cell Carriers Automatically Block Jail Collect Calls
Inmate phone networks do not permit incoming calls, and wireless cell providers do not support traditional collect billing. While some residential landlines might allow direct carrier billing, mobile numbers require a funded prepaid account or inmate PIN debit balance, which you can verify with your phone provider. If you do not register online and add calling funds promptly, your loved one will receive an automated disconnect announcement when dialing your line.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Set Up and Fund Calling
- Visit www.gettingout.com or the updated my.viapath.com portal.
- Register your account using the primary 10-digit telephone number where you want to receive calls.
- Search for the facility and add the inmate using their full legal name or facility booking ID.
- Select Phone Deposits or AdvancePay from your dashboard.
- Select your deposit dollar amount and enter your debit or credit card billing details.
- Authorize payment, save your confirmation receipt, and confirm that your mobile phone allows calls from automated or unknown correctional numbers.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate approaches any housing-unit telephone or opens the phone application on their handheld tablet, enters their assigned PIN, and dials your 10-digit number. The system verifies that your account has an active prepaid balance and connects the call once you accept the automated prompt. All non-privileged conversations are recorded and monitored by the facility.
Official Providers: GettingOut Website | myViaPath Portal
Customer Service Telephone: 1-866-516-0115 (GettingOut) • 1-877-650-4249 (ViaPath)
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM CST; Saturday – Sunday, 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM CST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by GettingOut / ViaPath
In addition to Phone Calling, GettingOut and ViaPath provide several communication, financial, and visitation services:
- Two-Way Text Messaging: Send digital text messages and photos directly to an inmate's tablet or kiosk.
• Learn more on our website: Digital Messaging Guide | • Visit official vendor page: GettingOut Messaging - Remote Video Visits: 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: GettingOut Video Visits - Inmate Tablets & Media: Fund tablet entertainment, music streaming, games, and news modules.
• Learn more on our website: Tablet Rentals & Content Guide | • Visit official vendor page: GettingOut Tablets - Inmate Trust & Commissary Deposits: Transfer funds directly into their jail trust ledger for commissary store purchases.
• Learn more on our website: Inmate Trust Deposits Guide | • Visit official vendor page: ViaPath Trust Deposits
GettingOut / ViaPath Inmate Messaging
Provider: GettingOut (Telmate) • Rebranding as ViaPath Technologies (myViaPath)GettingOut (a service of Global Tel*Link / Telmate) provides an instant two-way digital messaging and photo-sharing platform connecting families with incarcerated individuals via housing-unit kiosks and handheld tablets. The provider is actively rebranding as ViaPath Technologies (under the myViaPath platform); depending on the facility contract, local booking sheets and tablets may still refer to the service as GettingOut, GTL, or ViaPath, but both brand portals grant access to the same centralized messaging balance.
Important: Contact Authorization and Digital Mail Rules Vary
Inmate digital messaging rules are not uniform across all county detention centers. While some jails allow immediate two-way messaging upon registration, others require initial contact invitations or administrative ID verification, which you should verify directly with the facility. If you delay setting up an online profile and funding your Friends & Family messaging account, your loved one may face lengthy periods without direct family communication.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Register and Message an Inmate
- Visit www.gettingout.com or the newly branded my.viapath.com portal, or install the GettingOut / myViaPath mobile app.
- Create a user profile using your primary email address and 10-digit mobile phone number.
- Complete identity verification by uploading a clear photo of your government-issued driver's license or state ID and taking a verification selfie if requested.
- Search for the inmate by selecting the state, correctional facility, and their legal name or booking ID.
- Send an outside contact connection request to link your account to their tablet profile.
- Deposit funds into your 'Friends & Family Account' using a debit or credit card to cover message and photo-sharing costs.
- Compose your text message in the chat box, attach approved photos, and submit it for jail screening.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate powers on their assigned pod tablet or approaches a housing-unit kiosk and logs into the messaging application with their PIN. They accept your incoming contact invitation on the screen. Once approved by institutional monitors, incoming messages appear in their inbox, and the inmate types a reply directly on the screen.
Official Providers: GettingOut Website | myViaPath Portal
Customer Service Telephone: 1-866-516-0115 (GettingOut Support) • 1-877-650-4249 (ViaPath Support)
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM CST; Saturday – Sunday, 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM CST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by GettingOut / ViaPath
In addition to Two-Way Text Messaging, GettingOut and ViaPath provide several other communications and visitation options:
- Remote Video Visits: Schedule and join live web-based video visits from your computer or smartphone.
• Learn more on our website: Video Visitation Guide | • Visit official vendor page: GettingOut Video Visits - Inmate Tablet Rentals & Media: Fund tablet entertainment, music streaming, games, and news modules.
• Learn more on our website: Tablet Rentals & Content Guide | • Visit official vendor page: GettingOut Tablets - AdvancePay Phone Calling: Prepay for telephone calls so your loved one can dial your mobile phone directly.
• Learn more on our website: AdvancePay Phone Calling Guide | • Visit official vendor page: ViaPath ConnectNetwork Calling - Inmate Trust Deposits: Transfer funds directly into their jail trust account for commissary store purchases.
• Learn more on our website: Inmate Trust Deposits Guide | • Visit official vendor page: ViaPath Trust Deposits
GettingOut / ViaPath Inmate Tablets & Media
Provider: GettingOut (Telmate) • Rebranding as ViaPath Technologies (myViaPath)GettingOut provides specialized, secure handheld tablets for county jail inmates, offering access to messaging apps, telephone calling, legal research tools, eBooks, vocational training, and premium entertainment rentals. As part of GTL and Telmate's transition to ViaPath Technologies, tablet firmware and management platforms are moving to the myViaPath system.
Important: Tablet Feature Availability Varies by Facility
Jails manage tablet distribution according to individual facility contracts. While basic educational and legal materials are often provided without cost, access to music streaming, games, podcasts, and premium movies requires an active funded account. You should confirm the tablet rules with the facility directly. Registering and funding their media balance right away ensures your loved one has productive resources and recreation during their stay.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Fund Inmate Tablet Services
- Confirm that GettingOut / ViaPath handheld tablets are active at your loved one's specific detention facility.
- Navigate to www.gettingout.com or my.viapath.com.
- Sign into your verified user profile and link the inmate's legal name and booking ID number.
- Select Make a Deposit and choose either your Friends & Family Account (for messaging) or the inmate's personal Inmate Account (for entertainment and song rentals).
- Choose your deposit amount, review convenience fees, and complete payment with a credit or debit card.
- Notify your loved one that their tablet account balance has been funded.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate unlocks their assigned tablet or signs one out from the pod charging station using their biometric verification or PIN. Once logged in, their available balance appears on the screen, allowing them to download songs, stream educational content, and communicate with approved family members.
Official Providers: GettingOut Website | myViaPath Portal
Customer Service Telephone: 1-866-516-0115 (GettingOut) • 1-877-650-4249 (ViaPath)
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM CST; Saturday – Sunday, 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM CST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by GettingOut / ViaPath
In addition to Tablet Media & Rentals, GettingOut and ViaPath provide several other communication and account services:
- Two-Way Text Messaging: Send electronic letters and photos straight to the inmate's screen.
• Learn more on our website: Two-Way Text Messaging Guide | • Visit official vendor page: GettingOut Messaging - Remote Video Visits: Meet face-to-face over secure live video from home.
• Learn more on our website: Video Visitation Guide | • Visit official vendor page: GettingOut Video Visits - AdvancePay Phone Calling: Prepay for phone calling credits so your loved one can call your telephone directly.
• Learn more on our website: AdvancePay Phone Calling Guide | • Visit official vendor page: ViaPath ConnectNetwork Calling - Inmate Trust Deposits: Transfer cash directly into an inmate's jail ledger for commissary purchases.
• Learn more on our website: Inmate Trust Deposits Guide | • Visit official vendor page: ViaPath Trust Deposits
Nearby counties
- Jail (Main): 859-885-4558
- Police: 859-885-9467
- Sheriff: 859-885-4139
The Jessamine County Detention Center serves the following cities and towns of Jessamine County: Nicholasville and Wilmore.