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How to Deposit Money into an Inmate's Account in Big Sandy Regional Detention Center

To deposit money into the account of an inmate in Johnson County, follow these instructions:

  • Create an account with Touchpay Services, a GTL company.
  • Select Kentucky.
  • Select Big Sandy Regional Detention Center
  • Enter the Inmate ID of your inmate.  This can be found by calling 606-297-5245 or by looking up the inmate's name in the Inmate Search link.
  • Enter your billing information and send money.
  • You can also deposit cash using the kiosk at the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center.  To do this you need the Inmate's ID Number and the Facility Locator Number for Johnson County.

For all the information you need regarding making an inmate deposit, what it costs, how much you can send, how long it takes for your inmate to receive funds and more, and to get the Facility Locator Number, check out our Send Money Page.


 

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Big Sandy Regional Detention Center

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Johnson County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Johnson County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.


 

How to Send a Text or Email Message to an Inmate in Big Sandy Regional Detention Center

To send a text or email message to a Johnson County inmate, do the following:

Big Sandy Regional Detention Center uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.

Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in Johnson County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your Johnson County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

For all Johnson County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in Big Sandy Regional Detention Center, including instructions, video examples, fees, limits, tablet rentals and more, check out out Text/Email an Inmate Page.


 

How to Schedule and Visit an Inmate in Big Sandy Regional Detention Center

To schedule and set up a visit, either at-the-jail or remotely from your home, follow these instructions:

  • Register and/or log in.
  • Select Big Sandy Regional Detention Center, then your inmate.
  • Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits in Johnson County.
  • Schedule your visit.

To get more complete instructions, and understand visit lengths, times, locations, fees and all the other rules including children, dress codes and more, check out or Visit Inmate Page.
NOTE: All visits are recorded and whatever you say and do will be monitored. It is best to never discuss sensitive information regarding your inmate's pending case.