The Knott County Jail is CLOSED.
Offenders in Knott County are brought to the Kentucky River Regional Jail in Hazard, Kentucky for processing and to be detained.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought to the Kentucky River Regional Jail for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they either get bail or are released from custody on their own recognizance.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in that jail. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Kentucky State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This Kentucky River Regional Jail page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 606-436-4032, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
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 Kentucky River Regional Jail at 606-436-4032 to get it.
Phone: 606-436-4032
Physical Address:
200 Justice Drive
Hazard, KY 41701
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Kentucky River Regional Jail
200 Justice Drive
Hazard, KY 41701
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Kentucky River Regional Jail
200 Justice Drive
Hazard, KY 41701
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Knott 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 606-436-4032 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,
Knott County Jail Inmate Search
The Knott County Jail maintains an average of 0 offenders in custody on any given day. The Knott 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 Knott County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,001 offenders.
The following charts of Knott 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 Knott 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 Knott 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 Knott County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.
Find a court date or a court case.
We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.
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The Knott County Jail is CLOSED.
Offenders in Knott County are brought to the Kentucky River Regional Jail in Hazard, Kentucky for processing and to be detained.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought to the Kentucky River Regional Jail for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they either get bail or are released from custody on their own recognizance.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in that jail. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Kentucky State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This Kentucky River Regional Jail page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 606-436-4032, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
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 Kentucky River Regional Jail at 606-436-4032 to get it.
Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Knott County Jail for booking. This process involves identifying the individual, determining charges, and deciding if they will be released on their own recognizance, released on bail, or held in custody until their court date.
It’s important for the arrestee to stay silent, as anything they say can be used against them. The best advice is to avoid answering any questions about the arrest until legal counsel is present.
The booking process at Knott County Jail typically includes the following steps:
For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 606-436-4032.
After an individual is apprehended and taken to Knott County Jail in Hazard for booking, their release options vary based on the situation:
1. They might be released without bail, on the condition they appear in court on a scheduled date.
2. They may be detained until their court appearance.
3. They may be eligible for release after posting a bail or bond. Call 606-436-4032 for the exact bail amount.
There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.
For more information on the bail process in Knott County, Kentucky, visit the Knott County Jail Bail Information Page.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Knott County Jail, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Knott County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 606-436-4032 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Knott County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Knott County?
This facility, known as "Knott County Jail" is also known as **Offenders from Knott County are housed in the Kentucky River Regional Jail in Perry County**, Knott County Jail, Kentucky, Knott.
