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The Three Forks Regional Jail is a 184 bed jail in the city of Beattyville, Lee County, Kentucky. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 606-464-2598.
Three Forks house offenders arrested in the following counties: Lee County Wolfe County, Owsley County, Menifee County, Bath County, Estill County, and sometimes overflow from Madison County and Breathitt County.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here 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 this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Kentucky State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 606-464-2598, 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 Three Forks Regional Jail at 606-464-2598 to get it.
Phone: 606-464-2598
Physical Address:
2221 Fairgrounds Ridge Road
Beattyville, KY 41311
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Three Forks Regional jail
2221 Fairgrounds Ridge Rd
Beattyville, KY 41311
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Three Forks Regional jail
2221 Fairgrounds Ridge Rd
Beattyville, KY 41311
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Three Forks Regional 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 606-464-2598 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,
Three Forks Regional Jail Inmate Search
The Three Forks Regional Jail maintains an average of 184 offenders in custody on any given day. The Three Forks Regional 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 Lee County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 6,680 offenders.
The following charts of Lee 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 Lee 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 Lee 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 Lee 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 Three Forks Regional Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Lee County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year.
It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration, and offenders arrested in the following counties: Lee County Wolfe County, Owsley County, Menifee County, Bath County, Estill County, and sometimes overflow from Madison County and Breathitt County.
The multi story, tan and brown brick facility is located on 2221 Fairgrounds Ridge Road, also known as State Highway 1144, in Beattyville, KY. It is almost right across the street from the Lee Adjustment Center, a Kentucky State Prison in Beattyville.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 606-464-2598, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.
Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment.
Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks.
The Three Forks Regional Jail also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills.
Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided.
Visiting days and times depend on the inmate's name and where he is housed, but for inmates in general population, the days are Wednesdays and Saturdays from 7:00AM to 2:30PM. Call 606-464-2598 to find your exact times and make an appointment.
Phone accounts are also registered online, and allow for inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime and evening hours when they are not participating in a task or program.
Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page.
All personal mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Three Forks Regional jail
2221 Fairgrounds Ridge Rd
Beattyville, KY 41311
Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.
Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Three Forks Regional jail
2221 Fairgrounds Ridge Rd
Beattyville, KY 41311
Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Three Forks Regional Jail. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.
It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.
The booking steps at Three Forks Regional Jail include:
Depending on circumstances, the booking process can take one hour or up to 48 hours. To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 606-464-2598.
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Three Forks Regional Jail in Beattyville for processing. The next steps vary:
1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 606-464-2598 to confirm the bail amount.
There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.
For more information about bail in Lee County, Kentucky, see the Three Forks Regional Jail Bail Guide.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Three Forks Regional Jail? What is the Schedule?
2221 Fairgrounds Ridge Road
Beattyville, KY 41311
606-464-2598
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 606-464-2598 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| INMATES | DAY | TIMES |
| MALES | WED | 7:00AM to 2:30PM |
| MALES | SAT | 7:00AM to 2:30PM |
| FEMALES | THU | 7:00AM to 2:30PM |
| FEMALES | SUN | 7:00AM to 2:30PM |
| SEGREGATION | TUE | 7:00AM to 11:00AM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Three Forks Regional Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 606-464-2598 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Three Forks Regional Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Three Forks Regional Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 606-464-2598 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Three Forks Regional Jail?
There are three choices for putting money on an inmate's books:
Choice 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person.
Jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment.
Three Forks Regional Jail has a Tiger Kiosk in the Lobby that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
If you can't get your questions answered online call the Three Forks Regional Jail at 606-464-2598.
Choice 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Three Forks Regional Jail and others often use a private company to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.
Go to the online site for depositing funds. You will need to register an account, which is free to do and use a debit/credit card for the deposits.
Choice 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Call Three Forks Regional Jail at 606-464-2598 to confirm the address to send the money order to and how they want it made out.
Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting his account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 606-464-2598 to ask facility personnel who to make the money order out to, and where to send it.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Three Forks Regional Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 606-464-2598 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Three Forks Regional Jail?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Lee County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Lee County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Three Forks Regional Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 606-464-2598 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Three Forks Regional Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Three Forks Regional Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Three Forks Regional Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Three Forks Regional jail
2221 Fairgrounds Ridge Rd
Beattyville, KY 41311
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Three Forks Regional jail
2221 Fairgrounds Ridge Rd
Beattyville, KY 41311
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
The Three Forks Regional Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Three Forks Regional Jail standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Three Forks Regional jail
2221 Fairgrounds Ridge Rd
Beattyville, KY 41311
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Three Forks Regional Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 606-464-2598 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Three Forks Regional Jail, and what can I purchase?
Three Forks Regional Jail allows inmates to purchase commissary, which is a jail affiliated store that sells snacks, hygiene products, stationary, clothing and even e-cigs and nicotine pouches (where allowed).
You can buy commissary for an inmate using an online service called Kellwell Commissary.
These items can be purchased once a week.
This amount you can spend each week is set by the facility. Call 606-464-2598 in order to confirm the amount that cannot be exceeded.
Inmates have access to commissary packages that can be purchased and shipped to the inmate by friends and family.
You can also go to our Inmate Money page for information on how to send money to an inmate.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Three Forks Regional Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 606-464-2598 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Three Forks Regional Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
This product allows inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
Here's how it works:
Cost of Chirping:
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Three Forks Regional Jail follow these steps:
- Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
- This product allows Lee County inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
- Inmates will be charged a monthly service fee of $4.00.
- Inbound and Outbound Chirps are $0.10 each.
Inmate Sales Apps
iphone app
Google Play app
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Three Forks Regional Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Lee County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Three Forks Regional Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 606-464-2598 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Three Forks Regional Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis (or are given to the inmate use for a limited time) and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis (or are given to the inmate use for a limited time) and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Three Forks Regional Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 606-464-2598 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Lee County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Lee County?
This facility, known as "Three Forks Regional Jail" is also known as **Some offenders from Breathitt, Lee, Owsley, Powell, Taylor and Wolfe County may be housed at Three Forks Regional Jail**, Lee County Sheriff | Beattyville Police, Three Forks Regional Jail, Kentucky, Owsley.
The Three Forks Regional Jail serves the following cities and towns of Lee County: Beattyville.
