McCreary County Jail
McCreary County Jail
The McCreary County Jail is CLOSED.
Inmate Services
Phone
606-878-9431Mailing address (personal mail)
Laurel County Detention Center
206 West 4th Street
London, KY 40741
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the McCreary 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 606-878-9431 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,
McCreary County Jail Inmate Search
The McCreary County Jail maintains an average of offenders in custody on any given day. The McCreary 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 McCreary County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 13,280 offenders.
The following charts of McCreary 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 McCreary 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 McCreary 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 McCreary 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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- Laurel Jail: 606-878-9431
- Jailer: 606-310-0762
- McCreary Jailer: 606-376-2040
- McCreary Sheriff: 606-376-2322
- Wayne Jail: 606-348-3626
How is booking conducted at McCreary County Jail?
After an arrest, individuals are transported to McCreary County Jail for the booking process. This procedure ensures the person’s identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released, eligible for bail, or detained until court.
Remaining silent during this process is vital. Anything said could be used as evidence, so it’s wise to wait for an attorney before speaking about the arrest.
Here’s a breakdown of the booking steps at McCreary County Jail:
- Verifying identification information.
- Capturing mugshots for record-keeping.
- Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
- Possible DNA collection.
- Physical search for contraband or weapons.
- Securing personal belongings.
- Granting a free phone call.
For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 606-878-9431.
How to post bail for someone arrested in McCreary County
When an individual is arrested and booked at McCreary County Jail in London, the outcomes include:
1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 606-878-9431 for specific bail amounts.
Bail payments can be made in different ways.
- Cash bonds must be paid in full, either at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, and are accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also process cards through a lobby kiosk or online vendor for a fee, so bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and phone the jail at 606-878-9431 if needed.
- You can work with a licensed bail bondsman in McCreary County.
- Many courts allow a property bond, letting an owner put up land or a home after proving clear title and equity of at least the bond (often double) through a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, with approval from the court that set bail.
For further information on posting bail in McCreary County, Kentucky, visit the McCreary County Jail Bail Information Page.
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McCreary County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
Laurel County Detention Center
206 West 4th Street
London, KY 40741
606-878-9431
- Visits are 30 minutes.
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
- The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 606-878-9431 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
- Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
- A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
- Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
- Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 606-878-9431 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about McCreary County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 606-878-9431 for further assistance.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about McCreary County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 606-878-9431 for further assistance.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about McCreary County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 606-878-9431 for further assistance.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about McCreary County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 606-878-9431 for further assistance.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about McCreary County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 606-878-9431 for further assistance.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about McCreary County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 606-878-9431 for further assistance.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about McCreary County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 606-878-9431 for further assistance.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about McCreary County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 606-878-9431 for further assistance.
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McCreary County County Jails
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