McLean County Jail
McLean County Jail
The McLean County Jail is CLOSED.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought to the Muhlenberg County Detention Center for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.
You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in the Muhlenberg County Detention Center. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Kentucky State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
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 Muhlenberg County Detention Center at 270-338-2263 to get it.
Inmate Services
Phone
270-338-2263Mailing address (personal mail)
Muhlenberg County Detention Center
PO Box 76550
Highland Heights, KY 41076
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the McLean 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 270-338-2263 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,
McLean County Jail Inmate Search
The McLean County Jail maintains an average of 0 offenders in custody on any given day. The McLean 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 McLean County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 5,621 offenders.
The following charts of McLean 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 McLean 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 McLean 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 McLean County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.
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We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.
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Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought to the Muhlenberg County Detention Center for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.
You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in the Muhlenberg County Detention Center. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Kentucky State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
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 Muhlenberg County Detention Center at 270-338-2263 to get it.
- Muhlenberg Jail: 270-338-2263
- Jailer: 270-499-8530
- Ohio County Jail: 270-298-4455
- Sheriff: 270-273-3276
How does the booking process work at McLean County Jail?
Once someone is arrested, they are taken to McLean 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 McLean County Jail typically includes the following steps:
- Verifying identity.
- Taking a mugshot.
- Answering questions regarding medical, mental health, and substance use history.
- DNA collection, if required.
- Conducting a thorough search.
- Confiscating personal belongings.
- Providing a free phone call.
For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 270-338-2263.
What is the process to pay bail for someone detained in McLean County?
After an individual is apprehended and taken to McLean County Jail in Calhoun 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 270-338-2263 for the exact bail amount.
There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.
- To post a cash bond, pay the full amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office by cash, cashier's check or money order; many facilities also accept cards at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee, and you will need the inmate's full name and booking number (jail phone: 270-338-2263).
- A licensed bail bondsman in McLean County can assist with payment.
- Real property such as land or a house is accepted as collateral by many courts, provided the owner proves clear title and equity worth at least the bond, frequently twice the bond, with a deed and a current tax or appraisal value; the court that set bail signs off on it.
For more information on the bail process in McLean County, Kentucky, visit the McLean County Jail Bail Information Page.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about McLean County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 270-338-2263 for further assistance.
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This facility, known as "McLean County Jail" is also known as **Some Offenders are housed in the Ohio County Detention Center**, McLean County Sheriff, McLean County Jail, Kentucky, McLean.