Oldham County Jail
Oldham County Jail
The 330-bed Oldham County Jail has staff available around the clock to provide inmate information at 502-222-3500.
All people arrested in the county for a misdemeanor or felony are brought here for booking and processing. If their charges call for detention, they are held until they are released on bail, released on their own recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until their trial is complete.
The facility’s current roster can be viewed using the inmate search tool.
If sentenced to less than one year, an inmate serves the time in this county. If sentenced to more than one year, the inmate is sent to the Kentucky State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page explains how to find an inmate on the official jail roster, how to get to the jail, and how to use services such as the visitation schedule, inmate account deposits, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
Keep the inmate’s booking number or jail ID on file for mail and communication. If it’s not online, call Oldham County Jail at 502-222-3500.
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Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Oldham 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 502-222-3500 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,
Oldham County Jail Inmate Search
The Oldham County Jail maintains an average of 330 offenders in custody on any given day. The Oldham 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 Oldham County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 6,600 offenders.
The following charts of Oldham 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 Oldham 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 Oldham 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 Oldham 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.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessStretching in all directions from the large glass entrance, the 330-bed Oldham County Jail is a low brick building in LaGrange, Kentucky that houses all of the offenders throughout Oldham County.
They provide for all basic needs during any length of incarceration at Oldham County Jail, from the 24 hour a day medical staff to the healthy meals, laundry and cleaning, mental health support, and access to communications and support from loved ones who are not incarcerated.
Several programs are designed and implemented to support all rehabilitation efforts or personal growth by the detainees.
They may access the GED program, AA/NA sessions, religious services three days each week, a law library is accessible through tablets, work detail allows for qualified inmates to do work tasks and jobs inside the facility while work release allows for jobs outside of the campus, and the home incarceration program which allows offenders to serve their sentence at home with a tracking anklet.
Family and friends may support inmates through funding their commissary account at the kiosk in the lobby or online.
Inmates may access phones during recreation or free time, and these can be funded or accessed through the lobby kiosk or online.
To send mail the envelope must have a full return address as well as the correct address to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Oldham County Jail
3405 KY-146
LaGrange, KY. 40031
... without any contraband or adult content.
Books and magazines may be sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Oldham County Jail
3405 KY-146
LaGrange, KY. 40031
... and they must be sent directly from the publisher or the bookstore.
To book a visit create an account, and inmates are permitted two visits of 40 minutes each visit.
- Jail (Main): 502-222-3500
- Police: 502-225-0444
- Pretrial Services: 502-222-3535
- Sheriff: 502-222-9501
The booking procedure at Oldham County Jail
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Oldham County Jail for the booking process, where their identity is confirmed, charges are reviewed, and decisions are made about whether they will be released on bail or detained.
The arrested individual should remain silent during booking, as anything said could be used against them. It’s important to wait for legal representation before answering questions.
The booking process at Oldham County Jail includes the following steps:
- Personal identification confirmation.
- Mugshots for record-keeping.
- Answering health-related questions and inquiries about criminal history.
- DNA collection may be required.
- Conducting a thorough body search.
- Securing personal belongings.
- Providing a phone call.
For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at 502-222-3500.
How to handle bail after an arrest in Oldham County
If someone has been booked at Oldham County Jail in LaGrange, their next steps may include:
1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call 502-222-3500.
There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.
- The usual way to post a cash bond is to pay the full amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk of court by cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also offer card payment through a lobby kiosk or online bond vendor for a fee, and you should bring the inmate's full name and booking number (call 502-222-3500 for the jail).
- Assistance is available from licensed bail bond companies in Oldham County.
- Real property bonds are accepted in many courts: an owner may offer land or a home after showing clear title and equity of at least the bond, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves it.
For a full guide to the bail process in Oldham County, Kentucky, visit the Oldham County Jail Bail Information Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Oldham County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Oldham County Jail on-site Inmate Visitation Schedule
3405 KY-146
LaGrange, KY 40031
502-222-3500
- First, you must register with Inmate Sales, and then schedule a visit.
- Each inmate is allowed an unlimited amount of visits per day. Remote visitation is $0.20 per minute.
- Proper attire is required. No low-cut blouses, tank tops, short skirts or dresses, tight shorts, hats or any other form of provocative dress will be allowed. Shirt and shoes must be worn.
- All visitors must provide proper state or government issued photo identification (i.e. driver’s license, foreign id or passports) for inmate visitation.
- On Site video visitation is available at no cost.
- A video visit lasts 40 minutes. Each inmate is allowed two visits per week.
- Visitors may only use this system on the inmates assigned visitation day, whenever the inmates have free time.
- All rules set forth for non-contact visitation shall be adhered to when using the video visitation system.
- Any lewd, profane or inappropriate behavior shall result in loss of video visitation privileges for the visitor and/or inmate.
- Each inmate is permitted a maximum of three on site visitors per session.
- Visitation sign-up is limited and on a first-come first serve basis.
- Visitors are encouraged to go online and reserve a visitation time. Purchased visitation minutes are not transferable.
- An adult must accompany all visitors who are under 17 years of age. Children must be monitored at all times.
- Visitors are not allowed to bring any personal belongings with them into the visitation area other than their picture ID and/or a set of keys unless otherwise allowed by the jail.
ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION - * NOTE: Each inmate is assigned one day a week for on-site visits. Check with them for their specific day, then book a time online with Inmate Sales.
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
Oldham County Jail Remote Inmate Video Visitation
- First, you must register with Inmate Sales, and then schedule a visit.
- Each inmate is allowed an unlimited amount of visits per day. Remote visitation is $0.20 per minute.
- Remote Visits are $0.20 per minute.
REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| MONDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
Oldham County Jail uses the services of Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communication (CPC) for visitation communication between inmates and their friends and family members.
In order to have a successful video visit, these are the steps to follow:
- Make sure you have a device a speaker, a camera and a connection to the internet.
- Register with Inmate Sales.
- Find Oldham County Jail
- Select 'New Purchase'
- Choose this facility and a product ('Remote' or 'Onsite' Visit)
- Enter your personal information and purchase minutes.
- Schedule a visit.
Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Oldham County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 502-222-3500 for further assistance.
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Oldham County Jail on-site Inmate Visitation Schedule
3405 KY-146
LaGrange, KY 40031
502-222-3500
- First, you must register with Inmate Sales, and then schedule a visit.
- Each inmate is allowed an unlimited amount of visits per day. Remote visitation is $0.20 per minute.
- Proper attire is required. No low-cut blouses, tank tops, short skirts or dresses, tight shorts, hats or any other form of provocative dress will be allowed. Shirt and shoes must be worn.
- All visitors must provide proper state or government issued photo identification (i.e. driver’s license, foreign id or passports) for inmate visitation.
- On Site video visitation is available at no cost.
- A video visit lasts 40 minutes. Each inmate is allowed two visits per week.
- Visitors may only use this system on the inmates assigned visitation day, whenever the inmates have free time.
- All rules set forth for non-contact visitation shall be adhered to when using the video visitation system.
- Any lewd, profane or inappropriate behavior shall result in loss of video visitation privileges for the visitor and/or inmate.
- Each inmate is permitted a maximum of three on site visitors per session.
- Visitation sign-up is limited and on a first-come first serve basis.
- Visitors are encouraged to go online and reserve a visitation time. Purchased visitation minutes are not transferable.
- An adult must accompany all visitors who are under 17 years of age. Children must be monitored at all times.
- Visitors are not allowed to bring any personal belongings with them into the visitation area other than their picture ID and/or a set of keys unless otherwise allowed by the jail.
ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION - * NOTE: Each inmate is assigned one day a week for on-site visits. Check with them for their specific day, then book a time online with Inmate Sales.
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
Oldham County Jail Remote Inmate Video Visitation
- First, you must register with Inmate Sales, and then schedule a visit.
- Each inmate is allowed an unlimited amount of visits per day. Remote visitation is $0.20 per minute.
- Remote Visits are $0.20 per minute.
REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| MONDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Oldham County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 502-222-3500 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Oldham County Jail?
Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Oldham County Jail

Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Oldham County Jail Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
- Bring money to the jail in person.
- Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a self-serve kiosk in the lobby that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - 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.
- Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
- Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Mail to:
3405 KY-146
LaGrange, KY 40031
Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 502-222-3500 to ask any questions about this.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Oldham County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 502-222-3500 for further assistance.
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How Do Inmates in Oldham County Jail Make Phone Calls?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Oldham County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
- Oldham County Jail uses the services of a company named Inmate Sales.
- Register with them online or call them at 877-998-5678.
- Agents are available M-F from 8:00 AM - 12:00 midnight EST, Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM, and speak both English & Spanish.
- Services for Oldham County inmates and their families and friends include: Collect Calling, PIN Debit, Purchasing Calling Cards, Deposits, Messaging & Video Visitation.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Oldham 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 Oldham County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 502-222-3500 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Oldham County Jail, and what can I send them?
Oldham County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the Oldham County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Oldham County 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#
Oldham County Jail
3405 KY-146
LaGrange, KY. 40031
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Oldham County Jail
3405 KY-146
LaGrange, KY. 40031
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
Ask the Oldham County Jail whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer 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 Oldham County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Oldham County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Oldham County Jail
3405 KY-146
LaGrange, KY. 40031
Oldham County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Oldham County Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Oldham County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Oldham County Jail
3405 KY-146
LaGrange, KY. 40031
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Oldham County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 502-222-3500 for further assistance.
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Purchasing a Oldham County Jail Inmate Commissary
Oldham County 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 502-222-3500 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.
How to Send Commissary Money to an Inmate in Oldham County
To send commissary money to an inmate's account in Oldham County Jail follow these steps:
You can deposit money four different ways:
- Deposit online at correctpay.com.
- Ask the jail whether it has a Correct Pay lobby kiosk for deposits.
- Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
- Deposit through their iOS or Android app.
24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions
For all information, tips and available items for send money and for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Oldham County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Oldham County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Oldham County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 502-222-3500 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Oldham County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Oldham County Jail uses the services of Inmate Sales to allow text messaging communication between inmates and their friends and family.
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:
- First you must register, and then funds are added to the inmate's account. If you want to pay by phone, call 877-998-5678.
- When an inmate gets the device they may send 5 free automated messages each day for the first three days of possession of the chirping device.
- These automated messages will inform the person the inmate Chirped who is sending the Chirps and the facility they are Chirping from.
- It will then ask them to go to a direct link to the inmate's account on the Inmate Sales website.
- The website will then instruct them to use a credit card to put money on the inmate's account.
Cost of Chirping:
- If an inmate has available funds on their chirping device they will be able to chirp any cell phone and that chirp will appear to be a normal text.
- If you wish to stop receiving Chirps from an inmate, reply to the Chirp with STOP.
How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Oldham County
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Oldham County Jail follow these steps:
- Register with Inmate Sales, the company that handles inmate messaging in Oldham County, by creating an account.
- Select Kentucky, then select Oldham County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
- Choose the amount of money you want to spend, and input your payment method. The funds can also be used by the inmate to send a message back to you.
- If you want to pay by phone, call 877-998-5678.
- NOTE: All messages between you and your inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.
- Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
- This product allows Oldham County inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
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Inmate Sales Apps
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Google Play app
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Oldham County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Oldham County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Oldham County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 502-222-3500 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Oldham County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Oldham County Jail now offers Inmate Sales Tablets to their inmates.
Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.
The tablets are not directly connected to the internet, and inmates can use them for the following activities:
- Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
- eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture.
- Job Search - Inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
- Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
- Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
- Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
- Law Library - Legal research with up-to-date case information.
- eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
- Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
- Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
- Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.
Here's how it works:
- Register here. It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
Questions:
- By phone - 877-998-5678
Oldham County Jail now offers Inmate Sales Tablets to their inmates.
Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.
The tablets are not directly connected to the internet, and inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
- Register here. It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
Questions:
- By phone - 877-998-5678
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Oldham County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 502-222-3500 for further assistance.
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This facility, known as "Oldham County Jail" is also known as Oldham Sheriff | LaGrange Police, Oldham County Jail, Kentucky, Oldham.

