Rowan County Detention Center

To search for an inmate in the Rowan County Detention Center, 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 606-784-8457 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,

Rowan County Detention Center Inmate Search

The Rowan County Detention Center maintains an average of 275 offenders in custody on any given day. The Rowan County Detention Center 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 Rowan County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 5,500 offenders.

The following charts of Rowan 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 Rowan 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 Rowan 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 Rowan 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.

What is the process to pay bail for someone detained in Rowan County?

After an individual is apprehended and taken to Rowan County Detention Center in Morehead 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 606-784-8457 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: 606-784-8457).
• A licensed bail bondsman in Rowan 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 Rowan County, Kentucky, visit the Rowan County Detention Center Bail Information Page.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Rowan County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Rowan County Detention Center on-site Inmate Visitation Schedule

1075 S. Tolliver Road
Morehead, KY 40351
606-784-8457

• 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 20 minutes.
• 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.

Rowan County Detention Center 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

Rowan County Detention Center 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:

1. Make sure you have a device a speaker, a camera and a connection to the internet.
2. Register with Inmate Sales.
3. Find Rowan County Detention Center
4. Select 'New Purchase'
5. Choose this facility and a product ('Remote' or 'Onsite' Visit)
6. Enter your personal information and purchase minutes.
7. 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 Rowan County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 606-784-8457 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Rowan County Detention Center?

Rowan County Detention Center 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:

1. Make sure you have a device a speaker, a camera and a connection to the internet.
2. Register with Inmate Sales.
3. Find Rowan County Detention Center
4. Select 'New Purchase'
5. Choose this facility and a product ('Remote' or 'Onsite' Visit)
6. Enter your personal information and purchase minutes.
7. 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 Rowan County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 606-784-8457 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Rowan County Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rowan County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 606-784-8457 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Rowan County Detention Center?

How Do Inmates in Rowan County Detention Center Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Rowan County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

• Rowan County Detention Center uses the services of a company named Inmate Sales.
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• 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 Rowan County inmates and their families and friends include: Collect Calling, PIN Debit, Purchasing Calling Cards, Deposits, Messaging & Video Visitation.

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For all the information regarding phone calls with Rowan 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 Rowan County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 606-784-8457 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Rowan County Detention Center, and what can I send them?

Rowan County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Ask the Rowan County Detention Center whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Rowan County Detention Center 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#
Rowan County Detention Center
1075 S. Tolliver Road
Morehead, KY 40351

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Rowan County Detention Center
1075 S. Tolliver Road
Morehead, KY 40351

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 Rowan County Detention Center 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 Rowan County Detention Center standards will be disposed of. 
Ask the Rowan County Detention Center whether hardcover books are accepted.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Rowan County Detention Center
1075 S. Tolliver Road
Morehead, KY 40351

Rowan County Detention Center Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Rowan County Detention Center 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 Rowan County Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Rowan County Detention Center
1075 S. Tolliver Road
Morehead, KY 40351

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 Rowan County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 606-784-8457 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Rowan County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

Purchasing a Rowan County Detention Center Inmate Commissary

Rowan County Detention Center 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 606-784-8457 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 Rowan County

To send commissary money to an inmate's account in Rowan County Detention Center 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 Rowan County Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Rowan County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rowan County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 606-784-8457 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Rowan County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

Rowan County Detention Center 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:  

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• 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.

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How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Rowan County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Rowan County Detention Center follow these steps:

• Register with Inmate Sales, the company that handles inmate messaging in Rowan County, by creating an account.
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• Select Kentucky, then select Rowan County Detention Center, 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 Rowan County inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
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Inmate Sales Apps
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For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Rowan County Detention Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Rowan County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rowan County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 606-784-8457 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Rowan County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Rowan County Detention Center 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

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Rowan County Detention Center 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

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Google Play download

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rowan County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 606-784-8457 for further assistance.

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Rowan County?