Spencer County Jail
Spencer County Jail
The Spencer County Jail is CLOSED.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought to the Shelby 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 Shelby 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 Shelby County Detention Center at 502-633-2343 to get it.
Inmate Services
Phone
502-633-2343Physical address
Spencer County JailShelbyville, KY
Mailing address (personal mail)
Shelby County Detention Center-KY
PO Box 76550
Highlands Heights, KY 41076
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
Shelby County Detention Center
1000 Bobby Waits Lane
Shelbyville, KY 40065
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Spencer 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 502-633-2343 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,
Spencer County Jail Inmate Search
The Spencer County Jail maintains an average of 0 offenders in custody on any given day. The Spencer 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 Spencer County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 6,321 offenders.
The following charts of Spencer 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 Spencer 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 Spencer 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 Spencer 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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Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought to the Shelby 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 Shelby 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 Shelby County Detention Center at 502-633-2343 to get it.
- Shelby County Detention: 502-633-2343
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- Jailer: 502-817-3222
- Police: 502-477-3231
- Spencer County Sheriff: 502-477-3200
- Spencer Jailer: 502-477-8780
Steps involved in booking at Spencer County Jail
After an arrest, the individual is brought to Spencer County Jail for the booking process. This procedure involves identifying the person, determining charges, and deciding whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Remaining silent is highly recommended, as anything said can later be used in court. Wait for legal advice before responding to questions.
The booking process typically involves the following steps at Spencer County Jail:
- Identification confirmation.
- Photographs (mugshots).
- Answering questions regarding health and criminal background.
- Potential DNA collection.
- Conducting a physical search.
- Seizing personal property.
- Providing a free phone call.
For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Spencer County Jail at 502-633-2343.
How to pay bail in Spencer County for an arrestee
Once an individual is booked at Spencer County Jail in , options for their release include:
1. Release without paying bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Continued detention until their court date.
3. Release upon paying a bail or bond. Call 502-633-2343 for the bail amount.
Bail can be paid through various methods.
- Bring the full cash bond to the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court and pay by cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also take debit or credit cards for a fee through a lobby kiosk or an online bond vendor, and staff will need the inmate's full name and booking number (jail: 502-633-2343).
- A licensed bail bondsman in Spencer County can assist with the process.
- An owner can often pledge land or a home as bond collateral by proving clear title and equity worth at least the bond, frequently double the bond, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value; the court that set bail must approve the property before release.
For more details on the bail process in Spencer County, Kentucky, visit the Spencer County Jail Bail Page.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Spencer County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 502-633-2343 for further assistance.
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Spencer County County Jails
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Nearby counties
The Spencer County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Spencer County: Taylorsville.