Wolfe County Jail
Wolfe County Jail
Offenders in Wolfe County are brought to the Three Forks Regional Jail in Beattyville, Kentucky for processing and to be detained.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought to the Three Forks Regional Jail for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they either get bail or are released from custody on their own recognizance.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in that jail. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Kentucky State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This Three Forks Regional Jail page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 606-464-2598, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
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 Three Forks Regional Jail at 606-464-2598 to get it.
Inmate Services
Phone
606-464-2598Mailing address (personal mail)
Three Forks Regional Jail
2221 Fairgrounds Ridge Rd
Beattyville, KY 41311
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
Three Forks Regional Jail
2221 Fairgrounds Ridge Rd
Beattyville, KY 41311
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Wolfe 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 606-464-2598 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,
Wolfe County Jail Inmate Search
The Wolfe County Jail maintains an average of 0 offenders in custody on any given day. The Wolfe 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 Wolfe County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,681 offenders.
The following charts of Wolfe 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 Wolfe 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 Wolfe 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 Wolfe 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 in Wolfe County are brought to the Three Forks Regional Jail in Beattyville, Kentucky for processing and to be detained.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought to the Three Forks Regional Jail for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they either get bail or are released from custody on their own recognizance.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in that jail. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Kentucky State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This Three Forks Regional Jail page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 606-464-2598, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
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 Three Forks Regional Jail at 606-464-2598 to get it.
- Jail (Main): 606-464-2598
- Jailer: 606-362-4147
- Sheriff: 606-668-6757
How booking works at Wolfe County Jail
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Wolfe County Jail for booking. This process includes identifying them, deciding on charges, and determining if they will be eligible for bail or held until court.
It's important to stay silent during this process, as any statements made may be used in court. Legal advice should be sought before speaking about the case.
The following steps make up the booking process at Wolfe County Jail:
- Verification of personal details.
- Taking mugshots for identification purposes.
- Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
- Possible DNA collection if required.
- Search of the individual.
- Confiscation of personal property.
- Providing a phone call.
For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Wolfe County Jail at 606-464-2598.
Paying bail for someone in Wolfe County
After being arrested and booked into Wolfe County Jail in Beattyville, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:
1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call 606-464-2598 for the exact bail amount.
There are multiple ways to pay bail.
- Cash bonds are paid in full at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order, and many jails let you pay by card at a lobby kiosk or with an online bond vendor for a fee; have the inmate's full name and booking number when you go, and the jail is at 606-464-2598.
- Licensed bail bond agents in Wolfe County can facilitate the process.
- Many courts accept a home or land as collateral for bond, as long as the owner proves clear title and equity at least equal to the bond amount (often twice it) with a deed and a current tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the pledge.
To get more information on the bail process in Wolfe County, Kentucky, visit the Wolfe County Jail Bail FAQ.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wolfe County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 606-464-2598 for further assistance.
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Nearby counties
The Wolfe County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Wolfe County: Campton.