Jackson County Jail
Kentucky
Jackson County Jailer (inmates housed in contracted Kentucky county detention centers)
Jackson County has no county jail, so inmates arrested there are held in other Kentucky county detention centers under contract, arranged through the Jackson County Jailer in McKee.
- Address
- McKee, KY 40447
How to find an inmate
Jackson County has no county jail, so a person arrested there may be held in a neighboring county's detention center. Contact the Jackson County Jailer or the Jackson County Sheriff's Office in McKee with the person's full name and date of birth to learn where they are housed. For people sentenced to state prison, use the Kentucky Department of Corrections offender lookup (KOOL).
Visitation
Visitation follows the rules of the detention center actually housing the Jackson County inmate. Confirm the location first, then call that facility for its visiting procedures.
Bail and bond
Bail for Jackson County charges is set by the court or under Kentucky pretrial release rules and is typically handled through the Jackson County Circuit Clerk in McKee. Call the clerk or the housing facility to confirm the amount and how to pay.
Mail and money
Send mail and money to the facility where the inmate is housed, following that facility's rules. Confirm the housing location and its approved deposit methods first.
Frequently asked questions
Does Jackson County, KY have a jail?
No. Jackson County has no county jail, and its inmates are held in other Kentucky county detention centers under contract.
How do I find out where a Jackson County inmate is held?
Contact the Jackson County Jailer or the Sheriff's Office in McKee with the person's full name and date of birth.
How do I post bail in Jackson County?
Contact the Jackson County Circuit Clerk or the facility holding the person to confirm the bail amount and payment process.
Can I send money to a Jackson County inmate?
Yes, through the approved methods of the facility where the inmate is housed.