McCreary County Jail
Kentucky
McCreary County Jailer's Office (inmates housed at a contracted county detention center)
McCreary County has no county jail, so its inmates are held at a contracted detention center in another Kentucky county; contact the McCreary County Jailer or Sheriff in Whitley City to confirm the location.
- Address
- Whitley City, KY 42653
How to find an inmate
McCreary County has no county jail, so people arrested there are housed in another county's detention center. Call the McCreary County Jailer's or Sheriff's Office in Whitley City with the person's full name and date of birth, or search VINELink. For people sentenced to state prison, use the Kentucky DOC KOOL lookup at kool.corrections.ky.gov. USP McCreary is a federal prison, not the county jail.
Visitation
Visitation is handled by the facility where the McCreary County inmate is housed. Contact that facility to confirm visiting options and rules before you go.
Bail and bond
Bail for McCreary County cases is set by the court and paid through the McCreary County Circuit Court Clerk or at the housing facility. Kentucky has no commercial bail bondsmen. Confirm the amount and payment methods with the clerk or the jail.
Mail and money
Send mail and money to the facility where the inmate is actually housed. Contact that facility to confirm its address, mail rules, and approved deposit methods.
Frequently asked questions
Does McCreary County, KY have a jail?
No. McCreary County has no county jail and houses its inmates at a contracted facility in another county.
How do I find someone arrested in McCreary County?
Contact the McCreary County Jailer or Sheriff in Whitley City, or search VINELink.
How do I post bail in McCreary County?
Pay bond through the McCreary County Circuit Court Clerk or at the housing jail. Kentucky has no commercial bondsmen.
Can I send money to a McCreary County inmate?
Yes, through the housing facility's approved methods. Contact that facility for details.