Nicholas County Jail
Kentucky
Regional jail under contract with Nicholas County (commonly reported as Bourbon County Detention Center); confirm with the Nicholas County Sheriff's Office
Nicholas County has no county jail, so people arrested in Carlisle and the rest of the county are held at a contracted regional detention center in another county.
No verified official contact details yet. Check the county sheriff website directly.
How to find an inmate
Nicholas County has no jail of its own, so first call the Nicholas County Sheriff's Office in Carlisle and ask which contracted facility is holding the person, giving their full name and date of birth. Then search that facility's roster or call it directly. For people sentenced to state prison, use the Kentucky Department of Corrections KOOL offender search.
Visitation
Visits follow the rules of the facility actually holding the person, not Nicholas County. Call that detention center to confirm visiting schedules, whether visits are in person or by video, and ID and dress requirements before you go.
Bail and bond
Bail for Nicholas County charges is set by the Nicholas County District or Circuit Court in Carlisle and is usually posted where the person is held. Kentucky does not allow commercial bail bondsmen, so bond is paid directly through the court or the jail. Call the holding facility or the Nicholas County Circuit Court Clerk to confirm the bond amount and accepted payment methods.
Mail and money
Mail and money go to the facility holding the person, addressed with the inmate's full name and any booking number. Each facility sets its own mail rules and deposit methods, so check with that jail before sending anything.
Frequently asked questions
Does Nicholas County, KY have a jail?
No. Nicholas County has no county jail and sends inmates to a contracted regional detention center in another county.
How do I find out if someone from Nicholas County is in jail?
Call the Nicholas County Sheriff's Office with the person's full name and date of birth to learn which facility holds them, then contact that facility.
How do I post bail in Nicholas County?
Bond is set by the Nicholas County courts and paid through the court clerk or the holding jail. Kentucky does not allow commercial bail bondsmen.
Can I send money to a Nicholas County inmate?
Yes, through the facility where the person is held. Confirm that jail's deposit options and mail rules first.