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