Shelby County Jail
Kentucky
Shelby County Detention Center
The Shelby County Detention Center in Shelbyville is run by the elected Shelby County Jailer, not the sheriff.
- Address
- 100 Detention Road, Shelbyville, KY 40065
- Phone
- (502) 633-2343
How to find an inmate
To check whether someone is held at the Shelby County Detention Center in Shelbyville, call the facility and give the person's full name and date of birth. Kentucky county jail custody status can also be checked through the statewide VINE victim notification service. For people sentenced to state prison, use the Kentucky Department of Corrections KOOL offender lookup.
Visitation
Visitation at the Shelby County Detention Center is set by the Shelby County Jailer. Visitors usually must be approved in advance, bring valid photo ID, and follow the dress code. Call the facility to confirm the current schedule, whether visits are in person or by video, and how to register.
Bail and bond
Bail in Shelby County is set by a district or circuit judge or by a Kentucky pretrial officer. Kentucky does not allow commercial bail bonds, so bail is posted directly with the court clerk or at the detention center. Call the jail or the Shelby County Circuit Court Clerk in Shelbyville to confirm the amount and accepted payment methods.
Mail and money
Mail for inmates must include the inmate's full name and be addressed to the Shelby County Detention Center in Shelbyville. Facilities often restrict items such as cash, stamps, and certain photos. Ask the jail which deposit methods it currently accepts before sending money to an inmate's commissary account.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find out if someone is in the Shelby County Detention Center?
Call the detention center at (502) 633-2343 with the person's full name and date of birth, or check Kentucky VINE.
What is the address of the Shelby County Detention Center?
It is at 100 Detention Road, Shelbyville, KY 40065.
How do I post bail in Shelby County?
Pay the court-set bail with the circuit court clerk or at the detention center. Kentucky does not use commercial bail bondsmen.
Can I send money to an inmate at the Shelby County Detention Center?
Yes, funds can be added to an inmate's commissary account. Call the jail for the current approved deposit methods.