Spencer County Jail
Kentucky
Shelby County Detention Center (holds Spencer County inmates)
Spencer County has no county jail, so people arrested there are lodged at the Shelby County Detention Center in Shelbyville or another contracted Kentucky jail.
- Address
- 100 Detention Road, Shelbyville, KY 40065
- Phone
- (502) 633-2343
How to find an inmate
Spencer County has no county jail, so people arrested in Taylorsville and Spencer County are usually held at the Shelby County Detention Center in Shelbyville. Call that facility, or the Spencer County Jailer's office, with the person's full name and date of birth, or check Kentucky VINE. For people sentenced to state prison, use the Kentucky Department of Corrections KOOL offender lookup.
Visitation
Visitation follows the rules of the facility where the person is actually held, usually the Shelby County Detention Center. Visitors generally need valid photo ID and may need to register in advance. Call that facility to confirm the current schedule and visit format.
Bail and bond
Bail for Spencer County cases is set by the Spencer County courts or a Kentucky pretrial officer. Kentucky does not allow commercial bail bonds, so bail is paid to the Spencer County Circuit Court Clerk in Taylorsville or at the holding jail. Call ahead to confirm where to pay and which payment forms are accepted.
Mail and money
Send mail and money to the facility actually holding the inmate, usually the Shelby County Detention Center, using the inmate's full name. Follow that jail's rules on allowed mail items. Confirm the approved commissary deposit methods with the facility first.
Frequently asked questions
Does Spencer County have a jail?
No. Spencer County has no county jail, and inmates are usually held at the Shelby County Detention Center in Shelbyville.
How do I find out if someone from Spencer County is in custody?
Call the Shelby County Detention Center at (502) 633-2343 or the Spencer County Jailer's office, or check Kentucky VINE.
How do I post bail in Spencer County?
Pay the court-set bail with the Spencer County Circuit Court Clerk or at the holding jail. Kentucky does not use bail bondsmen.
Can I send money to a Spencer County inmate?
Yes, through the commissary system of the jail where they are held. Confirm the deposit methods with that facility.