Barren County Detention Center

To search for an inmate in the Barren County Detention Center, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 270-651-8806 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Offender's Criminal Court Case in either the District Court or the Circuit Court,

Barren County Detention Center Inmate Search

The Barren County Detention Center maintains an average of 178 offenders in custody on any given day. The Barren County Detention Center has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Barren County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,560 offenders.

The following charts of Barren County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from the Barren County Corrections Department, the state of Kentucky Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Barren County.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Barren County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Barren County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Barren County Detention Center ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

201 Samson Street
Glasgow, KY 42141
270-651-8806

Schedule Video Visits online with Smart Visit

• On-site Visits are free.
• Visitation schedule subject to change.
• Inmates are allowed four 30-minute visits per week.
• You must arrive 15 minutes prior to the visit.
• A maximum of one adult and one child are allowed per an on-site video session.
• Only one infant (under 1 year of age) will be allowed per visit and will not be counted as a visitor
• All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
• Any person visiting must not have been incarcerated within the past 180 days.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Barren County Detention Center REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Schedule Video Visits online with Smart Inmate

• All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
• Remote visits are charged a fee.
• Visitation Schedule subject to change.

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Attorneys have access to their clients during the following times:

Monday thru Sunday

8am - 10:30am,
12pm-3:30pm,
5pm-7pm

• Inmates cannot be seen during mealtimes, lockdowns and emergency situations.
• Attorneys may call 270-651-8806 for questions or appointments.

Barren County Detention Center uses Smart Communications for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their loved ones.

How Video Visitation Works
SmartJailMail.com provides a two-way, real-time video visitation system which can be used to speak to your loved ones directly in their housing location within the jail.
At some locations you may also use a lobby kiosk at the facility to visit for free when scheduling a local / on-site visit.
Remote visits from home cost 50 cents per minute and are scheduled in 15 or 30 minute increments.
To schedule a video visit you must first open a Smart Communications account.

Remote Video Visits From Home
Once you are connected with an inmate you can use the visitation section of the website to schedule a visit.
Remote visits from home are billed on a credits-per-minute model and are scheduled in 15 or 30 minute blocks.

Local / On-Site Video Visits
Once you are connected with an inmate at a location where you have a visitation kiosk in the lobby, you may use the visitation section of the website to schedule a visit.
Local / on-site visits are provided free of charge.

This link explains everything you need to know about Smart Communications Video Visitation.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Barren County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 270-651-8806 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Barren County Detention Center?

Barren County Detention Center ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

201 Samson Street
Glasgow, KY 42141
270-651-8806

Schedule Video Visits online with Smart Visit

• On-site Visits are free.
• Visitation schedule subject to change.
• Inmates are allowed four 30-minute visits per week.
• You must arrive 15 minutes prior to the visit.
• A maximum of one adult and one child are allowed per an on-site video session.
• Only one infant (under 1 year of age) will be allowed per visit and will not be counted as a visitor
• All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
• Any person visiting must not have been incarcerated within the past 180 days.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Barren County Detention Center REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Schedule Video Visits online with Smart Inmate

• All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
• Remote visits are charged a fee.
• Visitation Schedule subject to change.

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Attorneys have access to their clients during the following times:

Monday thru Sunday

8am - 10:30am,
12pm-3:30pm,
5pm-7pm

• Inmates cannot be seen during mealtimes, lockdowns and emergency situations.
• Attorneys may call 270-651-8806 for questions or appointments.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Barren County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 270-651-8806 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Barren County Detention Center?

You can deposit money four different ways:

• Deposit at correctpay.com.
• Deposit at the jail's VendEngine kiosk.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
• Deposit using the iOS or Android app.

correctpay.com Assistance:

24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Barren County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Barren County Detention Center follow these steps:

• Register with correctpay by creating an account.
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• Select Kentucky, then select Barren County Detention Center, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.
• You can deposit money four ways:
• Deposit online at correctpay.com.
• Deposit at the VendEngine kiosk in the Barren County Detention Center lobby.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
• Deposit through their iOS or Android app.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account, what the fees are, how long it takes to hit their account and more, check out our full money and commissary guide for Barren County Detention Center.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Barren County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 270-651-8806 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Barren County Detention Center?

How to Set up a Phone Account and Receive Calls from an Inmate in Barren County Detention Center

To communicate by telephone with a Barren County inmate, follow these instructions:

• To receive phone calls from a Barren County inmate you MUST first open a SmartJailMail.com account.
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• Once you open an account, you may search for Barren County inmates or detainees to connect with.
• When you locate the Barren County inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
• Barren County Detention Center will then need to approve the request before you can receive phone calls.

For all the information you need to receive phone calls from a Barren County Detention Center inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, how often you can receive calls and when you can receive them and more, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: Your phone calls will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case. Anything discussed on the calls may be used in your inmate's court case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Barren County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 270-651-8806 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Barren County Detention Center, and what can I send them?

Barren County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Barren County Detention Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Barren County Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Barren County Detention Center
C/O Mail Processing Center
PO box 9120
Seminole, Florida 33775-9120

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Barren County Detention Center
201 Samson Street
Glasgow, KY 42141

Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Barren County Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Barren County Detention Center standards will be disposed of. 
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Barren County Detention Center
201 Samson Street
Glasgow, KY 42141

Barren County Detention Center Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Barren County Detention Center there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.

All mail is to be shipped to the Barren County Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Barren County Detention Center
C/O Mail Processing Center
PO box 9120
Seminole, Florida 33775-9120

For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Barren County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 270-651-8806 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Barren County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

Barren County Detention Center allows pre-determined commissary packs to be purchased by friends and family of inmates.  

The service they use is called icaregifts.

Instructions

1.    Register here.
2.    Click the "Find an Inmate" button and enter your loved one’s first name, last name, or inmate number. When the information is entered correctly, click the “Search” button to confirm they are in the system.
3.    Select the icare gift you want to send them.
4.    Confirm the order in your confirmation email.
5.    Barren County Detention Center has up to 30 days to give your icaregift pack to your inmate.
6.    You will receive a confirmation email when it is delivered.

There are a total of fourteen (14) pre-determined icaregift packs available to choose from. 

They range in price from $10.49 for ten pre-stamped envelopes, 2 pens and a pad of writing paper…

… to $104.99 for a box of 85 snack and food items…

… with many gift packs priced in between.

Resources
Frequently Asked Questions (you must have an inmate chosen in order to review these FAQs for Barren County Detention Center

Contact Info:
888-439-5020 - 8AM–9PM ET, 7 days a week.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Barren County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Barren County Detention Center follow these steps:

• Register here to create an account with icaregifts for Barren County.
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• Choose Kentucky, then Barren County Detention Center, and then the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method. 
• NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Barren County at any one time.
• There are a total of fourteen (14) pre-determined icaregift packs available to choose from. 
• The gift packs for inmates in Barren County range in price from $10.49 for ten pre-stamped envelopes, 2 pens and a pad of writing paper, to $104.99 for a box of 85 snack and food items.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Barren County Detention Center, as well as sending money to the inmate so that they can purchase their own items, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Barren County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Barren County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 270-651-8806 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Barren County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Barren County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 270-651-8806 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Barren County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Barren County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 270-651-8806 for further assistance.

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Barren County?