The Bell County Detention Center is a 59 bed jail (although it is often overcrowded by as much as double its capacity) in the city of Pineville, Bell County, Kentucky. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 606-337-5507.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.
You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Kentucky State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 606-337-5507, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Bell County Detention Center at 606-337-5507 to get it.
Phone: 606-337-5507
Physical Address:
214 West Virginia Avenue
Pineville, KY 40977
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Bell County Detention Center
214 West Virginia Avenue
Pineville, KY 40977
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Bell County Detention Center
214 West Virginia Avenue
Pineville, KY 40977
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Bell 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 606-337-5507 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,
Bell County Detention Center Inmate Search
The Bell County Detention Center maintains an average of 59 offenders in custody on any given day. The Bell 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 Bell County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,180 offenders.
The following charts of Bell 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 Bell 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 Bell 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 Bell 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.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe Bell County Detention Center in Pineville, Kentucky has a capacity of 59 beds, but often has over double the amount of offenders in custody on any given day. It is a medium-security facility for adults who have committed a crime or offense in Bell County. The address of the Bell County Detention Center in Kentucky is 210 Virginia Avenue, Pineville, KY 40977. You can contact the facility by phone at 606-337-5507. Inmate calling and chirp time can be purchased by calling 877-998-5678.
The Bell County Detention Center has varying visitation hours depending on the day of the week, where the inmate is housed, the inmate's sex, and whether or not it is a holiday. The visiting hours are as follows. Monday to Friday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM. Saturday and Sunday: 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Monday to Friday: 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Visitation must be scheduled 24 hours in advance, and it is conducted through video kiosks of Inmate Sales. The Bell County Detention Center has had issues with safety violations, leading to its temporary closure in January 2020. The facility's mission is to maintain a professional environment while securely housing inmates and making efforts to impact their lives. To search for an inmate, you can call the jail or use VINELink online.
Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Bell County Detention Center. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.
It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.
The booking steps at Bell County Detention Center include:
Depending on circumstances, the booking process can take one hour or up to 48 hours. To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 606-337-5507.
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Bell County Detention Center in Pineville for processing. The next steps vary:
1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 606-337-5507 to confirm the bail amount.
There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.
For more information about bail in Bell County, Kentucky, see the Bell County Detention Center Bail Guide.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Bell County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
214 West Virginia Avenue
Pineville, KY 40977
606-337-5507
ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION - * NOTE: Each inmate is assigned one day a week for on-site visits. Check with them for their specific day, then book a time online with Inmate Sales.
DAY | TIMES |
SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 9:30PM |
MONDAY | 8:00AM - 9:30PM |
TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 9:30PM |
WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 9:30PM |
THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 9:30PM |
FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 9:30PM |
SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 9:30PM |
REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION
DAY | TIMES |
SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 9:30PM |
MONDAY | 8:00AM - 9:30PM |
TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 9:30PM |
WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 9:30PM |
THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 9:30PM |
FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 9:30PM |
SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 9:30PM |
Bell County Detention Center uses the services of Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communication (CPC) for visitation communication between inmates and their friends and family members.
In order to have a successful video visit, these are the steps to follow:
Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
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Google Play app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bell County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 606-337-5507 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Bell County Detention Center?
Bell County Detention Center uses the services of Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communication (CPC) for visitation communication between inmates and their friends and family members.
In order to have a successful video visit, these are the steps to follow:
Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
iphone app
Google Play app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bell County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 606-337-5507 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Bell County Detention Center?
You can deposit money four different ways:
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Frequently Asked Questions
To send commissary money to an inmate in Bell County Detention Center follow these steps:
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 Bell County Detention Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bell County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 606-337-5507 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Bell County Detention Center?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Bell County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Bell County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bell County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 606-337-5507 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Bell County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Bell 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 Bell 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#
Bell County Detention Center
214 West Virginia Avenue
Pineville, KY 40977
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Bell County Detention Center
214 West Virginia Avenue
Pineville, KY 40977
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 Bell 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 Bell 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#
Bell County Detention Center
214 West Virginia Avenue
Pineville, KY 40977
For inmates receiving mail in the Bell 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 Bell County Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Bell County Detention Center
214 West Virginia Avenue
Pineville, KY 40977
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 Bell County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 606-337-5507 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Bell County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
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Frequently Asked Questions
To send commissary money to an inmate's account in Bell County Detention Center follow these steps:
You can deposit money four different ways:
24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions
For all information, tips and available items for send money and for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Bell County Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Bell County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bell County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 606-337-5507 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Bell County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
This product allows inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
Here's how it works:
Cost of Chirping:
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Bell County Detention Center follow these steps:
- Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
- This product allows Bell County inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
- Inmates will be charged a monthly service fee of $4.00.
- Inbound and Outbound Chirps are $0.10 each.
Inmate Sales Apps
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Google Play app
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Bell County Detention Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Bell County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bell County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 606-337-5507 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Bell County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis (or are given to the inmate use for a limited time) and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis (or are given to the inmate use for a limited time) and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bell County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 606-337-5507 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Bell County?
This facility, known as "Bell County Detention Center" is also known as Bell County Sheriff | Pineville Police, Bell County Jail & Detention Center , Bell County Jail & Detention Center , Kentucky, Bell.