Daviess County Detention Center

To search for an inmate in the Daviess 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 270-685-8466 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,

Daviess County Detention Center Inmate Search

The Daviess County Detention Center maintains an average of 699 offenders in custody on any given day. The Daviess 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 Daviess County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 13,980 offenders.

The following charts of Daviess 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 Daviess 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 Daviess 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 Daviess 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 Daviess County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Daviess County Detention Center Inmate Visitation Schedule

3337 Hwy 144
Owensboro, KY 42303
270-685-8466

• First, you must register an account with Correct Pay, then add Daviess County Detention Center, then your inmate.
• Second, you can choose a time to visit.
• You can also schedule an appointment on the jail visitation kiosk.
• Offsite Video Visits can be done on Android, IOS (Apple) or Windows devices.
• The number of visitors is limited to three (any combination of adult/children). 
• Offsite Video Visits cost $5.70 for 15 minutes.
  Chats are $0.38 per minute.
• All visits must be scheduled 24 hours prior to the appointment or up to 2 weeks in advance.
• CHECK-IN: 10 minutes prior to scheduled visit.
• Valid picture identification (e.g., driver’s license, State I.D., or Military I.D.) is required at Check-In.
• Visitors under the age of 17 must be listed as an additional visitor and accompanied and supervised by an authorized visitor over the age of 18.
• If a visitor loses internet connection during an offsite video visitation session, no refund will be issued.
• Head count times are about 7a-8a, 3p-4p and 11p-12a

ON-SITE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Daviess County Detention Center uses the services of correctpay.com (aka JailFunds) for you to schedule and visit your inmate via remote video visitation.

You can ‘video visit’ your inmate one of three ways:

• Visit from your home computer.
• Visit from the correctpay VendEngine Kiosk in the jail lobby.
• Visit by using the JailFunds iphone or Android app

Go here to begin the process to schedule a visit.

What is the cost to do remote video visitation?
Paid Remote Visits
Having a remote visit from your Home or app, the cost of each 20-25 minute ‘friends and family remote visit’ will be approximately $7.95 plus tax.
FREE Remote Visits
Visitors can also choose to come to the jail and video chat with an inmate via the JailFunds/VendEngine kiosk in the lobby. The video visit on-site at the jail is FREE.

You can deposit money four different ways:

• Deposit online at correctpay.com
• Deposit at the correctpay VendEngine kiosk in the Daviess County Detention Center lobby.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
• Deposit through their iOS or Android app.

Attorney Visits only!  < (Lawyers, go here)

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Frequently Asked Questions

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Daviess County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 270-685-8466 for further assistance.

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

Daviess County Detention Center Inmate Visitation Schedule

3337 Hwy 144
Owensboro, KY 42303
270-685-8466

• First, you must register an account with Correct Pay, then add Daviess County Detention Center, then your inmate.
• Second, you can choose a time to visit.
• You can also schedule an appointment on the jail visitation kiosk.
• Offsite Video Visits can be done on Android, IOS (Apple) or Windows devices.
• The number of visitors is limited to three (any combination of adult/children). 
• Offsite Video Visits cost $5.70 for 15 minutes.
  Chats are $0.38 per minute.
• All visits must be scheduled 24 hours prior to the appointment or up to 2 weeks in advance.
• CHECK-IN: 10 minutes prior to scheduled visit.
• Valid picture identification (e.g., driver’s license, State I.D., or Military I.D.) is required at Check-In.
• Visitors under the age of 17 must be listed as an additional visitor and accompanied and supervised by an authorized visitor over the age of 18.
• If a visitor loses internet connection during an offsite video visitation session, no refund will be issued.
• Head count times are about 7a-8a, 3p-4p and 11p-12a

ON-SITE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Daviess County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 270-685-8466 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Daviess 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Daviess County

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

• Register with correctpay by creating an account.
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• Select Kentucky, then select Daviess 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 Daviess 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 Daviess County Detention Center.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Daviess County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 270-685-8466 for further assistance.

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

How Do Inmates in Daviess County Detention Center Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Daviess County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

• Daviess County Detention Center uses the services of a company named Inmate Sales.
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• Register with them online or call them at 877-998-5678. 
• Agents are available M-F from 8:00 AM - 12:00 midnight EST, Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM, and speak both English & Spanish.
• Services for Daviess County inmates and their families and friends include: Collect Calling, PIN Debit, Purchasing Calling Cards, Deposits, Messaging & Video Visitation.

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For all the information regarding phone calls with Daviess 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 Daviess County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 270-685-8466 for further assistance.

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

Daviess County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Daviess 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 Daviess 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#
Daviess County Detention Center
3337 Hwy 144
Owensboro, KY 42303

DCDC
Attn: Bookkeeper
3337 Hwy 144
Owensboro, KY 42303
(when sending inmate a money order)

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Daviess County Detention Center
3337 Hwy 144
Owensboro, KY 42303

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 Daviess 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 Daviess 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#
Daviess County Detention Center
3337 Hwy 144
Owensboro, KY 42303

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

For inmates receiving mail in the Daviess 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 Daviess County Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Daviess County Detention Center
3337 Hwy 144
Owensboro, KY 42303

DCDC
Attn: Bookkeeper
3337 Hwy 144
Owensboro, KY 42303
(when sending inmate a money order)

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 Daviess County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 270-685-8466 for further assistance.

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

Daviess County Detention Center uses the services of correctpay.com (aka JailFunds) for you to deposit funds into your inmate’s account so that they can purchase Commissary and/or Gift Packs from this jail’s commissary service.



You can deposit money four different ways:

• Deposit online at correctpay.com.
• Deposit at the VendEngine kiosk in the jail lobby.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
• Deposit through their iOS or Android app.

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How to Send Commissary Money to an Inmate in Daviess County

To send commissary money to an inmate's account in Daviess County Detention Center follow these steps:

You can deposit money four different ways:

• Deposit online at correctpay.com.
  
• Deposit at the VendEngine kiosk in the Daviess County Detention Center lobby.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
• Deposit through their iOS or Android app.

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Frequently Asked Questions

For all information, tips and available items for send money and for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Daviess County Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Daviess County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Daviess County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 270-685-8466 for further assistance.

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

Daviess County Detention Center uses the services of jailfunds.com (aka JailFunds) for you to deposit funds into your inmate’s account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.

You can deposit money four different ways:

• Deposit online at correctpay.com.
• Deposit at the VendEngine kiosk in the Daviess County Detention Center lobby.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
• Deposit through their iOS or Android app.

Go directly here to start the process to send a message

Uploading photos to Inmate’s email
Make sure the file size is less than 5MB.
Also make sure your file is a .jpg, .jpeg or .gif.

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How to Send a Secure Email or Text Message to an Inmate in Daviess County

To send a secure email message and digital photos to an inmate in Daviess County Detention Center follow these steps:

• Register with correctpay by creating an account.
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• Select Kentucky, then select Daviess County Detention Center, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to spend, and input your payment method. The funds can also be used by the inmate to send a message back to you.
• NOTE: All messages between you and your inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court... So be careful what you write.
• Uploading photos to Inmate’s email
  Make sure the file size is less than 5MB.
  Also make sure your file is a .jpg, .jpeg or .gif.

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Daviess County Detention Center and send them photos, check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Daviess County. 
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Daviess County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 270-685-8466 for further assistance.

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

Daviess County Detention Center now offers Inmate Sales Tablets to their inmates.

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:

• Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
• eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
• Job Search - Inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
• Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
• Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
• Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
• Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
• eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
• Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
• Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
• Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.

Here's how it works:

• Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
• You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
• No activation or early termination fees.
• Your inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

Questions:

• By phone - 877-998-5678

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Daviess County Detention Center now offers Inmate Sales Tablets to their inmates.

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:

• Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
• You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
• No activation or early termination fees.
• Your inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

Questions:

• By phone - 877-998-5678

iphone app download

Google Play download

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Daviess County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 270-685-8466 for further assistance.

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