The Gallatin County Jail is CLOSED.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought to the Carroll County Detention Center 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.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in Carrollton County. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Kentucky State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
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 Carroll County Detention Center at 502-732-9499 to get it.
Phone: 502-732-9499
Physical Address:
800 Clay Street
Carrollton, KY 41008
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Carroll County, KY Detention Center
PO Box 76550
Highland Heights, KY 41076
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Carroll County, KY Detention Center
800 Clay Street
Carrollton, KY 41008
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Gallatin County Jail, 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 502-732-9499 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,
Gallatin County Jail Inmate Search
The Gallatin County Jail maintains an average of 0 offenders in custody on any given day. The Gallatin County Jail 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 Gallatin County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,761 offenders.
The following charts of Gallatin 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 Gallatin 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 Gallatin 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 Gallatin 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.
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The Gallatin County Jail is CLOSED.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought to the Carroll County Detention Center 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.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in Carrollton County. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Kentucky State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
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 Carroll County Detention Center at 502-732-9499 to get it.
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Gallatin County Jail for the booking process, where their identity is confirmed, charges are reviewed, and decisions are made about whether they will be released on bail or detained.
The arrested individual should remain silent during booking, as anything said could be used against them. It’s important to wait for legal representation before answering questions.
The booking process at Gallatin County Jail includes the following steps:
The booking process can take anywhere from one hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at 502-732-9499.
If someone has been booked at Gallatin County Jail in Carrollton, their next steps may include:
1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call 502-732-9499.
There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.
For a full guide to the bail process in Gallatin County, Kentucky, visit the Gallatin County Jail Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Gallatin County Jail? What is the Schedule?
800 Clay Street
Carrollton, KY 41008
502-732-9499
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 502-732-9499 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gallatin County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 502-732-9499 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Gallatin County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gallatin County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 502-732-9499 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Gallatin County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gallatin County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 502-732-9499 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Gallatin County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gallatin County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 502-732-9499 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Gallatin County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Gallatin County Jail 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 Gallatin County Jail 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#
Carroll County, KY Detention Center
PO Box 76550
Highland Heights, KY 41076
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Carroll County, KY Detention Center
800 Clay Street
Carrollton, KY 41008
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 Gallatin County Jail 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 Gallatin County Jail 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#
Carroll County, KY Detention Center
800 Clay Street
Carrollton, KY 41008
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gallatin County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 502-732-9499 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Gallatin County Jail, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gallatin County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 502-732-9499 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Gallatin County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gallatin County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 502-732-9499 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Gallatin County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gallatin County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 502-732-9499 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Gallatin County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Gallatin County?
This facility, known as "Gallatin County Jail" is also known as **inmates from Gallatin County are housed in the Carroll County Detention Center**, Gallatin County Sheriff's Office, Gallatin County Jail, Kentucky, Gallatin.
