The Hancock County Jail is CLOSED.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought to the Breckinridge 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.
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 Breckinridge 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 Breckinridge County Detention Center at 270-756-6333 to get it.
Phone: 270-756-6333
Physical Address:
225 Main Cross Street
PO Box 580
Hawesville, KY 42348
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Breckinridge County Detention Center
500 Glen Nash Road
Hardinsburg, KY 40143
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Breckinridge County Detention Center
500 Glen Nash Road
Hardinsburg, KY 40143
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Hancock 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 270-756-6333 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,
Hancock County Jail Inmate Search
The Hancock County Jail maintains an average of 0 offenders in custody on any given day. The Hancock 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 Hancock County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,821 offenders.
The following charts of Hancock 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 Hancock 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 Hancock 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 Hancock 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 Hancock County Jail is CLOSED.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought to the Breckinridge 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.
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 Breckinridge 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 Breckinridge County Detention Center at 270-756-6333 to get it.
After arrest, individuals are processed at Hancock County Jail, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.
The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.
Here are the typical stages of the booking process at Hancock County Jail:
Booking time varies, with some cases completed in an hour, but more complex cases, or those involving uncooperative behavior, can take up to 48 hours. If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 270-756-6333.
If someone is taken to Hancock County Jail in Hawesville for booking, the next steps depend on their case:
1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 270-756-6333.
Bail payments can be handled in various ways.
For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Hancock County, Kentucky, visit the Hancock County Jail Bail FAQ page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Hancock County Jail? What is the Schedule?
225 Main Cross Street
PO Box 580
Hawesville, KY 42348
270-756-6333
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 270-756-6333 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 Hancock County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 270-756-6333 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 Hancock County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hancock County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 270-756-6333 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Hancock County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hancock County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 270-756-6333 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Hancock County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hancock County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 270-756-6333 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Hancock County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Hancock 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 Hancock 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#
Breckinridge County Detention Center
500 Glen Nash Road
Hardinsburg, KY 40143
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Breckinridge County Detention Center
500 Glen Nash Road
Hardinsburg, KY 40143
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 Hancock 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 Hancock 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#
Breckinridge County Detention Center
500 Glen Nash Road
Hardinsburg, KY 40143
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hancock County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 270-756-6333 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Hancock 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 Hancock County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 270-756-6333 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Hancock 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 Hancock County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 270-756-6333 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Hancock 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 Hancock County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 270-756-6333 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Hancock County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Hancock County?
This facility, known as "Hancock County Jail" is also known as Hancock County Sheriff, Hancock County Jail, Kentucky, Hancock.
