The Jessamine County Detention Center is a 136-bed jail located in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky. For inmate details, you can contact them 24/7 at 859-885-4558.
This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. They undergo booking and processing, and depending on their charges, may remain incarcerated until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.
Use the inmate search tool to see who is currently in custody.
Inmates serving less than one year will do their time at this jail, while those with longer sentences will be transferred to the Kentucky State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, mailing them, receiving phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
It is useful to keep the inmate's jail ID or booking number for correspondence purposes. If it’s not available online, contact Jessamine County Detention Center at 859-885-4558 for assistance.
Phone: 859-885-4558
Physical Address:
229 East Maple Street
Nicholasville, KY 40356
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
Jessamine County Detention Center
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
Jessamine County Detention Center
229 East Maple Street
Nicholasville, KY 40356
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Jessamine 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 859-885-4558 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,
Jessamine County Detention Center Inmate Search
The Jessamine County Detention Center maintains an average of 136 offenders in custody on any given day. The Jessamine 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 Jessamine County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,720 offenders.
The following charts of Jessamine 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 Jessamine 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 Jessamine 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 Jessamine 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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Standing proudly in red brick only a few stories high, with the telltale small, slotted windows, the Jessamine County Detention Center works to offer rehabilitative programs and a safe environment for offenders of Jessamine County.
The jail is meant to hold 136 inmates, but it is not uncommon for them to have as many inmates as 190 or more on any given day. In short, due to high crime and good enforcement, the county needs a larger jail.
Inmates of Jessamine County Detention Center are either waiting for their court process or they are serving a sentence after conviction and serving within Jessamine County, allowing them to remain in their own community where they are able to have contact with family, friends, and their support system.
Along with medical care, counseling, addictions treatments, and healthy meals, the inmates are also provided with opportunities for their outside support system to provide funds for their commissary, and through phone calls, mail, and visits.
Mail is now delivered digitally after being scanned upon arrival to:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
Jessamine County Detention Center
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Phone calls are allowed, and you will be able to create an account and add funds to reliably receive phone calls from an inmate.
Phones are available every day during free hours, with shutdowns overnight and during meals.
Visits are scheduled by calling 866-281-2316 and visiting hours will vary by male and female inmates as follows:
General Population Males
Sunday:
9:30am - 11:30am, 12:30pm - 3:00pm, 3:00pm - 5:30pm, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Monday:
9:30am - 11:30am & 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Tuesday:
12:30pm - 3:00pm & 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday:
9:30am - 11:30am & 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Thursday:
12:30pm - 3:00pm & 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Friday:
9:30am - 11:30am & 3:00pm - 5:30pm
General Population Females
Monday:
12:30pm - 3:00pm & 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Tuesday:
9:30am - 11:30am & 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Wednesday:
12:30pm - 3:00pm & 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Thursday:
9:30am - 11:30am & 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Friday:
12:30pm - 3:00pm & 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Saturday:
9:30am - 11:30am, 12:30pm - 3:00pm, 3:00pm - 5:30pm & 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Jessamine 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 Jessamine 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 859-885-4558.
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Jessamine County Detention Center in Nicholasville 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 859-885-4558 to confirm the bail amount.
There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.
For more information about bail in Jessamine County, Kentucky, see the Jessamine County Detention Center Bail Guide.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Jessamine County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
229 East Maple Street
Nicholasville, KY 40356
859-885-4558
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 859-885-4558 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
General Population Males
Sunday:
9:30am - 11:30am, 12:30pm - 3:00pm, 3:00pm - 5:30pm, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Monday:
9:30am - 11:30am & 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Tuesday:
12:30pm - 3:00pm & 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday:
9:30am - 11:30am & 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Thursday:
12:30pm - 3:00pm & 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Friday:
9:30am - 11:30am & 3:00pm - 5:30pm
General Population Females
Monday:
12:30pm - 3:00pm & 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Tuesday:
9:30am - 11:30am & 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Wednesday:
12:30pm - 3:00pm & 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Thursday:
9:30am - 11:30am & 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Friday:
12:30pm - 3:00pm & 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Saturday:
9:30am - 11:30am, 12:30pm - 3:00pm, 3:00pm - 5:30pm & 6:30pm - 8:00pm
How it Works with GettingOut
1. Register an account.
2. Select Jessamine County Detention Center
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.
4. You will then receive prompts to validate both your identity and phone number .
5. Again, choose your inmate's facility, then type their name and select your inmate.
GettingOut will then guide you through the steps needed to arrange your remote visit.
Customer Service for GettingOut
If you have any questions, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
GettingOut online contact form
Frequently Asked Questions
The GettingOut App is available on Google Play and Apple Store.
To visit an inmate in Jessamine County, whether by video or in person 'at the jail', follow these steps:
Other than 'at the jail' visits between you and your inmate, which is explained and outlined in detail on our Visit Inmate Page, Jessamine County remote video inmate visitation can be done using the services of GettingOut.
There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate in Jessamine County Detention Center:
1. Using the GettingOut Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the GettingOut apps.
To remotely visit an inmate in Jessamine County follow these steps:
1. Start by confirming that Jessamine County Detention Center's Video Visitation is working correctly by looking up Jessamine County here.
2. The next step is to create an account here for GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account.
4. Last, select Jessamine County Detention Center, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.
Other Jessamine County Services provided by GettingOut:
- Phone Calls & Voicemail
- Email, Photo & Video Sharing
- Inmate Tablet Rental
- Deposits
Customer Service
If you have any questions about the Jessamine County Detention Center Visitation Services you can call them at 866-516-0115.
Frequently Asked Questions
* All the information you need to have complete knowledge about inmate visitation; policies, rules, fees, schedules, tips, dress codes, and children, lawyers and clergy visitation in Jessamine County, can be found on our Visit Inmate Page.
Jessamine County Detention Center Phone: 859-885-4558
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jessamine County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 859-885-4558 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 Jessamine County Detention Center?
How it Works with GettingOut
1. Register an account.
2. Select Jessamine County Detention Center
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.
4. You will then receive prompts to validate both your identity and phone number .
5. Again, choose your inmate's facility, then type their name and select your inmate.
GettingOut will then guide you through the steps needed to arrange your remote visit.
Customer Service for GettingOut
If you have any questions, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
GettingOut online contact form
Frequently Asked Questions
The GettingOut App is available on Google Play and Apple Store.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jessamine County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 859-885-4558 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Jessamine 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 Jessamine County Detention Center follow these steps:
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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 Jessamine County Detention Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jessamine County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 859-885-4558 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Jessamine County Detention Center?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Jessamine County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
1. Start by confirming that Jessamine County Detention Center has the phone service you need to communicate with your inmate by the facility lookup here.
2. In the meantime, you can create an account here for GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account. This account can be controlled by just you, or by both you and your inmate.
4. Last, select Jessamine County Detention Center, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.
Jessamine County Services that are provided by GettingOut, a GTL company:
- Phone Calls & Voicemail
- Video Visits (from home or jail lobby)
- Email & Photo Sharing
- Tablet Rental
- Deposits
Phone & Voicemail Fees
1. GettingOut charges $0.25 per minute for all phone calls, prepaid or collect, within Kentucky.
2. Prepaid calls between Kentucky and other states costs $0.21 per minute. International calls are $0.95 per minute.
3. There is a fee of $3.00 every time you add money to your account online, and it costs $5.95 if you add funds over the phone with a live agent.
4. You can also leave an inmate a short voice message for a flat fee of $1.25.
Note: Rates are subject to change.
Types of Phone Calls
Collect Calls
Collect calls allow you to accept and pay for calls to your land line (only) phone account. This means that if you accept your call from your inmate, all the charges for that call will then be billed to your land line phone account and will show up and be listed on your next local phone bill. Additional fees, costs, restrictions may apply.
Prepaid calls (Direct Calls)
With Prepaid Calls you can set up your account so that the inmate can only call you and/or you can just deposit money in their account and they can purchase prepaid phone cards through their commissary and call whoever they choose, provided the Jessamine County Detention Center approves of the phone number.
Quick Connect
Quick connect is an alternative to collect calls. It allows you to quickly pay for a phone call with your credit card. When your inmate calls you, follow the instructions from the automated voice system to pay for that one phone call, directly billed to your card.
Customer Service
If you have any questions about the Jessamine County Detention Center GettingOut phone services, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
* All the information you need to understand making and receiving phone calls with inmates in Jessamine County, can be found on our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jessamine County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 859-885-4558 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Jessamine County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Jessamine 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 Jessamine 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 & Booking #
Jessamine County Detention Center
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
Jessamine County Detention Center
229 East Maple Street
Nicholasville, KY 40356
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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 Jessamine 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 below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Jessamine County Detention Center standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
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 & Booking #
Jessamine County Detention Center
229 East Maple Street
Nicholasville, KY 40356
Postcards
The Jessamine 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.
Envelopes
The Jessamine County Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
Jessamine County Detention Center
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
Jessamine County Detention Center
229 East Maple Street
Nicholasville, KY 40356
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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 Jessamine 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 below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Jessamine County Detention Center standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
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 & Booking #
Jessamine County Detention Center
229 East Maple Street
Nicholasville, KY 40356
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jessamine County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 859-885-4558 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Jessamine 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 Jessamine 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 Jessamine County Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Jessamine County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jessamine County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 859-885-4558 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Jessamine County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
Jessamine County Detention Center contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles Inmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.
If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.
Then use the Facility Finder to:
1. Select Jessamine County Detention Center,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.
How Messaging Works
Watch this video on how to send a message.
1. Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.
2. After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message. Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.
How Uploading Photos Works
Watch this video on how to upload a photo.
1. Select the Photos Tab.
2. Select “Take New Photo” or “Upload New Photo”.
3. Take a new photo with your webcam, or select "Choose File" to upload a photo from your computer.
4. Give your photo a Title or add it to the "Gallery" of your choice.
5. Select the "Share" button.
6. Select your inmate(s) and then select "Share".
7. Once the photo is approved, it will be shared with your inmate(s).
Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call 866-516-0115
To mail or email an inmate in Jessamine County follow these steps:
When mailing a letter or postcard to an inmate, please follow these instructions:
Emailing Messages & Photos
Facility_name_1} contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles iInmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.
If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.
Then use the Facility Finder to:
1. Select Jessamine County Detention Center,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.
Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call 866-516-0115
Go here to this FAQ to get answers to how the transition to ViaPath from GTL and gettingout will affect your account.
All the information you need to understand mail and email policies for Jessamine County can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jessamine County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 859-885-4558 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Jessamine County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
The devices are similar to common handheld tablets, but are made exclusively by GettingOut, a GTL / Viapath company.
Tablets offer specialized content and services for inmates to use during their stay at Jessamine County Detention Center, such as:
- Free services are already available for use on the device at Jessamine County Detention Center.
- Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
- Jessamine County Detention Center Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.
What Does a Tablet Cost?
To estimate costs for tablets and other services such as phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page), but the following gives you a general idea.
Game Center:
30-Day Subscription: $4.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($5.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($3.74)
Seven-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($2.49)
Unlimited eBooks:
Thirty-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($2.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($1.74)
Seven-Day Subscription: $0.49, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)
Streaming Music:
Thirty-Day Subscription: $8.99, with an additional $16.00 service infrastructure charge ($24.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $5.99, with an additional $9.00 service infrastructure charge ($14.99)
Seven-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($7.99)
Newsfeed
Thirty-Day Subscription: $3.99, with an additional $6.00 service infrastructure charge ($9.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($6.99)
Seven-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $3.00 service infrastructure charge ($3.99)
Same Day Subscription Services
Game Center: $0.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($1.49)
Unlimited eBooks: $0.25, (Total = 0.25)
Newsfeed: $0.24, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)
FM Radio: $0.24, with an additional $0.25 service infrastructure charge ($0.49)
All Subscription and message credit pricing is subject to state and local taxes.
Replacement Components - should your inmate break it...
Tablet: $249.99 per each
Charger: $8.99 per each
Earbuds: $2.99 per each
To find out how to get access to a tablet for inmate read the following:
1. First, Register or Sign In to GettingOut/GTL
2. Purchase the services you want for your Jessamine County Detention Center inmate.
3. All inmates have free access to the tablets to read their letters from family & friends, but there are many other services available to keep your inmate busy while incarcerated... such as Games, Books, Music and Movies. These other services come with fees that you can pay for when you pay for phone service.
To learn more about Tablet Rentals for inmates, including the cost, all the services available and everything else you need to know, check out our Tablet Rental Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jessamine County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 859-885-4558 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Jessamine County?
This facility, known as "Jessamine County Detention Center" is also known as Jessamine County Sheriff's Office, Nicholasville Police Department, Jessamine County Jail & Detention Center, Jessamine County Jail & Detention Center, Kentucky, Jessamine.
