The Three Forks Regional Jail is a 184 bed jail in the city of Beattyville, Lee County, Kentucky. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 606-464-2598.
Three Forks house offenders arrested in the following counties: Lee County Wolfe County, Owsley County, Menifee County, Bath County, Estill County, and sometimes overflow from Madison County and Breathitt County.
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 either get bail or are released from custody on their own recognizance.
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 606-464-2598, 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 Three Forks Regional Jail at 606-464-2598 to get it.
Phone: 606-464-2598
Physical Address:
2221 Fairgrounds Ridge Road
Beattyville, KY 41311
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Three Forks Regional jail
2221 Fairgrounds Ridge Rd
Beattyville, KY 41311
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Three Forks Regional jail
2221 Fairgrounds Ridge Rd
Beattyville, KY 41311
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Three Forks Regional 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 606-464-2598 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,
Three Forks Regional Jail Inmate Search
The Three Forks Regional Jail maintains an average of 184 offenders in custody on any given day. The Three Forks Regional 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 Lee County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 6,680 offenders.
The following charts of Lee 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 Lee 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 Lee 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 Lee 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 Three Forks Regional Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Lee County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year.
It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration, and offenders arrested in the following counties: Lee County Wolfe County, Owsley County, Menifee County, Bath County, Estill County, and sometimes overflow from Madison County and Breathitt County.
The multi story, tan and brown brick facility is located on 2221 Fairgrounds Ridge Road, also known as State Highway 1144, in Beattyville, KY. It is almost right across the street from the Lee Adjustment Center, a Kentucky State Prison in Beattyville.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 606-464-2598, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.
Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment.
Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks.
The Three Forks Regional Jail also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills.
Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided.
Visiting days and times depend on the inmate's name and where he is housed, but for inmates in general population, the days are Wednesdays and Saturdays from 7:00AM to 2:30PM. Call 606-464-2598 to find your exact times and make an appointment.
Phone accounts are also registered online, and allow for inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime and evening hours when they are not participating in a task or program.
Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page.
All personal mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Three Forks Regional jail
2221 Fairgrounds Ridge Rd
Beattyville, KY 41311
Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.
Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Three Forks Regional jail
2221 Fairgrounds Ridge Rd
Beattyville, KY 41311
Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Three Forks Regional Jail. 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 Three Forks Regional Jail 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 606-464-2598.
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Three Forks Regional Jail in Beattyville 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 606-464-2598 to confirm the bail amount.
There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.
For more information about bail in Lee County, Kentucky, see the Three Forks Regional Jail Bail Guide.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Three Forks Regional Jail? What is the Schedule?
2221 Fairgrounds Ridge Road
Beattyville, KY 41311
606-464-2598
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 606-464-2598 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| WEDNESDAY | 7:00AM to 2:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 7:00AM to 2:30PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Three Forks Regional Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 606-464-2598 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 Three Forks Regional Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Three Forks Regional Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 606-464-2598 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Three Forks Regional Jail?
You can deposit money four different ways:
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To send commissary money to an inmate in Three Forks Regional Jail 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 Three Forks Regional Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Three Forks Regional Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 606-464-2598 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Three Forks Regional Jail?
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Lee County do the following:
1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.
2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.
To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Lee County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Three Forks Regional Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 606-464-2598 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Three Forks Regional Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Three Forks Regional 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 Three Forks Regional 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#
Three Forks Regional jail
2221 Fairgrounds Ridge Rd
Beattyville, KY 41311
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Three Forks Regional jail
2221 Fairgrounds Ridge Rd
Beattyville, KY 41311
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 Three Forks Regional 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 Three Forks Regional 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#
Three Forks Regional jail
2221 Fairgrounds Ridge Rd
Beattyville, KY 41311
For inmates receiving mail in the Three Forks Regional Jail 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 Three Forks Regional Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Three Forks Regional jail
2221 Fairgrounds Ridge Rd
Beattyville, KY 41311
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 Three Forks Regional Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 606-464-2598 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Three Forks Regional Jail, and what can I purchase?
Three Forks Regional Jail 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:
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Frequently Asked Questions
To send commissary money to an inmate's account in Three Forks Regional Jail 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 Three Forks Regional Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Lee County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Three Forks Regional Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 606-464-2598 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Three Forks Regional Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Three Forks Regional Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 606-464-2598 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Three Forks Regional 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 Three Forks Regional Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 606-464-2598 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Lee County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Lee County?
This facility, known as "Three Forks Regional Jail" is also known as **Some offenders from Breathitt, Lee, Owsley, Powell, Taylor and Wolfe County may be housed at Three Forks Regional Jail**, Lee County Sheriff | Beattyville Police, Three Forks Regional Jail, Kentucky, Owsley.
