The Mercer County Jail is CLOSED.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought to the Boyle 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 the Boyle County Detention Center. 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 859-238-1127, 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 Boyle County Detention Center at 859-238-1127 to get it.
Phone: 859-238-1127
Physical Address:
Mercer County Jail
Danville, KY
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Boyle County Detention Center
1860 South Danville Bypass
Danville, KY 40422
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Boyle County Detention Center
1860 South Danville Bypass
Danville, KY 40422
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Mercer 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 859-238-1127 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,
Mercer County Jail Inmate Search
The Mercer County Jail maintains an average of 0 offenders in custody on any given day. The Mercer 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 Mercer County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,401 offenders.
The following charts of Mercer 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 Mercer 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 Mercer 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 Mercer 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 Mercer County Jail is CLOSED.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought to the Boyle 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 the Boyle County Detention Center. 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 859-238-1127, 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 Boyle County Detention Center at 859-238-1127 to get it.
Once arrested, the person is taken to Mercer County Jail for booking, a process that confirms identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Staying silent is key during this process, as anything spoken can be used as evidence in court. It’s best to wait for legal counsel before responding to questions.
Steps involved in booking at Mercer County Jail include:
Booking can range from an hour to 48 hours depending on the circumstances. To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Mercer County Jail at 859-238-1127.
After an arrest, individuals are brought to Mercer County Jail in for processing. Following this, three possible outcomes exist:
1. The individual may be released without posting bail, with a promise to appear in court.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their court date.
3. Bail or bond can be posted for release; for more information, contact 859-238-1127.
Bail payment can be handled through various means.
To learn more about the bail process in Mercer County, Kentucky, visit the Mercer County Jail Bail Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Mercer County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Mercer County Jail
Danville, KY
859-238-1127
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 859-238-1127 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 Mercer County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 859-238-1127 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 Mercer County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Mercer County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 859-238-1127 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Mercer County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Mercer County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 859-238-1127 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Mercer County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Mercer County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 859-238-1127 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Mercer County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Mercer 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 Mercer 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#
Boyle County Detention Center
1860 South Danville Bypass
Danville, KY 40422
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Boyle County Detention Center
1860 South Danville Bypass
Danville, KY 40422
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 Mercer 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 Mercer 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#
Boyle County Detention Center
1860 South Danville Bypass
Danville, KY 40422
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Mercer County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 859-238-1127 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Mercer 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 Mercer County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 859-238-1127 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Mercer 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 Mercer County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 859-238-1127 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Mercer 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 Mercer County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 859-238-1127 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Mercer County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Mercer County?
This facility, known as "Mercer County Jail" is also known as **Offenders from this county are housed at the Boyle County Detention Center**, Mercer Sheriff | Harrodsburg Police, Mercer County Jail, Kentucky, Mercer.