The Monroe County Correctional Center is CLOSED.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought to the Barren 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 Barren 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 270-651-8806, 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 Barren County Detention Center at 270-651-8806 to get it.
Phone: 270-651-8806
Physical Address:
Monroe County Correctional Center
Tompkinsville, KY
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Barren County Detention Center
C/O Mail Processing Center
PO box 9120
Seminole, Florida 33775-9120
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Barren County Detention Center
201 Samson Street
Glasgow, KY 42141
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Monroe County Correctional 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 270-651-8806 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,
Monroe County Correctional Center Inmate Search
The Monroe County Correctional Center maintains an average of 0 offenders in custody on any given day. The Monroe County Correctional 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 Monroe County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,561 offenders.
The following charts of Monroe 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 Monroe 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 Monroe 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 Monroe 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 Monroe County Correctional Center is CLOSED.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought to the Barren 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 Barren 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 270-651-8806, 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 Barren County Detention Center at 270-651-8806 to get it.
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Monroe County Correctional Center where they go through booking. This process includes identifying the person, reviewing charges, and determining whether they will be released on their own, eligible for bail, or detained until their court date.
It’s crucial to remain silent after being arrested. Anything said may be used in court, so it’s better to refrain from speaking until consulting with an attorney.
The following steps outline the booking procedure at Monroe County Correctional Center:
Booking can take from a short hour to longer periods, especially on busy nights or with uncooperative individuals. For inquiries about posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 270-651-8806.
Once someone is booked at Monroe County Correctional Center in after an arrest, there are several outcomes:
1. They may be released without paying bail, agreeing to show up on a scheduled date.
2. They may remain in custody until their court appearance.
3. They can pay a bail or bond for release. Call 270-651-8806 for bail details.
Bail payments can take several forms.
For detailed information about the bail process in Monroe County, Kentucky, see the Monroe County Correctional Center Bail FAQ.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Monroe County Correctional Center? What is the Schedule?
Monroe County Correctional Center
Tompkinsville, KY
270-651-8806
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 270-651-8806 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 Monroe County Correctional Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 270-651-8806 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 Monroe County Correctional Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monroe County Correctional Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 270-651-8806 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Monroe County Correctional Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monroe County Correctional Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 270-651-8806 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Monroe County Correctional Center?
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Monroe 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 Monroe 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 Monroe County Correctional Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 270-651-8806 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Monroe County Correctional Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Monroe County Correctional 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 Monroe County Correctional 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:
Barren County Detention Center
C/O Mail Processing Center
PO box 9120
Seminole, Florida 33775-9120
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Barren County Detention Center
201 Samson Street
Glasgow, KY 42141
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 Monroe County Correctional 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 noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Monroe County Correctional Center 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:
Barren County Detention Center
201 Samson Street
Glasgow, KY 42141
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monroe County Correctional Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 270-651-8806 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Monroe County Correctional Center, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monroe County Correctional Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 270-651-8806 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Monroe County Correctional Center using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monroe County Correctional Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 270-651-8806 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Monroe County Correctional Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monroe County Correctional Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 270-651-8806 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Monroe County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Monroe County?
This facility, known as "Monroe County Correctional Center" is also known as Monroe Sheriff | Tompkinsville Police, Monroe County Jail , Monroe County Jail , Kentucky, Monroe.