Nicholas County Jail

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Nicholas County Jail Information

The Nicholas County Jail is CLOSED.

Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought to the Bourbon County Regional 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 Bourbon County Regional Detention Center. 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 Bourbon County Regional Detention Center at 859-987-2137 to get it.

Phone: 859-987-2137

Physical Address:
Nicholas County Jail
Paris, KY

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Bourbon County Regional Detention Center
101 Legion Rd
Paris, KY 40361

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Bourbon County Regional Detention Center
101 Legion Rd
Paris, KY 40361

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How Do You Find Someone in the Nicholas County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Nicholas 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 859-987-2137 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,

Nicholas County Jail Inmate Search

The Nicholas County Jail maintains an average of 0 offenders in custody on any given day. The Nicholas 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 Nicholas County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,941 offenders.

The following charts of Nicholas 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 Nicholas 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 Nicholas 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 Nicholas 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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About the Nicholas County Jail

The Nicholas County Jail is CLOSED.

Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought to the Bourbon County Regional 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 Bourbon County Regional Detention Center. 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 Bourbon County Regional Detention Center at 859-987-2137 to get it.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

What is the booking process for the Nicholas County Jail?

After being arrested, the offender is brought to the Nicholas County Jail for booking, which is the detailed process of identifying, classifying, deciding on charges, and whether the person will either be released on their own recognizance, allowed to be released on bail, or moved into the jail until their court date.

The first thing every newly arrested person must do is close their mouth. Everything an offender says may be used against them, so the best thing to do is remain silent when questioned about the arrest and what led to it.

These are the steps of booking someone into the Nicholas County Jail:

  • Personal identification.
  • Mugshot(s).
  • Questions about medical history, mental health, drug and alcohol use, and gang affiliations.
  • Possible DNA.
  • Full body search.
  • Property forfeiture.
  • Free phone call.

Booking can take as little as an hour, or up to 48 hours on a busy weekend or holiday evening, or if the offender is violent, wasted or generally uncooperative. If you have any questions about when you can pay an offender's bond and what the cost will be, call the facility at 859-987-2137.

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Inmate Bail and Bonding

How do you pay bail for someone who has been arrested in [county_extended}?

When an offender is arrested and brought to the Nicholas County Jail in for booking, there are several outcomes after being processed.

1. The offender will be released with no bail, promising to return on a specific date to appear before a judge in either Municipal or Nicholas County Court.
2. The offender is ordered to remain in jail until their court date.
3. The offender is allowed to be released after paying a specified bond or bail.  Call 859-987-2137 to get the exact amount.

The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.

  • If can be paid by cash, money order or credit card.
  • It can be paid using a bail company, licensed to do business in Nicholas County.
  • It can be paid by using a residential property in the county as collateral. 

For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Nicholas County Kentucky, check out the Nicholas County Jail Bail Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Nicholas County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Nicholas County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Nicholas County Jail
Paris, KY
859-987-2137

  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 859-987-2137 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
  • Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
  • Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 859-987-2137 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 Nicholas County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 859-987-2137 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Nicholas County Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Nicholas County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 859-987-2137 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Nicholas County Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Nicholas County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 859-987-2137 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Nicholas County Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Nicholas County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 859-987-2137 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Nicholas County Jail, and what can I send them?

Nicholas County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Nicholas 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 Nicholas 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#
Bourbon County Regional Detention Center
101 Legion Rd
Paris, KY 40361



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Bourbon County Regional Detention Center
101 Legion Rd
Paris, KY 40361



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 Nicholas County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & 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 Nicholas 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#
Bourbon County Regional Detention Center
101 Legion Rd
Paris, KY 40361

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Nicholas County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 859-987-2137 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Nicholas 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 Nicholas County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 859-987-2137 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Nicholas 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 Nicholas County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 859-987-2137 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Nicholas 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 Nicholas County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 859-987-2137 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in Nicholas County

What are the other City and County Jails in Nicholas County?

Nicholas County County Jails
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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Nicholas County?

Nicholas Montgomery Bath Fleming Robertson Harrison Bourbon
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Search for an Inmate in Nicholas County

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