The Owen County Jail is CLOSED.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought to the Carroll 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 Carroll County 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 Carroll County Detention Center at 502-732-9499 to get it.
Phone: 502-732-9499
Physical Address:
Owen County Jail
Carrollton, KY
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Carroll County, KY Detention Center
PO Box 76550
Highland Heights, KY 41076
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Carroll County Detention Center
800 Clay Street
Carrollton, KY 41008
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Owen 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 502-732-9499 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,
Owen County Jail Inmate Search
The Owen County Jail maintains an average of 0 offenders in custody on any given day. The Owen 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 Owen County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,761 offenders.
The following charts of Owen 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 Owen 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 Owen 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 Owen 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 Owen County Jail is CLOSED.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought to the Carroll 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 Carroll County 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 Carroll County Detention Center at 502-732-9499 to get it.
Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Owen County 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 Owen County 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 502-732-9499.
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Owen County Jail in 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 502-732-9499 to confirm the bail amount.
There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.
For more information about bail in Owen County, Kentucky, see the Owen County Jail Bail Guide.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Owen County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Owen County Jail
Carrollton, KY
502-732-9499
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 502-732-9499 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 Owen County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 502-732-9499 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 Owen County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Owen County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 502-732-9499 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Owen County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Owen County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 502-732-9499 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Owen County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Owen County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 502-732-9499 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Owen County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Owen 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 Owen 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#
Carroll County, KY Detention Center
PO Box 76550
Highland Heights, KY 41076
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Carroll County Detention Center
800 Clay Street
Carrollton, KY 41008
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 Owen 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 Owen 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#
Carroll County Detention Center
800 Clay Street
Carrollton, KY 41008
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Owen County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 502-732-9499 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Owen 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 Owen County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 502-732-9499 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Owen 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 Owen County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 502-732-9499 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Owen 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 Owen County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 502-732-9499 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Owen County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Owen County?
This facility, known as "Owen County Jail" is also known as **Offenders from this county are housed at the Carroll County Detention Center**, Owen County Sheriff | Owenton Police, Owen County Jail, Kentucky, Owen.