Located in Shelbyville, Shelby County, Kentucky, the Shelby County Detention Center is a 316-bed facility. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate details at 502-633-2343.
This jail serves as the processing center for offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. They are brought here for booking and processing, and depending on their charges, they may be held until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until their trial is complete.
Use the inmate search tool to find out who is in custody at this facility.
Inmates with sentences under one year will serve their time at this jail, while those sentenced to longer terms will be transferred to either the Kentucky State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page offers helpful information regarding inmate services like the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
Make sure to keep the inmate's jail ID or booking number, as it is often needed for correspondence or communication. If you're unable to locate it online, you can call Shelby County Detention Center at 502-633-2343 for further assistance.
Phone: 502-633-2343
Physical Address:
1000 Bobby Waits Lane
Shelbyville, KY 40065
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Shelby County Detention Center-KY
PO Box 76550
Highlands Heights, KY 41076
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Shelby County Detention Center
1000 Bobby Waits Lane
Shelbyville, KY 40065
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Shelby County Detention 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 502-633-2343 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,
Shelby County Detention Center Inmate Search
The Shelby County Detention Center maintains an average of 316 offenders in custody on any given day. The Shelby County Detention 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 Shelby County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 6,320 offenders.
The following charts of Shelby 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 Shelby 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 Shelby 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 Shelby 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.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe 316-bed Shelby County Detention Center, which includes the non-secure Shelby County JRC program, is the main detention center for all of Shelby County and each of the inmates are waiting for trial or serving a short sentence for a misdemeanor or a felony offense.
During their incarceration at the facility they will be provided with all of the basic needs as well as access to programs which will prepare them for their life after their release.
Inmates are listed and updated online and for the status or information on a specific inmate can be requested from the staff and they are able to provide some updates and listen to any concerns by calling 502-633-2343.
Healthy meals are served three times each day, and both medical and mental health care are provided to each of the inmates with the first assessment occurring upon arrival so all immediate concerns can be addressed.
Inmates will also each have an account to access during their stay at that permits access to commissary accounts and other expenses.
Phones are available and can be used to place collect calls or with prepaid calling cards that can be purchased in the lobby or online.
Mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Shelby County Detention Center-KY
PO Box 76550
Highlands Heights, KY 41076
... where it will be checked for contraband before final delivery, limiting the amount of items that are able to enter the facility.
Visits are also accessed online and can be scheduled one day or more in advance.
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Shelby County Detention 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 Shelby County Detention 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 502-633-2343.
Once someone is booked at Shelby County Detention Center in Shelbyville 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 502-633-2343 for bail details.
Bail payments can take several forms.
For detailed information about the bail process in Shelby County, Kentucky, see the Shelby County Detention Center Bail FAQ.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Shelby County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
1000 Bobby Waits Lane
Shelbyville, KY 40065
502-633-2343
REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION
DAY | TIMES |
SUNDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
MONDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
TUESDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
WEDNESDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
THURSDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
FRIDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
SATURDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
Shelby County Detention Center uses the services of Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communication (CPC) for visitation communication between inmates and their friends and family members.
In order to have a successful video visit, these are the steps to follow:
Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
iphone app
Google Play app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Shelby County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 502-633-2343 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Shelby County Detention Center?
1000 Bobby Waits Lane
Shelbyville, KY 40065
502-633-2343
REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION
DAY | TIMES |
SUNDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
MONDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
TUESDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
WEDNESDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
THURSDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
FRIDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
SATURDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Shelby County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 502-633-2343 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Shelby County Detention Center?
If you have specific questions that you want answered, check out their informative FAQ Page. or call them at 800-622-8166.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Shelby County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 502-633-2343 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Shelby County Detention Center?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Shelby County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Shelby County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Shelby County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 502-633-2343 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Shelby County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Shelby County Detention 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 Shelby County Detention 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Shelby County Detention Center-KY
PO Box 76550
Highlands Heights, KY 41076
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Shelby County Detention Center
1000 Bobby Waits Lane
Shelbyville, KY 40065
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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 Shelby County Detention 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 below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Shelby County Detention Center standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
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#
Shelby County Detention Center
1000 Bobby Waits Lane
Shelbyville, KY 40065
Postcards
The Shelby County Detention 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.
Envelopes
The Shelby County Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Shelby County Detention Center-KY
PO Box 76550
Highlands Heights, KY 41076
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Shelby County Detention Center
1000 Bobby Waits Lane
Shelbyville, KY 40065
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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 Shelby County Detention 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 below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Shelby County Detention Center standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
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#
Shelby County Detention Center
1000 Bobby Waits Lane
Shelbyville, KY 40065
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Shelby County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 502-633-2343 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Shelby County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
Products available range from basic hygiene like shampoo and toothpaste, all the way to a $50 package of candy bars and other sweets. You can even order fresh food to be cooked and delivered.
Care A Cell requires payment with Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Paypal or Prepaid Debit Money Cards. All purchases are done online.
You can reach Care A Cell by email, by filling out their contact form online here, or by calling them at 800-622-8166.
If you have specific questions that you want answered, check out their informative FAQ Page.
Shelby County Detention Center uses Care A Cell Inmate Care Packages for family and friends of inmates to send commissary into an inmate.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Shelby County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 502-633-2343 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Shelby County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
This product allows inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
Here's how it works:
Cost of Chirping:
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Shelby County Detention Center follow these steps:
- Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
- This product allows Shelby County inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
- Inmates will be charged a monthly service fee of $4.00.
- Inbound and Outbound Chirps are $0.10 each.
Inmate Sales Apps
iphone app
Google Play app
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Shelby County Detention Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Shelby County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Shelby County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 502-633-2343 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Shelby County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis (or are given to the inmate use for a limited time) and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis (or are given to the inmate use for a limited time) and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Shelby County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 502-633-2343 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Shelby County?
This facility, known as "Shelby County Detention Center" is also known as Shelby Sheriff | Shelbyville Police, Shelby County Jail & Detention Center , Shelby County Jail & Detention Center , Kentucky, Shelby.