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Ballard County Detention Center, KY Inmate Search, Mugshots, Prison Roster

Updated on: December 14, 2023
270-335-3691
132 Mayolo Avenue PO Box 545, Wicklife, KY, 42087

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Ballard County Detention Center is located in Wicklife, Kentucky. The main facility is a traditional jail with beds for both males and female inmates over 17.

You can find the Ballard County Sheriff’s Office website here.

If you know someone who is serving time in Ballard County Detention Center, you will find all the information you need to know below.

Ballard County Detention Center Prison Information

Jail Name Ballard County Detention Center
Jail Type County Jail
Location 132 Mayolo Avenue PO Box 545, Wicklife, KY, 42087
Contact Numbers 270-335-3691
City Wicklife
Postal Code 42087
State Kentucky
County Ballard County

Ballard County Sheriffs Office

Sheriff Ronnie Giles
Address 437 Ohio Street, Wickliffe, Kentucky, 42087
Phone 270-335-3561

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Inmate Search

If you are trying to find out who’s in jail in Ballard County, this database serves as the Ballard County Detention Center imamate search. You can look up an inmate if you know his or her first and last name.

Or you can search through the list of records. This database lists people currently in jail and includes information on their mugshot, charges, and bond amount.

This information is updated every 30 minutes. When a person's information is entered into the Ballard County Corrections Inmate Management System, that information is updated. When a person is released from jail, they will no longer appear in this database.

Sending a Mail

To ensure safety and security, the staff at Ballard County Detention Center opens all mail before it is delivered to the inmate.

To address mail to an Ballard County inmate, please include their full name, booking number, and cell as shown in the Current Inmate Database. Make sure to include your full name and address on the return address section of the envelope.

Compose your envelope like this example:

John Joseph Jones
00012345 M-4A
Ballard County Detention Center
132 Mayolo Avenue
PO Box 545, Wicklife, KY, 42087

Rules for Sending Mail

Do not send the following:

  • Stamps

  • Envelopes

  • Paper

  • Pens/pencils

  • inappropriate pictures or photos (no Polaroids accepted; only 5 pictures per envelope, no larger than 5x7)

  • plastic cards

  • phone cards

  • stickers

  • lipstick marks or any other visible unknown substances on envelopes or letters ( perfume, droplets, white out, etc.)

  • padded or bubble mailers or glued items.

Sending Money

Inmate's money accounts are used to buy items from the inmate commissary and to pay for various medical services and jail fees.

Do not send checks or cash. Money orders are acceptable. On the money order, include the inmate's name and booking number.

Funds can be deposited by U.S. Mail and addressed as follows:

Inmate Name
Jail Number and housing area
132 Mayolo Avenue
PO Box 545, Wicklife, KY, 42087

Funds can be deposited in person at the Video Visitation Center:

Located at %loction% during the hours of 8:45 a.m. to 8:45 p.m., 7 days a week.

Funds can be deposited by Western Union Funds transfer:

To deposit funds using Western Union, visit any Western Union Agent location and include the following information when completing the Blue Quick Collect Send form:

Pay to: Ballard County Corr Inmate Comm
Code City/State: Wicklife, Kentucky
Acct#:
Include inmate's booking number, last name, and first name
Attention line:
Include the six-digit date of birth (i.e. MMDDYY)

Phone Calls

To receive phone calls from an inmate in Ballard County Detention Center you must first set up an inmate telephone account. This process is not immediately effective; it could take up to 24 hours. Click on the link below to set up the account:

Visiting Rules

All inmates are allowed three video visits per week. Video visitation cuts down on waiting in line and being searched. Visits are monitored and may be recorded.

How to Schedule a Video Visit

  • Visitors MUST call to schedule the first appointment at least ONE DAY in advance.

  • Call 270-335-3691 to schedule appointments.

  • Each visitor will be issued a unique visitor ID number, which must be provided when scheduling visits.

  • Arrive at least 15 minutes early.

  • Bring your valid driver's license, passport or state and/or military ID.

If you experience problems with the system, please contact the Visitation Center at 270-335-3691

Visitation Hours

Sunday 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Monday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Holiday

Directions

Refer the map below to find the driving directions.

Ballard County Prison Statistics

Ballard County Jail Held Inmates

Jail Population Held for State Prison 22
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Prison -
Jail Population Held for State Jail 20
Jail Population Held for Federal Agencies -
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Jail -
Jail Population Held for ICE -

Ballard County Jail Admissions By Race

Black Jail Population 5
Asian Jail Population -
White Jail Population 35
Native Jail Population -
Latino Jail Population 2

Ballard County Prison Population By Race

Native Prison Population -
Other Prison Population 7
Latino Prison Population -
Asian Prison Population -
White Prison Population 76
Black Prison Population -

Ballard County Jail Admissions

Total Jail Admissions 650
Male Jail Population 36
Total Jail Population 44
Female Jail Population 6

Ballard County Pretrial Jail Population

Pretrial Jail Population 12
Female Pretrial Jail Population 2
Male Pretrial Jail Population 6

Ballard County Prison Admissions

Total Prison Admissions 57
Black Prison Admissions -
Other Prison Admissions 4
Native Prison Admissions -
Latino Prison Admissions -
White Prison Admissions 53
Male Prison Admissions 40
Asian Prison Admissions -
Female Prison Admissions 17

Ballard County Prison Population

Female Prison Population 17
Total Prison Population 83
Male Prison Population 66

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