Meade County Detention Center

Meade County Detention Center, KY Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: February 10, 2024

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Location 516 Hillcrest Drive, Brandenburg, KY, 40108
Official Website http://meadeky.com/detention-center/

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Meade County County can be found in the Kentucky area. Brandenburg – is the county seat. Meade County has a total population of 28154 and was formed in 1824.

Meade County County has a total area of 305 square miles. The zip codes in Meade County County are 40104, 40108, 40117, 40142, 40155, 40157, 40161.

Meade County Sheriff’s Office:

The Meade County Sheriff, Phillip Wimpee, is the head law enforcement officer in the Meade County county. You can reach him by calling 270-422-4937.

Address: 516 Fairway Drive, Brandenburg, Kentucky, 40108, 40104, 40108, 40117, 40142, 40155, 40157, 40161.

Fax: 270-422-5191

Phone: 270-422-4937

 

Meade County Sex Offender Registry

Meade County Sex Offender Registry

Meade County Detention Center is located in Meade County County, Kentucky state. The specific address of the Meade County Detention Center is 516 Hillcrest Drive, Brandenburg, KY, 40108. The Meade County Detention Center is a correctional facility that house approximately 3,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 49,000. The Meade County Detention Center is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 270-422-2546, the Meade County Detention Center information line, or fax at or fax270-422-4016.

Jail History and Structure

In 1983, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Brandenburg. The justice center houses the Meade County county sheriff, Brandenburg police department offices, and the Meade County Detention Center. The Meade County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Meade County Detention Center. Originally, the Meade County Detention Center could house approximately 1667 inmates.

Over the years, the Meade County Detention Center has undergone numerous modifications and eventually became one of the largest facilities in the Meade County county.

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Meade County Detention Center but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Meade County Detention Center has a 142-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Meade County Detention Center.

The Meade County Detention Center comprises three units: the girl’s detention unit, the boy’s detention unit, and the detention control center. During working hours, the staffing ratio is 1 to 8, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 16. The youth detained in the Meade County Detention Center is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Meade County Detention Center, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Meade County Detention Center has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2006, a mental health unit was established at the Meade County Detention Center. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Meade County Detention Center inmates. In 2011, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Meade County Detention Center inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Meade County Detention Center inmates participate in daily group activities, contact their loved ones frequently and attend therapy sessions. There is also a general medical facility at the Meade County Detention Center where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

Meade County Sheriffs Office

Address 516 Fairway Drive, Brandenburg, Kentucky, 40108
Phone 270-422-4937
Fax 270-422-5191

Meade County Detention Center — General Information

Facility Name Meade County Detention Center
Facility Type County Jail
Address 516 Hillcrest Drive, Brandenburg, KY, 40108
Facility Type Adult
City Brandenburg
Postal Code 40108
State Kentucky
County Meade County
Official Website http://meadeky.com/detention-center/

Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

You need to dress appropriately while visiting the Meade County Detention Center inmate; hence transparent and tight clothes are prohibited at the Meade County Detention Center. You will be prohibited from visiting an inmate at the Meade County Detention Center if you have been arrested within the past year.

Some of the prohibited items at the Meade County Detention Center include manicure kits, nail clippers, glass bottles, metallic bottle openers, and any other material that may trigger violence within the Meade County Detention Center.

The Meade County Detention Center is under tight security 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you are an inmate or a visitor, ensure you adhere to all the Meade County Detention Center rules to avoid quarrels and disagreements with the Meade County Detention Center authorities. You can learn more through the Meade County Detention Center’s prison website.

Visiting Hours

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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
Sunday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

Brandenburg, Meade County , KY Overview

Coordinates:
37.99278°N 86.17472°W
Country:
United States
State:
Kentucky
County:
Meade
Area:
Total:
4.11 sq mi (10.65 km2)
Land:
4.09 sq mi (10.61 km2)
Water:
0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation:
568 ft (173 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
2,643
Estimate (2019):
2,877
Density:
702.56/sq mi (271.24/km2)
Time zone:
UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
Summer (DST):
UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code:
40108
Area code(s):
270 & 364
FIPS code:
21-09226
GNIS feature ID:
0487822

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