Spencer County Jail

Spencer County Jail, KY Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: March 28, 2024

Nationwide Inmate Records Online Check

Jail records, court & arrest records, mugshots and even judicial reports

Location 18 East Main Street, Taylorsville, KY, 40071

Spencer County Jail inmate lookup: Who's in jail, Inmate Roster, Mugshots, Grade, FileNo, Release Date, Bond, Code, Arrests, Bookings, Booking Date, Alias.

Spencer County County can be found in the Kentucky area. Taylorsville – is the county seat. Spencer County has a total population of 18507 and was formed in 1824.

Spencer County County has a total area of 186 square miles. The zip codes in Spencer County County are 40046, 40071.

Spencer County Sheriff’s Office:

The Spencer County Sheriff, Scott Herndon, is the head law enforcement officer in the Spencer County county. You can reach him by calling 502-477-3200.

Address: 18 East Main Street, Taylorsville, Kentucky, 40071, 40046, 40071.

Fax:

Phone: 502-477-3200

 

Spencer County Sex Offender Registry

Spencer County Sex Offender Registry

Spencer County Jail is located in Spencer County County, Kentucky state. The specific address of the Spencer County Jail is 18 East Main Street, Taylorsville, KY, 40071. The Spencer County Jail is a correctional facility that house approximately 3,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 55,000. The Spencer County Jail is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 502-477-3200, the Spencer County Jail information line, or fax at .

Jail History and Structure

In 1984, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Taylorsville. The justice center houses the Spencer County county sheriff, Taylorsville police department offices, and the Spencer County Jail. The Spencer County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Spencer County Jail. Originally, the Spencer County Jail could house approximately 1786 inmates.

Over the years, the Spencer County Jail has undergone numerous modifications and eventually became one of the largest facilities in the Spencer County county.

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Spencer County Jail but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Spencer County Jail has a 153-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Spencer County Jail.

The Spencer County Jail 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 7, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 13. The youth detained in the Spencer County Jail is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Spencer County Jail, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Spencer County Jail has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2011, a mental health unit was established at the Spencer County Jail. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Spencer County Jail inmates. In 2010, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Spencer County Jail inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Spencer County Jail inmates participate in daily group activities, contact their loved ones frequently and attend therapy sessions. There is also a general medical facility at the Spencer County Jail where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

Spencer County Sheriffs Office

Address 18 East Main Street, Taylorsville, Kentucky, 40071
Phone 502-477-3200

Spencer County Jail — General Information

Facility Name Spencer County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 18 East Main Street, Taylorsville, KY, 40071
Facility Type Adult
City Taylorsville
Postal Code 40071
State Kentucky
County Spencer County

Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

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

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

The Spencer County Jail 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 Spencer County Jail rules to avoid quarrels and disagreements with the Spencer County Jail authorities. You can learn more through the Spencer County Jail’s prison website.

Visiting Hours

Nationwide Inmate Records Online Check

Jail records, court & arrest records, mugshots and even judicial reports

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

Taylorsville, Spencer County , KY Overview

Coordinates:
38.03472°N 85.34389°W
Country:
United States
State:
Kentucky
County:
Spencer
Government:
Mayor:
Matt Douglas
Area:
Total:
0.91 sq mi (2.35 km2)
Land:
0.91 sq mi (2.35 km2)
Water:
0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation:
492 ft (150 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
763
Estimate (2019):
1,308
Density:
1,440.53/sq mi (555.89/km2)
Time zone:
UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
Summer (DST):
UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code:
40071
Area code(s):
502
FIPS code:
21-75810
GNIS feature ID:
0505046

Directions

Refer the map below to find the driving directions.