Whitley County Detention Center, KY Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: March 6, 2024

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Whitley County County can be found in the Kentucky area. Williamsburg – is the county seat. Whitley County has a total population of 36214 and was formed in 1818.

Whitley County County has a total area of 437 square miles. The zip codes in Whitley County County are 40701, 40702, 40730, 40754, 40759, 40763, 40769.

Whitley County Sheriff’s Office:

The Whitley County Sheriff, Todd Shelley, is the head law enforcement officer in the Whitley County county. You can reach him by calling 606-549-6006.

Address: 201 Main Street, Williamsburg, Kentucky, 40769, 40701, 40702, 40730, 40754, 40759, 40763, 40769.

Fax: 606-549-6082

Phone: 606-549-6006

Whitley County Sex Offender Registry

Whitley County Sex Offender Registry Database

Whitley County Detention Center is located in Whitley County County, Kentucky state. The specific address of the Whitley County Detention Center is 1439 West Highway 92, , PO Box 179, Williamsburg, KY, 40769. The Whitley County Detention Center is a correctional facility that house approximately 3,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 41,000. The Whitley County Detention Center is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 606-549-6013, the Whitley County Detention Center information line, or fax at or fax606-549-6031.

Jail History and Structure

In 1977, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Williamsburg. The justice center houses the Whitley County county sheriff, Williamsburg police department offices, and the Whitley County Detention Center. The Whitley County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Whitley County Detention Center. Originally, the Whitley County Detention Center could house approximately 1757 inmates.

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

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Whitley County Detention Center but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Whitley County Detention Center has a 125-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Whitley County Detention Center.

The Whitley 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 7, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 11. The youth detained in the Whitley County Detention Center is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Whitley County Detention Center, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Whitley County Detention Center has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2012, a mental health unit was established at the Whitley County Detention Center. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Whitley County Detention Center inmates. In 2010, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Whitley County Detention Center inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Whitley 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 Whitley County Detention Center where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

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Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

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

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

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

Visiting Hours

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

Williamsburg, Whitley County , KY Overview

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