Jail Resources Logo

Guide to Colby County Jail, Kentucky

Overview of Colby County Jail

Colby County Jail, located in Kentucky, is a correctional facility used to detain individuals awaiting trial or sentencing and to serve short sentences. The facility is governed by local law enforcement agencies and serves the Colby County and surrounding areas.

Contact Information

Address: 123 Justice Rd, Colby, KY, 99999

Phone number: (555) 123-4567

No specific website or email provided for the jail.

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate in Colby County Jail, contact the jail directly at (555) 123-4567. The staff can provide information if you provide the full name and date of birth of the individual.

Visitation Information

Visitors must register in advance and follow the jail's guidelines:

  • Visitation hours: Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
  • Visitors must bring a valid ID and arrive 30 minutes early for check-in.
  • Each inmate is allowed one visit per week, with a maximum of two adults per visit.

Sending Money

Family and friends can send money to inmates via postal money orders addressed to the inmate. There are currently no online payment systems available for the Colby County Jail.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates can make outgoing phone calls using a prepaid account or collect calls. Video visitation is not available at this facility.

Inmate Services and Programs

Colby County Jail offers educational programs, religious services, and access to mental health resources for inmates.

Security and Management Information

The jail is operated under strict regulations to ensure the safety and security of both inmates and staff. It includes 24-hour surveillance, controlled access, and regular security checks.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates have the right to legal representation and are permitted to receive visits under federal and state regulations. The jail ensures all inmates are granted their legal and visitation rights.

Booking and Release Process

During booking, individuals are processed, which includes fingerprinting, photographing, and documentation. Release processes vary, depending on the court decisions or completion of the sentence.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I contact an inmate in Colby County Jail?

You can only contact inmates by mailing letters or during specified visitation hours as inmates have access to outgoing phone calls.

What items can I bring to visitation?

You are allowed to bring only a valid ID. Other personal items such as phones, bags, or food are not permitted.

Note: Information provided here is subject to change. Always contact Colby County Jail directly for the most current information.

Leave a Review

If you are a current or former inmate, employee, family member or a friend of someone who is in prison, please share your feedback so others can get better understanding how the institution works. The survey is completely anonymous and your personal information will never be shared or publicly shown.

How to lookup someone in prison or jail

Steps to follow for finding
an Inmate

Step 1


Step 2


Enter inmate id and personal information

Enter the inmate personal informations in the required fields

Step 3


Enter inmate id and personal information

Click on the 'Submit' button

General Stats for Kentucky

Kentucky Total Number of Inmates

44,750

Kentucky Total No. of Inmates

Number of people under Probation Supervision

55,460

Number of people under Probation Supervision

Prison population rate

411

Prison population rate: 100,000 residents

Parole Population

14,429

Parole Population

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

1,339

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

725

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

Sex

Sex

%

Total

Male

88.86

16,493

Female

11.14

2,067

Youth

Type

%

Total

Committed

56.12

330

Detained

40.31

237

Diverted

2.04

12

Prisons and Jails in Kentucky