Inmate Search 🔍 | Ballard County Detention Center

Ballard County Detention Center is a minimum security jail which falls under jurisdiction of Ballard, KY. The jail is maintained and operated by sheriffs in Ballard County. Offenders from the Police and City jails are transferred to the jail after the paper work is done. They usually stay in the jail, until they are sentenced, acquitted or released on bail. It houses inmates on temporary hold, typically serving less than a year jail term. Most of the inmates in Ballard County Detention Center are convicted for misdemeanor offenses like driving under the influence, fighting/assault, theft etc. It provides basic amenities to the inmates like bathroom facility, 3 meals daily, education program and TV facility. It also provides work release program and other specialized services to the inmates.

Location

132 Mayolo Avenue PO Box 545
Wicklife, Kentucky 42087

County

Ballard County

Phone Number

270-335-3691

Contact Email

ballard@ kyjailers.com

Facility Type

County Jail

Fax Number

270-335-5225

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Ballard County Detention Center?

Ballard County Detention Center maintains an online inmate list where one can find the list of detainees. The list is updated usually fairly frequently. To check the inmate roster please visit Ballard County Detention Center Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Wicklife police department at 270-335-3691 and find out about the inmate directly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Ballard County Detention Center?

It means the inmate is transferred to nearby county jail or state prison facility or is released from jail. Check Kentucky inmate search page for more details on how to search for an inmate in Kentucky.

Q. What are the visitation rules of Ballard County Detention Center?

Any individual with valid government ID and who isn’t on felony probation is allowed to visit an inmate. Children below 18 years, must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
For more information one can call 270-335-3691.

Ballard County Detention Center Visitation Hours

Sunday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday	9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.