Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Lincoln County Regional Jail?
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Lincoln County Regional Jail 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 Lincoln County Regional Jail Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Stanford police department at 606-365-4580 and find out about the inmate directly.
Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Lincoln County Regional Jail?
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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 Lincoln County Regional Jail?
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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.
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For more information one can call 606-365-4580.
Lincoln County Regional Jail 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. |
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| Monday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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| Tuesday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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| Wednesday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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| Thursday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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| 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. |
Map & Directions for Lincoln County Regional Jail
More Information
History Of Prison Building
The prison of Stanford, Kentucky was first established in 1940. It was built with three stories and can accommodate up to 72 beds. The Lincoln County Regional Jail records almost two times as many inmates per day than it can hold because of the violence in the area. Back in 1878, the area of Lincoln County was infamous with the Lincoln County War, which included Billy the Kid who was a part of the mass killings and the conflicts in the area. As time moved forward the area became known as an area of many rivals and murders. Because of this part in history that many people held on to, became a perfect area and location choice for a jail to be built. Currently, as the inmate recordings are only getting larger, there is a need for additional surveillance and additional staff. Therefore, in order to manage the prison correctly, the county has invested into upgrading the prison to maximum security for the state.
Historical Dates
1782: Lincoln County was robbed at court, it was a year that everyone will remember.
1878: The Lincoln County War was in full force, which made the area infamous with Billy the Kid and the mass murders that followed.
The early 1940’s: Lincoln County Regional Jail was first established
Early 2000’s: Lincoln County Regional Jail requested funds to increase security.
Facts About Jail
There is a lot of history in regards to the state of Kentucky because of all the wars and violence that took place. Kentucky decided to place a few different prisons in the state to reduce the murders and violence. They decided that because Lincoln County was known for the Lincoln County War, which was started from Billy the Kid, that it would be a great location for a state prison. The prison was first established with three stories and holdings of up to 72 beds. However, as time went on the violence continued allowing the prison to book more than the allotted beds. Therefore, in recent times, they requested funds to improve the buildings security and holding area for more inmates to be held.
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