Inmate Search 🔍 | Shelby County Detention Center

Shelby County Detention Center is a minimum security jail which falls under jurisdiction of Shelby, KY. The jail is maintained and operated by sheriffs in Shelby 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 Shelby 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

1000 Detention Road
Shelbyville, Kentucky 40065

County

Shelby County

Phone Number

502-633-2343

Contact Email

[email protected]
[email protected]

Facility Type

County Jail

Website

www.shelbycountykentucky.com

Fax Number

502-647-1457

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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

Shelby 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 Shelby County Detention Center Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Shelbyville police department at 502-633-2343 and find out about the inmate directly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Shelby 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 Shelby 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 502-633-2343.

Shelby 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.