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Welcome to the most complete and up-to-date directory of police detention and holding facilities in Kentucky. This page lists every active police-operated jail, holding facility, and lockup currently operating across Kentucky, giving families, attorneys, bail bondsmen, and the general public fast and reliable access to accurate information about police-level detention. When a loved one is arrested by a local or municipal police department in Kentucky, they are typically taken to a police-operated facility first — before being transferred to a county jail. This directory helps you find exactly where they are being held and what steps to take next.
What Are Police Detention Facilities?
Police detention facilities — commonly called police lockups, holding cells, or police jails — are short-term detention facilities operated by local or municipal police departments. They hold individuals for 24 to 72 hours immediately following arrest while booking is completed, charges are filed, and bail arrangements are made.
Unlike county jails or state prisons, police facilities are not designed for long-term incarceration. If searching for a recently arrested loved one, they may still be at the police facility rather than a county jail, especially in the first 24 to 48 hours after arrest.
How Police Facilities Differ From Other Facilities
- Police Detention Facilities: Operated by local police. Hold individuals for 24-72 hours during booking and initial processing only.
- City Jails: Operated by municipal authorities for slightly longer-term detention including pretrial holding and short sentences.
- County Jails: Operated by the county sheriff's office for pretrial detainees and sentences under one year.
- State Prisons: Operated by Kentucky's DOC for felony offenses with sentences over one year.
- Federal Prisons: Operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons for federal crimes.
What Happens After Arrest in Kentucky
- Arrest and Transport: Individual is arrested and transported to the nearest police detention facility.
- Booking and Intake: Photographing, fingerprinting, health screening, belongings search, warrant review (takes several hours).
- Initial Holding: Placed in holding cell while charges are filed and case is reviewed by prosecutors.
- Arraignment/Bail Hearing: Within 24-72 hours, brought before a judge who sets bail or releases them.
- Transfer or Release: Either released or transferred to county jail to await trial.
Finding Someone in Police Detention in Kentucky
Browse the directory below to find the police facility in the area where the arrest took place and contact them directly. You can also use our free US inmate locator tool to search by name once booking is complete. Knowing the arrest location and the person's full legal name will help speed up your search.
Getting Bail
For minor charges, bail may be posted directly at the police facility using a standard bail schedule. For serious charges, bail is set at arraignment (within 24-72 hours). A bail bondsman can post bail for a 10-15% non-refundable fee.
Hiring a Lawyer
The period immediately following arrest is one of the most critical windows in the legal process. A criminal defense attorney can advise on rights during questioning, attend bail hearings, and begin building a defense strategy from day one.
Calling a Detainee
Phone access at police facilities is typically limited during initial booking. Once intake is complete, detainees can usually make a limited number of collect calls to notify family members or contact an attorney.
Visitation
Visitation at police detention facilities is typically very limited during the initial holding period. Most police lockups do not offer standard visitation. Regular visitation becomes available once transferred to a county jail.
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Police Station by County in Kentucky
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Kentucky has Police Station spread across dozens of counties, and finding the right one quickly can be challenging without the right tools. Use the county list below to instantly narrow results and view only the Police Station in a specific county within Kentucky. This is particularly helpful if you are trying to locate someone who was recently arrested in a specific area, or if you are planning a visit and need to find the closest facility to your location.
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Browse the Complete List of Police Detention Facilities in Kentucky
The full directory of police detention and holding facilities in Kentucky is displayed below. Every active police-operated lockup, holding cell, and short-term detention facility is included. Each entry includes the facility name, operating police department, city, county, address, and contact information. Police detention facilities are the first point of contact in the criminal justice system — where booking, processing, and initial detention occur before any further transfer.
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Wilder Police Jail
520 Licking Pike, Wilder, KY 41071
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Campbell | View Details |
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Carlisle Police Holding
107 East Chestnut St, Carlisle, KY 40311
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Carlisle | View Details |
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Grayson KY Police Jail
302 East Main St, Grayson, KY 41143
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Carter | View Details |
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Olive Hill Police Jail
225 Roger Patton Drive, Olive Hill, KY 41164
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Carter | View Details |
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Liberty Police Jail
51 Jockey St, Liberty, KY 42539
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Casey | View Details |
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Oak Grove KY Police Jail
8505 Pembroke - Oak Grove Road
PO Box 250, Oak Grove, KY 422...
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Christian | View Details |
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Pembroke KY Police Lockup
PO Box 162, Pembroke, KY 42266
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Christian | View Details |
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Winchester KY Police Jail
16 South Maple St
PO Box 40, Winchester, KY 40392-0040
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Clark | View Details |
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Albany KY Police Jail
206 Water St, Albany, KY 42602
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Clinton | View Details |
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Marion KY Police Detention
217 South Main St # 102, Marion, KY 42064-1541
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Crittenden | View Details |
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Irvine Police Jail
101 Chestnut St, Irvine, KY 40336
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Estill | View Details |
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Ravenna Police Lockup
620 Main St, Ravenna, KY 40472
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Estill | View Details |
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Kentucky Horse Park Mounted Police Jail
4089 Ironworks Pike, Lexington, KY 40511
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Fayette | View Details |
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Flemingsburg Police Jail
116 South Main Cross St, Flemingsburg, KY 41041
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Fleming | View Details |
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Martin KY Police Lockup
7911 Kentucky 80, Martin, KY 41649
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Floyd | View Details |
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Prestonsburg Police Jail
200 North Lake Drive, Prestonsburg, KY 41653
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Floyd | View Details |
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Kentucky State Police Jail
919 Versailles Road, Frankfort, KY 40601
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Franklin | View Details |
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Fulton KY Police Detention
340 Browder St
PO Box 1077, Fulton, KY 42041
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Fulton | View Details |
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Hickman KY Police Lockup
801 Moscow Ave, Hickman, KY 42050
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Fulton | View Details |
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Glencoe Police Holding
PO Box 98, Glencoe, KY 41026
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Gallatin | View Details |
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Sparta Police Lockup
PO Box 40, Sparta, KY 41086
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Gallatin | View Details |
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Warsaw KY Police Jail
303 East Main St
PO Box 785, Warsaw, KY 41095
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Gallatin | View Details |
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Lancaster KY Police Holding
101 Stanford St, Lancaster, KY 40444
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Garrard | View Details |
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Crittenden Police Holding
104 North Main St, Crittenden, KY 41030
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Grant | View Details |
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Dry Ridge Police Holding
31 Broadway St, Dry Ridge, KY 41035
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Grant | View Details |
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