Kenton County Detention Center

County Jail

Last Updated: April 08, 2024
Address
3000 Decker Crane Ln, Covington, KY 41011
Beds
650
County
Kenton
Phone
859-363-2400
Fax
859-392-1744

Kenton Co Jail is for County Jail offenders sentenced up to twenty four months.

All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for County - medium facility.

The phone carrier is Combined Public Communications, to see their rates and best-calling plans for your inmate to call you.

If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders

Satellite View of Kenton County Detention Center

You can support your loved ones at Kenton Co Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 859-363-2400.

When someone you care about gets arrested, it can be overwhelming. This webpage aims to ease your concerns by providing information about Kenton County Detention Center. From visitation guidelines to contacting jail staff, we're here to support you as you navigate this challenging time. Take a look around and let us help you understand how to best support your family member or friend in custody.

The Kenton Co Jail, located at 3000 Decker Crane Ln in Covington, KY, is a secure detention center operated by the Kenton County Sheriff's Office. This facility primarily houses individuals awaiting trial or sentencing, typically for less than two years. It accepts inmates from various jurisdictions, including surrounding towns, municipalities, the US Marshal's Service, and the Covington Police Department.

New detainees are regularly admitted to the jail, with some being released on bail or placed under pretrial services caseloads. Others await their court appearances at the facility, receiving necessary accommodations such as bedding and meals. View all arrest records here.

Inmates serving as trustees within the jail undertake various tasks, including cooking, laundry, and commissary management, often receiving minimal compensation or sentence reduction for their services.

The jail offers a phone program for outbound calls only, with inmates unable to receive incoming calls. Accepting collect calls can be expensive, sometimes exceeding $10 per call. Alternatively, setting up an account through a third-party phone company may entail high fees per minute of usage. Click here for discounts on inmate calls, especially if the communication with your inmate is frequent. It's important to remember that all phone calls are recorded, and discussing sensitive legal matters over these lines is discouraged.

Inmate Locator

To utilize the Inmate Search page on InmateAid, begin by selecting the relevant prison facility in Kentucky. This allows you to view the current list of inmates housed at Kenton County Detention Center.

The second section features the InmateAid Inmate Search tool, providing a user-generated database of inmates. You can access this resource to utilize any of InmateAid's services. If you require assistance in creating an inmate profile to maintain communication, please contact us at aid@inmateaid.com, and we'll gladly help you locate your loved one.

As a last resort, you might have to pay for that information if we do not have it. The Arrest Record Search will cost you a small amount, but their data is the freshest available and for that reason, they charge to access it.

Covid Visitation Information

Inmate visitation has been canceled at the Kenton County Detention Center until further notice. Jailer Terry Carl is taking this precautionary measure in accordance with the Kentucky Department of Corrections, Office of the Governor and suggested protocols from the Kentucky Jailers Association. Limiting the non-inmate traffic within the facility will reduce the possibility of the COVID-19 virus being brought in from the outside.

Visitation Information

Kenton County Detention Center - Visitation

The general public may visit inmates here. The County Detention Center houses Federal, State, and County inmates. Visiting hours (Visitation Schedule) vary and are subject to change without prior notice.

General Public Visiting Guidelines - Minors are not allowed to visit on weekdays. Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. All persons requesting visitation must have valid photo identification such as:

  • U.S. Military identification card

  • A valid school photo identification card

  • A valid Identification Card or driver's license

  • A valid Passport/Visa or Alien Registration card

Record checks may be made, if considered necessary, for the security of the inmates, employees, visitors, and the facility.

Scheduling a Visit - Visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.

In-Person Visits - Call 859-363-2433 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m, or Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Online Visits - Schedule online visits via iWebVisit.

Visitation Hours

All Dorms Except Dorms 102 and 107

  • Tuesday through Friday
    8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

  • Saturday and Sunday
    9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Dorms 102 and 107 Only

  • Sunday and Monday
    6:20 p.m. to 8:20 p.m.

Online Visits

  • Daily
    6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Ask The Inmate

Ask a former inmate questions at no charge. The inmate answering has spent considerable time in the federal prison system, state and county jails, and in a prison that was run by the private prison entity CCA. Ask your question or browse previous questions in response to comments or further questions of members of the InmateAid community.