Kenton County Detention Center

County Jail

Last Updated: March 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.

The Kenton County Detention Center, situated at 3000 Decker Crane Ln in Covington, KY, serves as a medium/low-security detention center operated by the Kenton County Sheriff's Office. This facility primarily houses inmates awaiting trial or sentencing, with most sentenced individuals staying 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 arrive at the jail regularly, with some being released on bail, placed under pretrial services caseloads, supervised by probation agencies, or released on recognizance with a court appearance agreement. Those who are not released await their court appearances at the jail, receiving accommodations including bedding and meals. You can see all the arrest records here.

Inmates who serve as trustees work within the jail, performing tasks such as cooking, serving as staff orderlies, working in laundry facilities, or managing the commissary. These trustees receive minimal compensation for their work, with some facilities offering a reduction in sentence duration in exchange for their services.

The jail provides a phone program allowing outbound calls only, and inmates cannot receive incoming calls. However, accepting collect calls can be costly, with fees exceeding $15 per call. Alternatively, individuals can set up an account through a third-party phone company, although this may entail steep fees per minute of usage. You are paying for them to call you. If you are going to speak often, click this link for discounts on their calls. It's essential to note that all phone calls are recorded, and conversations can potentially be used against both the caller and the inmate. Therefore, discussing sensitive matters related to legal cases over these phone lines is discouraged.

Inmate Locator

Kenton County Detention Center publishes the names of the inmates currently in their facility in Kentucky. Your search should start with this locator first to see if your loved one is there.

The second box is the InmateAid Inmate Search. This database of inmates is user-generated content to access and utilize any or all of the InmateAid services. If you need our assistance creating your inmate profile to keep in touch, email us at aid@inmateaid.com and we will assist you in locating your inmate.

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

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