KDOC - Eastern KY Correctional Complex (EKCC)

State Prison

Last Updated: March 13, 2024
Address
200 Road to Justice, West Liberty, KY 41472
Beds
1914
County
Morgan
Phone
606-743-2800
Fax
606-743-2811

EKCC is for State Prison offenders sentenced anywhere from one year to life by the State Court in the county where the charges were filed

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 State - medium facility.

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You can support your loved ones at EKCC on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 606-743-2800.

Located at 200 Road to Justice in West Liberty, KY, EKCC carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. EKCC offers diverse educational and vocational programs aimed at equipping offenders for successful reintegration into society and reducing recidivism. Through these initiatives, inmates gain skills and confidence, fostering personal growth and resilience.

EKCC is a medium security facility situated in the Appalachian Region of Morgan County housing over 1900 inmates. Construction commenced in January 1986 under the supervision of Governor Martha Layne Collins, with the facility designed to be completed in two phases to accommodate the growing need for inmate housing. Phase I began receiving inmates in February 1990, followed by Phase II's completion in December 1991, with both phases costing a total of $73 million. Additionally, a 90-bed minimum security unit exists outside the fence, with the institution occupying 157 acres of land. The architectural design earned the 1990 Kentucky Society of Architects of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Hone Award of Design Excellence.

EKCC runs two impactful programs within its premises. The A.L.P.H.A. (A Life Prisoners Help Alter) dog program is a collaboration between the Morgan County Animal Shelter and EKCC, aiming to provide training and socialization to shelter dogs deemed unadoptable due to behavioral issues. Graduates of this program are eligible for local adoption or may serve as companion dogs for veterans, seniors, and special-needs individuals.

The 4 Paws Puppy Raiser Program, initiated in May 2018, is a partnership between EKCC and 4 Paws for Ability, a non-profit organization based in Ohio, specializing in providing service dogs to children and veterans with various needs and disabilities. Inmates at EKCC, totaling 32, reside in a designated dormitory wing and engage in the general care and basic training of puppies up to 23 weeks old. The program, which focuses on breeds suited for service dog training, aims to equip puppies with essential skills such as housebreaking, obedience, crate training, and leash use. The puppies are subsequently transferred to "puppy raisers" within the organization for further training.

EKCC's participation in these programs has garnered recognition for its efficacy, with puppies often exceeding training expectations. Since its inception, EKCC inmates have raised 14 litters, totaling 104 puppies, while caring for an additional 11. This initiative instills a sense of pride among inmates, fostering teamwork, mutual respect, and a commitment to community service. Moreover, inmates are encouraged to pursue further education and engage in other rehabilitative programs.

The dogs bred and raised for 4 Paws are adoptable under specific circumstances if they do not complete their training. 4 Paws actively seeks foster homes and puppy raiser homes for these dogs, contributing to their mission of assisting individuals in need.

Inmate Locator

EKCC maintains a database of current inmates and their locations within the system. To locate an inmate, begin by using the DOC locator tool, which requires entering the first three letters of the inmate's first and last name, allowing for variations in spelling.

If unable to locate the desired information through free resources, users may opt to use the Arrest Record Search, which requires payment. While this option incurs a small fee, it provides access to the most up-to-date data available.

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Visitation Information

Rules and Restrictions

  1. No more than three (3) visitors shall visit an inmate during a contact visit. If a child can walk, they are counted as one of the three.
  2. No more than two (2) visitors shall visit an inmate during a controlled visit.
  3. Visits must be scheduled one week in advance. If the inmate is placed in RHU or a different housing unit​ are due to visitation restrictions it is the inmate's responsibility to advise the visitor.
  4. Physical contact within the bounds of good taste shall be permitted at the beginning and end of each visit. (One brief kiss and hug)
  5. Sexual stimulation or activity shall be strictly prohibited.
  6. Children must be always kept under the parents' control.
  7. An infant (0-1 year) may be held by the inmate. All other children must be seated or held by the visiting parent or guardian.
  8. All trash must be placed in the appropriate containers at the end of the visit.
  9. Each visitor, if needed, must make restroom visits prior to going through the body scanner and entering the visitation area. Once the visitor is in the visitation area and wants a restroom visit the visit for that individual will be concluded at that time. If a visitor has a medical issue that would interfere with this mandatory procedure, they must present medical documentation prior to their scheduled visit.​

Arrival Time

  1. Visitors scheduled for visitation 9:00am to 11:00am must arrive on grounds no earlier than 8:00am and no later that 8:45am
  2. Visitors scheduled for visitation 1:00pm to 3:00pm must arrive on the grounds no earlier than noon and no later than 12:45pm
  3. If there is an emergency that would delay the visitor (must be verified) an exception may be made by the Supervisor in Visitation. The visitor must call and relay what the situation is and why they would be late. A decision will be made at the time

Video Visits - The video visit will occur Monday thru Friday from 6:30pm - 8:30pm and will be 25 minutes in duration. Visitors will initiate the request to visit. They may schedule up to 30 days in advance and no later than 48 hours prior to the requested visitation date. Initially, each General Population inmate will be allowed 3 video visits per month. This is in addition to the 3 in-person visits allowed per month. Visitors must have the correct spelling and accurate information (as submitted for in-person visits - as it is in KOMS) to be approved on the Securus site to schedule video visits.​​

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