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Oldham County Detention Center (ICE)

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Last Updated: May 10, 2026
Address
3405 KY-146, LaGrange, KY 40031
Beds
330
County
Oldham
Phone
502-222-3500
Fax
502-222-3510
Email
oldham@kyjailers.com
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Oldham Co Detention is for County Jail offenders sentenced up to twenty four months.

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When someone you care about gets locked up, it's tough to figure out all the ins and outs of jail life. From sending mail to visiting, there are a lot of things to sort out. And getting info about the arrest? Not always easy. That's where this webpage comes in handy. It's here to help you get a handle on how things work here so that you can stay connected and support your loved one behind bars.

The Oldham Co Detention is a detention center located at 3405 KY-146 LaGrange, KY which is operated locally by the Oldham County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing or both. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. Oldham County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, LaGrange Police Department, and the US Marshal's Service.

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 for Kentucky here.

The Oldham County Detention Center in La Grange, Kentucky, serves as the primary correctional facility for Oldham County and operates under the authority of the Oldham County Sheriff’s Office, currently led by Sheriff Steve Sparrow. Located northeast of Louisville along the Interstate 71 corridor, the detention center handles county inmates, pretrial detainees, and federal holds while also participating in immigration detention agreements with the federal government. In recent years, the facility has housed ICE detainees under contract with the Department of Homeland Security, making it part of the expanding network of county jails supporting federal immigration enforcement operations throughout Kentucky and the Midwest. Its proximity to Louisville and several federal transportation routes gives the jail logistical importance beyond its relatively small county footprint.

The detention center maintains a bed capacity of more than 180 inmates and detainees, though daily populations fluctuate based on county arrests, court activity, and federal detention contracts. The jail houses pretrial detainees, sentenced county inmates, probation violators, and immigration detainees awaiting hearings, deportation proceedings, or transfer to larger ICE detention facilities. Federal detainee agreements have become increasingly important for many Kentucky county jails, including Oldham County, because they provide additional revenue streams supporting jail operations and staffing. ICE detainees processed through the facility are generally handled through federal immigration channels while remaining housed within the county detention system.

ICE Detainee Information

This facility holds immigration detainees under an active contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in addition to its regular population. ICE detainees are civil immigration detainees, not criminal defendants, and are held while their immigration cases are processed. The rules, rights, and services that apply to ICE detainees differ from those that apply to the general jail population.

To locate an ICE detainee at this facility, use the ICE Online Detainee Locator at locator.ice.gov. You will need the detainee's A-Number, a nine-digit Alien Registration Number that appears on any immigration document they have received. If the A-Number has fewer than nine digits, add zeros at the beginning. If you do not have the A-Number, you can search using the detainee's full legal name, country of birth, and date of birth. Names must be an exact match; try variations if the first search returns no results.

Immigration bond works differently from criminal bail. Not all detainees are eligible for bond; those with certain criminal convictions or prior deportation orders may be subject to mandatory detention. For those who are eligible, bond is set by an immigration judge and typically ranges from $1,500 to over $10,000. Bond must be paid in full before release. An immigration attorney can request a bond hearing and argue for a lower amount based on the detainee's circumstances.

Unlike criminal defendants, ICE detainees do not have the right to a government-appointed attorney. They must hire a private immigration attorney or find free legal help through a nonprofit organization. RAICES provides legal services and bond assistance at raicestexas.org. The National Immigrant Justice Center offers free legal representation at immigrantjustice.org. Many immigration courts also maintain a list of free and low-cost legal service providers available to detainees upon request.

ICE transfers detainees between facilities frequently and with little advance notice, sometimes to locations far from family and legal counsel. If you cannot locate your family member through this page, search the ICE Online Detainee Locator again at locator.ice.gov with their A-Number. If they have an attorney, notify the attorney immediately as transfers affect court appearances and case timelines.

One distinguishing feature of the Oldham County Detention Center is its location within one of Kentucky’s fastest-growing suburban counties. Unlike large urban jails handling overwhelming inmate populations, the Oldham County facility operates in a comparatively controlled environment while still maintaining regional partnerships with neighboring counties and federal agencies. The jail routinely coordinates inmate transportation, medical transfers, court appearances, and detention operations involving local law enforcement agencies throughout the Louisville metropolitan area. Because Oldham County is positioned along a major interstate corridor connecting Louisville to Cincinnati, the jail also serves as a convenient temporary holding location for federal detainee movement throughout the region.

Operationally, the detention center functions as a modern county correctional facility emphasizing inmate management, supervision, and rehabilitation services alongside traditional incarceration duties. Staff members oversee inmate intake, housing classification, commissary operations, visitation systems, transportation logistics, and medical screening procedures. The facility also provides programs focused on substance abuse treatment, behavioral counseling, educational support, and inmate accountability. Participation in federal detention agreements adds additional responsibilities involving ICE paperwork processing, detainee transportation coordination, and compliance with federal detention standards tied to DHS operations.

The Oldham County Detention Center remains an important component of Kentucky’s broader correctional and federal detention network. While smaller than many dedicated ICE processing centers operating in Texas or Louisiana, the jail’s participation in DHS detention agreements reflects the increasing reliance on county jails to supplement federal immigration detention capacity nationwide. Under Sheriff Steve Sparrow’s leadership, the facility continues balancing local incarceration responsibilities with expanding partnerships involving federal immigration authorities, regional law enforcement agencies, and neighboring Kentucky detention systems.

The Oldham County Detention Center offers several programs designed to provide offenders with valuable skills, allow them to maintain employment, and offer alternatives to traditional incarceration. These programs also benefit the community and generate savings for the county.

Work Detail Program: This initiative is available to state or county offenders serving time in the detention center. Participants work within the community, contributing to services such as recycling and road maintenance. Offenders in the Work Detail Program typically earn time off their sentences, helping them reduce their incarceration period. This program not only equips offenders with life skills but also results in significant financial savings for the county, reducing operational costs by hundreds of thousands of dollars annually.

Work Release Program: Exclusively for county offenders who have been sentenced to serve time, the Work Release Program allows them to maintain outside employment while serving their sentence. Offenders are permitted to leave the detention facility to work at their place of employment and are required to pay a daily fee of $20. The payment schedule is structured as follows:

  • For sentences of less than seven days, offenders must pay the full amount at booking.
  • For sentences of seven days or more, offenders must pay $140 at booking, followed by weekly payments of $140 until their release. This program supports offenders in sustaining employment and contributing financially to their obligations. For further details, interested individuals are advised to contact the Class D Coordinator.

Home Incarceration Program (HIP): Under this alternative, offenders can serve their sentence from home rather than within the detention facility. Participants are monitored through a GPS ankle bracelet, allowing for continuous tracking. This program provides a less restrictive environment, enabling offenders to serve their sentences with fewer disruptions to family life and employment, while maintaining accountability through electronic monitoring.

Table of Contents for Oldham Co Detention

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 Oldham County Detention Center (ICE).

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 get in touch with us at aid@inmateaid.com, and we'll gladly help you locate your loved one.

For the fastest and most comprehensive inmate search, use the Arrest Record Search tool. Records are updated frequently and include booking data, charges, and current custody status across thousands of facilities nationwide.

Visitation Information

Visitation Information - Oldham County Detention Center

Facility Contacts

ICE Officer (Chicago Field Office detained unit): chi-ero-detained@ice.dhs.gov Visit registration and scheduling: inmatesales.com or 1-877-998-5678 Virtual attorney visit, legal mail, and clergy email: ahamilton@oldhamcountyky.gov

Visiting Hours

ICE detainees get two 40-minute visits per week.

Tuesday: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET Thursday: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET Sunday: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET

Scheduling

Register and schedule on-site visits at inmatesales.com or by calling 1-877-998-5678.

Virtual Friend and Family Visits

Virtual visits are scheduled through Combined Public Communications at inmatesales.com.

Visiting Rules

All friend and family visits are non-contact.

No firearms or weapons of any kind. No electronic devices (cell phones, pagers, radios) in the visitation areas. Visitors cannot pass anything to detainees or carry items into the visitation area.

Every visitor is subject to a pat-down, bag inspection, and metal scan. Refusing a search means you will not be admitted. If you appear intoxicated, you will be turned away.

Attorney Visits

In-person attorney visits are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (Eastern Time). Bring a photo ID and your BAR card for identification.

A list of pro bono legal organizations is posted in every housing unit and updated quarterly. Detainees are responsible for contacting these organizations to schedule appointments.

Virtual Attorney Visits and Legal Calls

The preferred way to request video teleconference (VTC) meetings or confidential legal phone calls is by emailing ahamilton@oldhamcountyky.gov. The facility will reply with a confirmed date and time.

Appointments must be requested at least 24 hours in advance. Sessions run 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in 30 to 60-minute blocks, contingent on availability. There is no cap on how many VTC appointments an attorney can request, but no attorney can have more than one 60-minute meeting with the same detainee in a single day.

The email request must include: the attorney's full name and contact info (phone, email, Zoom or Cisco WebEx account), the detainee's name and A-number, several proposed dates and times, the attorney's government ID, proof of legal status (bar card, attorney license, paralegal license, or similar), and the eFiled G-28 unless this is a pre-representational visit. If a legal assistant is joining alone, attach a letter of authorization on firm letterhead and the assistant's government ID.

Only legal representatives, legal assistants, and interpreters are allowed on these calls. No family, no friends. The attorney can use outside interpretation services during the session. The control room officer maintains visual contact with the room for security; a panic button is available, and you can contact control with the call button when the visit is finished.

Legal Mail by Email

Attorneys can send legal correspondence to ahamilton@oldhamcountyky.gov. Mark "Legal Mail" clearly in the subject line and attach the specific documents to be delivered.

Include a cover letter with the detainee's full name, A-number, sender's return email, total page count, and a "Legal Mail" notation.

Documents are inspected for contraband but not read, then delivered to the detainee. Processing happens during business hours Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST, excluding holidays.

Consular Visits

Consular officials can meet with their nationals at any time. Make arrangements with the ICE officer through the Chicago Field Office detained unit at chi-ero-detained@ice.dhs.gov when possible, and bring credentials.

Clergy Visits

Clergy can visit at any time but must arrange the visit ahead of time through the Administrator. Submit requests by email to ahamilton@oldhamcountyky.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions About Oldham County Detention Center (ICE)

  1. How can I find out if someone is in jail at Oldham County Detention Center (ICE)?
    To determine if someone is currently incarcerated at Oldham County Detention Center (ICE), start by checking the facility’s online inmate search database, which is typically updated with recent booking information. If your search does not yield results, try using VINELink, a nationwide inmate locator that provides custody status for individuals in participating correctional facilities. If online searches are unsuccessful, calling Oldham County Detention Center (ICE) directly and providing the individual’s full name and date of birth is another reliable way to confirm their custody status. If all else fails, you can use the Arrest Record Finder for a small fee, which can provide broader search results across multiple jurisdictions. 

  2. What are the visitation hours at Oldham County Detention Center (ICE)?
    Visitation schedules vary by facility and housing unit. Some jails offer in-person visits on specific days, while others have transitioned to video visitation. Always check with the jail in advance, as visits may require scheduling and approval.

  3. How do I send money to an inmate at Oldham County Detention Center (ICE)?
    Inmates can receive funds through various methods, including online deposits via jail-approved services, kiosks at the facility, or by mailing a money order. Some jails require funds to be added by specific family members or approved contacts.

  4. Can I call an inmate at Oldham Co Detention?
    Inmates cannot receive incoming phone calls, but they may initiate collect calls or use a prepaid account provided by the jail’s phone service provider. Calls are generally recorded and monitored, and inmates must adhere to time limits. Communication gets costly, you might qualify for discounts on inmate calls if your inmate is calling you a lot.

  5. What items can I send to an inmate at Oldham Co Detention?
    Approved items typically include letters, legal documents, and photographs. Some jails also permit care packages from authorized third-party vendors. Items such as greeting cards with glitter, stickers, or Polaroid photos may be prohibited.

  6. Are books and magazines allowed at Oldham Co Detention?
    Yes, inmates can receive books and magazines directly from approved vendors such as Amazon or InmateAid. Hardcover books and explicit content are typically prohibited to maintain facility security. Some jails also have restrictions on the number of reading materials an inmate can possess at one time.

  7. What is the mailing address for inmates here?
    Each facility has a designated mailing address for inmate correspondence. It is important to include the inmate's full name, booking number (if applicable), and facility-approved format to ensure proper delivery. Mail containing contraband, including staples or stickers, may be rejected.

  8. What is the process for bonding someone out of Oldham County Detention Center (ICE)?
    Bail or bond amounts can be paid at the facility’s designated payment location, online, or through a licensed bail bondsman. Some jails accept cash, cashier’s checks, or credit card payments, while others require payments to be made at a county clerk’s office.

  9. How do I deposit funds into an inmate’s commissary account at Oldham Co Detention?
    Commissary funds allow inmates to purchase personal hygiene products, snacks, and other approved items. Deposits can be made online, at facility kiosks, or through phone services. Some facilities limit the amount that can be added per week.

  10. What clothing and personal items can an inmate have at Oldham Co Detention?
    Inmates are generally issued standard jail clothing. Personal items are often restricted, and necessary hygiene products must be purchased through commissary unless the inmate is deemed indigent. Some jails allow inmates to have religious items, such as prayer beads or a Bible.

  11. How long do inmates stay at Oldham County Detention Center (ICE) before being transferred?
    The length of stay varies based on the nature of their charges, sentencing, and case status. Some inmates serve their full sentences in county jail, while others may be transferred to a state or federal facility after sentencing.

  12. Can an inmate at Oldham Co Detention receive visits from children?
    Most jails allow minors to visit inmates but require them to be accompanied by a legal guardian. Some facilities impose restrictions based on the nature of the inmate's charges or have specific visitation hours for families with children.

  13. How can I schedule a visit with an inmate at Oldham Co Detention?
    Many jails require visitation to be scheduled in advance through an online portal or by phone. Some facilities operate on a first-come, first-served basis, while others enforce strict scheduling rules and background checks for visitors.

  14. What happens if an inmate gets sick or needs medical care at Oldham Co Detention?
    Jails provide basic medical care, and inmates can request medical attention as needed. Emergency cases are treated immediately, while routine care is provided through medical staff. Some jails charge small medical co-pays deducted from an inmate’s commissary funds.

  15. Can inmates work while incarcerated here?
    Some inmates qualify for work programs within the facility, such as kitchen duty, janitorial work, or laundry services. In some counties, low-risk inmates may participate in work-release programs that allow them to work in the community and return to jail afterward.

  16. How can I find court dates and case information for an inmate at Oldham Co Detention?
    Court dates and case details can usually be found through the county court website, public records, or by contacting the court clerk. Inmates are typically transported to court on scheduled hearing dates.

  17. What are the rules for inmate phone calls at Oldham Co Detention?
    Inmate phone calls are monitored and recorded for security purposes. Calls must be made through facility-approved phone services, and any attempt to arrange three-way calls or circumvent restrictions may result in loss of phone privileges.

  18. Can an inmate be released early from Oldham Co Detention?
    Early release may be granted through good behavior, completion of rehabilitative programs, or at the discretion of the court. In some cases, inmates may qualify for electronic monitoring or house arrest programs.

  19. What types of rehabilitation programs are available at here?
    Many county jails offer educational programs, GED classes, substance abuse treatment, and vocational training to help inmates reintegrate into society after release.

  20. What are the consequences of bringing contraband into the jail?
    Introducing contraband, such as drugs, weapons, or cell phones, is a criminal offense and can lead to legal charges, visitation bans, or enhanced security measures within the jail.

  21. Are there special accommodations for disabled inmates at Oldham County Detention Center (ICE)?
    Yes, jails are required to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provide reasonable accommodations, including wheelchair accessibility, sign language interpreters, and medical care.

  22. How do I report an issue or concern about an inmate at Oldham County Detention Center (ICE)?
    Family members and advocates can report concerns to jail administration, a prisoner rights organization, or a legal representative. Some jails have grievance procedures inmates can follow if they experience mistreatment.

  23. Can an inmate at Oldham Co Detention receive religious services or counseling?
    Yes, most jails provide chaplain services, religious counseling, and access to faith-based programs. Some facilities have multi-denominational services or allow clergy members to visit inmates upon request.

  24. What are the disciplinary procedures at Oldham Co Detention?
    Inmates who violate jail rules may face disciplinary actions such as loss of privileges, placement in solitary confinement, or additional charges. Disciplinary hearings are typically conducted before penalties are imposed.

  25. How do I obtain an inmate’s release records from Oldham County Detention Center (ICE)?
    Release records may be available through the facility’s records department, the sheriff’s office, or the county clerk. Requests may require an application and a processing fee.

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