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Bullitt County Detention Center basic information to help guide you through what you can do for your inmate while they are incarcerated. The facility's direct contact number: 502-543-7263
This facility is for adult inmates.
The Bullitt County Detention Center is a medium-security detention center located at 1671 S Preston Hwy Shepherdsville, KY which is operated locally by the Bullitt 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. Bullitt County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, municipalities, the US Marshal's Service and the Shepherdsville Police Department who do not have their own long-term lock-up.
The Bullitt County Detention Center was designed and constructed to provide the citizens of Bullitt County with a safe and secure facility that meets or exceeds the standards articulated by local, state, federal and professional agencies.
The Detention Center, under the direction of the Jailer, will ensure the safety of the inmate, Detention Center staff, deputies and community by providing professional training and proper work environment for the Detention Center staff and deputies by utilizing the most current techniques available in the field of detention centers/corrections.
All mail is subject to be read and inspected, with the exception of privileged mail. All mail must be in a plain envelope with no other markings except the address and stamp. Incoming mail shall be sent to the address above. Any mail found to be unacceptable will be returned to sender. Inmates are allowed 4 pictures per month. Only photos up to the size of 4×6 on photography paper shall be accepted. If an excess of photographs are found in inmates possession they will be removed and placed in property.
The inmate phone system is through Combined Public Communications. If the person you are calling has a question or trouble with the phone they should call them directly at 1-877-998-5678. Phone cards can be purchased through commissary for $10.00 & $20.00.
Life Skills Program Life Skills Classes
Writing Workshops Individual Coaching Sessions GED & Adult Education
National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC) Substance Abuse Program (SAP) AA/NA (Alcohol Anonymous & Narcotics) Religious Services Bullitt County Extension Office
Color Your City
Jefferson Community & Technical College (Bullitt County Adult Education)
Kentucky Career Training Center (Kentuckiana Works)
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visitation Info
Bullitt County Detention Center – Visitation
Visitation appointments for Male Inmates
- Thursdays: 9:00 am, 9:30 am, 10:00 am 1:30 pm, 2:00 pm, 2:30 pm
- Saturdays: 8:30 am, 9:00 am, 9:30 am, 10:00 am, 10:30 am
Visitation appointments for Female Inmates
- Wednesdays: 10:00 am 1:00 pm
- Saturdays: 1:00 pm, 1:30 pm
Visitation appointments for SAP
- Wednesdays: 12:00 pm
- Saturdays: 12:00 pm
Inmates are allowed two 1/2 hour visits each week. Only two visitors are allowed to visit at one time (including children). Inmates are allowed only one appointment per day. Appointments must be made at least a day in advance by calling the appointment line (502.921.4428). The appointment line is only open Tuesday thru Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
For the safety and security of the facility, no inmate/attorney visits will take place between the following hours:
- 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
- 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Visitor Rules
- All visitors must have a picture ID and will be subject to a background investigation.
- The only items you will be allowed to bring into the facility are a picture ID and vehicle keys. No purses, cell phones, or cameras are allowed in the facility. No food or drinks are allowed in the facility.
- Visitors must be properly dressed and must remain so during any visits. Sleeveless tops, belly shirts, or too short skirts/shorts shall not be worn. Any visitor deemed not properly dressed by the jail staff will not be allowed to visit.
- There will be no use of tobacco products on jail property (inside or outside). These items are considered contraband if they are brought into the building. Leave these items in your vehicle.
- If you leave the lobby area, you will not be permitted to return that day.
- Children are to be supervised at all times. No running in the waiting area or visiting room. No one under the age of 18 is allowed in the visiting area without a parent or guardian.
- Visitors must remain seated while visiting.
- Loud, foul or abusive language will result in your visit being cancelled.
NOTE: These rules are subject to change at the Bullitt County Detention Center's discretion.