Ballard County Jail

The Ballard County jail is located in Wickliffe, Kentucky, and serves as the primary correctional facility for the area. The jail facility holds inmates awaiting trial, sentencing, or serving short-term sentences for misdemeanor or felony offenses.

You can search for inmates at the Ballard County Jail using the Jail Tracker system or call the jail to inquire about an inmate’s status.

Address: 132 Mayola Avenue, Wickliffe, KY 42087
Phone: (270) 335-3691

Jail Visitation
Visitors must schedule a visit in advance. Call the jail to book an appointment.
You should confirm hours with the jail, especially during holidays or special circumstances.
Each visit may have a time limit, often about 30 minutes per visit.
Inmates are typically allowed one visit per week.

Inmate Funds
To deposit money into an inmate's account, utilize the kiosk located in the jail lobby or mail money orders.
Mailing Address:

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID Number
Ballard County Detention Center
P.O. Box 545
Wickliffe, KY 42087

Bail Someone Out of Jail
Call the Ballard County jail to confirm if the inmate is eligible for bail and ask about the bail amount.
Confirm accepted payment methods with the detention center.
Kentucky law does not allow commercial bail bonds, bail must be posted directly through the court or detention center.
Once bail is posted, the release process begins, it can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours.

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