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Russell County Jail Information
The Russell County Jail is a 150 bed jail in the city of Jamestown, Russell County, Kentucky. Offendersarrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they either get bail or are released from custody on their own recognizance.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Kentucky State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 270-858-6900, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Russell County Jail at 270-858-6900 to get it.
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Phone:270-858-6900
Physical Address:
228 Brian Walters Drive
Jamestown, KY 42642
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
Russell County Jail
228 Brian Walters Drive
Russell Springs, KY 42642
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How Do You Find Someone in the Russell County Jail?
To search for an inmate in the Russell County Jail, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 270-858-6900 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Offender's Criminal Court Case in either the District Court or the Circuit Court,
Russell County Jail Inmate Search
The Russell County Jail maintains an average of 150 offenders in custody on any given day. The Russell County Jail has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Russell County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,000 offenders.
The following charts of Russell County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.
The information is compiled from the Russell County Corrections Department, the state of Kentucky Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Russell County.
For complete information on how to get directions,bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Russell County and other counties surrounding this one,scroll down this page. We have a section for each.
We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.
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About the Russell County Jail
The Russell County Jail in Kentucky has a capacity of around 110 inmates. Address: 228 Brian Walters Dr, Russell Springs, KY 42642. Phone number: 270-343-2523. Visitors must adhere to several guidelines when visiting inmates. Inmates at the Russell County Jail can have up to two 45-minute social visits per week. The jail provides inmate communication updates, and all messages between inmates and visitors are permanently recorded and seen by staff.
- Jail (Main): 270-858-6900
- Administration: 270-858-6907
- Police: 270-343-4594
- Sheriff: 270-343-2191
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Recent Bookings & Arrests
How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Russell County Jail?
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Russell County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 270-858-6900.
There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.
Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.
If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.
Russell County Jail Booking Roster
What happens during booking in Russell County?
After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Russell County for booking.
Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.
What is the booking process like at the Russell County Jail?
Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Russell County and other Kentucky and USA jurisdictions.
If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.
It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.
What kind of questions are asked during booking?
The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.
What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?
During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.
Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.
What happens after booking?
At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.
If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Russell County Jail will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.
Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.
How long does the Russell County Jail Booking process take?
Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.
If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.
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Directions / Map to the Russell County Jail
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Inmate Visitation
How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Russell County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Russell County Jail uses the services of Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communication (CPC) for visitation communication between inmates and their friends and family members.
In order to have a successful video visit, these are the steps to follow:
- Make sure you have a device a speaker, a camera and a connection to the internet.
- Register with Inmate Sales.
- Find Russell County Jail
- Select 'New Purchase'
- Choose this facility and a product ('Remote' or 'Onsite' Visit)
- Enter your personal information and purchase minutes.
- Schedule a visit.
Call877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Russell County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questionsafter reviewing these FAQs, call 270-858-6900 for further assistance.
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Remote Video Visitation
Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Russell County Jail?
Russell County Jail uses the services of Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communication (CPC) for visitation communication between inmates and their friends and family members.
In order to have a successful video visit, these are the steps to follow:
- Make sure you have a device a speaker, a camera and a connection to the internet.
- Register with Inmate Sales.
- Find Russell County Jail
- Select 'New Purchase'
- Choose this facility and a product ('Remote' or 'Onsite' Visit)
- Enter your personal information and purchase minutes.
- Schedule a visit.
Call877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Russell County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 270-858-6900 for further assistance.
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Inmate Money Accounts
How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Russell County Jail?
There are threechoices for putting money on an inmate's books:
Choice 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person.
Jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment.
Russell County Jail has a Tiger Kiosk in the Lobby that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
If you can't get your questions answered online call the Russell County Jail at 270-858-6900.
Choice 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Russell County Jail and others often use a private company to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.
Go to the online site for depositing funds. You will need to register an account, which is free to do and use a debit/credit card for the deposits.
Choice 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Call Russell County Jail at 270-858-6900 to confirm the address to send the money order to and how they want it made out.
Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting his account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 270-858-6900 to ask facility personnelwho to make the money order out to, and where to send it.
How to Purchase Commissary for an Inmate in Russell County Jail
To purchase commissary for an inmatein Russell County follow these instructions:
- Go to Tiger Services Online.
- Choose Kentucky.
- Select Russell County Jail.
- Click on 'Order Commissary'.
- Select your inmate.
- Enter your billing information.
- Follow the rest of the instructions for Russell County Jail to complete your transaction.
For more detailed information on Ordering Commissary, Depositing Money,Setting up Phone & Visitation Accounts;costs, fees, restrictions, rules and more with Tiger Commissary Services, check out ourCommissaryPage.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Russell County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 270-858-6900 for further assistance.
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Inmate Phone Contact
How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Russell County Jail?
How Do Inmates in Russell County Jail Make Phone Calls?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Russell County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
- Russell County Jail uses the services of a company named Inmate Sales.
- Register with them online or call them at877-998-5678.
- Agents are available M-F from 8:00 AM - 12:00 midnightEST, Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM,and speak both English & Spanish.
- Services for Russell County inmates and their families and friendsinclude: Collect Calling, PIN Debit, Purchasing Calling Cards, Deposits, Messaging & Video Visitation.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Russell County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit ourInmate PhonePage.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Russell County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 270-858-6900 for further assistance.
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Mailing an Inmate
How do I Mail an Inmate in the Russell County Jail, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Russell County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 270-858-6900 for further assistance.
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Inmate Commissary
Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Russell County Jail, and what can I purchase?
The Russell County Jail contracts with Tiger Commissary.
If you want to purchase Commissary for your inmate online click on the image below and follow the instructions.
How to Purchase Commissary for an Inmate in Russell County Jail
To purchase commissary for an inmatein Russell County follow these instructions:
- Go to Tiger Services Online.
- Choose Kentucky.
- Select Russell County Jail.
- Click on 'Order Commissary'.
- Select your inmate.
- Enter your billing information.
- Follow the rest of the instructions for Russell County Jail to complete your transaction.
For more detailed information on Ordering Commissary, Depositing Money,Setting up Phone & Visitation Accounts;costs, fees, restrictions, rules and more with Tiger Commissary Services, check out ourCommissaryPage.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Russell County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 270-858-6900 for further assistance.
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Texting and Emailing an Inmate
How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Russell County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Russell County Jail uses the services of Inmate Sales to allow text messaging communication between inmates and their friends and family.
Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
This product allows inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
Here's how it works:
- First you must register, and then funds are added to the inmate's account. If you want to pay by phone, call877-998-5678.
- When an inmate gets the device they may send 5 free automated messages each day for the first three days of possession of the chirping device.
- These automated messages will inform the person the inmate Chirped who is sending the Chirps and the facility they are Chirping from.
- It will then ask them to go to a direct link to the inmate's account on the Inmate Sales website.
- The website will then instruct them to use a credit card to put money on the inmate's account.
Cost of Chirping:
- Inmates will be charged a monthly service fee of $4.00. Inbound and Outbound Chirps are $0.10 each.
- If an inmate has available funds on their chirping device they will be able to chirp any cell phone and that chirp will appear to be a normal text.
- If you wish to stop receiving Chirps from an inmate, reply to the Chirp with STOP.
How to Send aSecure Email Message to an Inmate in Russell County
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Russell County Jail follow these steps:
- Register with Inmate Sales, the company that handles inmate messaging in Russell County, by creating an account.
- Select Kentucky, then select Russell County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
- Choose the amount of money you want to spend, and input your payment method. The funds can also be used by the inmate to send a message back to you.
- If you want to pay by phone, call 877-998-5678.
- NOTE: All messages between you and your inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and couldbe used against your inmate in court.
- Chirping is the product name for inmate texting. Inmate Sales Apps
- This product allows Russell County inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
-Inmates will be charged a monthly service fee of $4.00.
-Inbound and Outbound Chirps are $0.10 each.
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For all information on how toText/Email an Inmatein Russell County Jail check out ourSecure Messaging GuideforRussell County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Russell County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 270-858-6900 for further assistance.
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Inmate Tablets
Do Inmates in the Russell County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Russell County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 270-858-6900 for further assistance.
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Other Jails Nearby
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Russell County?
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This facility, known as "Russell County Jail" is also known as Russell County Sheriff | Jamestown Police, **Some offenders from this county may be housed at the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center in Johnson County**, Russell County Jail , Russell County Jail , Kentucky, Russell.
