1.   Can inmates receive TELEPHONE CALLS?

2.   How can I send MAIL to an inmate?

3.   How can I BOND someone out of jail?

4.   How can I give MONEY to an inmate?

5.   I am here to PICK SOMEONE UP.  How long will it take?

6.   Can I bring CLOTHING to an inmate?

7.   Can I bring in HYGIENE products to an inmate?

8.   Can I mail a CARE PACKAGE to an inmate?

9.   What if an inmate needs to see a DOCTOR or DENTIST?

10.  Can I bring or send READING MATERIAL or RELIGIOUS MATERIAL to an inmate?

1.   Can inmates receive telephone calls?

Incoming telephone calls or messages to the inmate will not be accepted.  However, inmates have twenty-four hour access to telephones inside their dormitories and can call you collect.  If the inmate has been placed in disciplinary confinement, phone access may be limited to two calls per week.  In the case of a medical emergency or death within the inmate's family, you may call the jail and request to speak with the shift supervisor.  If the supervisor can validate that an emergency does exist, the supervisor will then permit the inmate to complete an outgoing telephone call.

2.   How can I send mail to an inmate?

Our mail regulations are as follows:  Incoming inmate mail must be enclosed in an approved U.S. Postal Regulation envelope.  Mail must contain a clear delivery name and address of the inmate, and the mail must also contain a return address.  Inmates cannot receive blank envelopes, stamps, paper, pencils, pens, or other non-allowable items through the mail as these items must be obtained inside the facility.  Photographs may be mailed to the inmate as long as they are 4" x 6" or less in size.  Polaroid photographs cannot be received at this jail.  The inmate may only be in possession of five (5) photographs at one time.  Excess photographs will be placed in inmate property.  Inmates may only receive clothing that is underwear, t-shirts, and socks.  They must be white and new in the package.  Any other clothing will be discarded.

The following is a list of UNACCEPTABLE mail items at our jail:  Mail that has been perfumed; mail that has drawings on the envelope; mail with no return address; mail with glitter on it; polaroid photographs; photographs displaying full or partial nudity; any provocative photographs; photographs displaying hand signals; photographs of tattoos or gang symbols; greeting cards that are larger than 5" x 7"; greeting cards that are battery or electronically operated.

Money may be mailed to the inmate as long as it is one dollar bills.  You should utilize delivery confirmation to make sure the inmate gets the money.  We do not use accounts at this time, and the inmates retain their money for vending and canteen items.

If any of the above listed unacceptable items are received at this jail, they will be confiscated and held by the Jailer.  All incoming non-privileged mail is opened, scanned and inspected for contraband by jail staff prior to delivery to the inmate.

Inmate mail should be addressed as follows:  Inmate's Name, Logan County Detention Center, 304 West Third Street, Russellville, Kentucky 42276.

3.   How can I post bond to get someone out of jail?

The method of posting a bond to get someone out of jail is dependent on the type of bond that is imposed by the court.  A Cash Bond requires the amount of money imposed by the court.  This must be cash or a bank cashiers check.  Checks or money orders are not acceptable for cash bonds.  A bank cashiers check must be made payable to Logan County Circuit Court Clerk.  A 10% Cash Bond is made by posting 10% of the total cash bond and the remaining amount in surety.  A Surety Bond is posted by signature and accepting responsibility for the inmate and making sure the inmate makes all court appearances.  The state of Kentucky does not have or recognize bonding companies.  You cannot get your bond money back until the inmate's case has become final with nothing pending.

4.   How can I give money to an inmate?

This facility does not use inmate accounts at the present time.  The inmate population keeps their own money to spend on vending and canteen.  Inmates may receive money through the mail as previously described.  Inmates may also receive money during visitation times and only on visitation days.  All items necessary for the inmates are carried in our vending areas and in our canteen.  If the inmate owes the jail money for fees, the jail will keep up to half of incoming money and apply it to their account.

5.   I am here to pick someone up that is being released.  How long will it take?

That depends on the type of release, condition of the release, time of day, etc.  Releases take from fifteen minutes to several hours.  If the inmate is being released due to service completed of all jail time, the release is normally accomplished very quickly and smoothly and takes a minimum amount of time.  If a person just returned from a court appearance and gained a release, it could take a long time to complete the release.  We must wait for a signed release document from the court before we can proceed with the release.  On occasion this has taken several hours.  The inmates cannot be released from custody until the jail receives all paperwork and forms back from the court.  You must be patient as jail staff cannot expedite the court.  You may be assured that any inmate granted a release will be released as soon as possible.

6. and 7.   Can I bring in clothing and hygiene items for the inmate?

Generally, only a few items may be brought to the jail.  The inmates in the secure section of the jail may only receive WHITE underwear, t-shirts, socks, and two bath towels.  These items must be new and in the package.  No exceptions will be permitted.  All other necessary clothing is supplied by the facility.  We do not accept any personal hygiene items as they must be purchased at our canteen.  All female hygiene items are supplied by the facility at no cost to the inmate.  If the inmate is scheduled for a TRIAL (not hearing, pleading, etc.) and the inmate wants to receive proper clothing to wear during the trial, the inmate's ATTORNEY or the court must make contact with a supervisor at the jail.  Jail staff will not discuss this clothing issue with family members.  If clothing for trial has been brought to the jail, it must be picked up by the family within three days after the end of the trial.

8.   Can I mail a care package to the inmate?

Inmates MAY NOT receive a care package in the mail.  Any package arriving at the jail containing any type food or clothing (other than listed above) will be returned to the sender or destroyed in the daily trash, at the Jailer's discretion.  All items needed by the inmate are available at canteen or through the jail vending sysem.

9.   What if an inmate needs to see a doctor or dentist?

This correctional facility has regular medical staff on duty daily.  The inmate must obtain a "Request for Medical Services" form from the staff on duty.  After the inmate completes the form, it will be given to the medical staff for their attention.  Sick calls are addressed daily.  This jail has a Registered Nurse, LPN, Psychiatric Nurse, and a Physician inside the facility to address inmate medical problems.  The jail medical staff utilizes Logan Memorial Hospital for emergencies.  Dental care is given when the medical staff determines it is absolutely necessary.  Inmates are offered the same medical care as persons in the community.  The inmate is charged a nominal fee for the medical care they receive.  If they do not have any money at the time of the service, the inmate's account is debited with the charges. Inmates are not refused medical services due to insufficient funds to cover the charge.  This jail does not use any narcotic or controlled medication of any kind.  All prescription medications are ordered daily from our pharmaceutical company.

10.  Can I bring or send reading material and/or religious material for the inmate?

Inmates may receive religious reading material as long as it is screened by the jailer.  Inmates may receive only two magazines at a time.  All excess reading material will be sent out or placed in the inmate's property.  Magazines may not come to the jail that show full or partial nudity, gangs, tattoos, provocative poses of males or females, promotion of street drugs such as "High Times," etc.  The jail staff will screen incoming magazines for their acceptance at the jail.  Any unacceptable magazines will be discarded in the daily trash.  Newspapers are not acceptable due to the risk of fire.  Reading materials are only accepted during visiting days.