Nelson County Jail

Nelson County Jail, KY Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: February 13, 2024

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Location 115 East Stephen Foster Avenue PO Box 280, Bardstown, KY, 40004
Official Website http://www.nelsoncountysheriff.com/

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Nelson County Jail is an adult correctional facility located at 115 East Stephen Foster Avenue
PO Box 280, Bardstown, KY, 40004. It is run by the Nelson County Sheriffs, who provides all jail services according to the state laws. The staff in this Nelson County Jail includes jail superintendent, 6 sergeants, and 10 correction deputies. These correction officers are charged with day-to-day supervision and providing care to the offenders in the Nelson County Jail. The Nelson County Jail hosts an average of 46 inmates daily and 1177 bookings annually.

Inmates are offered the following correctional programs in the Nelson County Jail:

  • Alcohol and drug dependency counseling
  • Bible study
  • Anger management
  • Adult Basic Education / GED assistance

Bardstown, Nelson County, KY Overview

nicknames:
Bourbon Capital of the World
Coordinates:
37.81556°N 85.46306°W
Country:
United States
State:
Kentucky
County:
Nelson
Settled:
Salem, 1770s
Established:
Bard’s Town, 1780
Incorporated:
Bardstown, 1790
Government:
Mayor:
J. Richard Heaton
Area:
Total:
12.25 sq mi (31.73 km2)
Land:
12.17 sq mi (31.52 km2)
Water:
0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2)
Elevation:
646 ft (197 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
11,700
Estimate (2019):
13,253
Density:
1,089.08/sq mi (420.49/km2)
Time zone:
UTC-5 (EST)
Summer (DST):
UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Code:
40004
Area code(s):
502
FIPS code:
21-03628
GNIS feature ID:
0486333

Nelson County Kentucky Sheriff Overview

Nelson County can be found in the western area of Kentucky. Bardstown – is the county seat. Nelson County has a total population of 45640 and was formed in 1785.

Nelson County has a total area of 417 square miles. The zip codes in Nelson County are 40004, 40008, 40012, 40013, 40020, 40048, 40051, 40052, 40107.

Nelson County County Arrest Warrants

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Nelson County Sex Offender Registry

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Inmate Search

There are several authorized online websites where you can search for information about inmates incarcerated in the Nelson County Jail. Even more convenient, the jail has a seamless website that has an online search engine that will lead you to an online inmate roster.

A search on the Nelson County Jail website presents the following details:

  • Name
  • Subject Number
  • Booking Number
  • Custody
  • Booking Date
  • Housing Facility

To access the roaster on the website, you click the Search button. The roaster shows:

  • Inmate’s Name
  • Whether in Custody
  • Scheduled Release Date
  • Gender

Sending a Mail/Package to Nelson County Jail

The Nelson County Jail allows the inmates to receive mail from friends and family. The facility’s official address is:

Nelson County Jail;

115 East Stephen Foster Avenue
PO Box 280, Bardstown, KY, 40004.

All mail and correspondence are sent via the United States Postal Service, not directly. Senders must include the inmate’s name and a relevant return address on the envelope for the mails to be delivered to the intended recipients.

Sending Money

The Nelson County Jail permits inmates to receive funds deposited into their commissary accounts. The inmates can purchase necessities from the kiosk with the funds. The Nelson County Jail prohibits direct cash and personal checks. You can only send funds to the inmates through money order or cashier checks.

Phone Calls

The Nelson County Jail allows inmates to access phones in each cell block. Inmates can only make collect calls to family, friends, and attorneys, meaning they cannot receive incoming calls. The receiver pays for the collect calls.

If you want to block an inmate’s call, call the facility through 502-348-1802 or fax through502-348-1853.

Visitations at Nelson County Jail

The Nelson County Jail allows inmates to receive visitors. You can only visit an inmate if they put you on their approved visitor’s list. You must provide your ID to see an inmate, and the visit lasts for up to 30 minutes.

Nelson County Sheriffs Office

Address 210 Plaza Drive, Bardstown, Kentucky, 40004
Phone 502-348-1870

Nelson County Jail — General Information

Facility Name Nelson County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 115 East Stephen Foster Avenue PO Box 280, Bardstown, KY, 40004
Facility Type Adult
City Bardstown
Postal Code 40004
State Kentucky
County Nelson County
Official Website http://www.nelsoncountysheriff.com/

Visiting Hours

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Monday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

Bardstown, Nelson County , KY Overview

nicknames:
Bourbon Capital of the World
Coordinates:
37.81556°N 85.46306°W
Country:
United States
State:
Kentucky
County:
Nelson
Settled:
Salem, 1770s
Established:
Bard's Town, 1780
Incorporated:
Bardstown, 1790
Government:
Mayor:
J. Richard Heaton
Area:
Total:
12.25 sq mi (31.73 km2)
Land:
12.17 sq mi (31.52 km2)
Water:
0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2)
Elevation:
646 ft (197 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
11,700
Estimate (2019):
13,253
Density:
1,089.08/sq mi (420.49/km2)
Time zone:
UTC-5 (EST)
Summer (DST):
UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Code:
40004
Area code(s):
502
FIPS code:
21-03628
GNIS feature ID:
0486333

Directions

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