Simpson County Detention Center

Simpson County Detention Center, KY Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: March 21, 2024

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Location 217 East Kentucky Street Box 411, Franklin, KY, 42134
Official Website http://www.simpsoncojail.org/

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Simpson County Detention Center is an adult correctional facility located at 217 East Kentucky Street
Box 411, Franklin, KY, 42134. It is run by the Simpson County Sheriffs, who provides all jail services according to the state laws. The staff in this Simpson County Detention Center includes jail superintendent, 7 sergeants, and 9 correction deputies. These correction officers are charged with day-to-day supervision and providing care to the offenders in the Simpson County Detention Center. The Simpson County Detention Center hosts an average of 41 inmates daily and 1133 bookings annually.

Inmates are offered the following correctional programs in the Simpson County Detention Center:

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

Franklin, Simpson County, KY Overview

Coordinates:
36.72250°N 86.57750°W
Country:
United States
State:
Kentucky
County:
Simpson
Established:
November 2, 1820
Government:
Type:
City Commission
Area:
Total:
14.73 sq mi (38.14 km2)
Land:
14.62 sq mi (37.85 km2)
Water:
0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2)
Elevation:
709 ft (216 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
8,408
Estimate (2019):
9,010
Density:
616.49/sq mi (238.03/km2)
Time zone:
UTC-6 (Central (CST))
Summer (DST):
UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes:
42134-42135
Area code(s):
270 & 364
FIPS code:
21-28918
GNIS feature ID:
0492443

Simpson County Kentucky Sheriff Overview

Simpson County can be found in the southern area of Kentucky. Franklin – is the county seat. Simpson County has a total population of 18108 and was formed in 1819.

Simpson County has a total area of 234 square miles. The zip codes in Simpson County are 42134, 42135.

Simpson County Sex Offender Registry

Simpson County Sex Offender Registry

Inmate Search

There are several authorized online websites where you can search for information about inmates incarcerated in the Simpson County Detention Center. 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 Simpson County Detention Center 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 Simpson County Detention Center

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

Simpson County Detention Center;

217 East Kentucky Street
Box 411, Franklin, KY, 42134.

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

Phone Calls

The Simpson County Detention Center 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 270-586-5351 or fax through270-586-1943.

Visitations at Simpson County Detention Center

The Simpson County Detention Center 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.

Simpson County Sheriffs Department

Address 217 East Kentucky Street, Franklin, Kentucky, 42134
Phone 270-586-5351
Website website

Simpson County Detention Center — General Information

Facility Name Simpson County Detention Center
Facility Type County Jail
Address 217 East Kentucky Street Box 411, Franklin, KY, 42134
Capacity 240
Facility Type Adult
City Franklin
Postal Code 42134
State Kentucky
County Simpson County
Official Website http://www.simpsoncojail.org/

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

Franklin, Simpson County , KY Overview

Coordinates:
36.72250°N 86.57750°W
Country:
United States
State:
Kentucky
County:
Simpson
Established:
November 2, 1820
Government:
Type:
City Commission
Area:
Total:
14.73 sq mi (38.14 km2)
Land:
14.62 sq mi (37.85 km2)
Water:
0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2)
Elevation:
709 ft (216 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
8,408
Estimate (2019):
9,010
Density:
616.49/sq mi (238.03/km2)
Time zone:
UTC-6 (Central (CST))
Summer (DST):
UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes:
42134-42135
Area code(s):
270 & 364
FIPS code:
21-28918
GNIS feature ID:
0492443

Directions

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