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Big Sandy Regional Detention Center Information
The Big Sandy Regional Detention Center is a 225 bed jail in the city of Paintsville, Johnson 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 606-297-5245, 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 Big Sandy Regional Detention Center at 606-297-5245 to get it.
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Phone:606-297-5245
Physical Address:
904 3rd St
Paintsville, KY 41240
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
Big Sandy Regional Detention Center
904 3rd St
Paintsville, KY 41240
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How Do You Find Someone in the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center?
To search for an inmate in the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center, 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 606-297-5245 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,
Big Sandy Regional Detention Center Inmate Search
The Big Sandy Regional Detention Center maintains an average of 225 offenders in custody on any given day. The Big Sandy Regional Detention Center 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 Johnson County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 9,000 offenders.
The following charts of Johnson 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 Johnson 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 Johnson 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 Johnson 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 Big Sandy Regional Detention Center
The Big Sandy Regional Detention Center in Kentucky has a capacity of 134 inmates. Address: 904 Third Street, Paintsville, KY, 41240. Phone number: 606-297-5124. Jail Exchange: The visitation schedule changes all the time, but in general, you can schedule a visit any day between 8:00 AM and 9:00 PM. The jail has had issues in the past, including allegations of financial issues, employee misconduct, and mistreatment of inmates. The detention center offers several services, including inmate phones, commissary, inmate search, and inmate programs.
- 606-297-5245
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Recent Bookings & Arrests
How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center?
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center, call the jail’s booking line at 606-297-5245.
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.
Big Sandy Regional Detention Center Booking Roster
What happens during booking in Johnson 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 Johnson 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 Big Sandy Regional Detention Center?
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 Johnson 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 Big Sandy Regional Detention Center 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 Big Sandy Regional Detention Center 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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Inmate Visitation
How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
Big Sandy Regional Detention Center uses Securus Video Connect for Remote Inmate Video Visitation.
Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk.
Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.
What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.
How do you know if yourInmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Big Sandy Regional Detention Center inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.
Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.
Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone:972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering forSecurus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Big Sandy Regional Detention Center Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Big Sandy Regional Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questionsafter reviewing these FAQs, call 606-297-5245 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 Big Sandy Regional Detention Center?
Big Sandy Regional Detention Center uses Securus Video Connect for Remote Inmate Video Visitation.
Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk.
Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.
What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.
How do you know if yourInmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Big Sandy Regional Detention Center inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.
Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.
Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone:972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering forSecurus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Big Sandy Regional Detention Center Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Big Sandy Regional Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 606-297-5245 for further assistance.
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Inmate Money Accounts
How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center?
How to Deposit Money into an Inmate's Account in Big Sandy Regional Detention Center
To deposit money into the account of an inmate in Johnson County, follow these instructions:
- Create an account with Touchpay Services, a GTL company.
- Select Kentucky.
- Select Big Sandy Regional Detention Center
- Enter the Inmate ID of your inmate. This can be found by calling 606-297-5245or by looking up the inmate's name in the Inmate Search link.
- Enter your billing information and send money.
- You can also deposit cash using the kiosk at the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center. To do this you need the Inmate's ID Number and the Facility Locator Number for Johnson County.
For all the information you need regarding making an inmate deposit, what it costs, how much you can send, how long it takes for your inmate to receive funds and more, and to get the Facility Locator Number, check out ourSend MoneyPage.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Big Sandy Regional Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 606-297-5245 for further assistance.
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Inmate Phone Contact
How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center?
How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Big Sandy Regional Detention Center
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Johnson County do the following:
1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.
2. Choose one of three account types, SecurusDebit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.
To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Johnson County inmate, check out ourInmate PhonePage.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Big Sandy Regional Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 606-297-5245 for further assistance.
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Mailing an Inmate
How do I Mail an Inmate in the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Big Sandy Regional Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 606-297-5245 for further assistance.
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Inmate Commissary
Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Big Sandy Regional Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 606-297-5245 for further assistance.
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Texting and Emailing an Inmate
How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
Big Sandy Regional Detention Center uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.
Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation'). Steps: Things you CAN do: Things you CANNOT do: Other Things:
1. Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.
1. You CAN ONLY send messages from the Securus website, or with the Securus app. (links below).
2. You CAN transfer ‘stamps’ to your inmate.
3. You CAN deposit money to your inmate, and they can purchase ‘stamps’ on their end.
4. Each time you send a message, you CAN pay for them to reply.
5. You CAN send photos. (Jail staff will review for appropriateness)
1. You CANNOT use your own personal email to send messages.
2. You CANNOT send any message or photo that would normally be rejected by regular mail.
1. Photos must be .jpg, .jpeg or .png.
2. eMessages and photos must meet the jail’s standards for regular mail.
3. If your eMessage or Photo is rejected you will be notified of the reason, but you will NOT get a refund.
What is the cost of sending inmate messages?
- Send a text Message - 1 stamp
- Purchase a reply for your inmate - 1 stamp
- Attach up to 5 photos - 1 stamp each photo
- Share up to 5 eCards - 1 stamp each eCard
- Send just a photo with no text - 1 stamp
- Send a 30 second VideoGram - 3 stamps
What can your inmate do with digital 'stamps'?
- Reply to your eMessage if you attach a return stamp
- Receive transferred stamps you share with them (no cost to transfer)
- When available, they can purchase their own stamps from their Inmate Debit Account
Contact Information and Help:
eMessaging FAQ
eMessaging Signup & Helpful Information
Online Customer Service Support
Phone Support: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591
iphone app
Android app
Mailing Check payments
Securus Correctional Billing Services
PO Box 650757
Dallas, Texas 75265-075
How to Send a Text or Email Message to an Inmate in Big Sandy Regional Detention Center
To send a text or email message to a Johnson County inmate, do the following:
Big Sandy Regional Detention Center uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.
Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in Johnson County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps:
1. Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your Johnson County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.
For all Johnson County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in Big Sandy Regional Detention Center, including instructions, video examples, fees, limits, tablet rentals and more, check out outText/Email an InmatePage.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Big Sandy Regional Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 606-297-5245 for further assistance.
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Inmate Tablets
Do Inmates in the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Big Sandy Regional Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 606-297-5245 for further assistance.
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Other Jails in Johnson County
What are the other City and County Jails in Johnson County?
Johnson County County Jails
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