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Louisville Metro Department of Corrections

City Jail

Last Updated: March 24, 2025

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Address

400 S 6th St, Louisville, KY 40202

County

Jefferson

Phone

502-574-2167

Fax

502-574-2184

louisvillemetro@kyjailers.com

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Louisville Metro Jail is for City Jail offenders sentenced up to twenty four months.

All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for City Jail - medium facility.

The phone carrier is Securus Tech®, to see their rates and best-calling plans for your inmate to call you.

If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders

Looking for an inmate at this facility? Visitation Information, Times and Rules

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You can support your loved ones at Louisville Metro Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 502-574-2167.

The Louisville Metro Jail serves as a low/medium-security city detention center located at 400 S 6th St in Louisville, KY. Operated locally by the police and sheriff's departments, it houses inmates and detainees awaiting trial or sentencing. Most sentenced inmates have terms of less than two years. The facility also accepts inmates from surrounding towns and occasionally from the US Marshal's Service.

New detainees are regularly admitted to the jail, with some being released on bail or placed under pretrial services caseloads. Others may be supervised by probation agencies or released on recognizance with a court appearance agreement. Those who remain in custody await their court appearances at the facility, receiving accommodations such as bedding and meals.

For access to arrest records in Kentucky, you can view them here.

Inmates housed in Metro Corrections facilities have many program opportunities such as

Goodwill Soft Skills Academy
GED Classes
Substance Abuse Counseling
Domestic Violence Counseling
Mental Health Counseling
Religious Programs
Home Incarceration
Day Reporting.

Part of our mission is to assess an offender’s needs and provide services that assist that offender in the transition and reintegration back into the community. We have re-entry initiatives that are growing.

Louisville Metro Department of Corrections headquarters is located at 400 S. Sixth St., Louisville, KY 40202. The lobby is open to the public for information 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

All inmates have certain rights established by Kentucky Administrative Regulations, statutes and case law that promote access to courts attorney, mail, visitation, telephone use, and internal grievance procedures. We recognize the interest of victims, volunteers, criminal justice providers, and all citizens of Louisville.

Louisville Metro Department of Corrections - Inmate Handbook
Louisville Metro Department of Corrections - Inmate Accounts

Table of Contents for Louisville Metro Jail

Inmate Locator

To utilize the Inmate Search page on InmateAid, begin by selecting the relevant prison facility in Kentucky. This allows you to view the current list of inmates housed at Louisville Metro Department of Corrections.

The second section features the InmateAid Inmate Search tool, providing a user-generated database of inmates. You can access this resource to utilize any of InmateAid's services. If you require assistance in creating an inmate profile to maintain communication, please contact us at aid@inmateaid.com, and we'll gladly help you locate your loved one.

As a last resort, you might have to pay for that information if we do not have it. The Arrest Record Search will cost you a small amount, but their data is the freshest available and for that reason, they charge to access it.

Visitation Information

Louisville Metro Department of Corrections - Visitation

Visitation is conducted by video conferencing

Visitors - There is a sign-up roster and visits are based on a first come, first serve basis and will be conducted as close to the schedule as possible
#1 - Be patient
You must be 16 years or older and have a valid picture ID.
Visitation is only allowed after arraignment, classification and the housing assignment has been made;
Inmates are allowed one (1) 20-minute visit per scheduled day. Up to 2 adults, or 1 adult and 1 child (under age 18) may visit per visitation session.
Out of town visits: One extended visit of 40 minutes will be permitted every seven days for those visitors traveling more than 100 miles (one way) to Louisville, KY. You must have two forms of identification (1 valid pictured government-issued ID and a piece of mail dated within the last 30 days or a departing bus/airline ticket) as proof of your out-of-state status. Please arrive early and on the scheduled visiting day, if possible, to accommodate an extended visit.
The employees assisting with your visit will not be able to control the exact time that your visit will begin because they have no control over the activities within the security perimeter. That is one of the reasons for rule #1.
- If you choose to leave and return after signing up to visit, your visit may be cancelled and you will have to return during the next scheduled visitation session.

Visitation Schedule

Louisville Metro Department of Corrections has multiple campuses. The time of our visit and location where you go to visit an offender depends on where the offender is housed and the offender’s status or classification. Please read the rules first to ensure everything will go as smoothly as possible.

Visitation is a two-step process.

First, you must register for your visit. You must arrive and be signed in before the end of the sign-up time. Please try and arrive as early as possible to the sign-up time to ensure everyone gets a proper visitation.
Second, you will be given a block of time during which your visit is intended to take place.

Visitation Locations :

Main Jail or Hall of Justice - Lower level of the Hall of Justice at 600 W Jefferson Street, Louisville, KY, 40202
Community Corrections Center - Rear of the facility. Visitors enter the doors on the south side of the building directly off the alley at 316 East Chestnut, Louisville, KY 40202

Schedule

Key : J = Main Jail Complex ; H = Hall of Justice ; CCC = Community Correction center

Example: If the person you are searching for is assigned to floor 2 of the main jail, you are looking for 'J2'

Days

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

H3, H5

J4, CCC

J2, J4, H3

J3, H5, H6, CCC

Times

Note: These are your times, all visits are on a 'first come, first serve' basis. You are signing up for a 20-minute visit, all sign-ups will go until the visit rosters are fully booked; once the roster is full we cannot accept any more visits for the day.

Classification type Sign up times

General Population

8:00AM - Until roster is full

4:30PM - Until roster is full

Special Management

7:30AM - 8:00AM

4:30PM - 5:00PM

Kitchen Work Aides (Every day)

7:30AM - 10:15AM

6:00PM - 9:15PM

CCC Non Work Release

8:00AM - 9:00AM

6:00PM - 8:00PM

CCC Work Release

9:00AM - 10:00AM

8:00PM - 10:00PM

Frequently Asked Questions

Louisville Metro Department of Corrections – Frequently Asked Questions

What is Louisville Metro Department of Corrections, and who is held here?
Louisville Metro Jail is a City/Municipal Jail that primarily houses individuals arrested by local law enforcement. It holds pretrial detainees, individuals serving short sentences (less than 12 months), and those awaiting transfer to county or state facilities.
How can I find out if someone is in custody at Louisville Metro Department of Corrections?
To check if someone is detained at Louisville Metro Jail, use the inmate locator on the website or call 502-574-2167. You may need the person’s full name and date of birth to obtain information.
How long can someone be held at Louisville Metro Department of Corrections?
Most individuals are held for less than 72 hours before being released, transferred to a county jail, or appearing before a judge. However, those serving short sentences may stay longer, depending on municipal policies.
What happens during the booking process at Louisville Metro Department of Corrections?
Booking includes fingerprinting, photographing, medical screening, warrant checks, and recording of charges. The individual is then assigned to a holding cell or general population while awaiting further processing.
Can I post bail for someone being held at Louisville Metro Department of Corrections?
Yes, bail can be posted at Louisville Metro Jail if the detainee is eligible. Bail payments may be made using cash, credit, or through a bail bondsman. Contact 502-574-2167 for specific bail procedures.
What are the visitation rules at Louisville Metro Department of Corrections?
Visitation is subject to facility-specific guidelines. Visitors must be pre-approved, provide valid identification, and comply with dress codes. Some city jails allow video visitation through the prison phone provider.
How can I send money to an inmate at Louisville Metro Department of Corrections?
Funds can be deposited into an inmate’s commissary account via an outside third-party money transfer company like JailATM, InmateCanteen, Western Union money orders, or lobby kiosks. Check their website for deposit instructions and allowable limits.
Can inmates at Louisville Metro Department of Corrections make phone calls?
Yes, detainees are allowed outgoing calls using their contracted phone carrier. Calls may be collect or prepaid, with time limits enforced. All calls are monitored and recorded.
Can I send mail to an inmate at Louisville Metro Department of Corrections?
Yes, inmates may receive letters, photographs, and approved reading materials. All mail is screened for contraband. Polaroids, explicit content, and certain materials are prohibited. Try this InmateAid app for sending letters, postcards or selfies to an inmate.
Are attorneys allowed to visit inmates at Louisville Metro Department of Corrections?
Yes, legal visits are allowed. Attorneys can visit in person during designated hours and must present bar credentials and client information. Legal calls may also be arranged.
What medical care is available at Louisville Metro Department of Corrections?
Basic medical, mental health and prescription medication services are provided. Inmates needing urgent care may be transported to a hospital for treatment.
Are there work programs or educational services at Louisville Metro Department of Corrections?
Many city jails focus on short-term detention, so educational or work programs may be limited. Some facilities offer substance abuse counseling, GED prep, or reentry support for eligible inmates.
Can an inmate request a transfer from Louisville Metro Department of Corrections?
No, inmates cannot request transfers. Transfers are determined by court orders, sentence length, and facility capacity. Some detainees are moved to county jails or state prisons based on their legal status.
What happens when an inmate is released from Louisville Metro Department of Corrections?
Upon release, individuals may be discharged from the facility, transferred to another institution, or placed under probation supervision. Some detainees must appear in court for pending cases.
Can someone be held at Louisville Metro Department of Corrections for unpaid fines or warrants?
Yes, individuals with outstanding warrants or unpaid fines may be held until their case is resolved or a bond is posted. Warrant checks are conducted during the booking process.
What happens to personal belongings when someone is booked into Louisville Metro Department of Corrections?
Personal property is collected, inventoried, and stored during booking. Upon release, individuals receive their belongings unless items are held as evidence.
Can I pick up an inmate’s property if they are transferred from Louisville Metro Department of Corrections?
Yes, with written authorization from the inmate, a designated individual may retrieve personal property. Contact 502-574-2167 to arrange a pickup.
How can I report concerns about an inmate’s safety at Louisville Metro Department of Corrections?
Concerns can be reported to the Louisville Metro Department of Corrections administration or the municipal police department overseeing the jail. In serious cases, contact legal representatives or advocacy groups for assistance.
What should I do if I believe someone was wrongfully arrested and is being held at Louisville Metro Department of Corrections?
Contact a criminal defense attorney immediately. The attorney can request court hearings, review charges, and determine the best legal course of action.

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