Mercer County KY Sheriff

County Sheriff

Last Updated: November 12, 2024
Address
224 S Main St, Harrodsburg, KY 40330
County
Mercer
Phone
859-734-6336
Email
mercer@kyjailers.com

Mercer Co Sheriff is for County Sheriff offenders have not been sentenced yet and are detained here until their case is heard.

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Satellite View of Mercer County KY Sheriff

Welcome to the Mercer Co Sheriff's Directory on InmateAid. Use this tool to find recent arrestees and check the status of arrest warrants. This directory provides current, accurate information, respecting privacy while meeting your needs. Thank you for visiting; we are here to help.

The Mercer County Sheriff's Office, led by Sheriff Ernie Kelty, serves as the central authority for law enforcement and administrative functions in Mercer County. Operating without an on-site detention facility, the office collaborates with Boyle County to utilize the Boyle County Detention Center for housing inmates. The Mercer County Jailer, based at the Mercer County Courthouse, oversees the transportation of inmates to and from the Joint Jail, manages bookings, prepares jail bonds, and handles necessary documentation to uphold administrative and legal standards. This arrangement enables Mercer County to efficiently address correctional duties by leveraging Boyle County’s resources for secure inmate housing and supervision. The sheriff’s office focuses on law enforcement duties, including community policing, investigative operations, and the enforcement of court orders, ensuring public safety and effective judicial processes within the county.

This structure enables Mercer County to address correctional duties efficiently without a dedicated jail facility, relying instead on Boyle County’s resources for secure inmate housing and supervision. The sheriff’s office itself is dedicated to law enforcement duties, including community policing, investigative operations, and the enforcement of court orders. In situations involving arrests within Mercer County, the sheriff’s office handles initial booking, including documentation and the collection of fingerprints and photographs, before transferring arrestees to the Boyle County Detention Center.

The detention center supports Mercer County’s correctional needs by providing housing, meals, medical care, and access to legal resources. It also accommodates visitation and communication services essential to detainee welfare, while offering programs to support rehabilitation or legal preparation. By partnering with Boyle County, the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office can focus on law enforcement and public safety, effectively utilizing the Boyle County Detention Center to manage detainees securely and support the county’s overall judicial process.

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 Mercer County KY Sheriff.

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

The Mercer Co Sheriff assumes a comprehensive role in law enforcement, encompassing duties such as patrolling, investigating crimes, making arrests, and executing warrants. This division of responsibilities allows the sheriff's team to concentrate on maintaining public safety and effective law enforcement operations, while detention services are outsourced to other jurisdictions due to the absence of a jail on-site.

The Sheriff's Office must coordinate with the nearby county jail or a regional jail to house their arrestees and you may call 859-734-6336 to get accurate information. This arrangement requires efficient collaboration and communication to transfer detainees to appropriate holding facilities where they can await trial or post bail. Consequently, there is no dedicated location within the sheriff's jurisdiction for visiting detainees, necessitating that family members and legal representatives travel to the external facilities where the arrestees are held.

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