Barren County Jail Inmate Search 2026

Barren County Detention Center — Facility Overview

The Barren County Detention Center (also called the Barren County Jail or Barren County Corrections Center) is a medium-security county jail located at 201 Samson Street, Glasgow, KY 42141. It is operated by the Barren County Sheriff’s Office under Jailer Tracy Bellamy.

How to Search for an Inmate — Barren County Jail Roster

The Barren County Detention Center publishes a public inmate roster on their official website. This roster is the fastest, most accurate way to find someone currently in custody.

Step-by-Step Inmate Search

1. Go to the official Barren County Jail website: barrencokyjail.com. The jail roster shows an alphabetical list of all current inmates.
2. Search by name or browse the roster. The roster shows: name, mugshot, booking date, charges, bond type, bond amount, arrest date, arresting agency, arresting officer, court type, court dates, and release date (if applicable).
3. If no results online, call the detention center at (270) 651-8806. Have the person’s full legal name and date of birth ready. Staff can confirm bookings, charges, and bond info.
4. Write down the Booking Number immediately. Every agency — bondsman, attorney, commissary, phone — will need it first.
5. In-person search: Visit the Sheriff’s Office at 117 N Public Square, Suite 1B, Glasgow, KY 42141 (Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM). You can request jail records and view the roster in the lobby.

Barren County Bail & Bond — Arrest to Release

Barren County Jail Visitation — Hours, Rules & Video Visits

Visitation Hours

Visitation Rules (Strictly Enforced)

• 📋Must be on the inmate’s approved visitor list. The inmate must request you — you will receive email notification upon acceptance.
• 📅Schedule at least 24 hours in advance by calling (270) 651-8806.
• ⏱Arrive 30 minutes early. Late arrival = visit cancelled for the rest of that week (including Saturday).
• 📊4 personal on-site visits + 6 remote video visits per week per inmate. All on-site visits are free.
• 📹Remote video visits via Smart Communications. 20 minutes max per session. Unlimited remote visits.
• 🪪Valid government photo ID required. Must present at registration.
• 👔Dress code: No miniskirts, no low-cut/revealing necklines, no bare midriffs, no obscene/offensive language on clothing. Shoes and shirts required.
• 👶Children under 18: Must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian. Unaccompanied minors visiting a parent must show birth certificate. Children must stay with parent at all times.
• 🚫Prohibited: Cell phones, purses, backpacks, diaper bags, food, drink, gum, baby bottles, pictures, books, toys, weapons of any kind.
• 👥Max 4 visitors per booth (including children). Door must remain closed during visit.
• 🚫No mail or messages for inmates accepted through visitors — all mail must go through US Mail.

Send Money, Phone Calls & Mail — Barren County Jail

Commissary (Send Money)

Inmates use commissary funds to purchase snacks, beverages, hygiene supplies, writing materials, and limited clothing items. The commissary is managed in-house and via the CorrectPay / Access Corrections online platform.

Phone Calls

• 📞Provider: Securus Technology. Set up a prepaid account at securustech.net or call 1-800-844-6591.
• 📞All calls outbound only — inmates cannot receive incoming calls.
• 🔍All calls recorded & monitored. Conference calls, forwarded calls, three-way calls, and call waiting will automatically terminate the call.
• ⏱Call duration limited to 15–30 minutes. Per-minute fees apply.
• 💰Fund the account BEFORE they try to call — unfunded calls are dropped.
• 🚫To block inmate calls to your number, call Securus at 1-800-844-6591.

Electronic Messaging & Tablets

• 💬SmartJailMail: Send text messages and photos to inmates electronically. Register at SmartJailMail.com. Messages are printed and delivered.
• 📱Free tablets provided to inmates for phone calls, electronic messaging, and video visits.

Mail Rules

• ✉️Address all mail to: Inmate Name & Booking #, Barren County Detention Center, 201 Samson Street, Glasgow, KY 42141
• ✉️Include your full name and return address on every envelope.
• ✅Accepted: Letters, postcards, greeting cards (standard size, no embossing/ribbons/sound devices).
• 🚫Not accepted: Packages (unless pre-approved), items, accessories, explicit imagery, stickers, perfume.
• 📚Books/magazines: Only new paperbacks sent directly from publisher or authorized online retailer (e.g., Amazon). No hardcovers.
• 🔍All incoming mail inspected for contraband. Non-compliant mail will be rejected.

Barren County Court Dates & Case Search

After booking, charges are filed with the Barren County court system. The inmate roster on barrencokyjail.com includes scheduled court dates for each inmate.

Kentucky VINE — Free Custody Alerts for Barren County

Barren County Record Expungement — KRS 431.076–431.079

If you were arrested in Barren County and charges were dismissed, you were acquitted, or you completed your sentence, you may be eligible for expungement under Kentucky law.

File AOC Form 496 with the Barren County Circuit Court. Fee: $100 (misdemeanor) or $500 (felony). Fee waiver available. Free help: Kentucky Legal Aid — (866) 576-8764.

Frequently Asked Questions — Barren County Jail