Frequently Asked Questions
If you are having difficulty finding the information you need, please read the questions and answers below.
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How can I visit an inmate? |
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Inmates are eligible for visitation twice a week, depending on cell location and availability of visitation slots. Some inmates may be eligible for a third visit based on good behavior.
They must request a visitation time through a deputy. Inmates are assigned a visitation time that lasts 15 minutes.
*However, if an inmate is on restriction, his/her visitation time slot may be taken from him/her*
Who can visit an inmate?
Children under the age of 18 may visit inmates only with the permission of their parent or guardian or pursuant to a valid court order. All children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Maximum of 3 persons are allowed to visit an inmate at one time. Anyone determined to be disorderly or causing a disturbance will be asked to leave the facility and may be prohibited from visiting in the future.
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How do I find out when I can visit an inmate? |
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Inmates should inform their visitor of the scheduled visit time. Visit times will not be given out over the phone by Campbell County Detention Center staff. It is the inmate's responsibility to inform his/her visitors. If the inmate moves from the cell in which they are signed up for visitation, their visitation slot is automatically cancelled.
Exception: If the inmate moves from a cell to a dorm, their visit time will follow them to the dorm.
Visitation times are also listed on this website under Information and Public Visitation.
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What can I bring an inmate when I come to visit? |
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The only property permitted to be left for an inmate is as follows:
- Soft back Bible in original packaging with receipt
- Prescribed medications (that have been approved by the Campbell County Detention Center Medical Department prior to being dropped off)
- Books may be donated to the Detention Center. They may be specified for a particular inmate to read first, but if left for the inmate, the book(s) become the property of the Detention Center. Donated books deemed inappropriate will be discarded. You will not be contacted to retrive the inappropriate book. Limit of 2 books per week per inmate. Books can be dropped off on Saturday and Sunday only.
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Can an inmate buy things while in jail? |
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Yes. Inmates may purchase items on the commissary.
Cash and credit cards are now accepted. A Cashier machine is located in our main lobby. Family and friends may add money directly to the inmate's account. A fee for this service does apply. This machine is available to the public 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Click on the left hand tab regarding Commissary for further information regarding commissary ordering and money.
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Do inmates have access to a phone? |
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Inmates will be provided access to telephones for collect calls. Pre-paid phone cards may be purchased by visitors for the inmate. The pre-paid cards are $.25 a minute for local calls. Pre-paid phone cards must be purchased in the lobby of the Campbell County Detention Center.
Pre-paid accounts may also be set up via the Detention Center's phone service provider. Contact Combined Public Communications at 859-441-5554 for further information regarding an account.
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When can I pick up an inmate's property? |
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Property may be released by the inmate to specified persons with the exception of clothing to be worn upon release. This requires the inmate's permission.
Property being held at the Campbell County Detention Center on behalf of current or prior inmates may be picked up during certain hours.
Property pick-up times are 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday through Friday. Property will not be released at any other time.
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How do I know if a particular person is incarcerated? |
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Click on the link on our website under Information, named "Current Inmates". This will give you our current inmate roster in alphabetical order. If you do not see the person on the roster and you know they are incarcerated here, please contact us.
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How do I find out an inmate's bond amount? |
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See the above answer to locate the inmate's name. Bond amounts and charges are listed under the Current Inmate tab.
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How do I get to the Campbell County Detention Center |
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I-75 North or South to the 5th Street exit in Covington, Kentucky (exit 192). This is a one way street to the East. Follow to dead end. Turn Left following the signs to Newport. At the first light, turn Right on 4th street. Cross the bridge to the first light which is Central Avenue. Turn Right. Jail is on the left at 601 Central Avenue.
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Helpful Numbers..... |
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Campbell County District Court: 859-292-6305
Campbell County Circuit Court: 859-292-6314
Campbell County Family Court: 859-292-6717
Campbell County Pre-Trial: 859-292-6515
Campbell County Fiscal Court: 859-292-3819
Campbell County Sheriff: 859-292-3833
Juvenile Detention Center: 859-292-6371
Public Defender: 859-292-6596
Newport Police Dept. 859-292-3622
Campbell County Police: 859-547-3100
Probation & Parole: 859-292-6555
Combined Public Communications: 859-441-5554
The Vine Line: 1-800-511-1670
Hamilton County Justice Center: 513-946-6600
Kenton County Jail: 859-363-2430
Boone County Jail: 859-334-2143
Kentucky DOC: 502-564-7290
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