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Find a Boone County, Kentucky Jail Inmate
If you are trying to find someone in the Boone County Jail in Kentucky, start with the county’s official Jail Inmate List. It is the most direct way to check current custody without relying on a mugshot directory or people-search website.
Information reviewed October 18, 2026. Jail custody, bond, visitation and release information can change, so use the live county record for the final status.
How to Search the Boone County Jail Roster
- Open the official inmate list. Use the county-hosted Boone County Jail Inmate List.
- Check the inmate-status setting. For someone you believe is presently incarcerated, start with the current-inmate view.
- Search the last name first. A surname-only search is often better than entering several fields that may contain a spelling difference.
- Add the first name if needed. Use it to narrow several people with the same surname.
- Sort the results when useful. The county system allows sorting by last name, first name, booking date and scheduled release date.
- Open “Display Detail.” Use the individual record rather than relying only on the roster row.
- Verify the person. Compare the recorded name and booking information with what you already know before taking any financial or legal action.
If you are looking for a very recent arrest, sorting by booking date can be faster than browsing the roster alphabetically. For a common surname, search broadly first and then narrow the results.
What the Official Boone County Inmate List Shows
The public roster’s main list currently includes the following fields. The inmate population changes throughout the day, so a fixed inmate count should not be treated as permanent.
| Roster field | How to use it |
|---|---|
| First, middle and last name | Use the complete recorded name to distinguish people with similar names. |
| Booking date | Helps confirm whether the record matches the arrest or intake date you expect. |
| Scheduled release date | May appear when a date is available. A blank field does not mean the inmate will not be released. |
| Display Detail | Open the individual record before relying on the roster summary. |
If the Person Does Not Appear in the Boone County Roster
A failed name search does not always mean the person was never arrested. Work through these checks before assuming the record does not exist.
| Possible reason | Best next step |
|---|---|
| The arrest was very recent | Intake may still be processing. Retry the live roster after booking is completed or call the jail. |
| Name does not match | Try the last name alone, another legal surname, former surname, hyphenated version or alternate spelling. |
| The person was released | Use Kentucky VINE for custody-status information or contact the jail if you need confirmation. |
| The person was transferred | Check Kentucky’s statewide offender lookup if the person has moved into Department of Corrections custody. |
| You have the wrong jurisdiction | Confirm exactly where the arrest happened and which agency booked the person. |
| You need the criminal case rather than custody status | Contact the Boone County Circuit Court Clerk instead of relying on the jail roster. |
If someone was arrested by a municipal police department and you are unsure where the person was booked, our city jail inmate search guide explains how to follow the custody path from the arresting agency to the receiving jail.
Boone County Jail Address and Phone Number
| Facility | Boone County Jail / Boone County Detention Center |
|---|---|
| Physical address | 3020 Conrad Lane, Burlington, KY 41005 |
| Jail phone | 859-334-2143 |
| Inmate mailing address | Inmate’s Name, Boone County Jail, P.O. Box 898, Burlington, KY 41005 |
The jail is operated through the Boone County Jailer. In Kentucky, the jailer’s office and sheriff’s office are separate functions, so for inmate custody, booking, bond, visitation or release questions, use the jail contact above rather than assuming the sheriff handles the jail roster.
Bond and Boone County Court Information
The current Boone County inmate-information page states that bond must be paid in person at the jail. The jail accepts cash or a cashier’s check.
Before going to the jail to pay bond
- Confirm the inmate is still in custody.
- Confirm the correct inmate and booking.
- Ask whether a bond is currently payable.
- Verify the current amount and acceptable form of payment.
- Do not rely on a screenshot or an older third-party jail page for a time-sensitive bond amount.
For court dates and criminal case information
The jail roster answers the custody question; the court record answers the case question. Boone County court matters are handled at:
Boone County Justice Center
6025 Rogers Lane, Room 141
Burlington, KY 41005
Circuit Court Clerk: 859-448-2900
The Kentucky Court of Justice Boone County page publishes the current clerk contact and court schedules. Use the court when you need the hearing schedule, filed charges, case status or final disposition rather than merely current jail custody.
How to Add Money for a Boone County Inmate
Boone County separates commissary funds from phone-minute purchases.
| Purpose | Current county instructions |
|---|---|
| Commissary account | Use the kiosk in the Boone County Jail lobby or the JailATM service linked from the county’s inmate-information page. |
| Phone minutes | Use InmateSales or call 877-998-5678. |
Before depositing money, verify the inmate’s identity and current housing status. If the person has been released or transferred, do not assume a deposit made to the previous facility will follow them automatically.
Boone County Jail Visitation
Boone County currently conducts main-jail visits by video. The county also provides remote video visitation through InmateSales.
Main Jail visitation schedule
| Inmate last name | Day | Time | Visit length |
|---|---|---|---|
| A–M | Tuesday | 7:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Up to 30 minutes |
| N–Z | Thursday | 7:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Up to 30 minutes |
| All inmates | Saturday | 7:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | 15 minutes |
Visitors may be required to show valid photo identification. Children may visit when accompanied by an adult. The county states that only one adult visitor is permitted at a time, although the allotted visit may be shared by up to three people.
Remote video visit: practical steps
- Go to InmateSales from the link on Boone County’s inmate-information page.
- Create an account or sign in.
- Select the purchase option.
- Select Boone County and the appropriate remote-visitation product.
- Enter the requested visitor information.
- Purchase the required minutes.
- Schedule an available visit.
Work Camp visitation
If the inmate is assigned to the Boone County Work Camp, do not automatically use the main-jail schedule. The county lists Work Camp visitation on Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to noon. Wednesday visits are limited to 30 minutes and Saturday visits to 15 minutes.
How to Send Mail to a Boone County Jail Inmate
The county’s current mail instructions are more restrictive than normal personal correspondence, so check the format before mailing anything.
Address:
Inmate’s Name
Boone County Jail
P.O. Box 898
Burlington, KY 41005
Current incoming-mail rules
- Personal incoming mail must be on a plain, pre-stamped postcard purchased at a post office.
- Write with pen or pencil rather than marker or crayon.
- Include the sender’s full name and return address.
- Do not use stickers, labels or glue.
- Photos must have a stamp on the back and the sender’s full name and return address.
- The county states that an inmate may possess up to two 3-by-5-inch photos.
Legal and privileged mail follows different handling rules. The county states that privileged mail from courts, attorneys or officials may be opened and inspected for contraband in the inmate’s presence.
Check a Transfer, Release or Kentucky State Custody
Kentucky VINE
If your main concern is being notified when custody changes, use Kentucky VINE. The Kentucky Department of Corrections describes VINE as a free automated system that can provide custody-status information and send notifications when an offender’s status changes.
Kentucky VINE registration is also available by phone at 1-800-511-1670. The offender is not told who registered for notifications.
Kentucky Online Offender Lookup
If the person has moved from a local jail into Kentucky correctional custody, use the Kentucky Online Offender Lookup (KOOL). KOOL supports name and alias searches as well as identifiers such as a DOC or PID number.
The Department of Corrections advises users to enter as little information as necessary when a search fails and warns that offender information newer than 120 days may not yet be finalized.
Use the Right Record for the Question You Have
| You need to know | Best source |
|---|---|
| Is the person in Boone County Jail now? | Boone County Jail Inmate List |
| When was the person booked? | Jail inmate record |
| Is a scheduled release listed? | Jail roster/detail record |
| What is happening with the criminal case? | Boone County Circuit Court Clerk / Kentucky Court of Justice |
| Was the person transferred into state custody? | Kentucky Online Offender Lookup |
| I want custody-change notifications | Kentucky VINE |
Boone County Jail Inmate Search FAQs
1. What is the official Boone County Jail inmate search for Kentucky?
The official search is the Boone County Jail Inmate List hosted by Boone County. It lets you search the public roster by inmate status, first name or last name and sort the list by name, booking date or scheduled release date.
2. How do I search for someone in Boone County Jail by name?
Start with the person’s last name on the official inmate list. Add the first name only if you receive several matches, then open Display Detail for the record that appears to match the person you are looking for.
3. Why is a recently arrested person not showing in the roster?
The person may still be going through intake, may have been released, transferred or booked under a different version of the name. Retry with fewer search fields and call the jail at 859-334-2143 if current custody remains unclear.
4. Does the Boone County inmate roster show a release date?
The public roster includes a Scheduled Release Date field, but the field may be blank and a listed date can change. Confirm time-sensitive release information directly with the jail.
5. Where is the Boone County Jail in Kentucky?
The Boone County Jail is at 3020 Conrad Lane, Burlington, KY 41005. The main jail phone number published by Boone County is 859-334-2143.
6. How do I pay an inmate’s bond at Boone County Jail?
Boone County states that bonds must be paid in person at the jail and that cash or a cashier’s check is accepted. The jail warns that it does not call families to collect bond through phone payments, apps or gift cards.
7. How do I add money to a Boone County inmate account?
For commissary funds, Boone County directs families to the jail-lobby kiosk or JailATM. For phone-minute purchases, the county currently directs users to InmateSales or 877-998-5678.
8. When can I visit an inmate at Boone County Jail?
Main Jail video visits are listed for Tuesday from 7 a.m. to noon for last names A–M, Thursday from 7 a.m. to noon for N–Z and Saturday from 7 a.m. to noon for all inmates. Remote visits are currently arranged through InmateSales.
9. What is the Boone County Jail inmate mailing address?
Address inmate mail to the inmate’s name, Boone County Jail, P.O. Box 898, Burlington, KY 41005. Current county rules require ordinary incoming personal mail to follow its postcard and return-address requirements.
10. How can I track a Boone County inmate after release or transfer?
Use Kentucky VINE for custody-status information and notifications. If the person has entered Kentucky Department of Corrections custody, search the Kentucky Online Offender Lookup system.
Bottom Line
For a Boone County jail inmate search in Kentucky, use the county’s live inmate list first. Search broadly by surname, open the individual detail record and confirm custody before paying bond, depositing money or planning a visit. Use the jail at 859-334-2143 when live custody is unclear, the Boone County Circuit Court Clerk for the criminal case itself, Kentucky VINE for custody alerts and KOOL when an inmate has moved into state correctional custody.