July 24, 2025
Kentucky county jail classifications
Classifications include full service, life safety, regional and closed
February 07, 2025
County 101: Understanding closed jail counties
Around one-third of Kentucky counties do not operate a jail.
January 30, 2025
County 101: State funding sources for county jails
Understanding the state's role in county jail funding
December 13, 2024
Understanding the county jail per diem
Counties receive a $35.34 per diem for housing state inmates
October 24, 2024
Trends in Kentucky’s jail population
Nearly half of inmates housed in county jails are state or federal inmates.
May 10, 2024
Dept. of Justice reiterates guidance on use of medication in jails for opioid use disorder
The Americans with Disabilities Act protects people in recovery
