Department of Corrections Kentucky Justice & Public Safety Cabinet (2024)

​​​​​​​​​​​​Mission:

To protect the citizens of the Commonwealth and to provide a safe, secure, and humane environment for staff and offenders in carrying out the mandates of the legislative and judicial processes; and, to provide opportunities for offenders to acquire skills which facilitate non-criminal behavior.

Addiction Services

The Division of Addiction Services is responsible for the clinical and administrative oversight of all Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment related to inmates, parolees, and probationers within our care as determined by statute. This oversight includes treatment in prisons, jails,reentry service centers (RSCs), recovery Kentucky Centers (RKCs), and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs) through a partnership with regional Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs). Substance Use Disorder clinical determination for probationers and parolees through a network of social service clinicians in the Probation & Parole districts are also included in this oversight.

Adult Institutions

The Division of Adult Institutions operate 14correctional facilities that house Kentucky's adult inmate population. The institutions are:

  • Bell County Forestry Camp
  • Blackburn Correctional Complex
  • Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex
  • Green River Correctional Complex
  • Kentucky Correctional Institution for Women
  • Kentucky State Penitentiary
  • Kentucky State Reformatory
  • Lee Adjustment Center
  • Little Sandy Correctional Complex
  • Luther Luckett Correctional Complex
  • Northpoint Training Center
  • Roederer Correctional Complex
  • Southeast State Correctional Complex
  • Western Kentucky Correctional Complex

Probation & Parole

The mission of the Divisionof Probation and Parole is to enhance public safety and promote offender reintegration in the community through proactive supervision and referral to community based resources.

In addition to the supervision of probationers and parolees, Probation and Parole staff provide investigative services to the courts and Parole Board, rehabilitation services to offenders, and assistance in employment and home placement. Various duties include court appearances and testimony, reports to the releasing authorities, home visits, drug and alcohol testing, transportation of prisoners, referral of offenders to appropriate resources, and monitoring payment of fees, restitution and community service work. The Division of Probation and Parole is also responsible for the administration of the Interstate Compact, which transfers cases between states; the placement office, which assists incarcerated offenders with proper home placements; and the processing of Civil Rights Restoration requests submitted by ex-offenders.​

Reentry

The Division of Reentry Services vision is to help all we serve to achieve a successful reintegration into society beginning with the first day of incarceration or supervision. The Division's mission statement addresses three key areas. We focus on forming community partnerships. By formalizing partnerships across Kentucky, we are gaining resources to assist the justice-involved population with barriers. This is also beneficial in educating society about barriers that exist.

The next area of focus for the Division is empowering our population. Reentry Services strives to empower the individuals we serve by connecting them to the resources obtained within their communities. As a Division, we support our population and their families, through assistance, guidance and education. As a Department, we provide evidence based and promising practices programming to empower to justice-involved population with prosocial thinking, coping and life skills.

Providing successful reintegration is the overall goal of the Division. Our Division works with the justice-involved population to enhance communities by aiding in the transition of the individuals becoming pro-social members of society.

Second Chance

With so many jobs being created across the commonwealth, Team Kentucky wants to help make sure every Kentuckian has an opportunity to chase their dreams right here at home. The site includes information on resume help, job searches and a variety of reentry services.​

Gov. Beshear’s administration has been committed to working with community partners to support job growth and help Kentucki​ans overcome addiction.

For the first time since 2018, Kentucky saw a 5% decline in overdose deaths in 2022 – and was one of only eight states to see a significant decline in overdose deaths last year.

The commonwealth is also leading the nation in per capita residential drug and ​alcohol beds and has recorded the three lowest recidivism rates in over a decade.

The Governor has long been a​proponent for second chances and on his third day in office he signed anexecutive​ orderto automaticallyrestore the voting rightsto Kentuckians who have completed their sentences for nonviolent, nonsexual offenses and have paid their debt to society. Now 192,698 Kentuckians’ rights have been restored.​

​​​ ​​​​​Visit the Second Chance Website​​​​

Victim Services

The Victim Services Branch (VSB) is committed to assisting victims and survivors throughout the duration of the offender's incarceration and supervision. We ensure that crime victims are treated with dignity and respect. A victim's need for assistance does not stop once an offender has been sentenced. In fact, it continues throughout an offender's incarceration and supervision.

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    Kentucky Justice & Public Safety Cabinet (2024)

FAQs

Who is the secretary of the justice and public safety cabinet in Kentucky? ›

Keith Jackson, ​Secretary.

What is Team Kentucky Public Protection Cabinet? ›

The Public Protection Cabinet (PPC) keeps Kentuckians safe in business, leisure and daily life. We ensure safe and fair operation of some of the most important institutions in the Commonwealth.

How do I file a complaint against a correctional facility in Kentucky? ›

For complaints regarding a state prison or local jail, contact the state Inspector General's office or internal affairs unit that oversees the detaining agency. If you have a complaint about a U.S. Marshals Service detainee being held in a state prison or local jail, you may submit your complaint to the DOJ OIG.

How many prisons does Kentucky have? ›

How Many Prisons are in Kentucky? There are 5 federal Prisons, 12 State Prisons, and 20 County jails in the State of Kentucky.

Who is the current cabinet secretary of justice? ›

The department is headed by the U.S. attorney general, who reports directly to the president of the United States and is a member of the president's Cabinet. The current attorney general is Merrick Garland, who has served since March 2021.

Who is the Minister of Justice and Public Security? ›

Since October 2021 Emilie Enger Mehl has served as Minister of Justice and Public Security.

What are three cabinets in the Kentucky state government? ›

Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. Personnel Cabinet. Labor Cabinet. Energy and Environment Cabinet.

Who is the head of the DCBS Kentucky? ›

DCBS Commissioner Lesa Dennis details her time in the MSW Program and how it helped elevate her both personally and professionally. Share news: LEXINGTON, Ky.

Who is the chairman of the Kentucky PSC? ›

Angie Hatton was appointed to the Public Service Commission and designated as Vice Chair by Governor Andy Beshear in March 2023. She was then appointed as Chair on August 6, 2024. Her term expires July 1, 2025.

What are the rights of inmates in Kentucky? ›

Prisoners have freedom of speech. Prisoners have the right to practice their religion. Prisoners have the right to be free from sexual abuse and sexual assault. Prisoners have the right be from “cruel and unusual” punishment, including the right to certain minimal standards of living.

Can you write to a warden? ›

Warden. Visitors may write to the Warden about any issue. Often the Warden's Office will forward the letter to some prison staff the Warden feels is best able to address the concerns raised.

What is the inmate classification CI in Kentucky? ›

The inmate classification CI stands for controlled intake. Controlled intake can describe two types of prisoners. The first thing it describes is someone who has not been given an actual classification yet.

How much time do you serve on a 3 year sentence in Kentucky? ›

(b)
Sentence Being ServedTime Service Required Before First Review (Minus Jail Credit)
2 1/2 years up to 3 years8 months
3 years10 months
More than 3 years, up to and including 9 years1 year
More than 9 years, up to and including 15 years2 years
6 more rows

What jails in Kentucky hold federal inmates? ›

Kentucky Federal Prisons | Federal Prisons in Kentucky
  • Ashland FCI.
  • Ashland Prison Camp.
  • Big Sandy USP.
  • Big Sandy Prison Camp.
  • Lexington FMC.
  • Lexington Prison Camp.
  • Manchester FCI.
  • Manchester Prison Camp.
Oct 1, 2020

Which state has the most overcrowded prisons? ›

Based on the lowest capacity measure—design capacity—Alabama's prison system is the most overcrowded in the country, operating at 167.8 percent of design capacity with 21,570 people in custody.

Who is the secretary of state for KY SOS? ›

Stay Connected. Subscribe to receive updates from Secretary of State Michael G. Adams.

Who is the secretary for the Justice Department? ›

Merrick Garland is the U.S. attorney general. The Senate confirmed him on March 10, 2021, by a vote of 70-30. Click here to learn more about his confirmation process.

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