Mission

The primary emphasis is on security and control, the main program is to assist inmates in progressing to a community service center and/or return to the community as citizens after positive behavior, program participation and work performance has been demonstrated.  Accountability for voluntary program opportunities include academic and vocational education, substance abuse programs, recreation and club activities, religious and counseling programs.

3111 Spurr Road
Lexington, Kentucky 40511
Warden: Joe Rion
Secretary: Rose Sewell

Phone: (859) 246-2366
Fax: (859) 246-2376

• Larry Chandler to Retire as Warden of KSR; J. David Donahue Will Return to Kentucky
  Tuesday, June 24, 2008
  Frankfort, Ky. (June 24, 2008) – Larry Chandler’s name has become synonymous with Kentucky Corrections. Twenty-six years ago he walked through the doors of the Kentucky State Reformatory and went to work as a correctional officer. At the end of August when he retires as warden of KSR, he will walk out those same doors leaving his mark on not only that prison, but the entire state correctional system.
• Connie Malone, Brenn Combs Named to Key Posts
  Tuesday, June 17, 2008
  Frankfort, Ky. (May 27, 2008) – Kentucky Justice & Public Safety Cabinet Secretary J. Michael Brown today announced two key appointments within the cabinet’s Office of Legal Services.
• Tom Cannady Named Director of Correctional Industries
  Tuesday, June 17, 2008
  Frankfort, Ky. (June 17, 2008) – Kentucky Department of Corrections Deputy Commissioner Al Parke today announced the hiring of Tom Cannady as director of Kentucky Correctional Industries.