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: Robert Howerton
Secretary: Rose Sewell

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

• Department of Corrections Presents Top Award To Supreme Court Justice Bill Cunningham
  Friday, September 05, 2008
  Frankfort, Ky. (Sept. 5, 2008) - The Kentucky Department of Corrections honored Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Bill Cunningham with the agency’s top award Wednesday, the 2008 Lucille Hurt Robuck “Commitment to Corrections” Award. Tom Simpson named Warden of the Year; Warren Lambert takes Probation & Parole Supervisor of the Year honor
• Prisons Receive Perfect Scores in National Re-Accreditation Audits
  Monday, July 28, 2008
  Frankfort, Ky. (July 25, 2008) – Blackburn Correctional Complex (BCC) and Frankfort Career and Development Center (FCDC) received perfect scores during their re-accreditation process this week with the American Correctional Association (ACA). Both prisons received a score of 100% on non-mandatory and mandatory standards.
• Robert Howerton Promoted to Warden at Blackburn Correctional Complex
  Monday, July 07, 2008
  Frankfort, Ky. (July 3, 2008) – Kentucky Department of Corrections Deputy Commissioner Al Parke today announced the promotion of Robert Howerton to warden of Blackburn Correctional Complex in Lexington. He begins his new job on July 16.