General Inmate Information

Constructive correspondence is encouraged between all inmates and their families, friends and associates.

No self-adhesive labels are allowed on incoming mail.

Inmate mail should be addressed as follows:

  Inmate name and Institutional number
    (example: John Doe, #000000)
  Blackburn Correctional Complex
  3111 Spurr Road
  Lexington, KY  40511

Money may be sent via Western Union Quick Collect System.   The person sending money will need to fill out a Blue Quick Collect Form available through Western Union Agents.  The information the sender will need to send money in this manner is:

Pay to:  Blackburn Correctional Complex
Code City and State:  Blackburn/Kentucky
<Inmate Name and Inmate Number are required>

Deposits shall not exceed $200 for any one deposit, except from immediate family members.

Mail Money Order to:

  Business Office
  Inmate name and Institutional number
    (example: John Doe, #000000)
  Blackburn Correctional Complex
  3111 Spurr Road
  Lexington, KY  40511

If it is necessary to phone the Complex in an emergency, the telephone number is (859) 246-2366. Either the Chaplain or the Duty Officer should be notified of emergencies. The only way an inmate may speak with you over the phone is when he calls you. No inmate may receive a telephone call from outside the institution. All inmate calls shall be collect and you are responsible for the charges.