General Inmate Information

Below is information and instructions on how to mail a letter to an inmate, send money to an inmate and what to do in case of an emergency.

All incoming mail shall be sent via the U.S. Postal Service and addressed with the inmate’s name, institutional number, Kentucky Correctional Institution for Women, P.O. Box 337, inmate’s living area, Pewee Valley, KY  40056.   All incoming mail is opened and inspected for contraband. STAMPS ARE NOT ACCEPTED THROUGH THE MAIL.

U.S. Postal money orders and Western Union quick money transfers are the only forms of monies that may be received by inmates.  Postal money orders shall be received in a separate envelope addressed directly to Inmate Accounts with the inmate’s name and institutional number on the envelope.  No other items or correspondence may be included in the envelope containing the money order or it shall be returned to the sender.  No cash or checks are allowed.

Unless approved by the Warden of each institution, immediate family are the only inmates who may correspond with each other within the Kentucky Correctional system.  Legally married spouses, who are inmates, may send money to one another with the approval of the Warden of each institution.

Inmates may receive a total of 5 money transactions per month not to exceed a total of $200.00 for any one deposit except from immediate family members.

Instructions for using the Western Union Quick Collect are as follows:

(1) Call 1-800-325-6000 to locate the Western Union Agent location nearest you.

(2) At the agent location, fill in the blue Quick Collect Payment Form completely, including the following information:

PAY TO: Kentucky Correctional Institution for Women.

CODE CITY: PEEWEE

State: KY

(3) Be sure that the inmate's last and first name and inmate ID number are correctly written on the form.

(4) This CASH transaction will cost you $11.95.

For Western Union Customer Service Call 1-800-238-572.

If it is necessary to phone the institution in an emergency, the telephone number is (502) 241-8454. Either the Chaplain or the Captain on duty should be notified of emergencies. The only way an inmate may speak with you over the phone is when he/she 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.