General Inmate Information

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

All incoming mail shall be sent via the US Postal Service and addressed with the Inmate’s name and institution number.  STAMPS ARE NOT ACCEPTED THROUGH THE MAIL.

Regular mail

Inmate name, ID #
Roederer Correctional Complex
PO Box 69
LaGrange, KY  40031

Money for an inmate’s account shall be in the form of a United States Postal Money Order ONLY.  Cash and personal checks shall not be accepted.  Postal Money Orders shall be sent via U.S. Postal Service.  The envelope should be addressed as follows:

   Inmate Accounts
   Inmate name, ID #
   Roederer Correctional Complex
   PO Box 69
   LaGrange, KY  40031

In addition, payment will be accepted via the 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:  Roederer Correctional Complex
Code City/State: Roederer   KY
Sender Acct. #
with Company: Inmate name, ID #

Deposits shall not exceed $200 for any one deposit, except from IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS.

If it is necessary to phone the Roederer Correctional Complex in an emergency, the telephone number is (502) 222-0173. 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 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.