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are the most common questions asked by friends and family
members of those who are incarcerated at the Harlan County
Detention Center. |
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| Q. |
What
are the business hours for the Harlan County Detention
Center (HCDC)? |
| A. |
Although
the detention center is open 24 hrs, the administrative
offices are open Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. until
4:00 p.m. |
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| Q. |
Where
is the HCDC located? |
| A. |
We
are located at 6000 Highway 38 - Evarts, Ky. 40828 |
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| Q. |
What
is the mailing address for HCDC? |
| A. |
6000
Highway 38 - Evarts, Ky. 40828 |
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| Q. |
Can
I visit an inmate? |
| A. |
Inmates
of the HCDC may be visited by friends, family members,
clergy or attorneys. All visitors must be adults with
a photo ID All minors must be accompanied by an adult. |
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| Q. |
When
can I visit an inmate? |
| A. |
Female
visitation is on Thursday and Sunday, Male visitation
is on on Tuesdays and Saturdays and IWP visitation is
onlyon Satudays. Visiting hours are from 9:00 a.m. to
11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. If you are unsure
of a persons visiting day, please call the detention center. |
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| Q. |
Can
I bring clothes to an inmate? |
| A. |
Male
and Female inmates are permitted to have 4 pairs of socks,
4 pairs of underwear and 4 t-shirts in their cell. Females
are also permitted 3 bras. All items must be white and
underwear must be briefs. (No boxer shorts.) |
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| Q. |
Can
I bring books to an inmate? |
| A. |
Religious
materials may be given to an inmate. If an inmate requests
reading material , we have a library. |
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| Q. |
Can
I bring cigarettes to an inmate? |
| A. |
No
tobacco products. The new facility is "Tobacco Free."
Also no candy, etc. will be accepted from outside the
HCDC. Inmates may order such items from our commissary. |
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| Q. |
When
can inmates order commissary? |
| A. |
Commissary
orders are taken every Sunday and Wednesday and the inmates
receive the items the following day. |
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| Q. |
When
can I leave money for an inmate? |
| A. |
Cash
may be left for commissary anytime. HCDC can only accept
exact change. We also accept money orders through the
mail. A return address must be on the envelope. |
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| Q. |
Can
I send an Inmate holiday, greeting, or Birthday cards? |
| A. |
Yes,
but they have to be mailed to the HCDC. |
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| Q. |
Can
I bring medication to an inmate? |
| A. |
Medication
prescribed for an inmate may be left if it is in the proper
container. A current and complete label must be on the
prescription bottles. |
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| Q. |
What
if an inmate needs medical attention? |
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Inmates
may fill out a medical request form. All inmates have
the right to medical attention should they require it. |
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| Q. |
How
do inmates pay for medical expenses? |
| A. |
50%
of all commissary deposits is deducted each time a deposit
is made into an inmate's commissary account. For example:
If $10.00 is left for the inmate, $5.00 is deducted and
applied to the inmate's medical balance. Medical balances
may be paid in full by friends or family members at anytime. |
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| Q. |
What
if an inmate has money on their account when they are
released from custody? |
| A. |
The
inmate's commissary balance will be refunded by check
unless the inmate owes a medical bill, in which case the
balance would be applied to the medical bill. |
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| Q. |
Where
do I pay a bond? |
| A. |
If
the bond is being paid before 4:30 p.m. Monday through
Friday, you must pay it at the circuit clerk's office
in the Harlan County Justice Center. After 4:30 p.m. and
on the weekends, bonds are taken at the detention center.
All bonds taken at the detention center must be paid in
cash using exact change only. |
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| Q. |
How
do I know if an inmate qualifies for the Inmate Work Program? |
| A. |
An
inmate who has been sentenced and approved by both the
sentencing judge and the county jailer will be offered
a chance to shorten their sentence by joining the Inmate
Work Program (IWP). An inmate in the program will receive
1 day off their sentence for each day worked. |
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| Q. |
Who
do I need to call for inmate phone service and problems? |
| A. |
Evercom
- 1.800.844.6591 - www.correctionalbillingservices.com |
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| Q. |
Do
you charge a booking fee? |
| A. |
Yes...
A booking fee is charged at the time of booking and this
has to be paid in full before any commissary can be purchased
by the inmate. |
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