Kentucky inmate search: how to find someone
Short answer: use the official KY DOC KOOL Offender Online Lookup. Have the full name and date of birth, or the ID number, ready.
Official locator
KY DOC KOOL Offender Online Lookup (official) (opens in new tab)
OutSooner never copies, stores or displays these records. We only link to the official source.
What you need, and tips
- Have the person's full legal name and date of birth, or better, their state ID number (DOC, inmate or offender number). The ID number gives the most exact match.
- Try spelling variations, a maiden or former name, and searching by last name only.
- Newly sentenced people can take days or weeks to appear after leaving county jail. If someone is still in county jail, check the county sheriff, not the state DOC.
- Federal prisoners are in the BOP locator, not a state system.
- Write down the ID number once you find it. Mail, money, visiting and phone accounts all ask for it.
After you find them
See how Kentucky sentence credits work.
FAQ
How do I find an inmate in Kentucky?
Use the official KY DOC KOOL Offender Online Lookup (https://corrections.ky.gov/public-information/kool/Pages/default.aspx). Search by name, or for the most exact match, by ID number.
What information do I need?
Have the person's full legal name and date of birth, or better, their state ID number (DOC, inmate or offender number). The ID number gives the most exact match.
Does OutSooner store my search?
No. OutSooner links to the official locator and never stores, copies or displays records from other states.
Sources: KY DOC KOOL Offender Online Lookup (opens in new tab) · Last verified: · Corrections