Hopkins County Jail – Madisonville, KY

Hopkins County Jail is located in Hopkins County and is the primary jail for that county. Are you looking for someone in jail at Hopkins County Jail? This site will tell you about anything you might want to know about Hopkins County Jail,like the following: Learn how to locate an inmate. Find mugshots and inmate photos. The jail’s address and phone number. Posting bail. Intake procedures. Court records. And everything else.

The thought of getting arrested and going to jail is a scary idea, not only for whoever gets arrested, but also their friends and family. This guide is designed to give information that you need to make helping someone get out of jail a lot easier. If you have a specific question, feel free to ask them, and please leave any comments or tips that would help other people in the same situation would be welcome.

Do you have a family member or friend that is incarcerated and want to contact them?

Do you know a family member or friend who’s been arrested and you want to find out what jail they’re in?

In order to see who’s in jail at Hopkins County Jail you need to click on their link and use the inmate lookup.

The Hopkins County Jail Inmate Locator is a list of persons who are in jail, which includes current status, bail amount (if applicable), and visiting schedule. You can also find the same information about anybody who has been arrested or released within the past 24 hours. Prisoners are shown in alphabetical order by their last name. You will be able to locate their inmate information faster if you have the arrestee’s name, birth date, or inmate ID Number.

If the person you are looking for is at another county jail you will want to check the other Kentucky county jails in our Kentucky County Jail Guide: Kentucky Jails

A mugshot, or jail booking picture, is a picture that the police take when you get processed at jail intake. A mugshot is actually one frontal photo and a profile picture. Your full name and intake number will appear on the pictures, and they are on file at the jail.

Mugshots of inmates can be searched on the website, or you can view them at the Hopkins County Jail. When you search for mugshots on the website you have to put in the legal name, and an arrest date, if you have one.

Need to know how to have your mugshot erased from the Hopkins County Jail website? This will be difficult, since your mugshot is public record. To get your mugshot removed you must file a Petition to Expunge with the court. Basically, this means that your arrest record will be sealed, and unavailable to the public. Depending on your situation, this may be a longshot.

For a more in-depth article about getting your mugshot removed, the different mugshot websites, and the mugshot removal services: How To Get Your Mugshot Taken Down

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Of course, if you are locked up, your main thought is when and how to get out. After you’ve gone through booking, bail is set either through a preset bail schedule or a magistrate. If no bail is set this might mean that you will either be free to go until your court date, or you have to stay in jail until your trial.

If you are released from jail you will have to agree to go to your court date, and you are required not to leave the county.

Usually, an inmate in the Hopkins County Jail will earn time off for good behavior if they don’t break the rules and act right while they are in jail.

If you follow the rules, you may be allowed to participate in a work release program. You will have to stay the jail each day after work, or you might be allowed to move to a halfway house instead of the jail.

Bail is how much money that you will be required to pay to get out of jail until your trial. The amount you will be required to pay is dictated by how serious your crime is. Someone you know will need to pay 10 percent of the total set before you can get out of jail. If you don’t show up for your scheduled court date, whoever paid your bail will lose that bail money.

You must call the Hopkins County Jail or the County Courthouse. If know the pertinent information, such as name, address and date of birth, they will be able to let you know the bail amount. Also, you can find out how much their bail is on the Hopkins County Jail website.

Having to bail someone out of jail is no fun, but thankfully, its simple to do if you have the money. To start with, you need to know if their bail is a Cash Only Bond. If this is the case, you will not be able to use the services of a bondsman. Bail can only be paid by cash – they won’t take checks. Once you have paid the bond, the person will be released into your care. If they don’t violate the terms of their bail, the bail money you posted will be returned to you.

If the amount of bail set is large, or you just can’t afford to pay it, you should use a bail bondsman. Bail bondsmen will usually have a fee of 10-15% of the total bail amount, and usually with a minimum charge of $100. This money is non-refundable and the bondsman only accepts cash. If their bail has been set particularly high, the bondsman will in most cases ask to use assets as collateral for the bond.

If you need a bail bondsman visit our page about: Find a bail bondsman at Hopkins County Jail

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• Early Release For Good Behavior
• Work Release Programs
• Released For Time Served
• Be Released on a Pre-Trial Release Program
• Get Released on House Arrest
• Get Released on Your Own Recognizance

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The intake procedure is made up of the following steps:

• You will get put in a holding cell. If the jail is busy, you will have to wait a while to get processed.
• First, will have to answer a number of questions, like what is your legal name, address, birth date and a contact person.
• Also, you will also be asked about your psychological and medical history.
• You will be given an inmate number.
• You will get fingerprinted.
• You will have your mugshot taken.
• Any property you have will be taken from you and stored until you are discharged.
• You will get to make a telephone call to contact a member of your family, friend, or bondsman to arrange bail.
• If you are expected to be released quickly, you might be allowed to wear your own clothes, but if you are not expected to make bail quickly you will be given a jail jumpsuit.

Have you ever been arrested and gone through the jail intake procedure? If you have, please tell us what happened. How long did it take to get processed? What was your treatment like? Can you share any secrets that might help other people that get arrested get through the process?

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Once you are able to post bail, you will be discharged from jail. The discharge process can take anywhere from 15 minutes to quite a few hours. In other words the quicker you post bail, the quicker you will get released. Also, it can depend on if you have a cash bond or if a judge needs to figure out how much your bail will be. For minor offenses, you will simply be booked and get released without having to post bail. When you have completed your jail sentence and have a release date, plan to be released that morning.

If the police have a, or if you have to begin your jail sentence, it is highly recommended that you follow the law and go down to the jail and turn yourself in. For a warrant, report to the jail intake area, and tell an officer that believe that there could be an outstanding warrant for your arrest. They will check their system to see if there are any outstanding local, state or federal arrest warrants out for you, and if they find one, they will take you into custody and begin the intake process. If you are reporting to serve out your sentence, report on the date and time that the sentence order or court paperwork states. Be sure that you get don’t get there late, or they may decide to arrest you. Only bring approved items when you go, for example a driver’s license or your ID, any prescription medication you might take, and a sentencing order.

The inmate have to give information about each visitor to the jail in advance of the visit. Your visitors will be put in a log of approved visitors as an approved visitor. Each visitor has to provide identification. Visitors that gets to visitation or that does not have a visitation order will not be able to attend visitation.
Jail visitation policies frequently change, so you should check the jail site before go to the jail to visit an inmate.

All phone calls from jail are with a pre-paid phone card or account, or are collect calls . Phone calls made in jail are typically more expensive than phone calls made outside of jail. There are certain restrictions about when and how often you can use the phone, but inmates should keep in mind that you are just one of many people who want to talk to their loved ones. If you are disciplined for an infraction, an inmate’s ability to use the phone might get cut back or cut altogether.

The Hopkins County Jail phone number is: 270-821-6704

All inmate mail must be sent using the actual US Postal Service, and not courier or delivery, or hand delivered. You cannot use any other method of mail or package delivery. You should write the prisoner’s name, inmate ID, and the jail address on the envelope. Do not send a box or package, padded envelope, plastic or paper bag, or an envelope with any metal in it. Any mail is opened and read and examined by the jail officers, and the mail will be returned to the sender if the jail decides it is inappropriate.

The address that you should use if you are sending a letter to an inmate at Hopkins County Jail is:

Hopkins County Jail
2250 Laffoon Trail
Madisonville, KY 42431

Here is how you should address the letter:

[INMATE’S FULL NAME]
[INMATE ID]
Hopkins County Jail
2250 Laffoon Trail
Madisonville, KY 42431

The mail policy changes often, so it would be best to visit the official Hopkins County Jail site before you send a letter to an inmate there.

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Even if you’ve been arrested, you need to be aware that you still have rights, one of these is that you have the right to request a lawyer. You only get so many phone calls when you get arrested, so you would be wise to have a friend or family member locate a lawyer for you. You might be thinking ‘do I really need an attorney?’ You’re not required to have an attorney in all cases, a criminal defense attorney will advise you about your rights, look after your best interests and help you navigate through the criminal justice system in your county. The sooner you hire a lawyer to represent you and work on your criminal case, the better off you’ll be.

To read more about how to find an attorney, go to: How to Find a Lawyer in Hopkins County

If you can’t afford a lawyer, you will be given a public defender for a lawyer. In addition, the Public Defender has a number of staff such as investigators, crime scene and forensics experts and social case workers. Public Defenders are bona-fide lawyers that are members of the Kentucky State Bar and are completely licensed to handle your case.

Have you or someone you know had to use a court appointed attorney or Public Defender? Are you happy with how they handled your case?

Court records are public records. Court records are comprised of a case file with a docket sheet and all motions, documents, and evidence filed during your court case. You can access your court records with the website, or at the Hopkins County Clerk of Court.

The Clerk of Court is a member of the court that maintains court records. The Clerk of Court also administer the oath for anyone testifying in court, and read the verdict when delivered by the jury. All court records associated with your court case are available at Clerk of Court.

Court fees and costs are all costs from your case, which include filing fees, motion fees and various court charges. If you can’t afford to pay these fees and have a Public Defender, you will not be responsible for these fees.

The Hopkins County magistrate is the person that rules on your case in court. Magistrate judges do several different things, such as setting bail, issuing warrants for arrest, and presiding over preliminary court appearances and detention proceedings.

A defendant’s pre-sentencing report is completed to include information about your background and details of the defendant’s life and public history, which the magistrate judge will take into account when determining the sentence. Information will be collected from the person on trial, his or her family members, and if necessary the victim. Remember you are allowed to ask to have a copy of your pre-sentencing report before your sentencing, so you can correct any mistakes that it contains.

If you get convicted of a crime during your trial, you will be given a sentence for your crime. There are several different options for sentencing, which include community service and probation, to incarceration in jail or prison. Depending on how serious your crime was, you may be immediately taken into custody, or you might be given a date that you must report to jail to serve out your sentence.

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Do you want to find out if someone is incarcerated in jail, or has ever been locked up?

You can you need to go to the Hopkins County jail website, and search by:

• Their name.
• Date of birth.
• Their booking date.
• or inmate ID.

If you’re not sure if this person is in jail or not, you should call the jail to find out.

If you think you might have a warrant out for your arrest, you can find out by checking the arrest warrants online or call the court. You have to have the person’s first and last name. Or, you can just go down to the jail and inquire at the information desk. Keep in mind that there is an outstanding warrant for your arrest, you should be prepared to get taken into custody immediately.

If you know the person’s name, and their arrest date, contact the Hopkins County jail, either by phone, in person, or find out online. Arrest records are in the public record and this information is freely available.

A Civil Process is when you get served with legal papers, which can be , subpoenas, and arrest warrants. You can find these civil process orders by contacting the Sheriff’s office, on their website or by phone.

All people registered as sex offenders are required to be listed and registered on both a national and state sex offender database. The people listed on these databases have been convicted in a court of law of a sex offense. You can access these offenders on the internet, but you should know that you will not get the street address, but only the address block of the address that they registered.

Court Records are public records and available to anyone. These records include a court case file that contains a docket sheet and any filings and documents filed in your court case. You can access court records on the website, or at the Hopkins County Clerk of Court office where the case was filed.

Each and every state maintains records of people’s criminal history. These state databases are all connected so you can track criminal backgrounds from any other state. You can go to courthouse and check in person, or you can check online. It is helpful to know the county the crime was committed in, and if the crime was in a totally different state, you may have to pay for a more complete search.

A criminal history search you can get a report detailing any arrests, charges, or convictions that may be on a person’s record for any crimes they may have committed, which could include:

• DWI or DUI.
• Drug Possession.
• Kidnapping.
• Sex offenses which could include rape, and sexual assault.
• Violent crimes including assault, battery and murder.
• Property crimes like theft or larceny.

During a criminal records search, in most cases won’t find out if someone has had any moving violations, like:

• Speeding tickets.
• Drivers license revoked or suspended.
• Been in a traffic accident.
• Other moving violations.
• Parking Tickets.

To get driving histories, you will have to do a driving history search.

Have you ever needed to find criminal records? How easy was it? Was your search online or did you call the courthouse? Was the information correct? There are lots of reasons that folks search for criminal backgrounds and records, and your comments may help other people that are in the same situation.

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Most Wanted

The FBI has a list of the Ten Most Wanted Criminals. In Hopkins County, the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Department has a list of most wanted criminals, too.

FBI Top Ten Most Wanted List: Link

Hopkins County Top Ten Most Wanted List: Link


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Life In Jail / What Its Like

Daily Life

Just the thought of spending time in the Hopkins County jail is quite unpleasant, you will soon get accustomed to the daily routine there. You will get an alarm to wake up at 6:00 AM, and then roll call. Next, you will have breakfast. Following breakfast you will have to work in the program that has been assigned to you. This could be working in the kitchen, laundry, or some sort of manufacturing job. While this may seem tedious, it may help you when you leave jail, as you are gaining experience in a certain field of work. Other inmates go to school, while some take part in mandated treatment programs. After lunch, there will be another roll call, then back to work. Your evening will be spent either in your cell or a common room. During this time dinner is served and you will be expected to take a shower. After another roll call, it’s lights out. Even though you will be confined to your cell, there may be enough light to read or write letters. Then again, most inmates welcome lights out, and try to get as much sleep as they can.

Most people are frightened at the idea of jail because they don’t know what to expect. If you have spent any time in Hopkins County Jail, your experiences would be welcomed, if it can help another person to deal with it.

Dress Code

When incarcerated, all inmates are expected to wear the Hopkins County Jail uniform. This is normally a jumpsuit or scrubs. Of note to anyone visiting an inmate – you must be properly dressed. Any clothing considered inappropriate will not be permitted.

How To Send Money to an Inmate

You will have your own ‘bank account’ while in jail. This money is used to purchase items from the Commissary. Family and friends can deposit money into this account for you, and any money you earn while in prison will also be deposited into your account. Outside money can be paid in to your account via a money order, cash or check. If someone sends a check or money order, make sure that they write your inmate ID on it. The maximum amount you are allowed in your account is $290 per month.

The rules for sending funds to jail inmates changes, so be sure to visit the official Hopkins County Jail site when you send money to an inmate.


Commissary

The commissary is the jail store. You can purchase a number of things here, such as toiletries, snacks and writing supplies. Bear in mind that you will probably want to use the commissary daily, and any infractions will get that privilege taken away from you.

Inmate Medications

If you are on any type of prescription medication, you will be allowed to continue taking it while in jail. When you are first processed, you will be asked what medication you take. You will then be referred to the jail nurse or doctor who will be in charge of monitoring your health and prescribing your medication.

Meals

You will get three meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner. As expected, they are very basic, but healthy. A typical breakfast might be cereal, toast, coffee and fruit. Lunch might be spaghetti, salad, bread and milk. Dinner could be chicken casserole, rice, vegetables, dessert and milk. Contrary to popular belief, prison food has greatly improved over the years, and you might find that it’s not much different from what you would eat at home.

Pods / The Yard

The jail is designed in a ‘pod’ layout, with self-contained housing arranged around an outdoor yard. Each pod has a central control station and a common room, and the inmates take turns in using the yard. The jail is designed this way to keep certain inmates together, and others away from the general population.

Gangs

As with life in general, gangs are a part of prison life. Obviously it is best to avoid becoming a part of this environment as it will only lead to trouble. When you first enter prison, you might find yourself being ‘primed’ to join a gang, or worse, you might get their attention in a negative way. The best thing to do is keep your head down and don’t get involved.


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News and Media

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Jobs

Types of Jobs at Hopkins County Jail

The Deputy Sheriff is the second in command at the Hopkins County Jail, overseeing the day to day operations and administration of the jail. An inmate is unlikely to have much interaction with the Deputy Sheriff, unless they have committed an infraction. Detention Officers are responsible for the custody and care of the inmates. They maintain order in the jail, and handle security. A Detention Officer is assigned to a certain pod, and therefore is responsible for the same inmates each day. They get to know the inmates on a certain level and are well equipped to handle any problems that may occur.

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Requirements:

• You have to be over the age of 21.
• You have to possess a High School Diploma or GED
• You have to be a US Citizen.
• You have to pass a Criminal, Credit and Driving History background check.
• You have to pass a drug test.
• You have to have a good level of fitness.
• You have to be in good health.
• You have to have a valid Driver’s License
• An applicant for Deputy Sheriff must possess a Law Enforcement Certification.


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Family Resources

There are resources for families of both the perpetrator of the crime and the victim. The social and emotional impact of crime is far reaching, affecting many. Families can receive professional counseling, court related assistance, social services assistance and help in navigating the criminal justice system.

If you are a family member, which resources did you find to be particularly helpful? Please let us know, as this will be helpful to other families in the same situation.

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Victim Resources

Important Note: If you, or someone you know, are in immediate danger, call 911.

Victim’s Rights

The Victim Rights Act grants victims the following rights:

• The right to protection from the accused.
• The right to notification.
• The right to attend proceedings.
• The right to speak at criminal justice proceedings.
• The right to consult with the prosecuting attorney.
• The right to restitution.
• The right to a speedy trial.
• The right to be treated with fairness, dignity and respect.

The definition of victim includes:

• Spouses and children of all victims.
• Parents and guardians of minor victims.
• Parents, guardians and siblings of mentally or physically incapacitated victims or victims of homicide.
• Foster parents or other caregivers, under certain circumstances.

There are a number of services and programs designed to help victims and their families. You can find out about these services by contacting the courthouse, or local law enforcement agency.

Victim Notification

The Department of Justice Victim Notification System (VNS) is a system that provides victims with information pertaining to their case and/or any defendants in the case. You will receive a Victim Identification Number (VIN) and a Personal Identification Number (PIN) that will allow you to access VNS via the internet or by phone. Here, you will find information about future court hearings, historical court events, and detailed information about the defendant. This will include criminal charges filed, the outcome of charges, sentence imposed, custody location, projected release date and any other release information. The VNS website is updated daily. You will also receive any ongoing information by mail or email.

Have you, a family member or friend ever used the Victim Notification System? If so, was it effective? Did you get the information in a timely manner? Was the system difficult to use? We would like to hear from you, so please post any comments here.

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Sex Offender Information and Search

All people registered as sex offenders are registered on either a national or state sex offender database. The people on these databases have been convicted of a sex or kidnapping crime. You can access this information online, but bear in mind that you will not get the exact address, rather the block that they live on.

Domestic Violence

If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, there are services to help you. Your county will have a Domestic Violence Services office. They provide free and confidential services, such as emergency shelter information, legal advocacy, support groups and domestic violence education. They will work to help you create a safe and violence-free life, and heal from the trauma of abuse.

Important Note: If you, or someone you know, are in immediate danger, call 911.


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Reviews

Reviews of this Jail

Have you ever been a prisoner at Hopkins County Jail? Do you have a family member or friend that is an inmate there? Have you ever visited an inmate at Hopkins County Jail?

If yes, then we would like you to write your review about it. Write about your jail experience so that others will know what to expect.

Things you could include in your comment:

• Jail conditions.
• Jail and pod facility and layout
• Jail staff and Guards
• Commissary and food
• Visitation
• The other inmates – what are they like?
• Prisoner safety
• Jail gangs
• Activities and programs


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Tell Your Story

Everbody that’s been incarcerated has some stories to tell about the whole experience. Why’d you get arrested? Did you experience fair treatment? How was day to day life at Hopkins County Jail? Tell us about the other inmates. How has this experience impacted your life?

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Make some good friends in jail? Trying to reconnect with a friend from jail? Say hello here, just leave a message below.

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Links and Resources

Main Hopkins County Jail Link
Hopkins County Jail Inmate Search Link
Hopkins County Jail Mugshots
Hopkins County Jail Bail Link

Hopkins County Jail Visitation Policy Link
Hopkins County Jail Mail Policy
Locate an inmate at Hopkins County Jail
Hopkins County Warrant Lookup
Hopkins County Jail Arrests
Send Funds to an Inmate at Hopkins County Jail
Hopkins County Jail Jobs


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