Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex Inmate Search

How to Use KOOL

Go to kool.corrections.ky.gov and search using the person’s full legal name. You can also search directly by their KY DOC number if you already have it.

The search results show:

• Current facility name and location
• KY DOC number
• Sentence information and offenses
• Projected parole eligibility or release date
• Photo (when available)

If the search returns no results, try different name spellings. If your loved one was recently sentenced or transferred, give the system one to two business days to update before calling the facility.

What the KY DOC Number Is Used For

The KY DOC number is the unique identifier assigned to everyone in Kentucky state custody. It stays the same through the entire sentence, even across facility transfers.

You need the DOC number for:

• Sending money: Access Corrections requires the name and DOC number to route your deposit correctly.
• Mailing letters: Include the DOC number on every envelope so mail reaches the right person.
• Phone calls and video visits: Securus uses the DOC number to connect your account to the inmate’s.
• Visitor approval: Staff use the DOC number when processing your visitor application.

If the Record Shows a Different Facility

KOOL is updated regularly but may not reflect a transfer immediately. If the record shows a facility other than Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex, either the transfer hasn’t been processed yet or your loved one may have been moved again. Call EKCC at (606) 743-2800 to confirm their current placement before mailing, sending money, or making the drive.

EKCC vs. Federal Facilities

Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex is a state prison run by the Kentucky Department of Corrections. It is not a federal facility. If your search on KOOL comes up empty, it may be because the person is held in a federal facility (BOP), which uses a separate system. Federal inmates can be searched at bop.gov/inmateloc/. State and federal systems are not connected.