Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex Mail & Photos. Mailing Address and Rules

Mailing Address for Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex

Use this address for all personal mail to an inmate at EKCC:

[Inmate Full Legal Name] [KY DOC Number] Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex 200 Road to Justice West Liberty, Kentucky 41472

Use the U.S. Postal Service. No separate P.O. Box is published for inmate mail at EKCC, use the street address. Always include the KY DOC number. The mail room processes a large volume of daily mail and uses the DOC number to route it to the right person.

Writing Letters

There is no restriction on how many letters you can write or how long they can be. Include your full name and return address on every envelope.

All general correspondence at EKCC is opened and inspected for contraband before it is delivered. Plan for letters to take 5 to 10 days to arrive after mailing. Legal mail from attorneys is handled separately under Kentucky DOC policy and may only be opened in the inmate’s presence.

Keep envelopes plain. Do not seal them with stickers, tape over the flap, or add anything inside the envelope other than your letter and permitted photos.

Sending Photos

Kentucky DOC facilities generally permit personal photographs, subject to content restrictions. Standard 4x6 print photos are the safest choice. Avoid nudity or sexually suggestive content, which will typically be confiscated.

Specific photo policies at EKCC (number limits, Polaroid restrictions, content details) are governed by Kentucky DOC Correctional Policies and Procedures (CPP). For current rules, call EKCC at (606) 743-2800 or check corrections.ky.gov.

Books and Magazines

Book and magazine policies at Kentucky DOC facilities typically require publications to come directly from the publisher or an approved retailer. Sending books from home may not be permitted. Call (606) 743-2800 to confirm the current book and magazine policy before ordering.

Package Policy

Kentucky DOC has strict rules about packages sent to inmates. In general, packages from home are not permitted. Confirm with the facility before sending anything other than letters and photos.

If Your Mail Is Returned

If a letter is returned, check that the name and DOC number on the envelope match exactly what is shown in KOOL at kool.corrections.ky.gov. If the person was recently transferred, their address may have changed. Call (606) 743-2800 to confirm they are still at EKCC before sending more mail.