Green River Correctional Complex, KY. Inmate Search, Visitation & Money | Pigeonly
Updated June 13, 2026
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Green River Correctional Complex, KY

Physical Address 1200 River Road, Central City, KY 42330

Green River Correctional Complex is a medium and minimum security state prison for men, run by the Kentucky Department of Corrections in Central City, Kentucky. It holds people serving Kentucky sentences and is known for its Death Row Dogs rescue program. This guide covers how to find someone with KOOL, how visiting works, sending money through JPay, Securus phone calls, and mail and photo rules. All data is verified from corrections.ky.gov.

Green River Correctional Complex
Green River Correctional Complex, KY. Inmate Search, Visitation & Money

City

Central City

County

Muhlenberg County

State

KY

Facility Type

state prison

Gender

Male

Capacity

982

Custody Levels

Medium / Minimum

Operator

Kentucky Department of Corrections (KDOC)

Address

1200 River Road, Central City, KY 42330

Phone

(270) 754-5415

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Visitation

  • In-person visits are Saturdays only, 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
  • You must arrive before 11:30 a.m. to be admitted.
  • You have to be on the approved visitor list before your first visit.
  • Video visits run through Securus and are booked at least 48 hours ahead.

Send Money

  • Kentucky DOC uses JPay for deposits to a person's account.
  • You can send funds online, in the JPay app, by phone, or with cash at MoneyGram.
  • Money orders can be mailed to the facility with the person's name and DOC number.
  • You need the person's full name and KY DOC number for every deposit.

Phone & Messaging

  • Calls go through Securus, the phone vendor for Kentucky state prisons.
  • Calls are outbound only: the person calls you, you cannot call in.
  • Securus tablets are used for messages and media.
  • Set up a Securus account so you can receive and pay for calls.

Mail & Photos

  • Mail goes to Green River Correctional Complex, P.O. Box 9300, Central City, KY 42330.
  • Put the person's full name and KY DOC number on every envelope.
  • Photos should be standard 4x6 prints. No Polaroids.
  • All mail is opened and checked for contraband before delivery.

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What You Need to Know

Verified from corrections.ky.gov See our sources ›

The Kentucky Online Offender Lookup (KOOL) at kool.corrections.ky.gov is the official tool to find anyone in Kentucky state custody, including Green River. Search by name or KY DOC number. If the person was just sentenced or transferred, give the record a day or two to update. You need the DOC number to send money, mail letters, and set up phone calls, so this is the first step.

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Verified from corrections.ky.gov visiting information See our sources ›

You must be on the approved visitor list before you visit. Submit a visitor application through the Kentucky DOC and wait for approval. In-person visits are Saturdays only, 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and visitors must arrive before 11:30 a.m. to be admitted. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID. Green River also offers video visits through Securus, which you schedule at least 48 hours ahead.

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Verified from JPay Kentucky DOC See our sources ›

Kentucky DOC uses JPay to put money on a person's account. You can deposit funds online at jpay.com, in the JPay app, by phone at 800-574-5729, or with cash at a MoneyGram location. You can also mail a money order to the facility. Every deposit needs the person's full name and KY DOC number. Money is used for commissary items, phone time, and tablet media.

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Verified from Kentucky DOC phone provider See our sources ›

Phone calls at Green River run through Securus, the provider for all Kentucky state prisons. Calls are outbound only, so the person has to call you. Set up a Securus account at securustech.net, add your phone number, and fund it so calls connect. Calls are monitored and recorded. Securus tablets also let people send messages and access media, paid for from their account.

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Verified from Kentucky DOC mail policy See our sources ›

Mail goes to: [Full Name and KY DOC Number], Green River Correctional Complex, P.O. Box 9300, Central City, KY 42330. Put the DOC number on every envelope or your letter can be delayed or returned. All mail is opened and checked for contraband first. Photos should be standard 4x6 prints with no Polaroids and nothing explicit. Always confirm current package and book rules with the facility before sending.

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Families Also Ask

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How do I find someone at Green River Correctional Complex?

Use the Kentucky Online Offender Lookup (KOOL) at kool.corrections.ky.gov. Search by name or KY DOC number to confirm the person is at Green River and get their number. You need that DOC number to send money, mail, and set up calls.

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Can I just show up to visit Green River Correctional Complex?

No. You must be on the person's approved visitor list before your first visit. In-person visits are Saturdays only, 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and you have to arrive before 11:30 a.m. to get in. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID.

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How do I send money to someone at Green River?

Kentucky DOC uses JPay. You can deposit funds online, in the JPay app, by phone at 800-574-5729, or with cash at a MoneyGram location. You can also mail a money order to the facility. Always include the person's full name and KY DOC number.

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How do phone calls work at Green River Correctional Complex?

Calls run through Securus, the phone provider for Kentucky state prisons. Calls are outbound only, so the person has to call you. Set up a Securus account at securustech.net and add money so their calls connect. Calls are monitored and recorded.

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What is the mailing address for Green River Correctional Complex?

Send mail to: [Full Name and KY DOC Number], Green River Correctional Complex, P.O. Box 9300, Central City, KY 42330. Mail without a DOC number can be delayed or returned. All mail is opened and checked before it reaches the person.

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What is the Death Row Dogs program at Green River?

Death Row Dogs is a 12-week program where people at Green River train rescue dogs that might otherwise be put down. Each class pairs about 40 trainers with around 20 dogs. About 10% of the dogs go on to become service animals for autistic children or disabled veterans.

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