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.
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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View ArticleYou must be on the approved visitor list first. In-person visits are Saturdays 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and you have to arrive before 11:30 a.m. Walk-ins are not allowed.
View ArticleDeposit funds online, in the app, by phone, or with cash at MoneyGram. Money orders can be mailed to the facility. You need the person's name and KY DOC number.
View ArticleCalls run through Securus and are outbound only, so the person calls you. Set up a Securus account and add funds so their calls connect.
View ArticleMail goes to P.O. Box 9300, Central City, KY 42330. Include the person's full name and DOC number. Photos must be standard 4x6 prints with no Polaroids.
View ArticleGreen River runs a 12-week program where trainers rehabilitate rescue dogs. Some go on to become service animals for children and veterans.
View ArticleThe 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.
See the full breakdownYou 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.
See the full breakdownKentucky 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.
See the full breakdownPhone 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.
See the full breakdownMail 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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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.
Inmate SearchNo. 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.
VisitationKentucky 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.
Send MoneyCalls 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.
Phone CallsSend 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.
MailDeath 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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