How to Send Money to Kentucky River Regional Jail

Using Care A Cell Online

Care A Cell is the primary money deposit service for Kentucky River Regional Jail. Go to careacell.com and create a free account. Search for Kentucky River Regional Jail in the facility list and add the inmate to your account using their name and Inmate ID number. Then deposit using a Visa, Mastercard, Discover, PayPal, or prepaid debit card.

For help, call Care A Cell at 800-622-8166 or email [email protected].

Lobby Kiosk

A cash kiosk is available inside the facility lobby at 200 Justice Drive, Hazard, KY 41701. The kiosk accepts cash and debit or credit cards. Have the inmate’s name and Inmate ID number ready before using the kiosk.

Mailing a Money Order

You can also mail a money order or cashier’s check to:

Att: Inmate Deposit Kentucky River Regional Jail 200 Justice Drive Hazard, KY 41701

Make the money order out to the inmate or to the Perry County Sheriff’s Office. Write the inmate’s name and Inmate ID number on the memo line. Send the money order in a separate envelope. Do not include it with a letter. Never send personal checks or cash.

Call 606-436-4032 to confirm this option is still available before mailing.

What You Need Before You Start

No matter which method you use, have these ready:

• The inmate’s full legal name exactly as it appears in the jail’s records
• The inmate’s Inmate ID number (call 606-436-4032 if you do not have it)
• A credit or debit card, or cash for the kiosk

Money deposited goes to the inmate’s commissary account. They can use it for snacks, hygiene items, and communication services like phone calls through GettingOut.