Bluegrass Youth Development Center

Brief about Bluegrass Youth Development Center

Bluegrass Youth Development Center is a correctional facility for children under the age of 15 in Kentucky. It has 40 beds. In Lexington, this facility serves as a facility for juvenile prisoners who have committed violent crimes.

Bluegrass Youth Development Center provides exceptional services to ensure the safety and well-being of the facility residents. This facility commits to providing a safe environment for all juvenile residents and working on their overall development. The facility offers programs to make these children better humans and decrease societal recidivism.

The Lexington Law Enforcement Department upholds safety and justice in the local community. Lexington City sheriff's unwavering commitment to its responsibilities ensures a secure environment for living, working, and raising a family.

The Bluegrass Youth Development Center is conveniently accessible to all citizens. The facility's address is 692 Newton Pike, Lexington, KY 40508. See the map below for driving directions.

Facility Type and Security Level

The Bluegrass Youth Development Center is a Juvenile facility with medium security. You can visit only once a week during the jail's working hours.

Education, Medication & Counseling

Bluegrass Youth Development Center has all the basic civic amenities necessary to positively influence the children before release.

Depending on the length of their sentence, inmates receive proper education. They also receive medical attention when needed, including monthly essential health checkups for those with previous medical records. Additionally, each inmate receives weekly counseling to support recovery from various situations.

Contact Bluegrass Youth Development Center Administration

Contact Number

You can reach out to the facility's administration department via the following number: 859-246-2650

Contact Via Email

To contact the facility via email, use the following email ID: timc.burton@ky.gov. You can send important documents, requests, visitation documents, etc., via the above contact email.

How To Contact An Inmate At Bluegrass Youth Development Center

Mail Inmates

You can mail inmates at the Bluegrass Youth Development Center addressed to:

Connect Inmates Via Phone

The Bluegrass Youth Development Center allows phone calls or video communication with offenders. Phone calls get managed through Securus Tech, which requires setting up a specific account. Read our first-time phone setup guide for a hassle-free experience. It's important to note that all calls are recorded and subject to monitoring. Inmates are unable to receive calls but can make collect calls.

How to Send Money To An Inmate's Trust Fund In Bluegrass Youth Development Center

Sending money to an inmate's trust fund has become much easier in the last ten years. To send money to an inmate incarcerated in Bluegrass Youth Development Center, you can use any of the following methods:

1. Using the Jpay.com website or Mobile Apps Jpay Android / Jpay iOS
2. You can also call 800-574-5729 to send money using your phone.
3. MoneyGram: Using Moneygram, you can send money to an inmate, Visit any Moneygram location, and Provide your inmate id and prison name to the agent available, They will help you in the remaining process. Receive Code for DOC: 1232.
4. You can also send money order by mailing to:
   Business Office
   Inmate Name, #Inmate Id
   Bell County Forestry Camp 560 Correctional Drive Pineville, KY 40977
5. Using western union can send money to your inmate Details to be filled are as below

   Pay to Bell County Forestry Camp
   Code City and State: BELL COUNTY/KY
   Account Number:  Inmate Name and Inmate Number are required

You can read our ultimate guide to sending money to an inmate or visit the Facility Website to understand the process better.

Visitation Guide For Bluegrass Youth Development Center

Follow the facility's visitation hours for a smooth entry. The timings are below. For updated timings, visit the Brazos County Juvenile Justice website or contact the facility at 859-246-2650.

Be Approved For Visitation

To visit an inmate, you must be on the approved visitor list. To be added to the list, you need to apply by following the instructions in our application guide. You can download the application form from the article. Once you've filled it out, you can mail or fax it to the facility for processing.

Prepare For Visitation

Visitation Rules

Visitors should adhere to the prescribed dress code and conduct rules; all visits are contactless. To learn more about the visitation rules, read our complete guide to visitation. Valid identification is mandatory for all individuals visiting the correctional facility.

Below is a list of visitation rules you must keep in mind.

• Bring required ID
• Dress appropriately
• If you are visiting with a child, bring the necessary documentation.
• No video or audio recordings are permitted.
• You can bring food or beverages
• You should avoid bringing non-allowed contraband items in prisons.
• Keep your distance from other visitors and inmates.
• Respect the guards.

Visitation Timings