Main jail
Nelson County Jail
Facilities in Nelson County
- Nelson County Jail County jail in Bardstown
- Address
- 810 W Stephen Foster Ave, Bardstown, KY 40004
- Website
- nelsoncountyjailky.com
- Capacity
- 102 beds
Addresses, phone numbers and capacity come from a public facility directory and can be out of date. Call before you travel or send anything.
Near Nelson County
Straight-line miles from the facilities we list, not driving distances.
Nearby counties
Closest jails in other counties
Find someone in Nelson County
- Ask the sheriff's officeCall the jail with the person's full name and date of birth. Staff can usually confirm custody, charges and bail.
Questions about Nelson County jail and inmate search
Where do people arrested in Nelson County go?
Most people arrested in Nelson County, Kentucky are booked into Nelson County Jail at 810 W Stephen Foster Ave, Bardstown.
How do I find out if someone is in jail in Nelson County?
Call the Nelson County sheriff's office with the person's full name and date of birth.
What county jails are near Nelson County?
The closest county jails we list outside Nelson County are Bullitt County Detention Center in Shepherdsville (Bullitt County, about 17 miles), Marion County Detention Center in Lebanon (Marion County, about 20 miles) and Larue County Detention Center in Hodgenville (Larue County, about 22 miles). Distances are straight-line miles between listed facilities, not driving distances.
How many people can the Nelson County Jail hold?
The facility directory lists a capacity of 102 beds for Nelson County Jail.