Campbell County Detention Center
Newport, KY · Campbell County · Local jail used through a U.S. Marshals agreement · men and women
On ICE's published facility list Operator: not yet confirmed
If someone you know is held here
| Find them | Use ICE's Online Detainee Locator. You need their A-number (9 digits) or their exact name, plus their country of birth. Results can be several hours old. We don't search for anyone. More on finding someone |
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| Call the facility | Not listed on ICE's page. Ask the ICE field office. People held here can't receive incoming calls. Have their full name, any other names, date of birth and country of birth ready. |
| Visit | Campbell County Detention Center offers visitation with family and friends via video visitation, either on-site or over the internet.
Family and friends must register for an account in order to be able to set up a visitation over the internet or using the on-site monitors at the jail. This can be done in the jail lobby using the visitation kiosk or by going … ICE's full visiting rulesCampbell County Detention Center offers visitation with family and friends via video visitation, either on-site or over the internet. Family and friends must register for an account in order to be able to set up a visitation over the internet or using the on-site monitors at the jail. This can be done in the jail lobby using the visitation kiosk or by going to https://inmatesales.com. Visitation using the on-site monitors at the Detention Center, is available: Monday through Thursday from 1 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. To visit a detainee, you must be at least 18 years of age with a valid photo ID. Those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Record checks may be made, if considered necessary, to ensure the safety of the detainees, visitors, deputies and the facility. Anyone causing a disturbance or being unruly will be asked to leave the facility and may be banned from future visits. All individuals visiting a detainee must be scheduled on the visit, additional individuals who are not scheduled will not be permitted to visit. Visitation being done via the internet may be scheduled seven days a week between the following hours: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. 12:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. 6:20 p.m. – 10 p.m. There is a charge for each internet visit: $6.00 for a 15-minute visit and $10.00 for a 25-minute visit. This fee is charged to the visitor and not the prisoner. When a visit is scheduled the detainee will be notified on the visitation kiosk in their housing area. Jail staff will not provide visitation information over the phone. All visitation is subject to being recorded and/or monitored. All individuals visiting a detainee must be scheduled on the visit, additional individuals who are not scheduled will not be permitted to visit. Rules change. Call before you go, and bring a government photo ID. |
| Messages, mail, money | ICE's rules for mail, packages and money## Commissary Funds To place money on an inmate’s account for commissary use the public must either utilize the kiosk in the jail lobby or visit www.jailatm.com. Detainee funds can also be sent through the mail with a money order. All money orders are to be made out to the Campbell County Detention Center. On the memo line, write the inmate's name and DOB, social or jacket number. The money order will be added to the inmate's account the day it is received. Please remember, all booking fees and charges for destroyed jail property MUST be paid off for money to be available for commissary. All money orders mailed to the jail can only be received by U.S. mail, FedEx or UPS. It is recommended for those purchasing the money orders that they maintain a copy of the money order along with their receipts for your records. All money orders that are filled out incorrectly will be returned to sender. Money order can be sent to the following address. “Inmate Name – Inmate ID” 601 Central Avenue Newport, KY 41071 ## Telephone Call Funds To place money on an inmate’s account for phone minute usage the public may call 877-998-5678 or visit the Inmate Sales website. ## Postal Mail All mail being sent by a detainees friends and family (Non-Legal mail) must be addressed as indicated below, and must include the sender’s name and address. All incoming mail is subject to screening for contraband or violation of rules regarding content. Incoming mail is not read upon opening, only inspected. Standard Non-Legal / Friends and Family Mailing Address Inmate Name – Inmate Jacket Number Campbell County Detention Center PO Box 76550 Highland Heights, KY 41076 Any mail that does not meet the below guidelines will be destroyed: • All incoming mail must be addressed with the inmate and jacket number • All incoming mail must have a return address on the envelope and the name of the sender • All incoming mail must be no larger than 8 ½” x 11” (post card size), no thicker than light card stock, and must be able to be fed through a sheet fed scanner • All incoming mail shall be opened and inspected or read to determine if contraband is enclosed or any violation of detention center rules has occurred, if such is found mail will be destroyed and not returned • Prohibited mail• Stamps • Blank envelopes • Stationary • Cash, checks, money orders or any other forms of currency • Threats of physical harm against any person or threats/details of criminal activity • Plans to smuggle contraband into or out of the institution • Information to formulate escape plans, to commit a crime or to violate a detention center rule • Solicitation of gifts, goods, money, or things of value from individuals or entities other than family or established close friends • Code or gang insignia • Obscene language or drawings • Information that, if communicated, would create a threat to the security of the detention center • None of the following may be included or attached:• Address labels • Stickers • Homemade |
| Free legal help | The government's list of free legal service providers is organized by immigration court (for this facility, look under Memphis, TN immigration court): EOIR pro bono list. Search nonprofit legal services near you: National Immigration Legal Services Directory. From inside, people held can call the Freedom for Immigrants hotline for free by dialing 9233#. |
| Court case | Check a case by A-number with EOIR's Automated Case Information or by phone at 1-800-898-7180. |
Source: ICE's page for this facility (ICE updated 08/06/2026). Last checked Nov 6, 2026.
The record
People held per day, by month
How long people stay
What happened when they left
Where people came from
- Clay County Jail · 216
- Louisville Hold Room · 46
- Indianapolis Hold Room · 42
- Broadview Service Staging · 22
- Fayette County Detention Center · 19
Transfers into this facility, FY2026. Pairs with fewer than 10 moves are not shown.
Where people went next
- Indianapolis Hold Room · 400
- Miami Correctional Facility (MCF) · 11
Transfers out of this facility, FY2026.
Deaths in ICE custody
ICE has reported no deaths at this facility since October 1, 2025.
ICE must publish a report within 90 days of each death. Causes are ICE's own statements; see all deaths.
Inspections
| Inspection | Ended | Standard | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODO OASIP | Jul 9, 2026 | FPBDS | Pass |
Inspections are mostly done by ICE's own Office of Detention Oversight. The DHS detention ombudsman and civil rights offices, which also inspected facilities, were cut in March 2025.
Immigration court
Cases of people held here are usually heard at the Memphis, TN immigration court. Court pages are coming later.
Draft link from EOIR hearing-location records matched by ZIP code; not yet hand-checked.
About these numbers
"Held per day" is the average number of people in custody here each day, computed from ICE's own individual records (names removed) that the Deportation Data Project obtained through FOIA litigation. They run through Aug 5, 2026. A stay counts the time at this facility only; people are often transferred. Shares and averages based on fewer than 10 people are not shown. How we count