Union County Inmate Population
Union County does not have a live jail count inside a Morganfield jail. The official Union County jail page says the jail closed in Fall 2020 because of the age of the facility and rising operating costs. Since then, people arrested in Union County have been transported to neighboring Webster County Detention Center. That means the Union County inmate population is not measured by an active Union County Jail roster or by beds in the former jail building. It is tracked through Webster County custody records and KDOC weekly jail reports for the facility that now receives Union County arrestees.
This local arrangement changes the search task. The former Union County Jail remains listed at 120 South Court Street, but it is not the current jail. The Union County Jailer handles transportation to Webster and back for Union County District and Circuit Court appearances. The Union County Sheriff's Office handles law-enforcement duties, court security, dispatch contacts, and daily prisoner movement for scheduled court appearances. Current inmate status, visits, deposits, and roster checks usually point to Webster County Detention Center.
Union County Inmate Population Statistics
The most reliable official figures are Webster County facility figures, because Webster is the practical custody source for Union County arrestees. Webster County Fiscal Court states that Webster County Detention Center can house up to 269 inmates. KDOC's weekly jail report dated 06/04/2026 gives more detailed counts: Webster secure jail had 194 beds and 135 people, while Webster RCC had 72 beds and 31 people. Union County's own current jail capacity is zero active beds because the county jail is closed.
| Measure | Figure | Source / Date |
|---|---|---|
| Union County Jail current capacity | 0 active beds | Union County Jail page, closure since Fall 2020 |
| Webster Detention Center stated capacity | Up to 269 inmates | Webster County Fiscal Court, reviewed 2026 |
| Webster secure jail beds | 194 | KDOC Weekly Jail Report, 06/04/2026 |
| Webster secure reported population | 135 | KDOC Weekly Jail Report, 06/04/2026 |
| Webster RCC beds and population | 72 beds / 31 people | KDOC Weekly Jail Report, 06/04/2026 |
Union County Inmate Population Trends
Because Union County sends arrestees to Webster, Webster's weekly jail reports are the best trend source. The secure jail count fell from 169 people on 06/01/2023 to 147 on 06/06/2024, then held near 134 to 135 in the 2025 and 2026 reports reviewed. RCC population moved in a narrower band, from 28 in 2023 to 31 in 2026. Those trends should be described as Webster custody trends serving Union County, not as a separate Union County Jail trend.
| Date | Webster Secure Jail | Webster RCC | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/01/2023 | 194 beds / 169 people / 87% | 72 beds / 28 people / 39% | Highest secure count in the reviewed sample. |
| 06/06/2024 | 194 beds / 147 people / 76% | 72 beds / 30 people / 42% | Secure population lower than 2023. |
| 06/05/2025 | 194 beds / 134 people / 69% | 72 beds / 23 people / 32% | Lowest RCC count in the reviewed sample. |
| 06/04/2026 | 194 beds / 135 people / 70% | 72 beds / 31 people / 43% | Most recent weekly report located. |
Union County Custody Breakdown
KDOC's 06/04/2026 report gives a useful snapshot of the facility serving Union County arrests. Webster secure jail reported 89 secure male, 18 secure female, 17 non-secure male, and 11 non-secure female people. It also listed 57 Class D inmates, 11 community-custody eligible inmates, 6 controlled-intake cases, 2 parole violators, and 0 federal inmates. Webster RCC reported 31 non-secure male people, including 17 Class D and 14 community-custody eligible inmates.
- Class D inmate
- A Kentucky custody category often tied to lower-level felony sentences that may be housed in local jails.
- RCC
- Restricted Custody Center, a lower-security or non-secure jail-related custody category in KDOC reporting.
- Controlled intake
- A state-custody status that can affect when a person moves from jail to KDOC placement.
- Detainer
- A hold or request from another agency that can keep a person in custody after a local case changes.
Union County Inmate Population Laws
Kentucky open-records and jail rules set the framework for inmate population data. These laws do not make every field public in every setting, but they explain why jail records, inspection requests, jail standards, and booking-photo limits must be handled through official sources. Union County Fiscal Court also has a written open-records process for county-created records, while KDOC controls KDOC records and reports.
Key statutes and rules:
KRS 61.870 to 61.884 is the Kentucky Open Records Act framework for public records, exemptions, and request procedure.
KRS 61.872 gives Kentucky residents the right to inspect public records by written application unless an exemption applies.
KRS 61.8746 restricts certain commercial use of booking photographs or official inmate photographs.
501 KAR 3:140 sets prisoner-rights procedures for full-service jails.
Search Union County Inmate Population
The correct Union County inmate search starts with the custody location. For a recent arrest, the county's own source says to use Webster County Detention Center or call the offender information number. For a sentenced person, use KDOC's KOOL locator. For a federal sentence, use BOP. For immigration detention, use ICE ODLS. For filed charges and court dates, use KYeCourts and KCOJ dockets rather than the jail roster.
- Check the Union County jail page to confirm the Webster County custody route.
- Open the Webster County Current Inmates page for current jail custody.
- Call 270-639-7022 or 270-639-7020 if the roster is down or the arrest is recent.
- Use KDOC KOOL after a state transfer or sentence.
- Use court portals for charges, hearings, bond records, and disposition history.
Union County Roster Search Fields
The Webster roster exists and is the official linked route, but the research capture could not fully inspect its search controls or a sample profile. For that reason, the roster should be described as a current-inmate list rather than a guaranteed search form with specific fields. KOOL, by contrast, exposes clearer state search fields such as name, aliases, photo-only results, gender, location type, offender type, sorting, and pagination.
| System | Field or Option | Use | Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webster Current Inmates | Current list or profile link | Current Union County jail custody route | Search controls not confirmed. |
| Webster Current Inmates | Search box | Use only if visible on the live page | Not verified in captured research. |
| KDOC KOOL | Last, first, middle name | State offender search | Not a live booking desk. |
| KDOC KOOL | Photo-only and aliases | Filter state results | Depends on available offender records. |
Union County Jail vs State Prison
A person can move between systems as a case changes. The Webster roster is for current county jail custody. KOOL is for KDOC custody and offender records after sentence or state placement. BOP and ICE are federal systems. The court file, meanwhile, tracks charges and case events but may not confirm present custody. The best search strategy is to identify the custody type first, then use the right locator.
| Question | County Jail | State Prison | Federal or ICE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who is held? | Recent arrests, pretrial holds, local sentences, Class D jail cases | Sentenced state prisoners and state-supervised offenders | Federal inmates or immigration detainees |
| Where to search? | Webster Current Inmates or jail phone line | KDOC KOOL | BOP locator or ICE ODLS |
| What records show? | Custody, possible booking data, possible photo | State offender location and status | Federal or immigration location fields |
Union County Source Screenshots
KDOC's weekly jail archive is the official source for the Webster jail population trend used to describe the Union County inmate population route.
The archive matters because it separates Webster secure jail and Webster RCC figures, which prevents the closed Union County Jail from being assigned an invented active count.
Kentucky Court of Justice's Union County page supplies the local court clerk, court schedules, bond note, parking, and accessibility details that become important after a jail arrest.
The court source connects jail custody to the next step in the record trail: filed charges, hearing dates, bond questions, and clerk access.
Union County Records Requests
If the roster is unavailable, records requests should follow the record owner. Union County Fiscal Court requires written requests to the Records Custodian at 100 West Main Street, P.O. Box 60, Morganfield, Kentucky 42437, by email to kim.nance@unioncountyky.gov, or by hand delivery during public hours. Requests should describe the record, give contact information, state commercial or noncommercial purpose, state Kentucky residency status, and include a signature.
Union County 911 records have a separate process at 118 East Main Street and identify Eva Skaggs as the contact. Accident reports require a $5 check or money order payable to the Union County Sheriff's Office and are limited by KRS 189.635 access rules. KDOC open-records requests should go to KDOC for state correctional records. Court files should go through KYeCourts, the docket portal, or the Union Circuit Court Clerk.
Union County Detention Facilities
The facility map has one active custody facility and one closed local jail entry. Both are useful, but they answer different questions. Webster County Detention Center is where current Union County arrestees are housed. Former Union County Jail explains why there is no current Morganfield jail population and why the jailer role centers on transport.
- Webster County Detention Center houses Union County arrestees, Webster County detainees, local sentenced detainees, Class D/state-eligible jail inmates, parole violators, and restricted-custody populations.
- Former Union County Jail is closed and has no active inmates, but remains relevant for Union County jail history and transport context.
Union County Inmate Population FAQ
Where is the Union County inmate population held?
Current Union County arrestees are transported to Webster County Detention Center because the Union County Jail closed in Fall 2020. The former jail has no active capacity or current inmate population.
How do I search for a Union County inmate?
Start with Webster County's current inmate list or call the offender information line at 270-639-7022. If the person was sentenced to state custody, search KDOC KOOL instead.
Does Union County publish its own jail roster?
No active Union County jail roster was identified because there is no open Union County jail. The official county route points to Webster County custody.
Are mugshots shown online?
A booking photo may appear through the Webster roster if the jail publishes it, but the exact roster photo behavior was not fully verified. Kentucky law also restricts certain commercial misuse of booking photos.
Where do court charges appear?
Court charges appear through KYeCourts, KCOJ dockets, or the Union Circuit Court Clerk after the case opens. Booking charges and court charges can differ.