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This is a private reference site, not a government office. We cannot confirm custody, release anyone, post bond, or retrieve an official booking record. Contact the office that holds the record.


Lewis Record and Custody Contacts

The former Lewis jail is closed, so begin with the office that matches the question. Verify hours before traveling.

Lewis County Jailer and historical jail records
Bryon K. Walker
26 Railroad Street, Vanceburg, KY 41179
606-796-2722 · Fax 606-796-0822
Records mail: 112 Second Street, Room 104, Vanceburg, KY 41179
Email: lewiscd@ky.gov
Lewis County Sheriff
Johnny W. Bivens
112 Second Street, Suite 102, Vanceburg, KY 41179
606-796-2912 · Dispatch 606-796-0982
Mon., Tue., Thu., Fri. 8:30–4:30; Wed. and Sat. 8:30–noon
Lewis Circuit Clerk
Teresa Callahan, 94 Second Street, P.O. Box 70, Vanceburg, KY 41179
606-796-3053 / 606-796-6002
Mon., Tue., Thu., Fri. 8:00–4:30; Wed. 8:00–noon
KDOC Open Records
P.O. Box 2400, Frankfort, KY 40602
correctionsopenrecords@ky.gov · Fax 502-564-9575

Use these routes for common requests:

  • For a released person or release sheet, follow the full search and request path on the home page.
  • For continued supervision, use Parole / Probation and the live KOOL location.
  • For a recent event, see Released Last 24 Hours, which explains the missing county feed.
  • For timing or alerts, compare the Inmate Release Date and VINELink Release Check pages.
  • For physical exit, contact the actual receiving facility listed in the footer.
  • For a state-sentenced person, search KOOL or request KDOC records.
  • For a federal or immigration case, use BOP, ICE, the federal court, or the actual housing jail as applicable.