Western Kentucky Correctional Complex opened in 1977, and is located in Fredonia Kentucky, part of Lyon County. It is a medium custody prison that can house up to 693 female inmates. One of the more unique aspects of this institution is that it manages a farm. The farm consists of cattle, 800 acres of crops, an apple orchard, and a large composting operation. The farm helps generate hundreds of thousands of dollars each year. Two hundred select minimum security inmates also provide supervised services to the surrounding communities.
Offenders at Western Kentucky Correctional Complex can also participate in substance abuse treatment programs including alcoholics and narcotics anonymous. Programs for anger management, parenting and general life skills courses are also available. Vocational courses in electrical, carpentry, and horticulture are provided as well as the opportunity to earn an associates degree in applied science and arts.
Kentucky Department of Corrections only allows inmates to make outgoing collect calls. Offenders have access to telephones throughout the day excluding during count times and if the facility goes into lockdown. Phone calls may be monitored and recorded. 
Kentucky Department of Corrections uses Access Corrections for inmate banking. This allows friends and family members to send an inmate up to $300 daily through a variety of methods.
In order to obtain information about an inmate, including their ID number, current location, and sentencing information, you can use the
Before visiting an inmate in Kentucky, you must be on the inmate's approved visitors list. To start the approval process, follow these steps:
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