The Elliott County Inmate Population
Elliott County does not match the usual county-jail pattern. The official Elliott County elected-officials page lists Sheriff Ray Craft and Jailer Dustin Kelley as local contacts, but the research did not locate an official active Elliott County jail roster, jail booking page, jail visitation page, or county mugshot gallery. Kentucky Department of Corrections material also matters here because KOOL search references include "Elliott County Jail (closed)," and the DOC weekly jail report dated June 4, 2026 does not list Elliott County as an active reporting jail. That negative finding is a core fact for any Elliott County inmate population search.
The active detention facility physically located in Elliott County is Little Sandy Correctional Complex. LSCC is a Kentucky Department of Corrections state prison at Sandy Hook. It holds sentenced state prisoners, not ordinary same-day pretrial detainees from a local arrest. A person arrested in Elliott County may create sheriff, jailer, transport, bond, and court records before any DOC record appears. Once a person is sentenced to Kentucky DOC custody, the Kentucky Online Offender Lookup becomes the main public search tool.
Elliott County Inmate Population Statistics
Official data puts the measurable Elliott County inmate population in two buckets. The county-jail bucket has no active Elliott County listing in the DOC weekly jail report inspected for June 4, 2026. The state-prison bucket is large because LSCC sits in the county. The DOC daily population report for June 11, 2026 lists Little Sandy Corr. Complex with 1,845 in count, 3 in hospital, 7 in court, and total population of 1,855 against operational capacity of 1,880. The DOC facility page separately reports a facility-page population of 983 and describes a Phase II expansion from 1,050 to 1,882.
| Record Type | Measure | Figure | Source / Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current county-jail statistic | Active Elliott County jail capacity | Not published in official sources located | DOC weekly jail report, 06/04/2026 |
| Current county-jail statistic | Active Elliott County jail population | No Elliott entry listed | DOC weekly jail report, 06/04/2026 |
| Current LSCC statistic | LSCC total population | 1,855 | DOC daily population report, 06/11/2026 |
| Current LSCC statistic | LSCC operational capacity | 1,880 | DOC daily population report, 06/11/2026 |
| County context | Elliott County resident population estimate | 7,265 | U.S. Census QuickFacts, July 1, 2025 |
| LSCC trend | 2005 opening | Opened and became male-only that year | DOC LSCC page |
| LSCC trend | Original build | 1,050 capacity | DOC LSCC page |
| LSCC trend | November 2022 expansion | Phase II groundbreaking | DOC LSCC page |
| LSCC trend | October 15, 2025 | First inmates in new construction | DOC LSCC page |
Who Makes Up Elliott County Custody
LSCC data should not be read as a count of Elliott County residents in jail. It is a state prison population housed in Elliott County, and those prisoners may come from many Kentucky counties. DOC's LSCC page reports a male prison population after the 2005 transfer of female inmates out of the institution. It also reports Black inmates at 26 percent, White inmates at 71 percent, and Other inmates at 3 percent. The same source lists 100 acres, 230 staff, annual operating budget of $27,697,700, annual cost per inmate of $28,148.06, and daily cost per inmate of $77.11.
- Pretrial custody
- Custody before a case is resolved. For Elliott County, confirm this through the sheriff, jailer, receiving jail, or court.
- Sentenced DOC custody
- State-prison custody after a Kentucky sentence. LSCC and KOOL belong in this bucket.
- Detainer
- A hold or request from another agency, such as DOC, another county, federal court, or ICE.
- KOOL
- Kentucky Online Offender Lookup, the official DOC public search system for Kentucky offender records.
Elliott County Jail Capacity
The research did not find an active Elliott County jail capacity figure. That absence is important because a generic county-jail number would be misleading. Kentucky law allows counties to provide or contract for incarceration services, and Kentucky counties may still have elected jailers even when the public materials do not show an active full-service county jail. The current public capacity numbers tied to Elliott County are state-prison numbers from LSCC, not an Elliott County jail bed count.
Kentucky DOC weekly jail reports are the statewide place to check county jail populations. The June 4, 2026 report used in the research did not list Elliott County. The DOC daily count archive is the better source for LSCC, and the June 11, 2026 daily report listed the prison just below its operational capacity.
Important: Do not treat the LSCC count as an Elliott County jail count. LSCC is a Kentucky DOC state prison.
Laws for Elliott County Inmates
Kentucky public-record law controls much of the records path. The custodian still matters. Sheriff and jailer records start locally. DOC records start with KOOL or DOC Open Records. Court records start with the Elliott County Circuit Court Clerk. Some records may be withheld or redacted when an exemption applies, especially for active investigations, restricted law-enforcement records, privacy, or sealed cases.
Key Kentucky authorities:
KRS 61.870 defines public records and includes booking photographs and photographic records of inmates.
KRS 61.872 gives Kentucky residents the right to inspect public records unless an exception applies.
KRS 61.878 lists exemptions that can limit disclosure.
KRS 441.025 covers county responsibility for incarceration and agreements for jail services.
501 KAR 3:020 covers jail records, logs, and weekly population reporting for jails housing state prisoners.
Elliott County State Prison Population
The state-prison population is the main public custody count inside Elliott County. Little Sandy Correctional Complex is a Level IV medium and maximum security Kentucky DOC institution. DOC describes housing that includes general population units, a 100-bed Minimum Security Unit, and a 118-bed Special Management Unit. The prison also has academic and vocational schools, medical services, canteen, correctional industries, gym, dining, laundry, and maintenance buildings.
The official LSCC page is a strong source for facility facts, demographics, budget details, and recent expansion. The image below comes from that official page.
That facility source helps separate sentenced DOC custody from local arrest questions, which is the main distinction in an Elliott County inmate search.
Search Elliott County Inmate Records
No official online Elliott County jail roster was located. The best search path starts with the type of custody. For a new local arrest, call the Elliott County Sheriff's Office or Jailer and ask whether the person is still in local custody, has been taken to another jail, has bonded out, or has a court date. For sentenced Kentucky custody, use KOOL. For notice of custody changes, use VINELink. For a federal sentence, use BOP. For immigration custody, use ICE ODLS.
- Call the Elliott County Sheriff's Office or Jailer at (606) 738-5422 for same-day arrest and local custody questions.
- Search the Kentucky Court of Justice docket for Elliott County if a court date may already exist.
- Use KOOL when the person may be in sentenced DOC custody or a DOC-controlled location.
- Use VINELink for custody-status notices by name or offender number.
- Use BOP or ICE ODLS only when federal or immigration custody is possible.
Elliott County KOOL Search Fields
KOOL is not a live county jail roster. It is the official Kentucky DOC offender lookup, and it is the correct public system for LSCC. DOC's KOOL FAQ recommends starting with only the last name and first initial if a search is too broad or produces no result, then adding more fields. DOC says updates are made daily, but accuracy is not guaranteed.
| Field Label | Type | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last name | Text | Unspecified | DOC recommends last name plus first initial as a practical first search. |
| First name | Text | Unspecified | Can narrow results, but initials may help when a full name fails. |
| Middle name | Text | Optional | Search snippets identify last, first, and middle name fields. |
| Offender type | Dropdown/filter | Optional | Public examples include incarcerated inmates. |
| Gender | Dropdown/filter | Optional | Public examples include M and F. |
| Location type | Dropdown/filter | Optional | Location filters include prison and jail categories. |
| Photos only | Checkbox/filter | Optional | Limits search to offenders with photos where available. |
| Search aliases | Checkbox/filter | Optional | Useful when a name may have been recorded another way. |
Elliott County Inmate Record Details
Because an official current Elliott County jail roster was not located, county roster fields such as booking number, pod, bond amount, and jail charge list should not be presented as verified local web fields. KOOL has its own DOC record layout. Search results and profile material show name, current location, PID or DOC number, offense counts, and photo indicators. DOC says KOOL lists only the last 10 convictions, and further details may require Offender Information Services.
- Offender name
- Full name in search results and profile view.
- PID / DOC number
- Kentucky offender identifiers used to confirm the correct person.
- Current location
- The DOC institution or facility, such as Little Sandy Correctional Complex.
- Photo indicator
- A camera icon appears when a photo is available, but photos are not guaranteed.
- Convictions and updates
- KOOL lists only the last 10 convictions and updates daily, with DOC accuracy limits.
Elliott County Jail vs Prison
The most common search error is using one system for every type of custody. A same-day Elliott County arrest is a local law-enforcement and court question first. LSCC is a state prison, so an arrest by the sheriff is not proof the person is at LSCC. Federal and ICE systems are separate again. Use the table to keep the path straight.
| Custody Question | Where to Start | What It Covers |
|---|---|---|
| New Elliott County arrest | Sheriff or Jailer | Local custody, transport, release, and where the person was taken. |
| Court date or filed charge | Kentucky Court of Justice docket and Circuit Court Clerk | District or circuit court events after arrest. |
| Sentenced state prisoner | Kentucky DOC KOOL | DOC custody at LSCC or another state facility. |
| Custody notifications | VINELink | Status notices by name or jail/DOC ID. |
| Federal custody | BOP or U.S. Marshals | Federal sentence or federal pretrial custody. |
| Immigration custody | ICE ODLS | Current ICE detention or qualifying release-window searches. |
Elliott County Detention Facilities
The Facility Map resolves one active detention facility for this build. It must be described accurately. Little Sandy Correctional Complex is physically in Elliott County but is operated by the Kentucky Department of Corrections. It is not a county jail and should not be used as the first lookup for a person just arrested in Elliott County.
- Little Sandy Correctional Complex - Kentucky DOC state prison for sentenced male prisoners, including medium and maximum security housing.
No official Elliott County sheriff or Sandy Hook police mobile app with inmate, warrant, or booking lookup was located during research.
Elliott County Population Context
Local context helps explain why the Elliott County inmate population can look larger than expected in search results. U.S. Census QuickFacts gives Elliott County an estimated resident population of 7,265 on July 1, 2025 and a 2020 Census population of 7,354. The county covers 234.32 square miles, with a 2020 density of 31.4 people per square mile. LSCC's June 11, 2026 DOC count of 1,855 is large next to those resident figures, but the prison population is a statewide DOC population housed in Elliott County. It should not be read as a count of Elliott County residents in custody.
That rural setting also affects access. The official LSCC directions do not list public transit, and the county seat is Sandy Hook. Phone checks with the sheriff, jailer, court clerk, or prison can save a wasted trip when a person has moved, bonded out, entered court, or transferred into DOC custody.
Records routing should follow the agency that created or keeps the record. Sheriff and jailer questions start with the county contacts on the elected-officials page. Court-file copies start with the Elliott County Circuit Court Clerk at the courthouse annex. DOC custody records, older offender details, and records beyond KOOL start with DOC Open Records or Offender Information Services. Federal custody starts with BOP or the U.S. Marshals, while immigration custody starts with ICE ODLS. Keeping those systems separate is the cleanest way to search the Elliott County inmate population without mixing arrest, court, prison, federal, and immigration records.
Elliott County Inmate Population FAQ
How big is the Elliott County inmate population?
The documented active custody population inside Elliott County is mainly LSCC. The DOC daily population report for June 11, 2026 listed 1,855 total at Little Sandy Correctional Complex and operational capacity of 1,880. The research did not find an active Elliott County jail count.
Is there an Elliott County jail roster?
No official active Elliott County jail roster was located. The county page lists the sheriff and jailer, while KOOL references Elliott County Jail as closed and the DOC weekly jail report does not list Elliott County as active on June 4, 2026.
How do I search an Elliott County inmate?
For a new arrest, call the sheriff or jailer. For DOC custody, use KOOL. For status notices, use VINELink. For a court date or filed charge, use the KCOJ docket search and verify with the Circuit Court Clerk.
Are LSCC prisoners Elliott County residents?
Not necessarily. LSCC is a statewide DOC prison. Its prisoners may come from many Kentucky counties, so the LSCC population should not be converted into an Elliott County resident incarceration rate.
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