Services
Jail Resources and Training
KACo provides training and education, model policies and procedures, support, guidance and expertise for Kentucky’s county jail professionals.
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Training opportunities
KACo offers training and education opportunities to jail officials throughout the year. View here.
Policies and procedures
Model policies and procedures for jails are available for download. View here.
Resources
Jail information and data
September 10, 2026
New regulation could provide millions more for county jail medical costs
Changes expand reimbursement for state inmate medical care
September 04, 2026
New emergency regulation in place for inmate medical costs
Department of Corrections shares updated definition of “routine care”
August 20, 2026
Counties continue to push for jail funding changes
KACo testifies during legislative interim
March 19, 2026
Senate budget increases jail funding, heads to conference committee
Negotiations set to begin between legislative chambers
February 17, 2026
Counties 101: Regional jail authorities
An overview of Kentucky’s multi-county jail governance model
February 13, 2026
County officials make push for priority jail bill during County Day at the Capitol
Highlights from Week 6 of the legislative session
February 06, 2026
County leaders urged to engage legislators on HB 557
Comprehensive jail proposal is supported by KCJEA, KMCA and Jailers Association
February 06, 2026
HB 557 seeks to rebalance state-county responsibility for jails
Rep. Michael Meredith discusses key points of proposal
