Mission

 ​The Louisville Metro Department of Corrections (LMDC) enhances public safety by controlling and managing offenders in a safe, humane, and cost-efficient manner consistent with sound correctional principles and constitutional standards.

​LMDC is committed to excellence, emphasizing accountability, diversity, integrity, and professionalism. We shall assess an offender's needs and provide services that assist the offender in the transition and reintegration back into the community.

If you are an attorney, and need to request a phone exemption, click here for the Attorney/Client Exempt Phone number form.  

For all other inquiries and information, please click on one of the links on the left for information for inmates, court information, information on the programs and services we offer, and more about us and our organization.