Mission

The primary emphasis is on security and control, the main program is to assist inmates in progressing to a community service center and/or return to the community as citizens after positive behavior, program participation and work performance has been demonstrated.  Accountability for voluntary program opportunities include academic and vocational education, substance abuse programs, recreation and club activities, religious and counseling programs.

3111 Spurr Road
Lexington, Kentucky 40511
Warden: Joe Rion
Secretary: Rose Sewell

Phone: (859) 246-2366
Fax: (859) 246-2376

• Roederer Correctional Complex Receives High Scores In National Re-accreditation Audit
  Friday, April 25, 2008
  Frankfort, Ky. (April 25, 2008) – Roederer Correctional Complex (RCC) will receive its re-accreditation award during the American Correctional Association’s summer conference that will be held in New Orleans in August.
• Potter-Blair Named DOC Deputy Commissioner
  Tuesday, April 01, 2008
  FRANKFORT, KY. (April 1, 2008) – Kentucky Department of Corrections Commissioner LaDonna Thompson today announced that Kimberly Potter-Blair, a 10-year veteran of the department, has been named Deputy Commissioner for Support Services for the DOC.
• Parke, Ballard Named to Deputy Commissioner Posts in State Corrections Department
  Wednesday, January 23, 2008
  FRANKFORT, KY (January 23, 2008) – Two veterans in the field of Corrections have been named to deputy commissioner posts in the Kentucky Department of Corrections.