MISSION

To operate a safe and secure male minimum-security institution.  This includes providing care, housing, custody, and control.  Program emphasis is directed at returning inmates to the community based upon his demonstrated conduct and performance.  Inmates are encouraged to help themselves by participating in opportunities available to facilitate return to the community as a responsible citizen.

Bell County Forestry Camp
Rt. 2 Box 75
Pineville, Kentucky 40977
  Warden: Ron Howard
Secretary:  Nina Mayes

Phone: (606) 337-7065
    Fax: (606) 337-1312

• Green Named District 9 Probation & Parole Supervisor
  Friday, May 16, 2008
  Frankfort, Ky. (May 16, 2008) – Kentucky Department of Corrections Director of Probation & Parole Lelia “Lee” VanHoose today announced that Robin Green has been promoted to District 9 Supervisor. The district includes all of Fayette County.
• 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.