Boyd County Detention Center Inmate Bail & Bonds
Boyd County Bail and Pretrial Release
Every Boyd County arrest, from Ashland, Catlettsburg or the county roads, ends at the Boyd County Detention Center at 209 28th Street, Catlettsburg, KY 41129 (phone 606-739-4224), and that is where bail and release questions begin. Bond money itself is paid at the Judicial Center on Louisa Street, a short walk away.
Someone I know was arrested in Boyd. Where do I start?
Search the jail roster to see the booking and charges, then call 606-739-4224. Ask three things: the bond amount, the bond type, and whether any other county or agency has a hold. Until a judge reviews the case, the jail may not have a figure to give you.
↑ Back to the question listHow do I pay a bond?
Bring payment to the circuit clerk in the Boyd County Judicial Center, 2805 Louisa Street, Catlettsburg, KY 41129; the number is 606-739-4131. The clerk takes cash, personal checks and money orders, and cards with a fee. ePay is offered online for some payments. Call first, because not every method works for bond.
↑ Back to the question listAre there bail bondsmen in Ashland?
No. At the Louisa Street clerk's office (606-739-4131), the person paying hands the bond straight to the clerk, and most of it is refunded when the case is over if every court date was kept. That is because commercial bail is illegal across Kentucky (KRS 431.510).
↑ Back to the question listHow does pretrial screening work in this county?
Shortly after booking at the 28th Street jail (606-739-4224), a pretrial officer reviews the person's record and ties to the community, then sends a risk report to the judge (KRS 431.515). People scored as low risk should normally be released without paying (KRS 431.066). Higher scores can mean cash bail or monitoring.
↑ Back to the question listWhat types of bail are used?
Catlettsburg judges choose among five kinds. Personal recognizance rests on a signed promise, and unsecured bail comes due only after a missed date. A deposit bond takes 10 percent in cash (KRS 431.530), while a full cash bond means paying the whole amount. A property bond pledges real estate worth double the bail with the clerk (KRS 431.535).
If the court allows, a relative can pledge to be surety without paying a fee (KRS 431.520).
↑ Back to the question listHow is the bail number picked?
The Boyd District or Circuit judge sets the figure, and the jail at 606-739-4224 can read it to you once it is entered. The law requires bail that is reasonable for the defendant's finances (KRS 431.525). Arrests for violations seldom end in jail (KRS 431.062). If no one was injured in a misdemeanor, the bail is limited to the highest fine and costs. A uniform schedule sets many Class D felony bonds (KRS 431.540). Victim safety is weighed in domestic cases (KRS 431.064). On many charges, every day locked up counts as $100 toward bail.
↑ Back to the question listIs bail refundable?
Yes, mostly. If the defendant made each hearing, the deposit comes back at the end, less a 10 percent fee of at least $5. Cases dismissed or won at trial get a full refund. The clerk can first take any fines or costs still owed; call 606-739-4131 to check.
↑ Back to the question listWhat conditions might a judge attach to release?
Orders may ban contact with a victim or witness, forbid alcohol, require drug tests or a GPS monitor, or set check-ins with pretrial staff. Failing to appear leads to a warrant, and bail may be forfeited 20 days after notice (KRS 431.545). Ask counsel to request a change if a term cannot work.
↑ Back to the question listWho are the lawyers in criminal court?
Boyd is a one-county circuit, the 32nd. The Boyd County Attorney's office is at 2800 Louisa Street, P.O. Box 425, Catlettsburg, KY 41129 (606-739-4321). The Commonwealth's Attorney is at 2900 Louisa Street, Suite 3, Catlettsburg, KY 41129 (606-739-5137). The Boyd County Trial Office (108 28th Street, Catlettsburg, KY 41129; 833-385-6052) represents people who cannot pay, and its lawyers can argue for lower bail.
↑ Back to the question listWill bail get someone out from under a federal or ICE hold?
No. Call the Catlettsburg jail at 606-739-4224 first and ask whether any federal or immigration detainer is lodged. Federal cases go to the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky, federal building, 1405 Greenup Avenue, Ashland, KY 41101, 606-329-2465, and state bail does not apply to them; the Ashland U.S. Marshals office is 606-329-2587. With an immigration detainer, Boyd may hold someone up to 48 hours past release. People already moved can be traced with the ICE finder and federal prison locator. See our court guide.
↑ Back to the question listBoyd County Detention Center Bonding Instructions
Boyd County Detention Center uses the services of correctpay (aka JailFunds) for you to deposit money so that your inmate can bond himself out.
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You can deposit money four ways:
- Deposit online at correctpay.com.
- Deposit at the correctpay kiosk in the jail lobby.
- Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
- Deposit through their iOS or Android app.
Cost to Send Money
To deposit between $1.00 and $300.00 the fee ranges from $1.50-$2.95, plus an additional 5%. *Rates are subject to change.
Examples:
- Deposit $100.00, your fee will be as high as $7.95 - Your inmate will receive $92.05.
- Deposit $300.00, your fee will be as high as $17.95 - Your inmate will receive $282.05.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Boyd County Detention Center
Address:
209 28th Street
Catlettsburg, KY 41129
Phone:
606-739-4224
Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Boyd County
What kind of bonds are accepted in Boyd County?
Who can set bail in Boyd County?
When is bail set in Boyd County Kentucky?
Does Boyd County have bail?
Yes, Section 16 the Kentucky Constitution guarantees the right to bail for all but capital crimes. However, Kentucky does not permit bond companies to operate within the state. Any bonds would be gotten through the Boyd County court system.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Boyd County?
Kentucky offers several options when it comes to paying bail including release on own recognizance, cash bail, percentage bond, property bond, surety bond or unsecured bond.
Who can set bail in Boyd County?
Pretrial officers are mandated to conduct an interview and assessment within 12 hours of arrest on individuals arrested on bailable offenses. If a defendant does not qualify for administrative release, pretrial officers then present the findings to a judge, who makes the decision about pretrial release.
When is bail set in Boyd County Kentucky?
Bail is set either the day of the arrest or by a judge at the arraignment, which is when the defendant will also enter a plea. In most cases the arraignment will occur the morning following arrest.
What is Bail?
Bail is money paid that is held by the Boyd County or municipal court to make sure that the arrested does not flee the area before their trial. Bail amounts and other conditions are determined at the arraignment.
The State of Kentucky has banned commercial bail by a bail bond company.
Pretrial officers are mandated to conduct an interview and assessment within 12 hours of arrest on individuals arrested on bailable offenses. If a defendant does not qualify for administrative release, pretrial officers then present the findings to a judge, who makes the decision about pretrial release.
It is always important to have family involvement after being arrested. Not only can they make calls and communicate on your behalf, but family support will show the court that there are people who will make sure that the defendant makes it to court, not only for the defendant’s own good, but because they may have signed bond paperwork and responsible to pay if the defendant does not show in court.
(There have been phone scams where a bond company calls and informs a person that their family member has been arrested and they ask for financial information. There are no bond companies in Kentucky.)
If the pretrial officer and judge determines that the defendant would be a danger to the public if they were released, bail can be denied, and the person will be detained in the Boyd County Detention Center until the case is resolved or goes to trial. Bail can also be denied if the defendant did not comply with bail conditions from a previous arrest.
What is the difference between Bail and Bond?
Bail and bond are used interchangeably to mean the same thing but technically, they are different. The bail is the amount to be paid and a bond is a signed document promising payment of the bail amount with certain conditions.
The thought of being in jail can cause the arrested to panic and try to secure a bond immediately.
DO NOT panic and take the time to understand all the options.
More courts are now trying to work with defendants to make bail work and might provide non-monetary options or even reduce the bail.
What are the different types of bonds in Boyd County?
Based on a review of information from the pretrial officer, the judge will determine and notify the accused of which types of bonds are available to them.
These are the bonds that the Clerk of Court can process in Kentucky:
For minor offenses, the defendant, friend, or family can pay the full amount of bail.
A personal recognizance bond is where the defendant or someone representing the defendant signs paperwork which only requires a signature and promise from the defendant to return to court. If the defendant does not return to court, a warrant for arrest and detention can follow.
An unsecured release requires the defendant’s signature and conditions to be met. If the defendant does not return to court, the bail amount would need to be paid.
Cash percentage bond. If the bond order permits, the defendant pays 10% to the court, which then holds the money until the case is over. 10% of the 10% paid remains with the court and in most cases, there are court fees or fines due in addition, so if the defendant returns to all court hearings, 90% of the money paid to the court will be returned but additional fines and fees might be owed.
Third-party surety release requires another person called a surety to sign with the defendant. The other person would need to put up property or partial money. Surety can be family, friend or a bondsperson. Your attorney cannot act as a surety.
A property bond is a bond that the courts might consider in which the bond is pledged in land or home real estate (mobile homes are not accepted). Usually, the property must be in the same state as the courts, and it must be worth at least 2 times the amount of the bond. There are multiple court fees involved to execute a property bond with the courts and a tedious process to get the property deed back, although the court generally does not start the process to acquire the deed unless the defendant does not show to a court appearance.
Does Boyd County Kentucky have bail?
Yes, Section 16 the Kentucky Constitution guarantees the right to bail for all but capital crimes. However, Kentucky does not permit bond companies to operate within the state. Any bonds would be gotten through the Boyd County court system.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Boyd County?
Kentucky offers several options when it comes to paying bail including release on own recognizance, cash bail, percentage bond, property bond, surety bond or unsecured bond.
Who can set bail in Boyd County?
Pretrial officers are mandated to conduct an interview and assessment within 12 hours of arrest on individuals arrested on bailable offenses. If a defendant does not qualify for administrative release, pretrial officers then present the findings to a judge, who makes the decision about pretrial release.
When is bail set in Kentucky?
Bail is set either the day of the arrest or by a judge at the arraignment, which is when the defendant will also enter a plea. In most cases the arraignment will occur the morning following arrest.
Can I get the bail or bond reduced in Boyd County Kentucky?
Yes, your attorney can file a request for bail adjustment with the District Court Judge assigned to the case.
In Boyd County Kentucky, who can pay bail for me?
The person posting bail should be a relative or close friend, called a surety, because they are promising and taking responsibility that you will return to court to get their money back. A surety is not responsible for court fees or paying off personal debts for the defendant.
Can bail be paid online in Boyd County Kentucky?
Kentucky does not have an online bail payment system; however, you can add funds to an inmate’s spending account which can then be used to post bail. Please contact the jail for specific information on how to pay bail. Go to the Boyd County Detention Center for contact information about the jails in Boyd County or the Clerk of Court.
What options are there to pay bail in Boyd County Kentucky?
Most all jail and courts accept cash, a cashier or bankers’ check. Some accept a credit card with fees. Contact the jail for specific information on what methods of payment are accepted: Go to the Boyd County Detention Center for more information about the jails in Boyd County.
Will I get all my bond money back in Kentucky?
Bail money is returned to the person who paid the bail; in whole or in part once the case is finished. Not all money is returned due to bond percentages and court fees.
Can I get bail or a bond with no money down in Boyd County?
The judge or officer who sets bail determines which kind of bail will be an option for you, but a cash bond and PR bonds usually do not require cash down, though you might have to pay court fees.
A cash bond or a personal recognizance bond are bonds where someone representing the defendant signs paperwork promising to pay the bail amount if the defendant does not show up to court. There is no money due up front.
What are the least expensive and affordable bail bonds in Kentucky?
Kentucky does not allow bond companies to operate in the state. The bond is acquired through the courts. A cash bond or a personal recognizance bond does not require money down.