Boyle County Detention Center Inmate Bail & Bonds
Boyle County Bail and Pretrial Release
Arrests in Danville, Junction City, Perryville and rural Boyle County are booked at the Boyle County Detention Center, 1860 South Danville Bypass, Danville, KY 40422, phone 859-238-1100, ext. 300 (Alternative number: 859-238-1127), and that is where bail, bond and release begin. On weekdays the bond is paid upstairs to the circuit clerk at the Boyle County Courthouse, 321 West Main Street, Danville, KY 40422 (third floor), phone 859-239-7442. The jail also houses Garrard and Mercer arrests; Boyle and Mercer form the 50th Judicial Circuit.
Where do I post bond on a weekday in Danville?
Monday through Friday, 8 to 4, the county sends people to the circuit clerk, Boyle County Courthouse, 321 West Main Street, Danville, KY 40422 (third floor). The clerk takes cash or a certified cashier's check, and a credit card only for a 10 percent bond. A $25 court filing fee is added. Property bonds and any bond of $10,000 or more must be posted there.
↑ Back to the question listCan I pay bond at the county jail?
Only on weekends or courthouse holidays, and only for money bonds, by cash or card. The jail adds a $25 filing fee, a $25 booking fee and a $13 jail fee. Bonds with no money due can be processed at the jail any time. The person posting must be 18 or older, show photo ID, and cannot be a lawyer or officer.
↑ Back to the question listHow can I find out what bond was set on the Bypass?
The jail's online inmate list shows charges and bond amounts; use our inmate search link or call 859-238-1100, ext. 300. Note the case number. Lots of Danville arrests end with a signature release once pretrial staff weigh in, so confirm before driving downtown.
↑ Back to the question listIs there a bail bondsman in Danville?
No. In Danville the circuit clerk (859-239-7442) takes bond on weekdays and the detention center (859-238-1100, ext. 300) on weekends, because Kentucky bans paid bail agents (KRS 431.510); Boyle bonds are posted directly with the circuit clerk or, on weekends, at the detention center. The clerk, not a business, keeps that money, and it is largely repaid to Boyle defendants who appear each time.
↑ Back to the question listWho screens Danville arrests for release?
After booking on the Danville Bypass (859-238-1100, ext. 300), a pretrial services officer talks with each new arrestee and rates the risk using the offense, criminal history and record of showing up to court (KRS 431.515). A judge decides. Low-risk defendants can go home with no cash bond (KRS 431.066). Moderate risk may mean supervision.
↑ Back to the question listWhat kinds of bond can a local judge order?
A Danville judge may release someone on recognizance, which is simply a promise to appear. An unsecured bond is owed to Boyle only after a skipped hearing. A deposit bond calls for 10 percent in cash (KRS 431.530), and a cash bond calls for the full amount. Property can also be posted at the clerk's office, valued at double the bail (KRS 431.535).
Family members can stand surety at no cost with court approval (KRS 431.520).
↑ Back to the question listHow does Kentucky keep bail affordable?
The Danville district clerk (859-239-7362) can read back a bond once a judge sets it. Those judges must weigh a defendant's means (KRS 431.525) and seldom jail anyone just for a violation (KRS 431.062). Where nobody was injured, misdemeanor bond stays at or under the possible fine plus costs. A state table sets bail for certain Class D offenses (KRS 431.540). On many charges, every day spent on the Bypass earns $100 in credit.
↑ Back to the question listWhen is local bail money returned?
Boyle defendants with perfect attendance get the deposit back minus a 10 percent charge, never less than $5. Danville keeps no fee after a dismissal or acquittal. The $25 filing fee and any jail fees do not come back, and unpaid fines can be taken first. Ask the clerk at 859-239-7442.
↑ Back to the question listWhat release rules can Danville judges set?
Danville judges can order distance from the accuser, sobriety, urine screens, GPS or office check-ins. A no-show at the Main Street courthouse can prompt a warrant, and bail may be forfeited 20 days after notice (KRS 431.545). Your lawyer can ask to adjust a condition that conflicts with work.
↑ Back to the question listWho are the lawyers at a local bail hearing?
The county attorney works at 321 W. Main Street, Room 120, Danville, KY 40422, 859-238-1121. The Commonwealth's Attorney for Boyle and Mercer is in Harrodsburg at 119 South Main Street, Harrodsburg, KY 40330, 859-734-5230. The Danville Trial Office (438 W. Walnut St., Danville, KY 40422; 833-205-0827) represents people who cannot afford a lawyer and may argue for lower bail. See our court guide for each office's role.
↑ Back to the question listDoes a local bond end a federal charge or ICE detainer?
No. Ask the Danville jail (859-238-1100, ext. 300) what holds are on file; the U.S. Marshals' Lexington office answers at 859-436-6750 and ICE's Louisville office at 502-625-6202. Federal cases from Danville go to the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky, 101 Barr Street, Lexington, KY 40507, 859-233-2503, where a state bond means nothing. If ICE filed a detainer, the Danville jail may keep that person as long as 48 hours after release would otherwise occur. Ask the jail at 859-238-1100, ext. 300, then check the ICE lookup or BOP search.
↑ Back to the question listBoyle County Detention Center
Address:
1860 South Danville Bypass
Danville, KY 40422
Phone:
859-238-1100 ext. 300
Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Boyle County
What kind of bonds are accepted in Boyle County?
Who can set bail in Boyle County?
When is bail set in Boyle County Kentucky?
Does Boyle 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 Boyle County court system.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Boyle 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 Boyle 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 Boyle 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 Boyle 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 Boyle 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 Boyle 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 Boyle 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 Boyle County court system.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Boyle 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 Boyle 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 Boyle County Kentucky?
Yes, your attorney can file a request for bail adjustment with the District Court Judge assigned to the case.
In Boyle 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 Boyle 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 Boyle County Detention Center for contact information about the jails in Boyle County or the Clerk of Court.
What options are there to pay bail in Boyle 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 Boyle County Detention Center for more information about the jails in Boyle 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 Boyle 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.