Bracken County Jail Inmate Bail & Bonds
Bracken County Bail and Pretrial Release
This page covers posting bail to release someone after a Bracken County arrest, which can be done in Brooksville or at Maysville, where the Mason County Detention Center houses the county's prisoners (702 US 68, Maysville, KY 41056; 606-564-3621). The money side stays in Brooksville. The circuit clerk at the Bracken County Judicial Center, 132 W. Miami St., Brooksville, KY 41004 takes bond during business hours, and the court there requires cash for it. Bracken is part of the 19th Judicial Circuit with Fleming and Mason.
How do I learn a bond amount after an arrest in Augusta or Brooksville?
The jail in Maysville can tell you; call 606-564-3621. Explain which county made the arrest and spell the full name, since the jail houses people from more than one place. You can also check the inmate roster. No amount yet can mean a judge still has to review the case, so try later in the day.
↑ Back to the question listWhere is Bracken County bond paid, and in what form?
Bracken's judicial center on Miami Street is where bond money changes hands, at 132 W. Miami St., Brooksville, KY 41004, phone 606-735-3328 or 606-735-2522. Only cash is accepted for a bond. Fines and court costs are more flexible, and the clerk will take checks, money orders, or cards (for a fee). ePay covers some of those online. Ask before you go whether the bond has already been paid by someone else. Bring photo ID.
↑ Back to the question listCan a bail company post bond here?
No. Pay the Miami Street clerk in Brooksville (606-735-3328) or the Maysville jail (606-564-3621). For-profit bail is illegal across Kentucky (KRS 431.510). The family pays the clerk without a middleman, and the court returns the cash, less the clerk's fee, if every appearance is made.
↑ Back to the question listWho decides if a Bracken defendant can go home?
A judge decides, using a report from Pretrial Services. That officer interviews the defendant, checks identity and records, and rates the risk of missing court (KRS 431.515). Kentucky favors nonfinancial release for people rated low risk (KRS 431.066).
↑ Back to the question listWhat bond choices exist in Brooksville?
The judge may grant release on recognizance or unsecured bail, which cost nothing at first. Other choices are a 10 percent deposit (KRS 431.530), the total in cash, or Kentucky property worth twice the bail (KRS 431.535). With permission, a relative can act as a surety for free (KRS 431.520).
↑ Back to the question listAre there limits on how high Bracken bail can go?
Yes. Once a judge sets the figure, Brooksville's clerk (606-735-3328) can read it to you. By statute the amount must be something the accused can realistically afford (KRS 431.525), and courts avoid jail for violations alone (KRS 431.062). Nonviolent misdemeanor bail is limited to the highest fine plus costs. Listed lower felonies follow a fixed amount (KRS 431.540). Abuse cases add safety rules (KRS 431.064). Each day served counts as $100 (KRS 431.066).
↑ Back to the question listWhen is Bracken bail money refunded?
After the case closes. With perfect attendance by the defendant, the clerk sends back the deposit minus 10 percent, never less than $5. A dismissal or acquittal means no deduction. Unpaid fines, costs and restitution are subtracted first. The clerk at 606-735-3328 can tell you when.
↑ Back to the question listWhat rules can come with a Bracken release?
A judge in Brooksville might bar contact with a victim, forbid drinking, order tests or GPS, or require calls to an officer. Violating them or missing court leads to a warrant, and forfeiture can follow 20 days after notice (KRS 431.545). Ask a lawyer about seeking a change.
↑ Back to the question listWhich lawyers appear at the bond stage?
On West Miami Street in Brooksville, the elected county attorney's office (116 West Miami Street, Brooksville, KY 41004; 606-735-2905) argues bond in misdemeanors and in early felony hearings. Felonies after indictment go to the 19th Circuit Commonwealth's Attorney in Maysville (100 West Third Street, Maysville, KY 41056 (606-564-4304)). Appointed counsel comes from the Newport Trial Office of the Department of Public Advocacy (601 Washington Ave., Suite 300, Newport, KY 41071; 833-514-8985). More is on our court guide.
↑ Back to the question listDoes a state bond cover federal charges or ICE?
No. The U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky, 35 West Fifth Street, Covington, KY 41011, 859-392-7925 hears federal cases, and a federal judge decides release. Immigration holds work separately, allowing up to 48 hours more once the state no longer needs the person. Call the jail at 606-564-3621, then check the ICE detainee search or BOP inmate locator.
↑ Back to the question listBracken County Jail
Address:
648 Williams Road
Brooksville, KY 41002
Phone:
606-735-3233
Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Bracken County
Does Bracken County have bail?
What kind of bonds are accepted in Bracken County?
Who can set bail in Bracken County?
When is bail set in Bracken County Kentucky?
Does Bracken 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 Bracken County court system.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Bracken 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 Bracken 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 Bracken 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 Bracken 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 Bracken County Jail 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 Bracken 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 Bracken 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 Bracken County court system.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Bracken 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 Bracken 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 Bracken County Kentucky?
Yes, your attorney can file a request for bail adjustment with the District Court Judge assigned to the case.
In Bracken 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 Bracken 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 Bracken County Jail for contact information about the jails in Bracken County or the Clerk of Court.
What options are there to pay bail in Bracken 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 Bracken County Jail for more information about the jails in Bracken 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 Bracken 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.