Campbell County Detention Center Inmate Bail & Bonds
Campbell County Bail and Pretrial Release
This guide explains bail, bond and release for people arrested in Newport, Fort Thomas, Alexandria or anywhere else in Campbell County. Everyone is booked at the Campbell County Detention Center, 601 Central Avenue, Newport, KY 41071, 859-431-4611. The jail posts bond details under each inmate's picture on its roster. Bond itself is paid in cash through the circuit clerk at the Campbell County Courthouse, 330 York Street, Newport, KY 41071, 859-292-6314.
1. How do I find the bond?
Look the person up on the jail roster. Bond details appear under the inmate's picture. Call 859-431-4611 if something is unclear, such as a hold from another county or a bond that has not been set yet. Some charges need a judge to set bond at arraignment, so the roster may show none for a day.
↑ Back to the question list2. How is bond paid?
The circuit clerk at the Campbell County Courthouse, 330 York Street, Newport, KY 41071, 859-292-6314, accepts cash, a local check, a money order, or a card with a fee for court costs and fines, but bond itself is cash only. Fines can also be paid online through ePay. Bring photo ID, the inmate's full name and the case number if you have it, and keep the receipt until the case is over.
↑ Back to the question list3. Can a bondsman help?
No. Newport families take Campbell bond money to the circuit clerk's window at the Campbell County Courthouse, 330 York Street, Newport, KY 41071 (859-292-6314), because paid bail bond companies are illegal in Kentucky (KRS 431.510). That means no agent fee, and a person who makes every hearing gets that cash back once the charges are settled, after court costs come out.
↑ Back to the question list4. What is risk screening?
At the Campbell County Detention Center on Central Avenue (859-431-4611), a pretrial officer rates each new arrest (KRS 431.515). A low score usually means release with no money down (KRS 431.066). The judge also looks at the charge and prior record, and may order supervision instead of cash. Pretrial staff can explain what the score means and what rules come with it.
↑ Back to the question list5. What kinds of bond exist?
A Campbell judge can release someone on a simple promise to come back to court, or on unsecured bail with no money down that must be paid after a missed hearing. Other choices are a 10 percent cash deposit (KRS 431.530), the whole amount paid in cash at the clerk's window, or a property bond (KRS 431.535).
The roster or the jail can tell you which one the judge chose.
↑ Back to the question list6. How much can bail be?
A judge at the Campbell County Courthouse in Newport sets the figure, and the circuit clerk (859-292-6314) can read it to a family. Under state law the amount must fit the person's means (KRS 431.525). A person facing only a violation is seldom held (KRS 431.062). Many lower felonies follow a statewide bail table (KRS 431.540), and domestic violence cases weigh the victim's safety first (KRS 431.064). On many charges, each day already served takes $100 off the bail.
↑ Back to the question list7. What rules follow release?
Release can come with rules like staying away from someone, drug testing, or an ankle monitor. Breaking one can mean a new arrest and a higher bond. The pretrial office or a lawyer can explain each rule before release. Missing court brings a warrant, and the bond is forfeited 20 days after notice (KRS 431.545).
↑ Back to the question list8. Which lawyers handle Campbell cases?
Campbell makes up the 17th Judicial Circuit. Its county attorney works at 319 York Street, Newport, KY 41071 (859-491-4025), and the Commonwealth's Attorney at 601 Washington Street, Suite 210, Newport, KY 41071 (859-292-6490). A defendant without money for a lawyer can ask the judge for the Newport Trial Office of the public defender (601 Washington Avenue, Suite 300, Newport, KY 41071; 833-514-8985), who may request a bond review.
↑ Back to the question list9. Do federal or immigration holds matter?
Yes. Paying a Campbell bond at the courthouse or the jail (859-431-4611) releases only the state charge. Federal cases go to the Covington courthouse, the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky, 35 West Fifth Street, Covington, KY 41011, 859-392-7925, where state bond does not apply. An immigration hold is separate too, since ICE, whose nearest office is ERO Louisville (502-625-6202), may ask the Newport jail to keep the person up to 48 hours past the release that bond would allow, and that extra time begins only once state custody ends. Ask about one before paying, and see the ICE finder, the federal prison locator or our court guide.
↑ Back to the question list10. Is bond money the same as jail account money?
No. Bond goes to the court, while money on an inmate's account pays for commissary and phone time. Deposits to the account do not count toward bond. Our money guide explains account deposits and fees at the jail.
↑ Back to the question listCampbell County Detention Center
Address:
601 Central Avenue
Newport, KY 41071
Phone:
859-431-4611
Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Campbell County
Does Campbell County have bail?
What kind of bonds are accepted in Campbell County?
Who can set bail in Campbell County?
When is bail set in Campbell County Kentucky?
Does Campbell 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 Campbell County court system.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Campbell 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 Campbell 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 Campbell 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 Campbell 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 Campbell 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 Campbell 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 Campbell 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 Campbell County court system.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Campbell 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 Campbell 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 Campbell County Kentucky?
Yes, your attorney can file a request for bail adjustment with the District Court Judge assigned to the case.
In Campbell 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 Campbell 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 Campbell County Detention Center for contact information about the jails in Campbell County or the Clerk of Court.
What options are there to pay bail in Campbell 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 Campbell County Detention Center for more information about the jails in Campbell 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 Campbell 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.