Carlisle County Jail Inmate Bail & Bonds
Carlisle County Bail and Pretrial Release
Bail securing release on a Carlisle charge is posted in Bardwell or at the Wickliffe jail, because the county keeps no lockup of its own. People who are locked up go west to the Ballard County Detention Facility, 132 Mayola Avenue, Wickliffe, KY 42087, phone 270-335-3691. Bond is still handled in Bardwell by the circuit clerk at the Carlisle County Courthouse, 985 U.S. Highway 62, Bardwell, KY 42023 (270-628-5425), open weekdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Carlisle is part of the 1st Judicial Circuit with Ballard, Fulton and Hickman.
What is the bond for a Carlisle arrestee in Wickliffe?
Call the jail in Wickliffe at 270-335-3691 or use its inmate roster. Say the arrest was in Carlisle and give the person's legal name and date of birth, since Ballard holds its own inmates too. Note the charge and bail set, plus the case number and anything pretrial staff suggested.
↑ Back to the question listWhere do I pay bond for a Bardwell case?
At the circuit clerk's office in the Carlisle County Courthouse, 985 U.S. Highway 62, Bardwell, KY 42023, phone 270-628-5425, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on weekdays. Ask what forms of payment are taken for a bond and bring photo ID. Confirm the amount with Wickliffe before you drive to U.S. 62.
↑ Back to the question listCan a bondsman post bail for a Carlisle arrest?
No. Pay the Highway 62 clerk (270-628-5425) or the Ballard jail in Wickliffe (270-335-3691). For-profit bail bonding is against Kentucky law (KRS 431.510). Families pay the Bardwell clerk directly. Bardwell's clerk keeps the money during the case and pays back nearly all of it later, assuming perfect attendance.
↑ Back to the question listWhat does pretrial services do in Carlisle County?
The interview takes place at the Wickliffe jail (270-335-3691). A state pretrial officer interviews each person booked on a Carlisle charge and scores the risk from the offense, record and past missed dates (KRS 431.515). A judge makes the decision. People with low scores can be let go without paying (KRS 431.066); moderate scores may bring supervision.
↑ Back to the question listWhich bonds can a Bardwell judge set?
A Bardwell judge has several options: recognizance, meaning a written promise to return; an unsecured bond, owed only if court is skipped. The judge can also require a tenth of the bail in cash (KRS 431.530), full cash bail, or real estate worth double the amount (KRS 431.535).
A relative the court approves may serve as an unpaid surety (KRS 431.520).
↑ Back to the question listHow does state law limit bail here?
The Bardwell clerk (270-628-5425) has the figure once set. Bail can't be more than the defendant can reasonably handle (KRS 431.525), and a lone violation seldom means jail (KRS 431.062). On a misdemeanor where nobody was injured, bail stays under the top fine plus costs. A statewide chart covers certain Class D felonies (KRS 431.540). Judges also weigh victim safety in domestic violence and sexual offense cases (KRS 431.064). Each day held earns $100 toward the bail.
↑ Back to the question listHow does a Carlisle bail refund work?
If the defendant made every date, Carlisle refunds the deposit after final judgment, keeping 10 percent, never less than $5. A dismissal or acquittal brings it all back. Fines, costs and restitution owed can be deducted first. Keep your receipt and call 270-628-5425 with questions.
↑ Back to the question listWhat rules come with release in Bardwell?
A judge may bar contact with certain people, forbid alcohol and drugs, order testing or GPS, or set check-ins with pretrial staff. After a no-show, the judge issues a warrant, and twenty days past notice the deposit can be lost (KRS 431.545). If a term makes holding a job impossible, defense counsel may request a change.
↑ Back to the question listWhich lawyers handle a Carlisle bail hearing?
The county attorney works at 985 U.S. Highway 62, 2nd Floor, Bardwell, KY 42023 (270-628-3668). The 1st Circuit Commonwealth's Attorney is in the same courthouse at 985 U.S. Highway 62, Suite 241, Bardwell, KY 42023 (270-628-9150). The Paducah Trial Office of the Department of Public Advocacy (405 Clarence Gaines St., Paducah, KY 42003; 833-895-0577) defends people who can't pay and can argue for a smaller bond. See our court guide for the rest of the case.
↑ Back to the question listDoes a Bardwell bond cover federal charges or an ICE detainer?
No. Charges filed at the U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky, 501 Broadway, Paducah, KY 42001, 270-415-6400 are handled by a federal judge. An immigration detainer allows Wickliffe to hold someone as long as 48 hours past release. Call 270-335-3691 before you pay, and check the ICE online detainee locator or Bureau of Prisons locator.
↑ Back to the question listPaying an Inmate's Bail or Bond in Carlisle County
The Carlisle County Sheriff recommends that you might want to use a bail bond agent licensed to do business in Carlisle County.
However if you don't want to use a bail bond agent:
- You can always pay a cash bond yourself, or use your home in Carlisle County, or in some cases the state of Kentucky, but the benefit of using a bail bond agent is that they take responsibility for making sure the inmate shows up for court in Carlisle County, and if they don't, then they take the financial responsibility.
- The typical fee for a bond in Kentucky is between 10-20% of the bail amount; usually 15% or less. So if an offender has a bail of $10,000.00, their bond will be $1,500.00.
- Pay by cash, cashier's check, money order or credit card at the Carlisle County Jail, or the courthouse in Carlisle County where the offense took place.
Call 270-335-3691 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Carlisle County inmate locator.
Carlisle County Jail
Address:
Ballard County Detention
132 Mayola Ave
Wickliffe, KY 42087
Phone:
270-335-3691
Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Carlisle County
Does Carlisle County have bail?
What kind of bonds are accepted in Carlisle County?
Who can set bail in Carlisle County?
When is bail set in Carlisle County Kentucky?
Does Carlisle 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 Carlisle County court system.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Carlisle 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 Carlisle 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 Carlisle 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 Carlisle 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 Carlisle 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 Carlisle 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 Carlisle 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 Carlisle County court system.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Carlisle 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 Carlisle 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 Carlisle County Kentucky?
Yes, your attorney can file a request for bail adjustment with the District Court Judge assigned to the case.
In Carlisle 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 Carlisle 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 Carlisle County Jail for contact information about the jails in Carlisle County or the Clerk of Court.
What options are there to pay bail in Carlisle 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 Carlisle County Jail for more information about the jails in Carlisle 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 Carlisle 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.