Casey County Detention Center Inmate Bail & Bonds
Casey County Bail and Pretrial Release
After an arrest in Liberty or anywhere else in Casey County, adults are booked into the Casey County Detention Center (606-787-9097 (Alternative number: 606-787-1758)), and the bail or bond that secures release is paid at the Casey County Judicial Center, 231 Courthouse Square, Liberty, KY 42539. Casey and Adair together form the 29th Judicial Circuit, though each county keeps its own clerk.
What number gives the bail amount?
The detention center at 606-787-9097 is the place to start, along with the online roster. Staff can read off the charge and bond if one has been set. A judge may not have ruled yet in the first hours. In that case, try again after the pretrial interview.
↑ Back to the question listWhich office takes bail money?
Casey bail money is taken by the circuit clerk inside the Casey County Judicial Center, 231 Courthouse Square, Liberty, KY 42539. Use 606-787-6510 for felony cases and 606-787-6761 for district cases. The clerk lists cash, a personal or certified check and money orders as accepted, and many payments can also go through ePay. A photo ID is needed at the counter.
↑ Back to the question listAre bail bond agents allowed in Liberty?
They are not. In Liberty, whoever posts cash pays the circuit clerk (606-787-6510) directly, with no fee to a middleman, because Kentucky law (KRS 431.510) bans paid sureties. That money can come back, less the clerk's fee, as long as the defendant shows up every time.
↑ Back to the question listHow does pretrial review shape release in Casey County?
Shortly after booking at the Liberty detention center (606-787-9097), a pretrial officer runs a risk check that looks at past court attendance and charges (KRS 431.515). That score goes to the judge, and the law favors release on their own word for people rated low or moderate (KRS 431.066). Minor offenses may get a citation instead of an arrest.
↑ Back to the question listWhich bail types can a judge order?
The Casey district or circuit judge picks from five options, and the clerk at 606-787-6510 can confirm which one was ordered. The options are a signed promise, an unsecured amount, a deposit of 10 percent (KRS 431.530), the full sum in cash, or real estate worth double the bail (KRS 431.535). Relatives may act as unpaid sureties when the court agrees (KRS 431.520). Ask the clerk which one applies before going in.
↑ Back to the question listAre there rules about how high bail can go?
Casey judges in Liberty set each bond, and the circuit clerk (606-787-6510) or jail (606-787-9097) can read it back. State law requires an amount the person can reasonably afford (KRS 431.525) and frowns on jail for a bare violation (KRS 431.062). For misdemeanors without violence, bail is capped at the fine plus costs. Lots of Class D felony charges follow a statewide amount (KRS 431.540). Abuse or sex crime charges call for extra steps to protect victims (KRS 431.064). Each day spent in jail earns a credit of $100 (KRS 431.066).
↑ Back to the question listWill the Liberty clerk refund the cash?
Mostly. Once the final ruling is in, if no date was skipped, the clerk keeps ten percent (minimum $5) and returns the rest. A dismissal or acquittal means no fee at all. Money owed on the case, such as costs or restitution, can be kept back. Call 606-787-6510 to check on a refund.
↑ Back to the question listWhat rules come with release?
In Liberty, conditions can include keeping away from the accuser, staying sober, testing, GPS tracking or reporting in. A missed date or broken rule can bring a warrant, and after notice and 20 days the bond can be forfeited (KRS 431.545). If a term makes it impossible to keep a job, the defense can ask for a change.
↑ Back to the question listWhich lawyers appear at bail hearings?
The Casey County Attorney (628 Campbellsville Road, Liberty, KY 42539 (606-787-7100)) argues bail on misdemeanors and in the early stages of a felony. Once a felony is indicted, the 29th Circuit Commonwealth's Attorney, whose office is also in Liberty (630 Campbellsville Street, Liberty, KY 42539 (606-787-1479)), appears instead. Defendants who can't afford counsel are assigned the state's Columbia trial office for indigent defense (Department of Public Advocacy, 111 Jamestown St., Columbia, KY 42728; 833-254-2467). Read our court guide for more.
↑ Back to the question listDoes posting Casey bail end a federal case or immigration hold?
It does not. Detention staff at 606-787-9097 can confirm whether a federal or ICE detainer sits in the file. A federal judge at the U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky, 241 East Main Avenue, Bowling Green, KY 42101, 270-393-2500 controls release on federal counts, and the Marshals office in Bowling Green tracks those prisoners. Immigration is its own track, too: immigration agents may ask the jail to keep a person 48 extra hours after the state lets go. After a transfer, search the ICE online locator or federal inmate locator.
↑ Back to the question listPaying an Inmate's Bail or Bond in Casey County
The Casey County Sheriff recommends that you might want to use a bail bond agent licensed to do business in Casey 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 Casey 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 Casey 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 Casey County Detention Center, or the courthouse in Casey County where the offense took place.
Call 606-787-9097 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Casey County inmate locator.
Casey County Detention Center
Address:
169 Court House Square
Liberty, KY 42539
Phone:
606-787-9097
Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Casey County
What kind of bonds are accepted in Casey County?
Who can set bail in Casey County?
When is bail set in Casey County Kentucky?
Does Casey 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 Casey County court system.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Casey 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 Casey 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 Casey 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 Casey 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 Casey 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 Casey 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 Casey 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 Casey County court system.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Casey 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 Casey 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 Casey County Kentucky?
Yes, your attorney can file a request for bail adjustment with the District Court Judge assigned to the case.
In Casey 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 Casey 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 Casey County Detention Center for contact information about the jails in Casey County or the Clerk of Court.
What options are there to pay bail in Casey 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 Casey County Detention Center for more information about the jails in Casey 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 Casey 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.