Fleming County Jail (currently closed) Inmate Bail & Bonds
Fleming County Bail and Pretrial Release
Because Fleming County runs no jail of its own, a Flemingsburg arrestee seeking release on bail or bond may be at either of two other counties' jails: the Mason County Detention Center (702 US 68, Maysville, KY 41056; 606-564-3621) or the Montgomery County Regional Jail (751 Chenault Lane, Mount Sterling, KY 40353; 859-498-8747), and relatives may have to try each. Bond itself is posted at home with the circuit clerk at the Fleming County Judicial Center, 101 N. Main Cross St., Flemingsburg, KY 41041 (606-845-7011), and Fleming and Mason form the 19th Judicial Circuit.
1. How do I learn the bond amount?
Phone the Mason County Detention Center in Maysville (606-564-3621) and the Montgomery County Regional Jail in Mount Sterling (859-498-8747). Mention Fleming County and the person's birth date. If the first jail has no record, try the second. The inmate roster may list the bond as well. If the bond field is blank, the pretrial report probably hasn't reached the judge.
↑ Back to the question list2. Where is bond paid in Flemingsburg?
At the circuit clerk's office in the Fleming County Judicial Center, 101 N. Main Cross St., Flemingsburg, KY 41041. The office is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and closes from 11:30 to 12:30 for lunch. Accepted payments are cash, cards, money orders, cashier's or certified checks, and personal checks backed by ID. Call 606-845-7011 first to confirm the amount.
↑ Back to the question list3. Can a bondsman post bail?
No. Flemingsburg bonds are paid to the circuit clerk on Main Cross Street (606-845-7011), or at the Maysville (606-564-3621) or Mount Sterling (859-498-8747) jail holding the person. Kentucky banned bail bonding for profit (KRS 431.510). A relative or friend pays the clerk instead. If the defendant appears at each hearing, nearly all of the money is refunded after the case.
↑ Back to the question list4. What happens in the pretrial interview?
It takes place at whichever jail booked the Fleming arrest, Maysville (606-564-3621) or Chenault Lane (859-498-8747). A Pretrial Services officer meets the person soon after booking, verifies where they live and work, reviews any record and assigns a risk level for flight or new crime (KRS 431.515). The judge sees that level when setting bail. Low-risk defendants commonly go home without paying (KRS 431.066).
↑ Back to the question list5. What forms of bail can a judge order?
The district clerk in Flemingsburg (606-845-8571) has the order showing which one. Choices include a simple promise to appear, unsecured bail, a 10 percent cash deposit (KRS 431.530), full cash, or land or a home pledged at double the bail (KRS 431.535). A family member may be approved as surety with nothing paid up front (KRS 431.520).
↑ Back to the question list6. What caps bail?
A Fleming judge in Flemingsburg sets it, and the clerk at 606-845-7011 can confirm the amount. State law then limits it: bail is supposed to reflect a person's means (KRS 431.525), and jail for a mere violation is discouraged (KRS 431.062). On a nonviolent misdemeanor, bail may not exceed the biggest fine plus court costs. Certain Class D felonies follow a fixed amount (KRS 431.540), while domestic cases bring added safeguards (KRS 431.064). Days spent in jail earn $100 credit each (KRS 431.066).
↑ Back to the question list7. How do I get bail back?
The clerk returns it once the case is finished. With perfect attendance, the deposit comes back less a 10 percent fee (minimum $5). Cases that are dismissed or won at trial carry no fee. Any unpaid fines or restitution are taken first. Call 606-845-7011 about when the check should arrive.
↑ Back to the question list8. Which release terms can a judge set?
Orders can bar contact with named individuals and call for sobriety, testing, a monitor or scheduled check-ins. A violation or a missed court date can lead to a warrant, with bail forfeited 20 days after notice (KRS 431.545). Defense counsel can ask for a change when a term is impossible.
↑ Back to the question list9. Which attorneys handle Fleming bail matters?
The Fleming County Attorney (113 W. Water Street, Flemingsburg, KY 41041 (606-845-0014)) prosecutes misdemeanors and the start of felonies. Indicted felonies go to the 19th Circuit Commonwealth's Attorney in Maysville (100 W. Third Street, Maysville, KY 41056 (606-564-4304)). If you can't afford a lawyer, the court appoints the Maysville Trial Office of the Department of Public Advocacy (116 W. Third St., Maysville, KY 41056; 833-895-0576). Our court guide has more.
↑ Back to the question list10. What about a federal charge or ICE detainer?
Local bail won't release someone on those. The U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky, 101 Barr Street, Lexington, KY 40507, 859-233-2503 decides federal release. An immigration detainer lets the jail keep a person up to 48 hours after state custody ends. Call 606-564-3621 or 859-498-8747, then search the online ICE locator or BOP inmate locator.
↑ Back to the question listFleming County Jail (currently closed)
Address:
Mason County Detention Center
Maysville, KY 41056
Phone:
606-564-3621
Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Fleming County
Does Fleming County have bail?
What kind of bonds are accepted in Fleming County?
Who can set bail in Fleming County?
When is bail set in Fleming County Kentucky?
Does Fleming 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 Fleming County court system.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Fleming 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 Fleming 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 Fleming 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 Fleming 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 Fleming County Jail (currently closed) 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 Fleming 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 Fleming 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 Fleming County court system.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Fleming 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 Fleming 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 Fleming County Kentucky?
Yes, your attorney can file a request for bail adjustment with the District Court Judge assigned to the case.
In Fleming 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 Fleming 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 Fleming County Jail (currently closed) for contact information about the jails in Fleming County or the Clerk of Court.
What options are there to pay bail in Fleming 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 Fleming County Jail (currently closed) for more information about the jails in Fleming 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 Fleming 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.