Green County Jail Inmate Bail & Bonds
Green County Bail and Pretrial Release
Bail to have a Green County arrestee released is posted in Greensburg or confirmed with the jail that holds the county's arrests, the Taylor County Detention Center (120 South Central Avenue, Campbellsville, KY 42718; 270-789-1909). The old Greensburg lockup is closed, so Campbellsville is where relatives should look. Bond money goes to the clerk at the Green County Judicial Center, 200 W. Court St., Greensburg, KY 42743 (270-932-4029). Green belongs to the 11th Judicial Circuit along with Marion, Taylor and Washington.
Who can tell me a Green bond amount?
Arrests from Greensburg and the county go to Taylor County's jail in Campbellsville; call 270-789-1909 with the full name and birth date. Bond sometimes appears on the inmate roster. When no figure is posted, release likely hasn't been decided yet.
↑ Back to the question listHow is bond paid?
Go to the clerk in the judicial center on West Court Street. Cash and checks are accepted, cards come with a fee, and ePay takes payments online. Call 270-932-4029 first to confirm the total. Bond is not paid at the jail.
↑ Back to the question listWill a bondsman post bail in Green County?
No. Pay the Court Street clerk (270-932-4029) or the Taylor jail (270-789-1909). Kentucky bans commercial bail agents outright (KRS 431.510). Whoever pays deals with the clerk in Greensburg, and the deposit, minus the clerk's fee, is refunded when the defendant has appeared at each hearing.
↑ Back to the question listHow is release decided?
The Campbellsville jail (270-789-1909) can say if screening is done. Soon after intake, a Pretrial Services officer interviews the accused, confirms address, employment and history, and rates the chance of skipping court or reoffending (KRS 431.515). Judges can send low-risk people home without cash bail (KRS 431.066).
↑ Back to the question listWhat bail arrangements can a judge make?
The Green clerk (270-932-4029) can read back the order. A judge might accept a signed promise, set an unsecured amount, take a 10 percent deposit (KRS 431.530), require full cash, or allow land pledged at twice the bail (KRS 431.535). Sometimes a relative can vouch as surety without paying (KRS 431.520).
↑ Back to the question listAre there legal caps on bail?
There are several; the Greensburg clerk (270-932-4029) has the amount set. Bail must be reasonable given the person's means (KRS 431.525), and confinement solely for a violation is discouraged (KRS 431.062). Bail on a nonviolent misdemeanor may not go above what the maximum fine and costs would total. Listed Class D felonies have a preset schedule (KRS 431.540), and domestic violence cases get extra rules (KRS 431.064). Jail time counts at $100 per day (KRS 431.066).
↑ Back to the question listHow soon is bail refunded?
When the case wraps up. If the defendant made every court date, the deposit is returned after the clerk keeps 10 percent, at least $5. Charges dismissed or an acquittal mean the full sum comes back. Any money owed to the court is subtracted. Phone 270-932-4029 for timing.
↑ Back to the question listWhich conditions come with release?
Frequent terms are no contact with the complainant, sobriety, random screens, GPS tracking and reporting to pretrial officers. Failing to appear or breaking a term can produce a warrant, with forfeiture possible 20 days after notice (KRS 431.545). A defense attorney may seek a change to any term that can't realistically be met.
↑ Back to the question listWho prosecutes and defends Green County cases?
the Green County Attorney (270-932-3044) prosecutes misdemeanors and begins felony cases. After indictment, felonies pass to the 11th Circuit Commonwealth's Attorney in Campbellsville (214 East Main Street, Campbellsville, KY 42718 (270-789-6802)). Defendants lacking funds for a lawyer receive the Columbia Trial Office of the Department of Public Advocacy (111 Jamestown St., Columbia, KY 42728; 833-254-2467). Our court guide lays out each step.
↑ Back to the question listDoes Green County bail resolve a federal or ICE hold?
No. The U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky, 241 East Main Avenue, Bowling Green, KY 42101, 270-393-2500 decides federal release. With an immigration detainer, the Campbellsville jail may keep the person up to 48 hours beyond state release. Call 270-789-1909, then search the ICE locator or BOP locator.
↑ Back to the question listGreen County Jail
Address:
120 South Central Ave.
Campbellsville, KY 42718
Phone:
270-789-1909
Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Green County
What kind of bonds are accepted in Green County?
Who can set bail in Green County?
When is bail set in Green County Kentucky?
Does Green 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 Green County court system.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Green 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 Green 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 Green 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 Green 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 Green 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 Green 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 Green 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 Green County court system.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Green 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 Green 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 Green County Kentucky?
Yes, your attorney can file a request for bail adjustment with the District Court Judge assigned to the case.
In Green 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 Green 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 Green County Jail for contact information about the jails in Green County or the Clerk of Court.
What options are there to pay bail in Green 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 Green County Jail for more information about the jails in Green 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 Green 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.