Henderson County Detention Center Inmate Bail & Bonds
Henderson County Bail and Pretrial Release
When someone is arrested in Henderson County, release on bail or bond starts at the Henderson County Detention Center, 380 Borax Drive, Henderson, KY 42420 (270-827-5560), and the money goes to the circuit clerk's payment window in the Henderson County Judicial Center, 5 North Main Street, P.O. Box 675, Henderson, KY 42419, phone 270-826-2405. The county forms the 51st Judicial Circuit on its own.
How do I learn the bond for someone jailed on Borax Drive?
Search the inmate roster, which lists bookings, or phone the detention center at 270-827-5560. Ask what the charges are, the bond amount, and the case number. Some people are let out after the pretrial review before family ever pays, so check on that before heading downtown.
↑ Back to the question listWhat do I bring to pay a bond?
Go to the payment window of the circuit clerk in the Henderson County Judicial Center, 5 North Main Street, P.O. Box 675, Henderson, KY 42419, phone 270-826-2405. Bond is cash only. You also need a driver's license or Kentucky ID and a Social Security number. Other court bills can be paid through ePay, a drop box or a card in person, but not bonds.
↑ Back to the question listCan a family use a bail bond agent?
No. The circuit clerk (270-826-2405) or the Borax Drive detention center (270-827-5560) takes the bond money directly, since bail bond businesses are not allowed in Kentucky (KRS 431.510). Because the court holds the deposit instead of a company, most of it is refunded once the case is over, assuming no hearing was missed.
↑ Back to the question listDoes everyone booked get a pretrial review?
Yes. At the Borax Drive detention center (270-827-5560), pretrial staff screen each person booked, looking at the charge, record and history of showing up to court (KRS 431.515). Those scored low are usually freed without bail money (KRS 431.066). Some moderate-risk people are released under supervision. Minor offenses can be handled with a ticket instead of jail.
↑ Back to the question listWhich bonds can judges grant?
A judge on North Main Street may release someone on recognizance with no money, or set a bond that needs nothing up front but is owed if court is missed. Other choices are ten percent down in cash (KRS 431.530), paying the full sum, or pledging land valued at two times the bail (KRS 431.535).
Relatives can stand surety for free with the judge's OK (KRS 431.520).
↑ Back to the question listWhat shapes the bail amount?
The district judge sets the bond, and the circuit clerk (270-826-2405) can read it back. It has to account for what a defendant can afford (KRS 431.525), and jailing a person over only a violation is unusual (KRS 431.062). If nobody got hurt, a misdemeanor bond can't be higher than the possible fine plus costs. Some Class D felony bail comes from a statewide schedule (KRS 431.540). On many charges, every day in custody takes $100 off.
↑ Back to the question listHow do bond refunds work?
Go to every hearing and the money is refunded after the case, less 10 percent with at least $5 kept. Nothing is kept on a dismissal or acquittal. The clerk (270-826-2405) may first subtract old court costs or fines. Keep the bond receipt, since it speeds up the refund.
↑ Back to the question listWhat rules come with release in Henderson County?
Judges may order no contact, sobriety, testing, electronic monitoring or regular reporting. Skip a hearing and a bench warrant can issue; 20 days after notice the bond is lost (KRS 431.545). A defense lawyer can ask the court to ease a rule that blocks work or child care.
↑ Back to the question listWhich attorneys appear at a bail hearing?
Henderson is its own 51st Judicial Circuit. The county attorney is at 20 North Main Street, P.O. Box 618, Henderson, KY 42420 (270-631-0000), and the Commonwealth's Attorney is at 446 North Main Street, P.O. Box 1197, Henderson, KY 42419 (270-826-3963). The Henderson Trial Office (739 S. Main Street, Henderson, KY 42420; 833-254-2463) helps people who cannot afford counsel and may seek a lower bond at arraignment. More detail is on our court guide.
↑ Back to the question listDoes a Henderson bond clear a federal case or immigration hold?
No. Henderson federal cases belong to the U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky, 423 Frederica Street, Owensboro, KY 42301, 270-689-4400, where state bail means nothing. Look for an immigration hold first; ICE detainers can mean up to 48 hours past release. Call 270-827-5560 about holds and search the ICE finder or federal prison locator.
↑ Back to the question listHenderson County Detention Center
Address:
380 Borax Drive
Henderson, KY 42420
Phone:
270-827-5560
Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Henderson County
Does Henderson County have bail?
What kind of bonds are accepted in Henderson County?
Who can set bail in Henderson County?
When is bail set in Henderson County Kentucky?
Does Henderson 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 Henderson County court system.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Henderson 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 Henderson 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 Henderson 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 Henderson 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 Henderson 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 Henderson 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 Henderson 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 Henderson County court system.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Henderson 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 Henderson 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 Henderson County Kentucky?
Yes, your attorney can file a request for bail adjustment with the District Court Judge assigned to the case.
In Henderson 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 Henderson 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 Henderson County Detention Center for contact information about the jails in Henderson County or the Clerk of Court.
What options are there to pay bail in Henderson 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 Henderson County Detention Center for more information about the jails in Henderson 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 Henderson 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.