Jessamine County Detention Center Inmate Bail & Bonds
Jessamine County Bail and Pretrial Release
Bail, bond and release after a Nicholasville, Wilmore or Jessamine arrest begin at the Jessamine County Detention Center, 229 East Maple Street, Nicholasville, KY 40356. The main line is 859-885-4558; press 3 for booking. Nicholasville and Wilmore officers, sheriff's deputies and Post 7 troopers all bring people here. A judge or pretrial officer usually decides on release within a day.
1. How do I check a Jessamine bond?
Start with the jail roster. Then dial 859-885-4558 and choose option 3 for booking, which can confirm the bond amount and type. Certain charges need a judge before bond exists. Be sure to ask if any outside agency has lodged a hold.
↑ Back to the question list2. Where can I pay bond in Nicholasville?
The circuit clerk's office is in the Jessamine County Court Complex, 107 North Main Street, Nicholasville, KY 40356; call 859-885-4531 or 859-887-1005. After hours, the jail tells you how to pay. Whatever route you use, keep the receipt, since the refund later depends on it.
↑ Back to the question list3. Are bail bondsmen allowed here?
They are not. Nicholasville families take the deposit to the circuit clerk (859-885-4531) or the detention center (859-885-4558) themselves; Kentucky outlawed paid bail agents (KRS 431.510). In Jessamine the defendant or family deposits money with the court and gets most of it back at the end.
↑ Back to the question list4. What is the pretrial interview?
Soon after booking at the Nicholasville detention center (859-885-4558), a pretrial officer meets most new arrests, asks about home, work and record, and scores risk (KRS 431.515). Low-risk people are generally released without cash (KRS 431.066). The judge makes the final ruling.
↑ Back to the question list5. What bond types might be set?
In Nicholasville, a judge can release someone on own recognizance after the person signs, or on unsecured bail that becomes owed only if a court date is skipped. A judge can instead order a deposit of 10 percent in cash (KRS 431.530), payment of the full sum in cash, or a bond secured by real estate (KRS 431.535).
A judge can approve a relative as surety at no cost (KRS 431.520).
↑ Back to the question list6. What does Kentucky law say about the amount?
The district judge on duty in Nicholasville sets the amount, and the district clerk (859-887-1005) has it once it is docketed. By statute, bail must fit the person's finances and the case and may not be oppressive (KRS 431.525). Violations rarely bring jail (KRS 431.062). For a misdemeanor without injury, bail goes no higher than the fine and costs. A fixed chart governs lower felonies (KRS 431.540). Protecting victims guides domestic violence bail (KRS 431.064). On many charges, every jail day counts as $100 toward bail.
↑ Back to the question list7. When is bond refunded?
At the end of the case, if all hearings were attended, the clerk refunds the deposit less 10 percent ($5 minimum). Dismissed and acquitted cases pay no fee. Fines and costs can be deducted first, so ask the clerk at 859-885-4531 what to expect.
↑ Back to the question list8. What conditions and home incarceration are possible?
A Jessamine judge can bar contact with named people, forbid drinking, order testing for drugs, require an ankle tracker, or set a reporting schedule. The jail offers a home incarceration program (option 6 at 859-885-4558). Missing court leads to a warrant, and bond is forfeited 20 days after notice (KRS 431.545). A lawyer can ask to modify a hard condition.
↑ Back to the question list9. Who are the lawyers in Jessamine cases?
Jessamine is in the 13th Judicial Circuit. Its county attorney sits at 117 South Main Street, Suite 100, Nicholasville, KY 40356 (859-885-3425), while the Commonwealth's Attorney works from 104 Richmond Avenue, Nicholasville, KY 40356 (859-887-2722). People short on money may request the Nicholasville Trial Office of the public defender (109 South 2nd Street, Nicholasville, KY 40356-1554; 833-514-8978), who can seek a bond change.
↑ Back to the question list10. Can federal charges or ICE holds stop release?
Yes. A U.S. charge is heard at the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky, 101 Barr Street, Lexington, KY 40507, 859-233-2503, where a Jessamine bond means nothing. An immigration detainer can keep someone in jail up to 48 hours past release. Look at the ICE finder and the federal prison locator, or our court guide.
↑ Back to the question listJessamine County Detention Center
Address:
229 East Maple Street
Nicholasville, KY 40356
Phone:
859-885-4558
Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Jessamine County
Does Jessamine County have bail?
What kind of bonds are accepted in Jessamine County?
Who can set bail in Jessamine County?
When is bail set in Jessamine County Kentucky?
Does Jessamine 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 Jessamine County court system.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Jessamine 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 Jessamine 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 Jessamine 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 Jessamine 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 Jessamine 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 Jessamine 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 Jessamine 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 Jessamine County court system.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Jessamine 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 Jessamine 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 Jessamine County Kentucky?
Yes, your attorney can file a request for bail adjustment with the District Court Judge assigned to the case.
In Jessamine 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 Jessamine 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 Jessamine County Detention Center for contact information about the jails in Jessamine County or the Clerk of Court.
What options are there to pay bail in Jessamine 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 Jessamine County Detention Center for more information about the jails in Jessamine 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 Jessamine 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.