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Knott County bail and bond: the Hazard regional jail and the Hindman clerk

The jail that serves Knott County is the Kentucky River Regional Jail, 200 Justice Drive in Hazard, not a jail in Hindman. Use Knott County Inmate Search to see if your relative is booked and what bail is listed. For questions the search cannot answer, call the jail at 606-436-4032. Knott's circuit clerk is in Hindman at the Judicial Center on West Main Street.

Is there a jail in Hindman?

People arrested in Knott County are held at the jail that serves the county, the Kentucky River Regional Jail in Hazard. A regional jail list shows Knott County among its members, along with Perry and Breathitt. A jail directory also describes the Knott County jail as closed.

Call 606-436-4032 to confirm where a specific person is. Do not drive to Hindman looking for a cell.

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How do I check if my relative is booked?

Use Knott County Inmate Search. Type the last name and read the record for a booking date, charges and a bond line. New bookings take a while to post.

If you need a human, the regional jail has three lines. Inmate information is 606-436-4032. Booking is 606-436-1008. Administration is 606-436-0622.

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What is the address of the jail?

Kentucky River Regional Jail is at 200 Justice Drive, Hazard, KY 41701. Hazard is in Perry County, so a trip from Hindman crosses a county line. The jail has 150 beds, according to Perry County's website.

The jail's mail goes to the same address. Get the list of allowed mail from the facility before you send anything.

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Where do I pay a bond for a Knott County arrest?

Knott's circuit clerk, Lisa Bolen, is at the Knott County Judicial Center, 53 West Main Street, Hindman, KY 41822. Call 606-785-5021. Staff work weekdays from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.

A jail directory says bonds are paid at the jail or at the courthouse where the case arose. Ask Hazard whether a bond can be taken there for a Knott County case before you make the trip.

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What does the Knott clerk accept?

The clerk's page lists cash, cashier's check, money order, and a personal check with the writer's address and phone number. It also lists payment by phone and online through ePay. Credit or debit cards are not named on that page.

The page does not say which of these work for a bond. Ask by phone first.

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When is the clerk closed, and who can I reach then?

The Hindman office closes at 4 p.m. and does not open on weekends. After hours, the regional jail is the place to call. Booking at 606-436-1008 can say whether an officer can accept a bond that night.

The jail's hours for taking bond are not on the county sites this page uses. Ask for hours and ask for a receipt.

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Who picks the number on the bond?

A district judge, a trial commissioner or Pretrial Services decides. The district judge for Knott County is Dennis B. Prater. The amount may change after arraignment, so check Knott County Inmate Search again later.

Kentucky has no statewide price list for charges, and this page found no Knott schedule. That is why the safest source is the record itself, followed by the clerk.

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Can I put down 10 percent?

Some bonds allow it. A cash deposit equal to ten percent of the bond is accepted by court rule, with a $10 floor. The court order must permit it.

Take the order's wording to the clerk and ask what your receipt will say.

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How does the $100 a day credit work?

KRS 431.066 gives $100 credit toward bail for each day or part of a day a person is in custody after booking. Once the credits equal the bail, release follows. That helps with smaller bonds.

A judge can deny it for flight risk or danger, and certain felonies are excluded. Denial requires a written order.

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Can my land or home secure the bond?

It can if the property is in Kentucky and is worth at least double the bail. Out-of-state land does not count. The owner needs unencumbered equity.

The owner files a sworn schedule with a legal description, debts and prior use as bail. The circuit clerk sends a certified copy to the county clerk where the land lies, so the lien is recorded in that county. If the land is outside Knott County, the recording happens there. Ask the clerk at 606-785-5021 for the exact papers.

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Why do some websites say a bail bondsman can help?

Some online directories list bondsmen for Knott County and give percentage fees. Kentucky law restricts for-profit bail under KRS 431.510, and charity bail funds are capped. This page does not recommend a company.

If someone you do not know calls to say your relative needs money right now, hang up and call the jail.

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Will anyone review release before a judge sees my relative?

Pretrial Services covers every county at all hours. Within 24 hours, a specialist interviews anyone arrested on a bailable charge. Nobody is forced to sit for it.

If the person fits the protocol, release on a signed promise can happen without a judge. Otherwise the assessment goes to the judge or trial commissioner within 24 hours of booking.

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Why would my relative be held with no bond?

Capital offenses can be non-bailable when the proof is evident. The release protocol also holds people for a judge in many sexual, violent and trafficking cases, and in cases such as failing to appear, violating release conditions, or an indictment warrant.

If the arrest involved an assault, a sexual offense or a protective order, KRS 431.064 requires a review of the risk to the alleged victim first.

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Who is the free lawyer for Knott County?

The Department of Public Advocacy's Hazard Trial Office handles Knott, Letcher and Perry counties. It is at 470 Main Street, Hazard. Call 833-514-8977.

Ask the court for a public lawyer at the first hearing if you cannot pay.

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What happens to a Knott County teen who is arrested?

Youth are not shown in the adult search. The Department of Juvenile Justice has eight regional detention centers that take youth from any county, including Breathitt Regional in Jackson for boys and Boyd Regional in Ashland for girls.

A youth charged with a public offense can be held up to 48 hours, not counting weekends and holidays, before a detention hearing. Ask the clerk at 606-785-5021 about the hearing.

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Knott County bail contacts

Jail that serves Knott County
Kentucky River Regional Jail, 200 Justice Drive, Hazard, KY 41701; inmate information 606-436-4032; booking 606-436-1008; administration 606-436-0622
Bond instructions
Regional jail bail and bond guide
Custody lookup
Knott County Inmate Search
Circuit clerk
Lisa Bolen, Knott County Judicial Center, 53 West Main Street, Hindman, KY 41822; 606-785-5021; Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Public defender
Hazard Trial Office, 470 Main Street, Hazard, KY 41701; 833-514-8977
Pretrial Services
Kentucky Court of Justice, 502-573-2350
Youth detention
Breathitt Regional Juvenile Detention Center, Jackson (boys); Boyd Regional Juvenile Detention Center, Ashland (girls); Department of Juvenile Justice contacts

Facts here come from county, court and state pages and may be out of date by the time you read them. Check the clerk's office before paying.

Knott County Jail

Address:
200 Justice Drive
Hazard, KY 41701
Phone:
606-436-4032

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Knott County


Does Knott County have bail?

What kind of bonds are accepted in Knott County?

Who can set bail in Knott County?

When is bail set in Knott County Kentucky?

 

 

Does Knott 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 Knott County court system.

 

 

What kind of bonds are accepted in Knott 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 Knott 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 Knott 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 Knott 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 Knott 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 Knott 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 Knott 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 Knott County court system.

What kind of bonds are accepted in Knott 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 Knott 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 Knott County Kentucky? 

Yes, your attorney can file a request for bail adjustment with the District Court Judge assigned to the case.

In Knott 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 Knott 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 Knott County Jail for contact information about the jails in Knott County or the Clerk of Court.

What options are there to pay bail in Knott 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 Knott County Jail for more information about the jails in Knott 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 Knott 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.

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