Lyon County Jail Inmate Bail & Bonds
Lyon County Bail and Pretrial Release
Bail for a Lyon arrestee's release is posted in Eddyville or at the holding jail, one of three neighbors: the Crittenden County Detention Center in Marion (270-965-3185), the Marshall County Detention Center in Benton (270-527-4760) and the McCracken County Jail in Paducah (270-444-4730), and families may need to call all three. The Lyon County jailer's office oversees taking people to Marion, Benton or Paducah. Bond is paid back in Eddyville at the Lyon County Courthouse, 500 West Dale Avenue, Eddyville, KY 42038 during business hours (circuit clerk 270-388-7231; district clerk 270-388-2727). Lyon is part of the 56th Judicial Circuit with Caldwell, Livingston and Trigg.
How do I learn the bail set in a case?
Since the arrestee could be in Marion, Benton or Paducah, phone 270-965-3185, 270-527-4760 or 270-444-4730 until one jail confirms the booking, and mention Lyon County. Note what's charged, the amount set, and the docket number used by the clerk. If arraignment hasn't happened, no figure exists yet; the district clerk at 270-388-2727 can say when the first hearing is.
↑ Back to the question listWhere is Lyon bail paid?
At the courthouse on West Dale Avenue in Eddyville, not at whichever jail holds the person. Call the circuit clerk at 270-388-7231 or the district clerk at 270-388-2727 to confirm the amount and which forms of payment the office takes before making the trip.
↑ Back to the question listIs a bail agent allowed in Lyon County?
No. Lyon bonds are paid to the Dale Avenue clerk (270-388-7231) or to the jail holding the person, which may be Crittenden (270-965-3185), Marshall (270-527-4760) or McCracken (270-444-4730). State law makes paid bail bonding illegal everywhere in Kentucky (KRS 431.510). Lyon families post with the clerk in Eddyville, and if the defendant never misses a hearing, the clerk refunds the bulk of it at the finish.
↑ Back to the question listWhat does the pretrial interview cover?
It happens at whichever jail booked the Lyon arrest. Every new arrestee meets Pretrial Services staff, who verify residence, job and past record, and gives the judge a risk rating for skipping court or reoffending (KRS 431.515). Low ratings favor release on no money, middle ones supervision (KRS 431.066). Some small offenses lead to a citation rather than jail.
↑ Back to the question listWhat bail types are available?
The Eddyville district clerk (270-388-2727) can read back the order. Recognizance, an unsecured signature bond, a 10 percent deposit (KRS 431.530), full cash, or real estate whose equity is twice the bail (KRS 431.535). A court-approved relative may sign as surety without paying (KRS 431.520).
↑ Back to the question listHow does Kentucky law limit Lyon bail?
Lyon's district clerk (270-388-2727) has the amount set. Judges must factor in ability to pay (KRS 431.525), and release is presumed for a violation alone (KRS 431.062). For a no-injury misdemeanor, bail can't pass the maximum fine and costs. Kentucky's preset schedule covers listed Class D felonies (KRS 431.540), while charges involving sex crimes or domestic abuse require the judge to weigh victim safety (KRS 431.064). Jail credit is $100 per day (KRS 431.066).
↑ Back to the question listWhen is a deposit refunded?
The Lyon circuit clerk in Eddyville refunds a deposit at the close of the case if every hearing was attended. The clerk keeps ten percent, with a $5 minimum. An acquittal or dismissal means nothing is kept. Unpaid fines, costs or restitution can be taken out before the check is cut. Call 270-388-7231 about timing.
↑ Back to the question listWhat conditions can a judge attach?
No contact with the alleged victim, drug or alcohol testing, GPS monitoring or regular check-ins are possible terms. Failing to appear can mean a warrant and forfeiture after 20 days' notice (KRS 431.545). If a term can't be followed, the defense lawyer should ask for a modification quickly.
↑ Back to the question listWho are the attorneys in a bail case?
The Lyon County Attorney, inside the courthouse (500 West Dale Avenue, Suite 150, Eddyville, KY 42038 (270-388-7301)), prosecutes misdemeanors and early felony stages. The 56th Circuit Commonwealth's Attorney (248 Commerce Street, Eddyville, KY 42038 (270-388-9494)) handles indicted felonies. Defendants without means are represented by the Princeton Trial Office of the Department of Public Advocacy (833-514-8982). Our court guide describes each step.
↑ Back to the question listDoes Lyon bail lift a federal or ICE hold?
No. Only the U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky, 501 Broadway, Paducah, KY 42001, 270-415-6400 can release someone on a federal charge. An ICE request can extend custody by up to 48 hours after state release, so check with 270-965-3185, 270-527-4760 or 270-444-4730 about holds before paying. The ICE detainee locator and federal inmate locator list those custodies.
↑ Back to the question listLyon County Jail
Address:
Lyon County Jail
Eddyville, KY
Phone:
270-388-2331
Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Lyon County
What kind of bonds are accepted in Lyon County?
Who can set bail in Lyon County?
When is bail set in Lyon County Kentucky?
Does Lyon 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 Lyon County court system.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Lyon 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 Lyon 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 Lyon 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 Lyon 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 Lyon 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 Lyon 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 Lyon 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 Lyon County court system.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Lyon 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 Lyon 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 Lyon County Kentucky?
Yes, your attorney can file a request for bail adjustment with the District Court Judge assigned to the case.
In Lyon 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 Lyon 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 Lyon County Jail for contact information about the jails in Lyon County or the Clerk of Court.
What options are there to pay bail in Lyon 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 Lyon County Jail for more information about the jails in Lyon 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 Lyon 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.