Menifee County Jail Inmate Bail & Bonds
Menifee County Bail and Pretrial Release
Bail for releasing a Menifee arrestee is posted in Frenchburg or at Three Forks, because Menifee County keeps no jail. Arrested people are taken to the Three Forks Regional Jail, 2221 Fairground Ridge Road, Beattyville, KY 41311, phone 606-464-2598, in Lee County. In Menifee, the county's 24-hour dispatch notification line is 606-768-9046 (Alternative number: 606-359-0861). In Frenchburg, the circuit clerk (606-768-2461) takes bail at the courthouse, 12 Main St., Frenchburg, KY 40322. Menifee is part of the 21st Judicial Circuit with Bath, Montgomery and Rowan.
How do I learn bail for a local arrest held in Beattyville?
Call Three Forks at 606-464-2598 or search its inmate list. That regional jail holds people from many counties, so have the full name and birth date handy. Find out the offense, the dollar amount, the case number and whether pretrial staff already urged release.
↑ Back to the question listWhere is bail paid?
At the circuit clerk's office in the Frenchburg courthouse, 12 Main St., Frenchburg, KY 40322, phone 606-768-2461. Call first to ask which payment types are accepted for bond. Bring photo ID. Confirm the figure by phone, since the jail sits in Lee County, well away from Frenchburg.
↑ Back to the question listCan a bail bondsman get someone out of Three Forks?
No. Pay the Frenchburg clerk (606-768-2461) or Three Forks (606-464-2598). Kentucky forbids commercial bail bonding (KRS 431.510). Menifee families pay the clerk in Frenchburg directly. Because the court holds it, the deposit is largely repaid once a Frenchburg case closes with no missed dates.
↑ Back to the question listHow does pretrial screening work for local arrests?
Three Forks (606-464-2598) can say if it is done. Each Menifee arrest gets a pretrial interview that scores the offense, prior convictions and past court attendance (KRS 431.515). A judge makes the call. Low-risk people are typically released with no money (KRS 431.066). Moderate-risk defendants may get supervision.
↑ Back to the question listWhat bonds are available?
A Frenchburg judge may grant recognizance on a signature alone, set an unsecured bond that is collected only when court is missed. The judge can also require ten percent in cash (KRS 431.530), all of it in cash, or real estate pledged at twice the bail amount (KRS 431.535).
With approval, relatives may be sureties for free (KRS 431.520).
↑ Back to the question listHow do local judges set bail amounts?
The Frenchburg clerk (606-768-2461) has the figure once set. Judges weigh the person's finances (KRS 431.525) and seldom hold anyone over a violation (KRS 431.062). Absent injuries, misdemeanor bail can't exceed the top fine and costs. A statewide schedule governs certain Class D bail (KRS 431.540). On many charges, days already served in custody count at $100 apiece toward what is owed.
↑ Back to the question listHow is bail refunded?
Show up every time and the clerk returns the money at the end, keeping 10 percent ($5 minimum). There is no deduction when charges are dismissed or the defendant is found not guilty. Old fines may be withheld. Call 606-768-2461 with your receipt to check, and update your mailing address so the refund check reaches you.
↑ Back to the question listWhat rules come with release?
Frenchburg judges can impose no-contact orders, sobriety, screens, ankle monitors or check-ins. Bail can be forfeited 20 days after notice once a warrant issues for a no-show (KRS 431.545). A lawyer can ask the court to adjust a rule that blocks a job or child care.
↑ Back to the question listWho are the prosecutors and defenders in Menifee County?
The county attorney is at 49 Main Street, P.O. Box 545, Frenchburg, KY 40322 (606-768-2606). The Commonwealth's Attorney for the 21st Circuit is in Mt. Sterling at 44 West Main Street, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353 (859-498-0911). The Morehead Trial Office, 1225 US-60 West, Suite 104, Morehead, KY 40351, 833-514-8981 defends people who cannot pay and can seek lower bail. Our court guide has more.
↑ Back to the question listDoes Menifee bail resolve a federal charge or ICE hold?
No. A Menifee bond has no effect at the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky, 101 Barr Street, Lexington, KY 40507, 859-233-2503, which handles federal charges. ICE detainers let a jail hold someone up to 48 hours past release. Ask Three Forks at 606-464-2598, and search the ICE online detainee locator or Bureau of Prisons locator.
↑ Back to the question listMenifee County Jail
Address:
2221 Fairgrounds Ridge Road
Beattyville, KY 41311
Phone:
606-464-2598
Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Menifee County
Does Menifee County have bail?
What kind of bonds are accepted in Menifee County?
Who can set bail in Menifee County?
When is bail set in Menifee County Kentucky?
Does Menifee 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 Menifee County court system.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Menifee 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 Menifee 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 Menifee 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 Menifee 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 Menifee 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 Menifee 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 Menifee 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 Menifee County court system.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Menifee 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 Menifee 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 Menifee County Kentucky?
Yes, your attorney can file a request for bail adjustment with the District Court Judge assigned to the case.
In Menifee 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 Menifee 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 Menifee County Jail for contact information about the jails in Menifee County or the Clerk of Court.
What options are there to pay bail in Menifee 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 Menifee County Jail for more information about the jails in Menifee 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 Menifee 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.