Kentucky River Regional Jail Inmate Bail & Bonds
Perry County Bail and Pretrial Release
Bail and release on a Perry arrest are handled in Hazard, home to the Kentucky River Regional Jail (200 Justice Drive, Hazard, KY 41701), a regional facility whose inmate information line is 606-436-4032. The circuit clerk collects bond at the Perry County Hall of Justice, 545 Main St., Hazard, KY 41701 (606-435-6000). Perry stands alone as the 33rd Judicial Circuit.
Whom should I phone first to learn a Hazard bail figure?
Dial 606-436-4032 with the arrested person's full legal name and date of birth handy. Because Knott, Leslie, Letcher and Breathitt prisoners share these cells, say plainly that the charge is out of Perry. Booking (606-436-1008) can tell you the offense, and once a judge has ruled, the amount; the clerk's office knows when arraignment falls.
↑ Back to the question listWhat forms of payment does the Hall of Justice clerk take for bond?
Here bail has to be cash, per the circuit clerk; ePay is available for other court payments, and fines can also go in by check or money order. Walk in at 545 Main St., Hazard, KY 41701, during weekday hours, or ring 606-435-6000 beforehand so nobody arrives short.
↑ Back to the question listCould a bail bondsman post for someone in Hazard?
No. Pay the Hall of Justice clerk (606-435-6000) or the regional jail (606-436-4032). No such business exists in Kentucky, since KRS 431.510 forbids paid sureties. Relatives deposit funds straight with the clerk instead, and the clerk refunds all but a ten-percent fee as long as the defendant keeps showing up through sentencing or dismissal.
↑ Back to the question listDo Perry County arrestees ever walk out owing nothing?
Yes, when the judge orders recognizance or an unsecured bond. Soon after booking, a Pretrial Services worker interviews the person inside the regional jail, phones references, then scores the risk for the judge (KRS 431.515). Kentucky law steers low-risk defendants toward release on their own promise and moderate-risk ones toward supervision (KRS 431.066). Officers can also simply cite certain low-level offenders.
↑ Back to the question listWhat kinds of bond might a Perry judge order?
The Perry district clerk (606-435-6002) has the judge's order on file. A Perry judge's choices range from recognizance and an unsecured promise with no money down, to a ten-percent deposit (KRS 431.530), full cash, or real estate worth double (KRS 431.535). A court-approved relative may also sign as surety without a fee (KRS 431.520).
↑ Back to the question listHow does Kentucky law limit what bail can cost?
Hazard's district clerk (606-435-6002) has the figure set. Judges in Hazard must weigh ability to pay (KRS 431.525), and violations start from a presumption of release (KRS 431.062). For victimless misdemeanors the ceiling equals the top fine plus costs; a schedule governs listed Class D felonies (KRS 431.540), while protective concerns shape domestic violence and sex-crime bail (KRS 431.064). Under KRS 431.066, jail time before release earns a $100-per-day credit against the bail.
↑ Back to the question listCan bail money come back after a Perry County case ends?
Yes. Whoever posted needs photo ID to collect. With every court date kept, the clerk deducts a ten-percent fee, at least $5, and returns what's left; acquittals and dismissals get everything. The clerk may first deduct unpaid fines, costs or restitution. 606-435-6000 can estimate timing.
↑ Back to the question listWhich release conditions can a Hazard judge set?
A Hazard judge can forbid approaching the complaining witness and order sobriety testing, an ankle monitor or reporting in person. Skipping court brings a warrant, and after 20 days' notice the bond can be forfeited (KRS 431.545). Unworkable conditions can be challenged through a motion filed by counsel.
↑ Back to the question listWhich prosecutors and defenders handle Perry cases?
The Perry County Attorney (481 Main St., Suite 101, Hazard, KY 41701 (606-436-4733)) brings misdemeanors and early felony stages. Indicted felonies pass to the 33rd Circuit Commonwealth's Attorney (481 Main Street, Hazard, KY 41701 (606-435-6222)). People who cannot hire counsel are assigned the Hazard Trial Office of the Department of Public Advocacy (470 Main St., Hazard, KY 41701; 833-514-8977). Our court guide walks through each step.
↑ Back to the question listWill posting state bail in Hazard clear a federal or immigration hold?
It won't. Ask the regional jail (606-436-4032); London marshals: 606-864-6993; ICE: 502-625-6202. Federal charges belong to the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky, 310 South Main Street, London, KY 40741, 606-877-7910. An ICE detainer lets the regional jail keep someone up to 48 hours past state release, so phone 606-436-4032 about holds before paying anything. The ICE detainee locator and federal inmate locator track such custody.
↑ Back to the question listPaying an Inmate's Bail or Bond in Perry County
The Perry County Sheriff recommends that you might want to use a bail bond agent licensed to do business in Perry County.
However if you don't want to use a bail bond agent:
- You can always pay a cash bond yourself, or use your home in Perry County, or in some cases the state of Kentucky, but the benefit of using a bail bond agent is that they take responsibility for making sure the inmate shows up for court in Perry County, and if they don't, then they take the financial responsibility.
- The typical fee for a bond in Kentucky is between 10-20% of the bail amount; usually 15% or less. So if an offender has a bail of $10,000.00, their bond will be $1,500.00.
- Pay by cash, cashier's check, money order or credit card at the Kentucky River Regional Jail, or the courthouse in Perry County where the offense took place.
Call 606-436-4032 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Perry County inmate locator.
Kentucky River Regional Jail
Address:
200 Justice Drive
Hazard, KY 41701
Phone:
606-436-4032
Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Perry County
What kind of bonds are accepted in Perry County?
Who can set bail in Perry County?
When is bail set in Perry County Kentucky?
Does Perry 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 Perry County court system.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Perry 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 Perry 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 Perry 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 Perry 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 Kentucky River Regional 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 Perry 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 Perry 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 Perry County court system.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Perry 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 Perry 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 Perry County Kentucky?
Yes, your attorney can file a request for bail adjustment with the District Court Judge assigned to the case.
In Perry 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 Perry 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 Kentucky River Regional Jail for contact information about the jails in Perry County or the Clerk of Court.
What options are there to pay bail in Perry 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 Kentucky River Regional Jail for more information about the jails in Perry 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 Perry 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.