Rowan County Detention Center Inmate Bail & Bonds
Rowan County Bail and Pretrial Release
For bail, bond payment and release after a Morehead arrest, the circuit clerk's office inside the Rowan County Judicial Center, 700 W. Main St., Morehead, KY 40351 (606-783-8505) takes the money, and the person is held at the Rowan County Detention Center on South Tolliver Road (1075 S. Tolliver Rd., Morehead, KY 40351; 606-784-8457). Rowan shares the 21st Judicial Circuit with Bath, Menifee and Montgomery.
Which office knows the bail set after a Morehead arrest?
The detention center office answers 606-784-8457 on weekdays from 8 to 4; give the legal name and date of birth. Some Morgan County prisoners are also housed there, so say the case is a Rowan one and name the arresting agency, such as Morehead police or a trooper from Post 8. After the judge sets bail, staff can share the figure, and 606-783-8505 knows arraignment times.
↑ Back to the question listWhich forms of bond does the Morehead clerk accept?
Bonds take only cash or a cashier's check. For everything else the window takes currency, Morehead-area checks, money orders and cards subject to a surcharge, while ePay serves online users. The Judicial Center at 700 W. Main St., Morehead, KY 40351, has side parking; call 606-783-8505 to confirm amounts first.
↑ Back to the question listIs a bondsman an option in Rowan County?
No. Whoever posts a Rowan bond deals directly with the clerk at the West Main Street Judicial Center (606-783-8505), since commercial bail is outlawed statewide by KRS 431.510. If the defendant attends each hearing, nearly the whole deposit comes back when the case wraps up.
↑ Back to the question listDo Rowan judges release people on their own word?
They can. Inside the jail on Tolliver Road (606-784-8457), Pretrial Services questions newcomers soon after intake, confirms address and employment, and reports a risk level to the court (KRS 431.515). For low risk the law favors recognizance, and moderate risk can mean supervision (KRS 431.066). Minor offenses may be handled with a citation.
↑ Back to the question listWhich types of bond can a Morehead judge set?
For a judge in the Morehead Judicial Center (606-783-8505), the menu includes recognizance, an unsecured bond with nothing paid upfront, a 10 percent deposit (KRS 431.530), full cash and a property bond equal to double the bail (KRS 431.535). An approved family member may serve as surety without cost (KRS 431.520).
↑ Back to the question listWhat does Kentucky allow for bail amounts in Rowan?
A Rowan judge, with the clerk at 606-783-8505 recording the order, has to consider whether the defendant can afford the figure (KRS 431.525), and violation charges come with a release presumption (KRS 431.062). A misdemeanor with no injured party can't carry bail beyond its highest fine plus court costs. Numerous Class D felonies use preset bail (KRS 431.540), and domestic violence or sex-offense cases add victim-safety review (KRS 431.064). Each day held before release earns a $100 credit against bail (KRS 431.066).
↑ Back to the question listHow does a Judicial Center bond refund work?
Perfect attendance means the clerk keeps 10 percent, at least $5, after disposition and refunds what remains; dismissed charges or an acquittal get the full amount back. Owed fines, costs and restitution can be subtracted. Ask 606-783-8505 for typical timing.
↑ Back to the question listWhat release conditions can a Morehead judge set?
A judge can forbid reaching out to the complaining witness, and may layer on sobriety screens, location tracking or periodic reporting. A missed date produces a warrant, and after 20 days' notice the bond may be forfeited (KRS 431.545). Defense lawyers can petition to adjust unworkable conditions.
↑ Back to the question listWho handles prosecution and defense in Rowan?
Misdemeanors and pre-indictment felonies go to the Rowan County Attorney (600 West Main St., Morehead, KY 40351 (606-784-4640)). After indictment, the 21st Circuit Commonwealth's Attorney in Mt. Sterling (44 West Main St., Mt. Sterling, KY 40353 (859-498-0911)) takes the case. Those who can't pay for a lawyer get the Morehead Trial Office of the Department of Public Advocacy (1225 US-60 West, Suite 104, Morehead, KY 40351; 833-514-8981). Our court guide explains each stage.
↑ Back to the question listCan a Rowan bond release a federal or ICE hold?
No. Call the Tolliver Road jail (606-784-8457) before paying to learn whether a Marshals or ICE request rides on top of the Rowan charge. Federal cases go through the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky, 1405 Greenup Avenue, Ashland, KY 41101, 606-329-2465. With an immigration detainer on file, Tolliver Road staff may hold someone as long as 48 hours after the state lets go. Questions for immigration officers go to their Louisville field office, 502-625-6202. The ICE detainee locator and federal inmate locator track those detainees.
↑ Back to the question listRowan County Detention Center Bonding Instructions
Rowan County Detention Center uses the services of correctpay (aka JailFunds) for you to deposit money so that your inmate can bond himself out.
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You can deposit money four ways:
- Deposit online at correctpay.com.
- Deposit at the correctpay kiosk in the jail lobby.
- Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
- Deposit through their iOS or Android app.
Cost to Send Money
To deposit between $1.00 and $300.00 the fee ranges from $1.50-$2.95, plus an additional 5%. *Rates are subject to change.
Examples:
- Deposit $100.00, your fee will be as high as $7.95 - Your inmate will receive $92.05.
- Deposit $300.00, your fee will be as high as $17.95 - Your inmate will receive $282.05.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Rowan County Detention Center
Address:
1075 S. Tolliver Road
Morehead, KY 40351
Phone:
606-784-8457
Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Rowan County
What kind of bonds are accepted in Rowan County?
Who can set bail in Rowan County?
When is bail set in Rowan County Kentucky?
Does Rowan 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 Rowan County court system.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Rowan 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 Rowan 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 Rowan 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 Rowan 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 Rowan 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 Rowan 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 Rowan 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 Rowan County court system.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Rowan 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 Rowan 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 Rowan County Kentucky?
Yes, your attorney can file a request for bail adjustment with the District Court Judge assigned to the case.
In Rowan 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 Rowan 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 Rowan County Detention Center for contact information about the jails in Rowan County or the Clerk of Court.
What options are there to pay bail in Rowan 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 Rowan County Detention Center for more information about the jails in Rowan 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 Rowan 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.