Todd County Detention Center Inmate Bail & Bonds
Todd County Bail and Pretrial Release
Todd County keeps its own Todd County Detention Center in Elkton (270-265-9966, ext. 211), where a person arrested in the county waits on bail or bond; for release, the circuit clerk at the Todd County Court of Justice, 204 W. Main St., Elkton, KY 42220 (270-265-5631) must receive the bond. Logan and Todd together form the 7th Judicial Circuit.
How can I learn the bail set on an Elkton arrest?
Dial 270-265-9966, ext. 211 and give the arrested person's legal name and birthday. Say which agency was involved, whether Elkton, Guthrie or Trenton police, a deputy, or a Post 2 trooper. Once the judge has acted, staff can share charge and amount, and the clerk's office (270-265-5631) knows when arraignment is scheduled.
↑ Back to the question listDoes the West Main Street clerk take checks for bond?
No. Per the circuit clerk, checks are refused for bonds, so plan on cash. Fines and fees, by contrast, can be settled using currency, an in-area check, a money order or the ePay portal. Phone 270-265-5631 before heading to 204 W. Main St., Elkton, KY 42220.
↑ Back to the question listCan a bondsman post bail in Todd County?
No. Pay the Main Street clerk in Elkton (270-265-5631) or the Todd jail (270-265-9966, ext. 211) instead; KRS 431.510 makes for-profit bonding illegal in Kentucky. Families deposit with the clerk directly, and if the defendant attends each hearing, almost all of it comes back.
↑ Back to the question listAre defendants released without paying?
Some do; the Elkton jail (270-265-9966, ext. 211) can tell you where things stand. Pretrial Services interviews newly booked people, verifies their information and supplies the judge a risk score (KRS 431.515). Low scores can mean recognizance; mid-range scores may add supervision (KRS 431.066). For some minor offenses, officers issue a citation rather than arresting.
↑ Back to the question listWhat bonds can an Elkton judge set?
The Todd circuit clerk (270-265-5631) can read the bond type to you. Options run from recognizance and an unsecured bond with nothing paid up front, through a ten-percent deposit (KRS 431.530) and full cash, to real estate at double the bail amount (KRS 431.535). A court-approved relative can serve as surety without a fee (KRS 431.520).
↑ Back to the question listHow does Kentucky law cap bail for Todd cases?
The Elkton clerk (270-265-5631) has the amount a judge set. A defendant's finances must be weighed (KRS 431.525), and violations come with a presumption of release (KRS 431.062). If nobody was hurt, misdemeanor bail can't exceed the maximum fine plus costs. Statute supplies fixed figures for a range of Class D felonies (KRS 431.540), and victims' safety shapes domestic violence and sex-crime bail (KRS 431.064). Pretrial days count for about $100 apiece.
↑ Back to the question listHow is bond refunded after an Elkton case?
Provided every appearance was made, the clerk retains a ten-percent fee (minimum $5) once the case is over and returns the remainder; dismissed or acquitted cases recover everything. Outstanding restitution or court debts get deducted beforehand. Ask 270-265-5631 how long that takes.
↑ Back to the question listWhat release conditions are common?
Elkton judges can forbid any approach to the complainant and sometimes order drug tests, GPS monitoring or check-ins. Missing court leads to a warrant, and after 20 days' notice the bond may be forfeited (KRS 431.545). Counsel may petition to loosen terms nobody could realistically satisfy.
↑ Back to the question listWho prosecutes and defends Todd cases?
The Todd County Attorney on McReynolds Drive (207 E. McReynolds Dr., Elkton, KY 42220 (270-265-5651)) prosecutes misdemeanors and pre-indictment felonies. Indicted felonies go to the 7th Circuit Commonwealth's Attorney in Russellville (568 E. 4th St., Russellville, KY 42276 (270-726-4300)). Defendants who can't afford counsel are represented by the Hopkinsville Trial Office of the Department of Public Advocacy (1100 S. Main St., Suite 22, Hopkinsville, KY 42240; 833-254-2464). See our court guide.
↑ Back to the question listDoes Todd bail clear a federal or ICE hold?
It doesn't. Prosecutions brought federally belong to the U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky, 241 East Main Avenue, Bowling Green, KY 42101, 270-393-2500. An ICE detainer allows the jail to hold someone up to 48 hours past state release, so ask 270-265-9966, ext. 211 about holds before you pay. The ICE detainee locator and federal inmate locator follow those cases.
↑ Back to the question listTodd County Detention Center
Address:
201 E. McReynolds Drive
Elkton, KY 42220
Phone:
270-265-9966 ext. 211
Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Todd County
What kind of bonds are accepted in Todd County?
Who can set bail in Todd County?
When is bail set in Todd County Kentucky?
Does Todd 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 Todd County court system.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Todd 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 Todd 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 Todd 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 Todd 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 Todd 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 Todd 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 Todd 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 Todd County court system.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Todd 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 Todd 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 Todd County Kentucky?
Yes, your attorney can file a request for bail adjustment with the District Court Judge assigned to the case.
In Todd 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 Todd 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 Todd County Detention Center for contact information about the jails in Todd County or the Clerk of Court.
What options are there to pay bail in Todd 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 Todd County Detention Center for more information about the jails in Todd 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 Todd 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.