Wayne County Detention Center Inmate Bail & Bonds
Wayne County Bail and Pretrial Release
Wayne County has its own Wayne County Detention Center at 217 Jim Hill Service Rd., Monticello, KY 42633 (606-348-3626 or 606-348-6781), where a Monticello arrestee is held until bail or bond is paid and release follows; the bond goes to the circuit clerk at the Wayne County Justice Center, 100 W. Columbia Ave., Suite 101, Monticello, KY 42633 (606-348-5841). Russell and Wayne together form the 57th Judicial Circuit.
How do I get the bail amount on a Monticello arrest?
Ring the detention center at 606-348-3626 or 606-348-6781, giving the legal name and birthday and noting whether Monticello police, a deputy or a Post 11 trooper made the arrest. Staff can share the charge and amount once a judge sets it. The Justice Center clerk (606-348-5841) knows the arraignment date.
↑ Back to the question listWhat does the West Columbia Avenue clerk take for bond?
Bring currency, a certified check or a money order; plastic works too for a surcharge, and ePay takes payments online. Personal checks aren't on the list, so plan ahead. Call 606-348-5841 before heading to 100 W. Columbia Ave., Suite 101, Monticello, KY 42633, to see whether a bond has special payment terms.
↑ Back to the question listCan a bonding agent post a Wayne bond?
No. Pay the Columbia Avenue clerk (606-348-5841) or the Jim Hill Service Road jail (606-348-3626); that is the rule in Kentucky, where KRS 431.510 prohibits for-profit bail. Relatives deposit with the Monticello clerk themselves, and a defendant who makes every appearance can have it refunded.
↑ Back to the question listCan arrestees be released without paying?
It's possible, and the Monticello jail (606-348-3626) can tell you if screening is finished. Pretrial Services sees new bookings at the jail, checks their information and gives the judge a risk grade (KRS 431.515). The law points low grades toward recognizance, and moderate grades may come with supervision (KRS 431.066). Officers can cite some minor offenders rather than book them.
↑ Back to the question listWhat bond forms do Monticello judges set?
The order on file with the Wayne clerk (606-348-5841) names the form. Available forms are recognizance, an unsecured bond due only upon default, a ten-percent deposit (KRS 431.530), full cash, and a real estate bond at double the amount (KRS 431.535). With court consent, a relative can be surety at no cost (KRS 431.520).
↑ Back to the question listWhich Kentucky limits apply to Wayne bail?
The Monticello circuit clerk (606-348-5841) can confirm the figure. Courts must take a defendant's finances into account (KRS 431.525), and violations carry a presumption of release (KRS 431.062). A misdemeanor that injured nobody can't draw bail higher than its fine ceiling plus costs. Statute sets amounts for a long list of Class D felonies (KRS 431.540), and in domestic violence or sex-crime cases, a victim's safety weighs heavily (KRS 431.064). Each pretrial day in jail counts as $100 (KRS 431.066).
↑ Back to the question listHow are bond deposits returned?
Provided the defendant never skipped court, Monticello's clerk holds back a ten-percent fee, five dollars or more, at disposition and mails the balance; walking away acquitted or dismissed means recovering all of it. Fines, costs or restitution still owed may be withheld first. Ask 606-348-5841 about timing.
↑ Back to the question listWhat release conditions can a Monticello judge impose?
Orders here can ban approaching the accuser and require drug testing, an ankle monitor or check-ins. A missed court date leads to a warrant, and twenty days after notice the deposit can be forfeited (KRS 431.545). Conditions that can't be met may be revisited on motion.
↑ Back to the question listWho prosecutes and defends Wayne County cases?
The Wayne County Attorney (31 W. Columbia Ave., Monticello, KY 42633 (606-348-9789)) prosecutes lesser crimes plus felonies still awaiting grand jury review. Once a true bill issues, the 57th Circuit Commonwealth's Attorney in Jamestown (109 N. Main St., Jamestown, KY 42629 (270-343-4744)) takes over. Defendants unable to afford a lawyer receive the Somerset Trial Office of the Department of Public Advocacy (203 E. Mt. Vernon St., Suite A, Somerset, KY 42501; 833-514-8986). Our court guide explains each phase.
↑ Back to the question listDoes a Wayne bond resolve a federal or ICE hold?
No. Check with the Wayne jail (606-348-3626); London marshals (606-864-6993) and ICE in Louisville (502-625-6202) control those holds. Federal charges are pursued separately in the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky, 310 South Main Street, London, KY 40741, 606-877-7910. Under an ICE detainer, Jim Hill Service Road staff can extend custody as long as 48 hours past the state release time, so ask 606-348-3626 about holds before posting. The ICE detainee locator and federal inmate locator follow those cases.
↑ Back to the question listWayne County Detention Center
Address:
217 Jim Hill Service Road
Monticello, KY 42633
Phone:
606-348-3626
Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Wayne County
What kind of bonds are accepted in Wayne County?
Who can set bail in Wayne County?
When is bail set in Wayne County Kentucky?
Does Wayne 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 Wayne County court system.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne County court system.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne County Kentucky?
Yes, your attorney can file a request for bail adjustment with the District Court Judge assigned to the case.
In Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne County Detention Center for contact information about the jails in Wayne County or the Clerk of Court.
What options are there to pay bail in Wayne 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 Wayne County Detention Center for more information about the jails in Wayne 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 Wayne 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.