Bonds:
After hours and on weekends bonds can be made at the Correctional Center.
Personal Recognizance (ROR) - Your personal recognizance, if you promise to appear at all scheduled hearings, trials, or otherwise as required by the Court.
Unsecured Bond or Surety Bond - An unsecured appearance bond from you or your surety to be forfeited should you fail to appear as required by the Court. Surety’s must be a KY resident with a valid Driver’s License or KY ID, be at least 18 years of age, employed, have no pending/convicted felony charges, and cannot be the Defendant/Co-Defendant in the case.
Partially Secured Bond - Cash bail secured by cash deposit of 10% of the deposit (but no less than $5) will be retained if you are found guilty and the court determines you have performed the conditions of your release. The entire cash bond will be forfeited should you fail to appear as requested by the court.
All payments of bonds must be in cash with exact change. Bonds over $10,000.00 cash or above and Property Bonds will have to be made in the Circuit/County Clerk's office depending on case.
Weekenders - Anyone sentenced to serve weekends must pay all fees in full at time of booking. Pending on days sentenced will apply to fees.
Fees:
Effective March 5, 2024
Cost charged to Inmates Incarcerated for the below services:
| County and State Inmate(s): |
Price |
Notes |
| Sick Call - Nurse |
$25 - Per Visit |
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| Specialist |
$50 |
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| Prescriptions (Co-Pay Formulary) |
$15 Per Prescription |
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| Prescriptions (Co-Pay Non-Formulary) |
100% of Cost |
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| Over-The-Counter Medication |
$4 (per course of treatment) |
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| Hospital |
100% of Cost |
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| Dentist |
100% of Cost |
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| Labs |
100% of Cost |
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| X-Rays and other testing |
100% of Cost |
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| Random Drug Testing |
$35 |
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| Fingerprints (Non-Inmate/Citizen) |
$25 |
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| Housing Fee |
$40 Dollars Per Day |
KRS Section 441.265 |
| Booking Fee |
$40 Per Booking |
KRS Section 441.265 |
| Weekenders |
$40 Dollars Per Day |
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| Work Release |
$40 Dollars Per Day |
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No Housing or Booking Fee for State Inmates
| GPS Home Incarceration |
Price |
Notes |
| Hookup Fee |
$100 |
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| Daily Fee (In County) |
$35 |
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| Daily Fee (Out of County) |
$35 |
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| Drug Test (Court Ordered) |
$35 |
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| Drug Test (Drug Court) |
$35 |
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Inmates that damage property of the Nelson County Correctional Center will be responsible for payment and replacement.
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