Options for Bonding Out an Arrestee at Boyd County Detention Center

All bond money deposited becomes the property of the arrestee. The refund of any bond money will be issued by the Boyd Circuit Clerk to the arrestee and not to the person posting the bond.

At the jail, we accept cash bonds under $10,000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Important Notes:

  • Cashier's Check: When using a cashier's check, the amount needed to post bond will include an additional $30 fee. For example, if Inmate John Doe has a $500 bond, it will cost $530 to post bond ($25 Clerk Fee & $5 Jailer Fee per KRS 441.265 & KRS 64.005).
  • Kiosk: When using a kiosk, the amount needed to post bond will include an additional $35 fee. For example, if Inmate John Doe has a $500 bond, it will cost $535 to post bond ($25 Clerk Fee & $5 Jailer Fee per KRS 441.265 & KRS 64.005, and $5 Kiosk Processing Fee).
  • Paypal: When using Paypal, the amount needed to post bond will include an additional $30 fee ($25 Clerk Fee & $5 Jailer Fee), plus any fees Paypal charges. Currently, paypal charges 3.9% of the transaction and a $.49 (cents) transaction fee.  This is the most expensive bond option. 

Please call the Detention Center at 606-739-4224 to confirm the bond amount and inform staff of your method of bonding before starting any bonding process.

Methods for Paying Bonds:

  1. By Cash: This can be done 24 hours a day at the kiosk located in the small metal extension directly beside the main jail lobby entrance. The maximum cash amount is $10,000.
  2. By Cashier's Check During Business Hours: Bonds may only be paid with a cashier's check at the jail during normal business hours (Monday - Friday, 8 am to 4 pm, excluding holidays). The maximum cashier's check amount is $10,000.
  3. By Credit Card at Kiosk: This can be done 24 hours a day at the kiosk. The fees are the same as for cash payments, but the maximum bond amount that can be paid by credit card on the kiosk is $1,965.
  4. Paypal: Paypal can only be used during normal business hours (Monday - Friday, 8 am to 4 pm, excluding holidays). To use Paypal you will need a smartphone or computer and a Paypal account. Paypal can only be used domestically and for bond under $10,000
  • Call the Jail during business hours at 606-739-4224
  • Inform Jail personnel the First and Last name of person whose bond you are requesting to pay.
  • Jail personnel will confirm the identity of person whose bond you are requesting to pay. 
  • Jail personnel will obtain your name and a valid cell phone number (text enabled) or email address for you.
  • You will then be sent an invoice for bond amount and applicable fees. 
  • Once you have paid the bond, call the Jail at 606-739-4224 to confirm receipt of your payment. 
  • Again, Paypal can only be used during normal business hours (Monday - Friday, 8 am to 4 pm, excluding holidays).
  • Reminder, All bond money deposited becomes the property of the arrestee. The refund of any bond money will be issued by the Boyd Circuit Clerk to the arrestee and not to the person posting the bond.

Bond's Over $10,000 must be paid at Clerk's Office 
During Business Hours (Monday - Friday 8 am - 4 pm) you can post a Bond at the Boyd Circuit Clerk's Office:
Boyd County Judicial Center

2805 Louisa Street P.O. Box 688
Catlettsburg, KY 41129-0688
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Office of Circuit Court Clerk

Circuit Court Clerk: Mary Sergent

Phone: 606-739-4131
             606-739-4132
             606-739-4133

Fax: 606-739-5793

Payment Options: Cash, check, money order, credit and debit cards (fee applies). 


Below is a description of type of bonds that can be imposed.  The Jailer and/or jail staff has no ability to remove, reduce, re-type or make any change to a  bond. 

When a person is incarcerated there are several ways for that individual to post a bond to secure their release. The different types of bonds and a brief description are listed below.

 OR Bond - Own Recognizance, This bond requires an individual to sign stating they will return on their appointed court date and is not secured by any other means.
 Surety Bond - a surety bond requires someone of the Judges choosing to sign, most commonly a spouse or parent. But does not require any money at the time of release, however the bond does state a monetary amount and the signer assumes that burden if the court date is missed.
 Unsecured Bond – Has a monetary amount assigned to it but does not require money at the time of release, this bond is much like a surety bond but can be signed by the person being released.
 Partially Secured – Has a monetary value and a percentage of that must be paid before release. The total amount and the percentage to be paid are both set by the Judge issuing the bond.
 Property Bond – This type of bond has a monetary value and is allowed to be secured through the use of owned property. This can only be done at the courthouse.