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Campbell County Detention Center

Posting a Bond

How to Post a Bond

Between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm (Monday - Friday) you must post a bond at the District Court.  District Court is located at 330 York Street Newport, KY.  You may only post a bond with cash or with a credit card.

Posting a Cash Bond 

To post a bond with cash you must do the following:

  1. Go to the District Court Clerk's Office and post the bond. 
  2. Bring your receipt to the Campbell County Detention Center.

Posting a Credit Card Bond 

To post a bond with a credit card you must do the following:

  1. Bring a valid form of identification including a valid photo and your credit card to the Campbell County Detention Center.
  2. A sergeant or corporal will assist you with the paperwork needed for a credit card bond.

NOTE: If you choose to use a credit card, please be aware that the credit card company will charge you fees that will not be returned to you. 

Posting a Bond After Hours 

To post a bond after District Court is closed, during a holiday or on the weekends, please do the following:

  1. Go to the Campbell County Detention Center
  2. Bring a valid ID and the correct amount in cash or your credit card. Posting a bond after hours adds a $30 fee to the bond amount. The Detention Center does not give change.
  3. A sergeant or corporal will assist you with the paperwork needed for the bond.

Posting a Property Bond 

Property bonds must be posted at the District Court.  The Campbell County Detention Center does not process these bonds at any time.

Special Bonds 

The Judge may sign off on a special bond.  Inmates may be given a non-monetary bond with conditions.  An inmate who has been given this type of bond usually must be released to a responsible adult.

Pre-trial services considers a "responsible adult" to be someone over the age of eighteen with a valid identification who can take responsibility of the inmate.

Pre-trial services may also given an "O.R." bond also known as an "own recognizance" bond.  This is also a non-monetary bond.  The inmate gives their consent to show up for the next hearing on their case and they are released on their own recognizance.

Bond Refunds 

Bonds posted at the Campbell County Detention Center are turned over to the Campbell County District Court.  Refunds and explanation of fees must be obtained from the Campbell County District Court.

Paying CCDC Fees 

If you received a bill from the Campbell County Detention Center and would like to use your credit card to make the payment, please call 888-604-7888 (toll free), 24-hours a day. All major credit cards are accepted. GPS will ask for a pay location code.  That code is: 2313.