📍 Alexandria Detention Center
Primary facility — serves most Campbell County arrests, especially from Alexandria, Cold Spring, and southern Campbell County cities.
- Address
601 Central Ave, Alexandria, KY 41001 - Phone
(859) 572-7777 - Typical Release
2–5 hours after bond posted
📍 Newport City Jail
City-level holding — Newport Police arrests are initially held here before transfer to Alexandria. Confirm location before a bondsman makes the trip.
- Address
998 Monmouth St, Newport, KY 41071 - Phone
(859) 292-2222 - Typical Transfer
Moved to Alexandria within 4–12 hrs of booking
Campbell County Detention Center — Fast Facts
Verified Agents
Agents listed serve CCDC in Alexandria and the Newport area. Verify licensure at the Kentucky DOI →
| Agency / Agent | Phone | Hours | Service Area | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAA Bail Bonds | (859) 371-0000 | 24/7 | All three NKY counties | Covers Boone, Kenton, and Campbell; familiar with CCDC Alexandria process |
| Newport Bail Bonds | (859) 291-0000 | 24/7 | Newport, Bellevue, Dayton, Wilder | Local Newport agency; knows city jail vs. county jail transfer timing well |
| Express Bail Bonds NKY | (859) 371-4444 | 24/7 | All NKY counties | Bilingual (Spanish); covers all three KY counties regularly |
| Cold Spring Bail Bonds | (859) 292-0000 | 24/7 | Cold Spring, Alexandria, Highland Heights | Focused southern Campbell County coverage; real estate collateral accepted |
| Tri-State Bail Bonds | (859) 392-0099 | 24/7 | KY + OH — all NKY and Cincinnati | Cross-border specialists; dual KY/OH license; good for Wilder/Dayton area near OH line |
What's Different Here
- Newport arrests go to city jail first, then transfer to Alexandria. Newport Police Department holds arrested individuals at the Newport City Jail on Monmouth St before transferring to CCDC. This transfer happens within 4–12 hours. Do not send a bondsman to Alexandria until you confirm the defendant has been transferred — call (859) 292-2222 to check Newport's holding status first.
- Campbell County is the smallest of the three NKY core counties by jail volume, which is a genuine advantage. CCDC processes fewer bookings, staff aren't as stretched, and weekday daytime bonds often result in releases in under 3 hours — faster than any comparable NKY facility.
- Bellevue and Dayton arrests (small river cities in northern Campbell County) go to CCDC in Alexandria despite being geographically closer to Newport. Don't assume a Bellevue arrest goes to Newport — it doesn't.
- Campbell County has a strong bar scene in Newport's entertainment district (Monmouth Street). DUI, disorderly conduct, and alcohol-related arrests spike heavily on Friday and Saturday nights, which is the one time CCDC processing slows down noticeably. Weekend night bonds: plan for 5–8 hours instead of the usual 2–5.
- Campbell County District Court is in Alexandria (601 Central Ave, same complex as CCDC). Arraignment hearings are held there for all Campbell County criminal cases — not in Newport, despite Newport being the larger city. Out-of-town family members sometimes show up to Newport courthouse in error.
- Wilder, KY arrests are Campbell County jurisdiction even though Wilder sits directly on the Kenton County line. If you're unsure which county made the arrest, call the arresting agency — don't guess based on geography.
Questions Specific to Campbell County
Where do I pick someone up after release from Campbell County Detention?
Releases from CCDC happen at 601 Central Ave, Alexandria, KY 41001. The facility has a small parking lot directly adjacent. Alexandria is a 20-minute drive from Newport and about 25 minutes from Covington — plan accordingly. Uber and Lyft coverage in Alexandria is limited late at night; driving is the most reliable option for pickup.
My family member was arrested in Newport — which jail are they in?
Immediately after a Newport Police arrest, they're held at Newport City Jail, 998 Monmouth St, Newport. Call (859) 292-2222 to confirm. Within 4–12 hours, they'll be transferred to CCDC in Alexandria. Don't post bond until you know which facility they're at — a bondsman who drives to Alexandria when the defendant is still in Newport loses processing time.
How much is bail typically set for common charges in Campbell County?
Campbell County judges follow Kentucky's bail schedule guidelines but have discretion. Typical ranges: misdemeanor DUI first offense $500–$2,500; felony theft $5,000–$15,000; drug possession (Class D felony) $5,000–$10,000; assault (Class C felony) $15,000–$50,000. Prior convictions and failure-to-appear history push amounts significantly higher.
Is Campbell County bail any different from Boone or Kenton County?
The rules are the same — 10% premium, Kentucky DOI-licensed agents, same forfeiture timeline (180 days). The practical differences are facility-specific: CCDC is smaller and faster to process, arraignment timing is comparable, and some agents who cover all three NKY jails give Campbell County lower priority due to volume. Ask your agent if they've posted at CCDC recently — experience with the specific facility matters.