Rule RCr 11.04 – Contents and entry of judgment

May 13, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Kentucky

(1) A judgment of conviction shall set forth the plea, the verdict or findings, the adjudication and sentence, a statement as to whether the defendant is entitled to bail, the amount of bail and the day of the execution of a death sentence, which shall be at least thirty (30) days after the entry of the judgment. If two (2) or more sentences are imposed, the judgment shall state whether they are to be served concurrently or consecutively.
(2) If the defendant is found “not guilty” or for any other reason is entitled to be discharged, judgment shall be entered accordingly.
(3) The judgment shall be signed by the judge and entered by the clerk.
(4) In the district court, if more than one judgment is entered on a single page, one signature by the judge following the last judgment on the page will be sufficient compliance with paragraph (3) of this rule. For purposes of Civil Rule 79.05 either the original or a photocopy or comparable duplicate of the signed page on which the judgment appears shall constitute the judgment.

Ky. R. Crim. P. RCr 11.04

Amended by Order 81-5, eff. 9-1-81; adopted eff. 1-1-63