A sentence of death shall be stayed pending review by an appellate court, but the defendant may be transferred to the penitentiary.
The execution of a sentence of imprisonment shall be stayed if an appeal is taken and the defendant is admitted to bail.
A sentence to pay a fine or a fine and costs, if an appeal is taken, may be stayed by the trial court upon such terms as the court deems proper.
A sentence of probation may be stayed if an appeal from the conviction or sentence is taken. If the sentence is stayed, the court shall fix the terms of the stay.
Ky. R. Crim. P. RCr 12.76