by admin | May 13, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Kentucky
(1) When an authorized officer receives a cash deposit the officer shall give a receipt to the person from whom the officer receives the money on a uniform receipt form provided by the Administrative Office of the Courts. (2) The person who takes the bail bond shall...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Kentucky
When the amount of bail has been fixed either by the court or by the uniform schedule of bail, it may be taken by the clerk of the court in which the defendant is held to appear. Another bonded public officer shall be authorized by the chief judge of the circuit court...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Kentucky
(1) If a ten percent cash deposit to the court is accepted, in no event shall it be less than ten dollars. (2) A ten percent deposit will not be accepted to secure bail in the amount designated on the uniform schedule for bail for traffic, boating, fish and wildlife...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Kentucky
(1) The defendant may execute a bail bond in accordance with the uniform schedule of bail (Appendix A) for designated nonviolent Class D felonies, misdemeanors and violations without appearing before a judge. If a defendant chooses to execute a bail bond in accordance...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Kentucky
(1) Notwithstanding any other provisions of these rules, a guaranteed arrest bond certificate presented by the person whose signature appears thereon shall be accepted in lieu of cash bail in an amount not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500) as a bail bond to...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Kentucky
(1) The amount of bail shall be sufficient to insure compliance with the conditions of release set by the court. It shall not be oppressive and shall be commensurate with the gravity of the offense charged. In determining such amount the court shall consider the...
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