Rule RCr 2.05 – Bench warrants

Whenever a witness or defendant fails to appear in court as duly required, the presiding judge may issue a warrant for his or her arrest without the necessity of a supporting affidavit or complaint. Ky. R. Crim. P. RCr 2.05Amended by Order 98-3, eff. 3-1-99; adopted...

Rule RCr 2.02 – Complaint

The complaint is a written statement of the essential facts constituting the offense charged. It shall be before a judge or a person who (a) is legally empowered to administer oaths and (b) has been authorized to administer such oaths to a complaining party by written...

Rule RCr 1.10 – Time

Whenever these Rues do not provide otherwise with respect to time, the following shall apply: (a) In computing any period of time prescribed or allowed by these Rules, by order of court or by any applicable statute, the day of the act, event or default after which the...