Civil Rules 72, 73.01(2), 73.02(1)(e), 73.02(2)(c), 73.02(4), 73.08, 75.01, 75.06 to 75.15 inclusive, and 76 shall apply also in criminal actions, except that an appeal from a judgment imposing a sentence of death, life imprisonment, or imprisonment for 20 years or more shall be taken directly to the Supreme Court. Payment of the filing fee prescribed by Civil Rule 73.02(1)(b) and (c) is required.
Ky. R. Crim. P. RCr 12.02