Rule RCr 12.78 – Bail on appeal

May 13, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Kentucky

(1) Bail may be allowed by the trial judge pending appeal notwithstanding that service of the sentence has commenced, except when the defendant has been sentenced to death or life imprisonment.
(2) When a person has been convicted of an offense and only a fine has been imposed the amount of bail shall not exceed the amount of the fine and costs.
(3) The applicable provisions governing bail shall apply to ball on appeal.
(4) The court allowing bail may at any time revoke the order admitting the defendant to bail.

Ky. R. Crim. P. RCr 12.78

Amended by Order 91-2, eff. 11-15-91; prior amendments eff. 9-1-81, 6-19-76; adopted eff. 1-1-63