Kentucky Revised Statutes

Ky. R. Crim. P. 10.26 (2026)

RCr 10.26. Substantial error

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A palpable error which affects the substantial rights of a party may be considered by the court on motion for a new trial or by an appellate court on appeal, even though insufficiently raised or preserved for review, and appropriate relief may be granted upon a determination that manifest injustice has resulted from the error.

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HISTORY: Adopted by Order 81-5, eff. 9-1-81