Kentucky Court Rules
Ky. R. Crim. P. 12.78 (2026)
RCr 12.78. Bail on appeal
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(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 bail on appeal.
(4) The court allowing bail may at any time revoke the order admitting the defendant to bail.
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HISTORY: Amended by Order 91-2, eff. 11-15-91; prior amendments eff. 9-1-81, 6-19-76; adopted eff. 1-1-63