Kentucky Revised Statutes

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 62.050 (2026)

Bonds -- When to be given

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(1) Except as otherwise provided by statute, no officer required by law to give bond shall enter upon the duties of his office until he gives the bond, except in years where the first Monday in January falls upon January 1. In years where the first Monday falls upon January 1, no penalty shall be applied to any officer that fails to give bond, so long as bond is given within thirty (30) days of the first Monday of January. (2) Except as otherwise provided by statute, each person elected to an office who is required to give bond shall give the bond on or before the day the term of office to which he has been elected begins. (3) Each person appointed to an office who is required to give bond shall give the bond within thirty (30) days after he receives notice of his appointment. Effective: March 21, 2007 History: Amended 2007 Ky. Acts ch. 56, sec. 2, effective March 21, 2007.-- Amended 1996 Ky. Acts ch. 86, sec. 9, effective July 15, 1996. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. secs. 3753, 3755. Legislative Research Commission Note (3/21/2007). 2007 Ky. Acts ch. 56, sec. 4, provides that the amendments to KRS 62.050 in 2007 Ky. Acts ch. 56, sec. 2 "shall apply retroactively to any elected officer required to take the oath of office and execute bond by the first Monday of year 2007."

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 3 cases, 1994–1994 · leading case: Bowen v. Commonwealth ex rel. Stidham, 887 S.W.2d 350 (Ky. 1994).

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Bowen v. Commonwealth ex rel. Stidham, 887 S.W.2d 350 (Ky. 1994). · cites it 6× “103, KRS 62.050 and KRS 62.055, ah of which state that a county clerk, before taking office skail post bond, are mandatory in nature.”

Commonwealth ex rel. Stidham v. Henson, 887 S.W.2d 353 (Ky. 1994). “*354 It is clear from the record that Henson did not comply with the unambiguous and unequivocal requirements of our Constitution, Section 108, KRS 62.050 and KRS 67.720. While this decision and the Bowen decision may seem harsh, failure to comply with clear constitutional and…”

Commonwealth, Revenue Cabinet v. Picklesimer, 879 S.W.2d 482 (Ky. 1994). “Although he took an oath of office on December 6,1993, he did not post a fidelity bond as is required by KRS 62.050 and KRS 132.400. Shortly thereafter, respondent filed an action in the Johnson County Circuit Court seeking his reinstatement as PVA and to enjoin the Cabinet from…”

— Ky. Rev. Stat. § 62.050(1) — 1 case

Bowen v. Commonwealth ex rel. Stidham, 887 S.W.2d 350 (Ky. 1994). “103, KRS 62.050 and KRS 62.055, ah of which state that a county clerk, before taking office skail post bond, are mandatory in nature.”

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