(1) If the defendant is able to pay, he shall pay all fees and costs associated with this action.
(2) If the defendant is found by the court to be indigent, all fees and costs shall be waived and defendant shall be represented by an attorney from, or under contract to the Department of Public Advocacy.

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Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 214.630

  • Action: includes all proceedings in any court of this state. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
  • Attorney: means attorney-at-law. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.

Effective: July 13, 1990
History: Created 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 443, sec. 45, effective July 13, 1990.