Kentucky Statutes 431.545 – Forfeiture of bail; Prosecution
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If a defendant shall willfully fail to appear or shall willfully fail to comply with the conditions of his release:
(1) The court may order a forfeiture of the bail, serving a copy thereof upon the defendant and his surety or sureties at their last known addresses; if the defendant or his surety or sureties do not appear within twenty (20) days after service of the order or a return of not found and satisfy the court that appearance or compliance by the defendant was impossible and without his fault, the court may enter judgment against the defendant and his surety or sureties for the amount of the bail and the costs of the proceedings for all of which execution may issue; and
(2) The defendant shall be subject to prosecution for the offenses prescribed in KRS
520.070 and 520.080.
History: Created 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 2, sec. 8.
(1) The court may order a forfeiture of the bail, serving a copy thereof upon the defendant and his surety or sureties at their last known addresses; if the defendant or his surety or sureties do not appear within twenty (20) days after service of the order or a return of not found and satisfy the court that appearance or compliance by the defendant was impossible and without his fault, the court may enter judgment against the defendant and his surety or sureties for the amount of the bail and the costs of the proceedings for all of which execution may issue; and
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 431.545
- Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
(2) The defendant shall be subject to prosecution for the offenses prescribed in KRS
520.070 and 520.080.
History: Created 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 2, sec. 8.