Kentucky Statutes 242.410 – Bond for good behavior upon conviction
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(1) On a first or second conviction for violation of any of the provisions of this chapter, the court shall require the defendant, in addition to the penalty provided by subsection (1) of KRS § 242.990, to execute bond of not less than five hundred ($500) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) to be of good behavior for twelve (12) months and not violate any of the provisions of this chapter. If the bond is not executed, the defendant shall be imprisoned in the county jail for sixty (60) days.
(2) The order of the trial court, requiring the execution of the peace bond, shall not be subject to appeal and shall not be considered as punishment.
Effective: October 1, 1942
History: Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky.
Stat. sec. 2554c-29.
(2) The order of the trial court, requiring the execution of the peace bond, shall not be subject to appeal and shall not be considered as punishment.
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 242.410
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
- Violate: includes failure to comply with. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
Effective: October 1, 1942
History: Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky.
Stat. sec. 2554c-29.