(1) Each clerk shall prepare in a proper manner every bond to be taken by or given before him or his court.
(2) The clerk shall refuse any surety offered in a bond to be taken by him who is, in his opinion, insufficient.

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Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 30A.060

  • 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.

(3) The clerk shall prepare bail bonds as required by subsection (1) of this section; however, additional public officials and their employees shall be authorized by rule or order of the Chief Circuit Judge to prepare and accept bail bonds to be taken by the clerk or for his court. Such bail bonds shall have the same validity as if prepared or taken by the clerk.
Effective: July 15, 1998
History: Amended 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 367, sec. 1, effective July 15, 1998. — Amended
1992 Ky. Acts ch. 89, sec. 3, effective July 14, 1992. — Created 1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 21, sec. 6, effective March 19, 1977.