An escaped convict, after he is reconfined, shall remain in the penitentiary until the time of his trial for the escape without an examining trial or bail. His acquittal for the offense of escape shall not affect the original sentence.
Effective: October 1, 1942

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Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 440.020

  • Acquittal:
    1. Judgement that a criminal defendant has not been proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
    2. A verdict of "not guilty."
     
  • 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.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

History: Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky.
Stat. sec. 1937.