Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 431.062 – Detention in jail prior to trial prohibited for certain offenses, exceptions.

(1) No person shall be detained in jail prior to trial for any offense defined in KRS 431.060, 500.080, or 532.020 as a violation unless:
1. (a) He has previously failed to make a court appearance required in connection therewith; or Is a fugitive from justice.
2. (b)
(2) This section shall not apply to the offenses listed in KRS 431.015 or 222.202.

Effective: July 1, 1986

History: Created 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 336, sec. 6, effective July 1, 1986. -- Created 1984 Ky. Acts ch. 92, sec. 1, effective July 13, 1984.