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A judge, trial commissioner, or other officer issuing an arrest warrant based upon the testimony or allegations of a prosecuting witness may require the witness to post a bond in favor of the Commonwealth to secure the attendance of that witness in court in all matters relating to that particular arrest warrant. The amount of the bond shall be twenty-five dollars ($25). In the event that the prosecuting witness fails to appear and does not present valid reason therefor, the trial court shall order the forfeiture of the bond. This section shall not apply to any appeal or postconviction proceeding.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XL. Crimes and Punishments § 431.017.Appearance bond of prosecuting witness - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ky/title-xl-crimes-and-punishments/ky-rev-st-sect-431-017/
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