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Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XL. Crimes and Punishments § 431.5305.Jailer permitted to prepare or accept bail bond; fee; reporting

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

With the approval of the fiscal court of the county in which the prisoner is incarcerated, the jailer may prepare or accept a bail bond pursuant to KRS 30A.060(3). In this case, he shall collect a fee of five dollars ($5) from the defendant. The jailer shall furnish the defendant with a written receipt for the fee. By the tenth day of each month, the jailer shall:

(1) Report the previous month's bonding fees to the county treasurer; and

(2) Submit the previous month's bonding fees to the county treasurer for inclusion in the jail fund.

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