Kentucky · Kentucky Revised Statutes — Criminal Procedure (Ch. 421–440)
KRS (Crim. Proc.) § 431.545: Forfeiture of bail; Prosecution
What this law says, in plain English
A court may forfeit bail if a defendant willfully fails to appear or comply with release conditions, and may enter judgment against the defendant and surety for the bail amount and costs.
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