Kentucky · Kentucky Revised Statutes — Penal Code (Ch. 500–534)
KRS (Penal Code) § 534.070: Incarceration for failure to pay fine or court costs or failure to appear in court -- Daily credit against fine or court costs for time served -- Application of partial payment
What this law says, in plain English
Defendants jailed for unpaid court costs, fees, fines, or missed payment-related court dates earn daily credit toward what they owe: $50/day without community service, or $100/day with eight hours of community service work.
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