Ky. R. Crim. P. RCr 4.43

As amended through March 4, 2024
Rule RCr 4.43 - Appellate review of bail; habeas corpus
(1) Appeals of a pretrial bail decision of circuit court should be prosecuted under RAP 51.
(2) The writ of habeas corpus remains the proper method for seeking circuit court review of the action of a district court respecting bail.
(3) This Rule 4.43 shall apply only to appellate review of bail conditions prior to entry of a judgment of conviction. After entry of a judgment of conviction, appellate review of bail on appeal shall be by intermediate motion filed pursuant to RCr 12.82 in the appeal of the conviction.

Ky. R. Crim. P. RCr 4.43

Amended by Order 2016-08, eff. 1/1/2017; amended by Order 89-1, eff. 8/28/1989; adopted eff. 9/1/1981; amended by order 2022-49, eff. 1/1/2023.