Ky. R. Crim. P. RCr 10.26
As amended through March 4, 2024
A palpable error which affects the substantial rights of a party may be considered by the court on motion for a new trial or by an appellate court on appeal, even though insufficiently raised or preserved for review, and appropriate relief may be granted upon a determination that manifest injustice has resulted from the error.
Ky. R. Crim. P. RCr 10.26