In the event of a charge for a violation of KRS § 514.040 with an amount of one hundred dollars ($100) or less, a summons shall be issued prior to an arrest warrant. An arrest warrant shall not be issued until the person charged fails to respond to the summons, unless the issuing judge determines that, based upon previous offenses or charges, an arrest of the person is necessary in order to reasonably assure his or her appearance in court.
Effective: July 15, 1998
History: Created 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 606, sec. 97, effective July 15, 1998.