When a felony case has been called, and either party is not ready for trial because a witness who has been duly subpoenaed and has failed to appear is not in the county in which the court is sitting, the Circuit Judge may appoint a special bailiff, who shall have power to arrest and bring the witness immediately before the court. The bailiff shall be allowed by the judge a reasonable compensation for the service, not to exceed that allowed to sheriffs for conveying prisoners to the penitentiary.
History: Recompiled as KRS § 421.135, 1962 Ky. Acts ch. 234, sec. 62. — Recodified

Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 421.135

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Bailiff: a court officer who enforces the rules of behavior in courtrooms.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 1142.
Formerly codified as KRS § 455.100.

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