If the defendant is in custody, the order for the change of venue shall be accompanied by an order for his removal by the sheriff or jailer of the county in which he is held, with such sufficient guard as the court directs, and for his delivery to the jailer of the county where the trial is to be held. If the defendant is under recognizance or bond for his appearance he shall, before the order is granted, give sufficient bail for his appearance at the proper court, or be surrendered into the custody of the proper officer.
Effective: October 1, 1942

Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 452.260

  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.

History: Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky.
Stat. sec. 1113.