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RCr 12.76 Stay of execution

Baldwin's Kentucky Revised Statutes AnnotatedRules of Criminal Procedure

Baldwin's Kentucky Revised Statutes Annotated
Rules of Criminal Procedure (Refs & Annos)
XII Appeals (Refs & Annos)
Kentucky Rules of Criminal Procedure (RCr) Rule 12.76
RCr 12.76 Stay of execution
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(1) (Death.)
A sentence of death shall be stayed pending review by an appellate court, but the defendant may be transferred to the penitentiary.
(2) (Imprisonment.)
The execution of a sentence of imprisonment shall be stayed if an appeal is taken and the defendant is admitted to bail.
(3) (Fine.)
A sentence to pay a fine or a fine and costs, if an appeal is taken, may be stayed by the trial court upon such terms as the court deems proper.
(4) (Probation.)
A sentence of probation may be stayed if an appeal from the conviction or sentence is taken. If the sentence is stayed, the court shall fix the terms of the stay.

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HISTORY: Amended by Order 2009-01, eff. 4-1-09; prior amendments eff. 2-1-01 (Order 2000-1), 1-1-89 (Order 88-4), 7-1-76; adopted eff. 1-1-63
Rules Crim. Proc., Rule 12.76, KY ST RCRP Rule 12.76
Current with amendments received through March 1, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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