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Ky. Admin. Office of the Courts, Circuit/District Court Clerks' Manual, ch. 43 (Forcible Entry and Detainer)

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Ky. Admin. Office of the Courts, Circuit/District Court Clerks' Manual, ch. 43 (Forcible Entry and Detainer)
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12.10.1 Money Deposited by Defendant
• 10 Percent Bond
o Defendant found not guilty or case dismissed, return full amount.
KRS 431.530(5).
o Defendant found guilty, retain 10 percent of amount deposited but
not less than $5.00; on defendant's request via a bond assignment,
pay defendant’s attorney of record. KRS 431.530(3), (4); RCr 4.46.
o If a percentage bond other than a 10% bond is posted, do not retain
any percentage of the amount deposited.
• Other Amount of Cash
o Defendant found not guilty or case dismissed, return full amount.
KRS 431.535(6); RCr 4.44(2).
o Defendant found guilty, on court order, pay fine and/or costs; on
defendant's request via a bond assignment, pay attorney; return
any remainder without retaining any percentage. RCr 4.44(2); 4.46.
• Stocks and Bonds
Defendant found guilty, not guilty or case dismissed, return full amount.
KRS 431.535(6).

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