Detention in jail prior to trial prohibited for certain offenses, exceptions

KRS § 431.062, under GENERAL PROVISIONS CONCERNING CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS.

KRS § 431.062

(1) No person shall be detained in jail prior to trial for any offense defined in KRS 431.060, 500.080, or 532.020 as a violation unless: (a) He has previously failed to make a court appearance required in connection therewith; or (b) Is a fugitive from justice. (2) This section shall not apply to the offenses listed in KRS 431.015 or 222.202.