AN ACT relating to bench warrants.

This bill would set time limits on how long bench warrants can remain active when someone fails to appear in court for a misdemeanor or a minor violation. Currently, such warrants can remain open indefinitely; this bill would place a cap on that duration. This change could affect how courts and law enforcement handle outstanding warrants for lower-level offenses. Who it may affect: Kentuckians who have an outstanding bench warrant for a misdemeanor or violation, as well as courts and law enforcement agencies.

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