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Code · Kentucky · Chapter 440 — Escapes, fugitives from justice, and extradition

440.020 Confinement of captured convict.

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An escaped convict, after he is reconfined, shall remain in the penitentiary until the time of his trial for the escape without an examining trial or bail. His acquittal for the offense of escape shall not affect the original sentence.
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