KRS 35.050: Restraint of person charged with offenses.

Any subject person charged with an offense under this code may be ordered into arrest or

confinement, as circumstances may require. When any person subject to this code is

placed in arrest or confinement prior to trial, immediate steps shall be taken to in form the

person of the specific wrong of which the person is accused and diligent steps shall be

taken to try the person or to dismiss the charges and release the person.