KRS 431.017: Appearance bond of prosecuting witness.

A judge, trial commissioner, or other officer issuing an arrest warrant based upon the

testimony or allegations of a prosecuting witness may require the witness to post a bond

in favor of the Commonwealth to secure the attendance of that witness in court i n all

matters relating to that particular arrest warrant. The amount of the bond shall be twenty -

five dollars ($25). In the event that the prosecuting witness fails to appear and does not

present valid reason therefor, the trial court shall order the forfe iture of the bond. This

section shall not apply to any appeal or postconviction proceeding.