KRS 453.020: Criminal prosecution, costs -- Collection.

(1) The defendant in a criminal action shall be adjudged to pay the cost of all

continuances in his behalf. The cost of such continuances shall be collected by

process as in civil cases.

(2) If the defendant is convicted of a misdemeanor, all costs unpaid may be collected in

the same manner as a fine, and if he is convicted of a felony, all costs unpaid shall

be collected by process as in civil cases.