KRS 455.160: Issuance of summons for violation of KRS 514.040.

In the event of a charge for a violation of KRS 514.040 with an amount of one hundred

dollars ($100) or less, a summons shall be issued prior to an arrest warrant. An arrest

warrant shall not be issued until the person charged fails to respond to the summo ns,

unless the issuing judge determines that, based upon previous offenses or charges, an

arrest of the person is necessary in order to reasonably assure his or her appearance in

court.