KRS 640.020: Detention of youthful offender if unable to meet conditions of release or

bail.

(1) Any person proceeded against as a youthful offender under the provisions of this

chapter who is under eighteen (18) years of age shall be detained in a secure

juvenile detention facility if he is unable to meet the conditions of release or bail

established pursuant to KRS Chapter 431 and the Kentucky Rules of Criminal

Procedure.

(2) Any person proceeded against as a youthful offender under the provisions of this

chapter who is eighteen (18) years of age or older shall be lodged as an adult if he is

unable to meet the conditions of release or bail established pursuant to KRS Chapter

431 and the Kentucky Rules of Criminal Procedure.