AN ACT relating to criminal procedure.

Summary

The bill changes Kentucky law so the state can take a direct appeal from a district court’s final criminal decision to the circuit court. The appeal does not halt the ongoing case and must follow existing procedural rules. If the record supports it, the circuit court can overturn the decision and order a new trial, provided it does not violate double jeopardy or other constitutional rights.

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