Philadelphia, PA asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky

Q: My boyfriend is in jail in ky waiting to be inditment and his 60 days will be up on Thanksgiving when will released

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A: If a defendant has been held to answer, without being indicted, for longer than 90 days from the finding of probable cause, the circuit court shall, upon motion, order discharge of a defendant from custody. The problem in your scenario is that his 60 days expires on a court holiday. If such a motion is before the court, the Circuit Court should order release on the Monday following the holiday.

Timothy Denison agrees with this answer

Leland Hulbert
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A: I would hire an Attorney to contact the Commonwealth Attorney's Office. An Attorney can also file a motion to make the Court aware of the situation. If this motion is heard before Thanksgiving the Court will be on notice of the situation and could make a favorable ruling.

Timothy Denison agrees with this answer

A: Most likely Monday ir Tuesday due to the holiday.

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