Misdemeanors and Other Petty Offenses

(a) Collateral. In lieu of appearance, a defendant may post collateral in amounts specified by court order if: (1) (2) the defendant is charged with a “petty offense” as defined in (b); and the petty offense charged is one for which the court has specifically authorized the posting of collateral. (b) Petty Offenses. For purposes of this rule, “petty offenses” are those offenses in 18 U.S.C. §19.

In determining a “petty offense,” it is irrelevant whether the offense originated under applicable federal statutes or regulations or under applicable state statutes by virtue of the Assimilative Crimes Act, 18 U.S.C. §13. 16 (c) Petty Offense List. The Clerk and each United States Magistrate Judge will maintain a current list of the petty offenses and the collateral applicable. The list referenced herein may be obtained from the Clerk’s office on the following websites: WDKY – “http://www.kywd.uscourts.gov/” EDKY – “http://www.kyed.uscourts.gov”