The Kentucky Entry of Appearance and Plea of Guilty (Performance Bond) is a legal document that is filled out and signed by a defendant in a criminal case in Kentucky. This document is used to enter a plea of guilty to a crime and to set up a bond payment that will be given in order to secure the defendant’s appearance in court. The bond payment is a form of collateral to ensure that the defendant will appear in court for all dates related to the case. There are two types of Kentucky Entry of Appearance and Plea of Guilty (Performance Bond): 1. Cash Performance Bond: This type of bond is paid in cash to the court and must be paid in full prior to the defendant's appearance in court. 2. Property Performance Bond: This type of bond is paid with property (real estate, vehicles, etc.) and must be approved by the court. The property must be valued at least double the amount of the bond and must be held by the court until the case is resolved.