Kentucky Statutes 431.570 – Definition of “crime stoppers organization.”
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As used in KRS § 431.570 to KRS § 431.595, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) “Crime stoppers organization” means a private, nonprofit organization that accepts and disperses donations for rewards to persons who:
(a) Report to the organization information concerning criminal activity and such information results in the arrest or indictment of the person committing the crime; or
(b) Provide to the organization information pertaining to the recovery or confiscation of stolen property, contraband or illegal controlled substances.
(2) Information provided in subsection (1) of this section shall be forwarded to the appropriate law enforcement agency.
Effective: July 14, 1992
History: Created 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 59, sec. 1, effective July 14, 1992.
(1) “Crime stoppers organization” means a private, nonprofit organization that accepts and disperses donations for rewards to persons who:
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 431.570
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
(a) Report to the organization information concerning criminal activity and such information results in the arrest or indictment of the person committing the crime; or
(b) Provide to the organization information pertaining to the recovery or confiscation of stolen property, contraband or illegal controlled substances.
(2) Information provided in subsection (1) of this section shall be forwarded to the appropriate law enforcement agency.
Effective: July 14, 1992
History: Created 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 59, sec. 1, effective July 14, 1992.