Kentucky Statutes 202B.990 – Penalties
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(1) The unwarranted admission of any person under the provisions of this chapter; or
(2) The denial of any person of any of the rights accorded to him under the provisions of this chapter shall be punished by a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars ($5,000) or imprisonment for a term not to exceed five (5) years or both.
For details, see § 532.090
(3) Any person who violates the confidentiality of any mental health record under the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.
Effective: July 13, 1990
History: Amended 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 147, sec. 34, effective July 13, 1990. — Created
1976 Ky. Acts ch. 328, sec. 9.
(2) The denial of any person of any of the rights accorded to him under the provisions of this chapter shall be punished by a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars ($5,000) or imprisonment for a term not to exceed five (5) years or both.
Attorney's Note
Under the Kentucky Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 12 months | up to $500 |
(3) Any person who violates the confidentiality of any mental health record under the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.
Effective: July 13, 1990
History: Amended 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 147, sec. 34, effective July 13, 1990. — Created
1976 Ky. Acts ch. 328, sec. 9.