Kentucky Statutes 205.785 – Identity of parent — Information concealment. (Effective until July 1, 2025)
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(1) It shall be unlawful for anyone to knowingly refuse to give the secretary the name of a parent of a child for whom services are being provided under Part D of Title IV of the Social Security Act or information which will assist the secretary in locating a parent of a child.
(2) Any information gathered pursuant to subsection (1) of this section shall not be used in criminal prosecutions against the informant.
For details, see § 532.090
(3) It shall be unlawful for anyone to knowingly give the secretary the incorrect name of a parent of a child or to knowingly give the secretary incorrect information on the parent’s whereabouts when it is done for the purpose of concealing the identity of the real parent of the child or when it is done with the intent of concealing the location of the parent.
(4) Failure to provide information as required in subsection (1) of this section or providing incorrect information as prohibited in subsection (3) of this section shall constitute a Class A misdemeanor.
Effective: July 15, 1988
History: Amended 1988 Ky. Acts ch. 411, sec. 15, effective July 15, 1988. — Amended
1978 Ky. Acts ch. 277, sec. 7, effective June 17, 1978. — Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch.
343, sec. 17.
(2) Any information gathered pursuant to subsection (1) of this section shall not be used in criminal prosecutions against the informant.
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 |
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 205.785
- Secretary: means the secretary for health and family services or his authorized representative. See Kentucky Statutes 205.010
(3) It shall be unlawful for anyone to knowingly give the secretary the incorrect name of a parent of a child or to knowingly give the secretary incorrect information on the parent’s whereabouts when it is done for the purpose of concealing the identity of the real parent of the child or when it is done with the intent of concealing the location of the parent.
(4) Failure to provide information as required in subsection (1) of this section or providing incorrect information as prohibited in subsection (3) of this section shall constitute a Class A misdemeanor.
Effective: July 15, 1988
History: Amended 1988 Ky. Acts ch. 411, sec. 15, effective July 15, 1988. — Amended
1978 Ky. Acts ch. 277, sec. 7, effective June 17, 1978. — Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch.
343, sec. 17.