Kentucky Statutes 215.570 – Violation of court order — Penalties
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(1) If the court, subsequent to an order of the court as described in KRS § 215.560(2), finds a person in violation of that order, the defendant shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be subject to the penalties set forth in subsection (2) of this section. If, however, a course of treatment for active tuberculosis in an inpatient facility or less restrictive treatment alternative is available and is recommended by the cabinet, the court may prescribe a course of treatment in lieu of penalties, and place the defendant on probation. Failure to enter the facility as prescribed, departure from the facility against medical advice, or failure to adhere to a less restrictive treatment alternative shall be grounds for immediate revocation of probation.
(2) A person who is found to be in violation of an order issued by the court under KRS
215.560(2) shall be fined not less than five hundred dollars ($500) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or shall be imprisoned for not less than six (6) nor more than twelve (12) months, or both.
Effective: July 15, 1996
History: Amended 1996 Ky. Acts ch. 33, sec. 7, effective July 15, 1996. — Amended
1974 Ky. Acts ch. 74, Art. VI, sec. 107(1) and (3). — Created 1970 Ky. Acts ch. 133, sec. 8.
2020-2022 Budget Reference. See State/Executive Branch Budget, 2020 Ky. Acts ch.
92, Pt. I, A, 22, (1) at 860.
(2) A person who is found to be in violation of an order issued by the court under KRS
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 215.570
- branch budget: means an enactment by the General Assembly which provides appropriations and establishes fiscal policies and conditions for the biennial financial plan for the judicial branch, the legislative branch, and the executive branch, which shall include a separate budget bill for the Transportation Cabinet. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
- Treatment: when used in a criminal justice context, means targeted interventions
that focus on criminal risk factors in order to reduce the likelihood of criminal behavior. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
215.560(2) shall be fined not less than five hundred dollars ($500) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or shall be imprisoned for not less than six (6) nor more than twelve (12) months, or both.
Effective: July 15, 1996
History: Amended 1996 Ky. Acts ch. 33, sec. 7, effective July 15, 1996. — Amended
1974 Ky. Acts ch. 74, Art. VI, sec. 107(1) and (3). — Created 1970 Ky. Acts ch. 133, sec. 8.
2020-2022 Budget Reference. See State/Executive Branch Budget, 2020 Ky. Acts ch.
92, Pt. I, A, 22, (1) at 860.