Kentucky Statutes 525.080 – Harassing communications
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(1) A person is guilty of harassing communications when, with intent to intimidate, harass, annoy, or alarm another person, he or she:
(a) Communicates with a person, anonymously or otherwise, by telephone, telegraph, mail, or any other form of electronic or written communication in a manner which causes annoyance or alarm and serves no purpose of legitimate communication;
For details, see § 532.090
(b) Makes a telephone call, whether or not conversation ensues, with no purpose of legitimate communication; or
(c) Communicates, while enrolled as a student in a local school district, with or about another school student, anonymously or otherwise, by telephone, the Internet, telegraph, mail, or any other form of electronic or written communication in a manner which a reasonable person under the circumstances should know would cause the other student to suffer fear of physical harm, intimidation, humiliation, or embarrassment and which serves no purpose of legitimate communication.
(2) Harassing communications is a Class B misdemeanor.
Effective: July 15, 2016
History: Amended 2016 Ky. Acts ch. 99, sec. 1, effective July 15, 2016. — Amended
2008 Ky. Acts ch. 125, sec. 5, effective July 15, 2008. — Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch.
406, sec. 218, effective January 1, 1975.
(a) Communicates with a person, anonymously or otherwise, by telephone, telegraph, mail, or any other form of electronic or written communication in a manner which causes annoyance or alarm and serves no purpose of legitimate communication;
Attorney's Note
Under the Kentucky Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class B misdemeanor | up to 90 days | up to $250 |
(b) Makes a telephone call, whether or not conversation ensues, with no purpose of legitimate communication; or
(c) Communicates, while enrolled as a student in a local school district, with or about another school student, anonymously or otherwise, by telephone, the Internet, telegraph, mail, or any other form of electronic or written communication in a manner which a reasonable person under the circumstances should know would cause the other student to suffer fear of physical harm, intimidation, humiliation, or embarrassment and which serves no purpose of legitimate communication.
(2) Harassing communications is a Class B misdemeanor.
Effective: July 15, 2016
History: Amended 2016 Ky. Acts ch. 99, sec. 1, effective July 15, 2016. — Amended
2008 Ky. Acts ch. 125, sec. 5, effective July 15, 2008. — Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch.
406, sec. 218, effective January 1, 1975.