§ 233.010 House of prostitution defined
§ 233.020 House of prostitution a nuisance — To be enjoined and abated
§ 233.030 Commonwealth’s or county attorney or citizen may have house of prostitution enjoined
§ 233.040 Injunction proceedings to be instituted against persons convicted of keeping house of prostitution
§ 233.070 Witnesses for relator may be granted immunity from prosecution
§ 233.080 Dismissal of action — Costs if action groundless
§ 233.090 Injunction not to issue if owner tries to prevent nuisance
§ 233.100 Order of abatement — Fixtures to be sold and building closed — Sheriff’s fees
§ 233.110 Proceeds of sale to pay costs of action — Residue to defendant
§ 233.120 Release of premises when cost paid and bond filed — Termination of action
§ 233.130 Costs of action a lien on premises — Personalty to be sold first
§ 233.140 Relator’s attorney allowed fee
§ 233.150 Violation of injunction or order — Trial for
§ 233.990 Penalties
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Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes > Chapter 233 - Abatement of Houses of Prostitution

  • Action: includes all proceedings in any court of this state. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Attorney: means attorney-at-law. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • house of prostitution: means any building, erection or other place used for the purpose of lewdness, assignation or prostitution. See Kentucky Statutes 233.010
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Month: means calendar month. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
  • Owner: when applied to any animal, means any person having a property interest in such animal. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
  • Personal property: All property that is not real property.
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
  • State: when applied to a part of the United States, includes territories, outlying possessions, and the District of Columbia. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
  • Sworn: includes "affirmed" in all cases in which an affirmation may be substituted for an oath. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Year: means calendar year. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010