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--- kentucky [2025/02/27 20:34] – [Kentucky Laws Regarding Registration] josiahk
+++ kentucky [2026/09/08 14:04] (current) – josiahk
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 //While we strive to be as accurate and complete as possible, our researchers are not attorneys, and state laws are often full of nuances and gaps. Legal challenges in some states have resulted in different registration requirements based on the year of conviction or first registration. **Users must accept all risks **associated with actions taken based on this information. **Please help us improve **by reporting any errors or omissions via our form at **[[https://narsol.org/wiki-response/|https://narsol.org/wiki-response/]]** //
+Kentucky’s registry laws are codified at Title III (Executive Branch) Chapter 17 (Public Safety), sections 17.500 through 17.580.
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 === Who must register? ===
-Ky. Rev. Stat. § 17.520\\
+Ky. Rev. Stat. [[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=56090|§ 17.500(5), (8), (9), (10)]] and [[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/Statutes/statute.aspx?id=54224|§ 17.510(2)]]
-[[https://casetext.com/statute/kentucky-revised-statutes/title-3-executive-branch/chapter-17-public-safety/sex-offender-registration/section-17520-period-of-registration|https://casetext.com/statute/kentucky-revised-statutes/title-3-executive-branch/chapter-17-public-safety/sex-offender-registration/section-17520-period-of-registration]]
-=== What information must registrants provide? ===
+=== What information must be provided? ===
-.580\\
+Ky. Rev. Stat. [[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=56090|§ 17.500(6)]] and [[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=47956|§ 17.580(1)]]
-[[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=47956|https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=47956]]
-=== How frequently must they register? And for how long? ===
+=== How frequently must information be verified? And for how long? ===
-Every 2 years 17.510(4)\\
+Ky. Rev. Stat. [[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=47955|§ 17.520(a), (3)]]
-[[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=54224|https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=54224]]\\
-Duration life/20 yrs. 17.520\\
-[[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=47955|https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=47955]]
-=== Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers? ===
+=== Does the state categorize by levels/tiers? ===
-No but there are two levels of registration: Lifetime and 20 years\\
+Levels. Ky. Rev. Stat. [[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=47955|§ 17.520(a), (3)]]
-Ky. Rev. Stat. § 17.520\\
-[[https://casetext.com/statute/kentucky-revised-statutes/title-3-executive-branch/chapter-17-public-safety/sex-offender-registration/section-17520-period-of-registration|https://casetext.com/statute/kentucky-revised-statutes/title-3-executive-branch/chapter-17-public-safety/sex-offender-registration/section-17520-period-of-registration]]
-=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants? ===
+=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels? ===
 No
-=== Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? ===
+=== Does anyone remain privately registered? If so, who? ===
-Juveniles appear to have no requirement to register unless so ordered in another state.\\
+No.
-.510(6)(b), (7)(b)\\
-[[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=54224|https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=54224]]
 === Is there a registration fee? ===
-Yes?\\
+No
-There is an act to create a fee, but we can’t find any indication it has been implemented.\\
-[[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/record/16RS/HB575.htm|https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/record/16RS/HB575.htm ]]
-=== Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? ===
+=== Are there special restrictions even after supervision ends? ===
-.545 Registrant prohibited from residing or being present in certain areas – Violations – Exception.\\
+Ky. Rev. Stat. [[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=53981|§ 17.545(1)]] - Registrant prohibited from residing or being present in certain areas – Violations – Exception.\\
-[[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=49986|https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=49986]]\\
+Ky. Rev. Stat. [[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=45604|§ 17.165(5)(b), (6), and (7)]] - Employment\\
-Public notification 17.580\\
+Ky. Rev. Stat. [[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=47631|§ 17.546(1)(b), (2)]] - Social networking, filming minors
-[[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=47956|https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=47956]]\\
-Employment 17.165\\
-[[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=45604|https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=45604]]\\
-Social networking, filming minors 17.546\\
-[[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=47631|https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=47631]]\\
-There is an act to create a fee, but we can’t find any indication it has been implemented.\\
-[[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/record/16RS/HB575.htm|https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/record/16RS/HB575.htm]]
-=== Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process? ===
+=== Is there a process for removal from the registry? ===
 No.
-=== What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state? ===
+=== What are the registration requirements for someone who is visiting the state? ===
 No answer found.
-=== What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school? ===
+=== What are the registration requirements for someone who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school? ===
-Within 5 working days 17.510(7)(a)\\
-[[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=54224|https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=54224]]
+Ky. Rev. Stat. [[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=54224|§ 17.510(7)(a)]]
 ===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration =====
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 === What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences? ===
-.0.34, 0.40 - 510.155\\
+Ky. Rev. Stat. [[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/Statutes/chapter.aspx?id=39376|Chap. 510]]
-[[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/Statutes/chapter.aspx?id=39376|https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/Statutes/chapter.aspx?id=39376]]
 === Does the state have lifetime supervision? ===
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 === Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? ===
-Yes 532.110\\
+Ky. Rev. Stat. [[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=55481|§ 532.110(1)]] and [[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=54992|§ 532.060(1)]]
-[[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/Statutes/statute.aspx?id=20048|https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/Statutes/statute.aspx?id=20048]]
-.060\\
+=== What are the general rules and regulations about probation, parole, and conditional release? Note: county supervision conditions may differ from county to county and from the state level. ===
-[[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/Statutes/statute.aspx?id=39556|https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/Statutes/statute.aspx?id=39556]]
+[[https://corrections.ky.gov/Probation-and-Parole/Pages/Information-for-Offenders.aspx|https://corrections.ky.gov/Probation-and-Parole/Pages/Information-for-Offenders.aspx]]
 === What are the state civil commitment laws? ===
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 === What is the age of consent? ===
-Age 16 510.020\\
+Age 16. Ky. Rev. Stat. [[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=47632|§ 510.020(3)(a)]]
-[[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=47632|https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=47632]]
 === Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people? ===
-Yes\\
+Yes. Ky. Rev. Stat. [[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=47632|§ 510.020(3)(b)]]
-.020(b)(3).\\
-[[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=47632|https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=47632]]
 ===== Info for State Advocates =====
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 [[https://corrections.ky.gov/About/cpp/Documents/27/CPP%2027-30-01.pdf|https://corrections.ky.gov/About/cpp/Documents/27/CPP%2027-30-01.pdf]]
-=== How does the state’s legislative process work? ===
+=== How is the state’s legislature organized? ===
 How A Bill Becomes Law in Kentucky\\
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 [[https://legislature.ky.gov/LRC/Publications/Documents/Inside Legislative Branch.pdf|https://legislature.ky.gov/LRC/Publications/Documents/Inside Legislative Branch.pdf]]
-=== How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? ===
+=== How can I locate legislation about, and related to, sexual offenses and the registry? ===
 Go to [[https://legislature.ky.gov/Legislation/Pages/default.aspx|https://legislature.ky.gov/Legislation/Pages/default.aspx]] and click on “Bills.” Then click “Find a Bill.” You have to already know a bill number.
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 [[https://kyyouth.org/bill-tracker/|https://kyyouth.org/bill-tracker/]]
-=== Most important legislative committees for our issues are: ===
+=== What are the important legislative committees for our issues? ===
-Health and family services\\
+[[https://legislature.ky.gov/Committees/Pages/Committee-Details.aspx?CommitteeRSN=350&CommitteeType=House Standing Committee|Health and family services]]- House\\
-[[https://legislature.ky.gov/Committees/Pages/Committee-Details.aspx?CommitteeRSN=344&CommitteeType=House+Standing+Committee|https://legislature.ky.gov/Committees/Pages/Committee-Details.aspx?CommitteeRSN=344&CommitteeType=House+Standing+Committee]]\\
+[[https://legislature.ky.gov/Committees/Pages/Committee-Details.aspx?CommitteeRSN=92&CommitteeType=House Standing Committee|Judiciary]]- House\\
-\\
+[[https://legislature.ky.gov/Committees/Pages/Committee-Details.aspx?CommitteeRSN=78&CommitteeType=Senate Standing Committee|Judiciary]]- Senate
-Joint judiciary\\
-[[https://legislature.ky.gov/Committees/Pages/Committee-Details.aspx?CommitteeRSN=78&CommitteeType=Senate%20Standing%20Committee|https://legislature.ky.gov/Committees/Pages/Committee-Details.aspx?CommitteeRSN=78&CommitteeType=Senate%20Standing%20Committee]]
 === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: ===
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 === NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: ===
-None yet.
+[[https://www.narsol.org/contact-us/|No affiliate at present. If you would like to start an affiliate or your organization would like to be an affiliate, contact NARSOL for details\\ 888-997-7765.\\ Email NARSOL]]
 === Other helpful state advocacy groups: ===