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Kentucky’s registry laws are codified at Title III (Executive Branch) Chapter 17 (Public Safety), sections 17.500 through 17.580.
Kentucky Laws Regarding Registration
Who must register?
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 17.500(5), (8), (9), (10) and § 17.510(2)
What information must be provided?
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 17.500(6) and § 17.580(1)
How frequently must information be verified? And for how long?
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 17.520(a), (3)
Does the state categorize by levels/tiers?
Levels. Ky. Rev. Stat. § 17.520(a), (3)
Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels?
No
Does anyone remain privately registered? If so, who?
No.
Is there a registration fee?
No
Are there special restrictions even after supervision ends?
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 17.545(1) - Registrant prohibited from residing or being present in certain areas – Violations – Exception.
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 17.165(5)(b), (6), and (7) - Employment
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 17.546(1)(b), (2) - Social networking, filming minors
Is there a process for removal from the registry?
No.
What are the registration requirements for someone who is visiting the state?
No answer found.
What are the registration requirements for someone who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school?
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 17.510(7)(a)
State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration
What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences?
Ky. Rev. Stat. Chap. 510
Does the state have lifetime supervision?
No.
Does the state have indeterminate sentencing?
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 532.110(1) and § 532.060(1)
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.
What are the state civil commitment laws?
None.
What is the age of consent?
Age 16. Ky. Rev. Stat. § 510.020(3)(a)
Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people?
Yes. Ky. Rev. Stat. § 510.020(3)(b)
Info for State Advocates
Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored?
No, not really. Application must be made individually to the governor.
https://www.brennancenter.org/analysis/voting-rights-restoration-efforts-kentucky
What does the state say about persons who are required to register?
http://kspsor.state.ky.us/Home/FAQ
https://corrections.ky.gov/About/cpp/Documents/27/CPP%2027-30-01.pdf
How is the state’s legislature organized?
How A Bill Becomes Law in Kentucky
https://kyma.org/shared/content/uploads/2015/11/How-Bills-Become-Law-in-Kentucky-original.pdf
Inside The Legislative Branch Of Kentucky State Government
https://legislature.ky.gov/LRC/Publications/Documents/Inside Legislative Branch.pdf
How can I locate legislation about, and related to, sexual offenses and the registry?
Go to 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.
Easier to go to LegiScan, enter Kentucky as the state, and use the terms (IN quotes) “sexual offense,” “sex offense,” “sex offender” to see bills.
https://legiscan.com/gaits/search?state=KY&keyword=%22sex+offender%22
Best keywords are:
Sex offense; sex offender; sexual offense; sexual offender
How to sign up for notifications of bill movement:
Youth advocates bill tracker:
https://kyyouth.org/bill-tracker/
What are the important legislative committees for our issues?
Health and family services- House
Judiciary- House
Judiciary- Senate
Contact info for state legislators can be found at:
https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/findyourlegislator/findyourlegislator.html
Contact information for state registry office
http://kspsor.state.ky.us/Home/Contact
Other Useful State Information
Contact information for state registry office
NARSOL state affiliate website or blog:
Other helpful state advocacy groups:
Response needed.
Other registrant-friendly state support groups:
Response needed.