Kentucky · Kentucky Revised Statutes — Criminal Procedure (Ch. 421–440)

KRS (Crim. Proc.) § 439.990: Penalties

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Willful violations of specified prison regulations constitute misdemeanors punishable by up to one year imprisonment and/or fines up to $500. Other violations carry lesser fines.

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