Kentucky · Kentucky Revised Statutes — Penal Code (Ch. 500–534)

KRS (Penal Code) § 521.020: Bribery of public servant

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

Bribery of a public servant occurs when someone offers money or benefits to a public servant to influence their official actions, or when a public servant accepts such benefits. This is classified as a Class C felony.

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