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

KRS (Penal Code) § 533.262: Other programs before and after July 15, 1998

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Kentucky law establishes that Circuit Courts must use the standard pretrial diversion program, except for Supreme Court-approved drug courts. After July 15, 1998, only Supreme Court-authorized misdemeanor diversion programs may operate; existing programs cannot admit new participants but may continue supervising those already enrolled.

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