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Kentucky Laws Regarding Registration
Who must register?
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
What information must registrants provide?
How frequently must they register? And for how long?
Every 2 years 17.510(4)
https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=47954
Duration life/20 yrs. 17.520
https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=47955
Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers?
No but there are two levels of registration: Lifetime and 20 years
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
Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants?
No
Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who?
Juveniles appear to have no requirement to register unless so ordered in another state.
17.510(6)(b), (7)(b)
https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=47954
Is there a registration fee?
Yes?
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
Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision?
17.545 Registrant prohibited from residing or being present in certain areas – Violations – Exception.
https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=49986
Public notification 17.580
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
Social networking, filming minors 17.546
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
Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process?
No.
What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense 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?
Within 5 working days 17.510(7)(a)
https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=47954
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?
510.0.34, 0.40 - 510.155
https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/Statutes/chapter.aspx?id=39376
Does the state have lifetime supervision?
No.
Does the state have indeterminate sentencing?
Yes 532.110
https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/Statutes/statute.aspx?id=20048
532.060
https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/Statutes/statute.aspx?id=39556
What are the state civil commitment laws?
None.
What is the age of consent?
Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people?
Yes
510.020(b)(3).
https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=47632
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 does the state’s legislative process work?
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 regarding sexual offense issues?
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/
Most important legislative committees for our issues are:
Health and family services
https://legislature.ky.gov/Committees/Pages/Committee-Details.aspx?CommitteeRSN=344&CommitteeType=House+Standing+Committee
Joint judiciary
https://legislature.ky.gov/Committees/Pages/Committee-Details.aspx?CommitteeRSN=78&CommitteeType=Senate%20Standing%20Committee
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:
None yet.
Other helpful state advocacy groups:
Response needed.
Other registrant-friendly state support groups:
Response needed.