Examination before sentencing
KRS 504.140
in effect504.140. Examination before sentencing
If a defendant is found guilty but mentally ill, the court may appoint at least one (1) psychologist or psychiatrist to examine, treat and report on the defendant's mental condition at the time of sentencing.
Effective: July 15, 1988
History: Amended 1988 Ky. Acts ch. 139, sec. 18, effective July 15, 1988. -- Created 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 113, sec. 9, effective July 15, 1982.
Source: Kentucky Legislative Research Commission (legislature.ky.gov)URL: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=19693Fetched: 10/20/2026
