Penalties
KRS 210.991
in effect210.991. Penalties
Any person who willfully causes or conspires with or assists another in causing:
(1) The unwarranted hospitalization of any individual under the provisions of KRS Chapter 210; or
(2) The denial to any individual of any of the rights accorded to him under the provisions of KRS Chapter 210; shall be punished by a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars ($5,000) or imprisoned for a term not to exceed five (5) years or both.
History: Amended 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 225, sec. 1; and ch. 332, sec. 27. -- Created 1968 Ky. Acts ch. 90, sec. 61.
Legislative Research Commission Note. The amendment of this section by 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 332, sec. 27, was included as a part of 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 225, sec. 1, as enacted.
Source: Kentucky Legislative Research Commission (legislature.ky.gov)URL: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=8325Fetched: 10/20/2026