JUDICIAL SUPPORT AGENCIES AND PERSONNEL

KRS tit. IV, ch. 27A

in effect

KRS 27A.010 Executive head of Court of Justice

27A.010. Executive head of Court of Justice In accordance with Section 110(5)(b) of the Constitution of Kentucky, the Chief Justice of the Commonwealth shall be the executive head of the Court of Justice and shall appoint such administrative assistants as he deems necessary. History: Created 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 61, sec. 1.

KRS 27A.015 Repealed, 1976

27A.015. Repealed, 1976 Catchline at repeal: Administrative office of courts - Compensation - Prohibition History: Repealed 1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 33, sec. 2. -- Created 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 61, sec. 2.

KRS 27A.020 Chief Justice -- Delegation of functions

27A.020. Chief Justice -- Delegation of functions The Chief Justice in his sole discretion may delegate the following functions to the administrative director of the courts or to his administrative assistants: (1) Perform administrative services for the Court of Justice and supervise its clerical and administrative personnel, and its accommodations; (2) Act as fiscal officer of the Court of Justice and in so doing shall: (a) Maintain fiscal controls and accounts of funds appropriated for the Court of Justice; (b) Review and audit expense vouchers of justices, judges, and employees of the Court of Justice. Upon approval, the Chief Justice shall submit the vouchers to the Finance and Administration Cabinet, which shall certify the same to the State Treasurer for payment; (c) Prepare all requisitions for the payment of state moneys appropriated for the maintenance and operation of the Court of Justice; (d) Prepare budget estimates of state appropriations necessary for the maintenance and operation of the Court of Justice and make recommendations in respect thereto; (e) Collect statistical and other data and make report to the Supreme Court relating to the expenditure of public moneys for the maintenance and operation of the Court of Justice and the offices connected therewith; (3) Ascertain the necessity for assignment of justices and judges as contemplated by Section 110(5)(b) of the Constitution, make reports concerning their performance of duties and certify the compensation payable to them; (4) Carry on a continuous survey and study of the organization, operation, condition of business, practice and procedure of the Court of Justice; (5) Collect and compile statistical and other data concerning the operations of the courts, and to this end may require all necessary reports from the courts and clerks thereof of this Commonwealth relating to rules, dockets, and business dispatched or pending in such courts; (6) Formulate and submit to the Supreme Court recommendations of policies for the improvement of the Court of Justice; (7) Provide for educational programs for the members of the Court of Justice; (8) Report to the General Assembly concerning the work of the Court of Justice and make such recommendations for the improvement of administration of justice as deemed necessary and proper; (9) Supervise, operate, and administer all pretrial release programs and personnel which come within the purview of the Court of Justice, or which are related thereto; (10) Perform such other functions as may be assigned by the Chief Justice. History: Created 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 61, sec. 3.

KRS 27A.050 Administrative Office of the Courts -- Appointment of director -- Compensation -- Prohibition

27A.050. Administrative Office of the Courts -- Appointment of director -- Compensation -- Prohibition The Administrative Office of the Courts is created to serve as the staff for the Chief Justice in executing the policies and programs of the Court of J ustice. The director of the Administrative Office of the Courts, employees thereof, and administrative assistants of the Chief Justice shall serve at the pleasure of the Chief Justice. Provided, however, the director shall be appointed or reappointed at le ast every four (4) years with the advice and consent of the Senate; but if the Senate is not in session when a term expires or a vacancy occurs, the Chief Justice shall make the appointment to take effect at once, subject to the approval of the Senate when convened. The salaries of the director, employees thereof, and administrative assistants of the Chief Justice shall be fixed by order of the Chief Justice and paid monthly or at such other periods as may be consonant with the policy applicable to payment of salaries of state employees out of the State Treasury. While holding their positions the director, employees of the office and administrative assistants shall not practice law in any court of this Commonwealth. History: Created 1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) K y. Acts ch. 33, sec. 1.

KRS 27A.052 Circuit Court clerk salary account

27A.052. Circuit Court clerk salary account (1) The Circuit Court clerk salary account is created as a trust and agency account in the State Treasury to be administered by the Administrative Office of the Courts. The account shall consist of proceeds from grants, contributions, appropriations, or other moneys made available for the purposes of the account. (2) Notwithstanding KRS 45.229, any moneys remaining in the account not expended at the close of a fiscal year shall not lapse but shall be carried forward to the next fiscal year. (3) Any interest earnings of the account shall become a part of the account and shall not lapse. (4) Moneys in the account shall be used for the purposes of hiring additional deputy circuit clerks and providing salary adjustments to deputy circuit clerks and are hereby appropriated for these purposes. Effective: June 29, 2023 History: Amended 2023 Ky. Acts ch. 8, sec. 4, effective June 29, 2023. -- Amended 2020 Ky. Acts ch. 51, sec. 37, effective March 27, 2020. -- Created 2017 Ky. Acts ch. 100, sec. 22, effective January 1, 2019.

KRS 27A.055 Court of Justice reserve account

27A.055. Court of Justice reserve account (1) There is hereby established in the State Treasury a trust and agency account to be known as the Court of Justice reserve account. The fund shall consist of moneys appropriated by the General Assembly. (2) The fund shall be administered by the Administrative Office of the Courts. (3) Notwithstanding KRS 45.229, fund amounts not expended at the close of the fiscal year shall not lapse but shall be carried forward into the next fiscal year. (4) Notwithstanding KRS 48.630, no expenditures shall be made from this account unless appropriated by the General Assembly. Effective: March 27, 2025 History: Created 2025 Ky. Acts ch. 117, sec. 33, effective March 27, 2025.

KRS 27A.060 Administrative Office of the Courts to maintain list of organizations to which persons sentenced to community labor for driving under the influence may work

27A.060. Administrative Office of the Courts to maintain list of organizations to which persons sentenced to community labor for driving under the influence may work The Administrative Office of the Courts shall: (1) Maintain a list of eligible organizations for whom persons sentenced under KRS 189A.020 may perform community service work and which have agreed to make proper reports to the court. (2) Develop and distribute such forms as necessary to ensure compliance with the reporting provisions of KRS 189A.020. Effective: July 13, 1984 History: Created 1984 Ky. Acts ch. 165, sec. 13, effective July 13, 1984.

KRS 27A.070 Administrative Office of the Courts to send notices of felony convictions to the State Board of Elections -- Removal of names from voter registration records

27A.070. Administrative Office of the Courts to send notices of felony convictions to the State Board of Elections -- Removal of names from voter registration records (1) The Administrative Office of the Courts shall send certified notices of convict ion of a felony to the State Board of Elections within ten (10) days after the conviction becomes final with regard to any person before the courts of the Commonwealth. (2) By July 24, 2026, the Administrative Office of the Courts shall send to the State Board of Elections an all-time list of persons convicted of a felony, including any persons convicted of a felony whose case is currently pending appeal, who are currently ineligible to vote. The State Board of Elections shall cause the removal of the name of any person identified through the list as ineligible to vote from the voter registration records it maintains by August 4, 2026. Effective: July 15, 2026 History: Amended 2026 Ky. Acts ch. 175, sec. 28, effective July 15, 2026. -- Created 1988 Ky. Acts ch. 341, sec. 3, effective July 15, 1988.

KRS 27A.080 Juvenile court records to be deposited with Administrative Office of the Courts -- Availability of records

27A.080. Juvenile court records to be deposited with Administrative Office of the Courts -- Availability of records (1) The Administrative Office of the Courts shall be the primary repository of court records of juveniles charged with, arrested for, and against whom complaints have been filed, involving status offenses, public offenses, and youthful offender proceedings, together with all court records of the handling and disposition of those cases, and shall keep and maintain these records. (2) The Administrative Office of the Courts shall make juvenile records available to the agencies and persons specified by law. (3) All courts, law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, the Department of Juvenile Justice, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, except the Department of Public Advocacy, and other agencies holding records coming within the purview of subsection (1) of this section shall make them available to the Administrative Office of the Courts in the manner and at the times specified by the Administrative Office of the Courts. Effective:June 29, 2017 History: Amended 2017 Ky. Acts ch. 167, sec. 8, effective June 29, 2017. -- Amended 2007 Ky. Acts ch. 85, sec. 110, effective June 26, 2007. -- Amended 2005 Ky. Acts ch. 99, sec. 99, effective June 20, 2005. -- Amended 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 426, sec. 79, effective July 15, 1998. -- Created 1996 Ky. Acts ch. 358, sec. 4, effective July 15, 1996. Legislative Research Commission Note (6/26/2007). Although 2007 Ky. Acts ch. 85, sec. 110, contains references to the "Department of Public Advocacy," the entity created by 2007 Ky. Acts ch. 85, secs. 7 and 40, and Executive Order 2006-805 is the "Department for Public Advocacy." In accordance with 2007 Ky. Acts ch. 85, sec. 335, and KRS 7.136, the erroneous references in this section have been corrected in codification.

KRS 27A.090 Criminal records check performed for Justice and Public Safety Cabinet - - Fee -- Request conditions

27A.090. Criminal records check performed for Justice and Public Safety Cabinet - - Fee -- Request conditions (1) In any instance that the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet is required by statute to conduct a criminal records or background check, the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet may contract with the Administrative Office of the Courts to perform that service. (2) (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, the Administrative Office of the Courts shall set a reasonable fee for a criminal records check conducted by the office in an amount no greater than the actual cost of conducting that criminal records check. (b) When another statute sets the dollar amount of the fee charged for a criminal records check conducted by the Administrative Office of the Courts, the office shall charge that fee. (3) The Administrative Office of the Courts shall be required to accept a criminal records check request only when the request is made: (a) By letter, electronic mail, or facsimile transmission; or (b) In person. (4) The Administrative Office of the Courts may establish an escrow account for a person who frequently requests that the office conduct criminal records checks. Effective: June 26, 2007 History: Amended 2007 Ky. Acts ch. 85, sec. 111, effective June 26, 2007. -- Created 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 283, sec. 2, effective July 14, 2000. Legislative Research Commission Note (6/26/2007). 2007 Ky. Acts ch. 85, relating to the creation and organization of the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, instructs the Reviser of Statutes to correct statutory references to agencies and officers whose names have been changed in that Act. Such a correction has been made in this section.

KRS 27A.092 Administrative Office of the Courts to provide Department of Kentucky State Police with information on applicants for and holders of concealed deadly weapon license

27A.092. Administrative Office of the Courts to provide Department of Kentucky State Police with information on applicants for and holders of concealed deadly weapon license (1) The Administrative Office of the Courts shall support the responsibilities of the Department of Kentucky State Police in the administration of KRS 237.110 by providing information: (a) Possessed by the courts with regard to the suitability of an applicant for a license under KRS 237.110; and (b) Possessed by the courts which may result in the revocation or suspension of a license issued pursuant to KRS 237.110. (2) The Administrative Office of the Courts shall transmit information regarding a licensee which may result in the revocation or suspension of a license issued pursuant to KRS 237.110 as soon as practicable. (3) The Administrative Office of the Courts shall not conduct a National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) check for the Department of Kentucky State Police. (4) For purposes of conducting the continual background check on licensees pursuant to KRS 237.110, the Department of Kentucky State Police may provide a list of licensees to the Administrative Office of the Courts. The list of persons holding a license pursuant to KRS 237.110 shall be held confidential by the Administrative Office of the Courts and shall be used only for purposes specified in this section and KRS 237.110. Information regarding licensees or applicants for a license shall be transmitted only to the Department of Kentucky State Police and shall not be distributed to any other person or organization within or without the Administrative Office of the Courts or the Court of Justice. The provisions of this section shall not be construed to prohibit or limit the distribution of information to or about any person which is authorized to be distributed by law, but the fact that the person is an applicant for or holds a license pursuant to KRS 237.110 shall not be distributed. Effective: June 26, 2007 History: Amended 2007 Ky. Acts ch. 85, sec. 112, effective June 26, 2007. -- Created 2006 Ky. Acts ch. 240, sec. 12, effective July 12, 2006.

KRS 27A.095 Standard power of attorney regarding medical treatment and school- related decisions for a minor

27A.095. Standard power of attorney regarding medical treatment and school- related decisions for a minor (1) As used in this section, "medical treatment" means any medical, chiropractic, optometric, or dental examination, diagnostic procedure, and treatment, including but not limited to hospitalization, developmental screening, mental health screening and treatment, preventive care, pharmacy services, immunizations recommended by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, well-child care, and blood testing, except that "medical treatment" shall not include HIV/AIDS testing, controlled substance testing, or any other testing for which a separate court order or informed consent is required under other applicable law. (2) The Administrative Office of the Courts shall develop a standard power of attorney for the limited purpose of establishing authority to consent to medical treatment for a minor and to make school-related decisions for a minor. (3) The standard power of attorney developed under subsection (2) of this section shall be available through the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and the office of the circuit clerk where the informal caregiver resides. Effective: July 12, 2006 History: Created 2006 Ky. Acts ch. 198, sec. 2, effective July 12, 2006.

KRS 27A.096 Judicial guidelines for pretrial release of moderate-risk or high-risk defendants

27A.096. Judicial guidelines for pretrial release of moderate-risk or high-risk defendants (1) The Supreme Court shall establish recommended guidelines for judges to use when ordering pretrial release and monitored conditional release for defendants whose pretrial risk assessments indicate that they are moderate or high risk and would otherwise be ordered to a local correctional facility while waiting for trial. (2) The Supreme Court shall establish recommended guidelines for judges to use to determine whether defendants whose pretrial risk assessments indicate that they are moderate or high risk are eligible for pretrial supervision. (3) Judges shall consider the guidelines established by the Supreme Court pursuant to this section when setting terms of pretrial supervision. Effective: June 8, 2011 History: Created 2011 Ky. Acts ch. 2, sec. 44, effective June 8, 2011.

KRS 27A.097 Evidence-based practices to be used in supervision and intervention programs -- Standards -- Funding restrictions

27A.097. Evidence-based practices to be used in supervision and intervention programs -- Standards -- Funding restrictions (1) As used in this section, "evidence-based practices" means intervention programs and supervision policies, procedures, programs, and practices that scientific research demonstrates reduce instances of a defendant's failure to appear in court and criminal activity among defendants when implemented competently. (2) In order to increase the effectiveness of supervision and intervention programs funded by the state and provided to defendants, the Supreme Court shall require that a vendor or contractor providing supervision and intervention programs for adult criminal defendants use evidence-based practices. (3) The Supreme Court shall measure the effectiveness of supervision and intervention programs provided by vendors or contractors and demonstrate that the programs have a documented evidence base and have been evaluated for effectiveness in reducing a defendant's failure to appear in court and criminal activity. (4) The Supreme Court shall require, at a minimum, the following: (a) A process for reviewing the objective criteria for evidence-based practices established by the vendor or contractor providing the program; (b) A process for auditing the effectiveness of the program; (c) An opportunity for programs that do not meet the criteria based on the audit results to improve performance; and (d) A mechanism to defund any program provided by a vendor or contractor that does not meet the criteria upon a second audit. (5) Beginning July 1, 2012, twenty-five percent (25%) of state moneys expended on supervision and intervention programs for pretrial defendants shall be for programs that are in accordance with evidence-based practices. Beginning July 1, 2014, fifty percent (50%) of state moneys expended on supervision and intervention programs shall be for programs that are in accordance with evidence-based practices. Beginning July 1, 2016, and thereafter, seventy-five percent (75%) of state moneys expended on supervision and intervention programs shall be for programs that are in accordance with evidence-based practices. Effective: July 1, 2013 History: Amended 2013 Ky. Acts ch. 69, sec 8, effective June 25, 2013.--Amended 2012 Ky. Acts ch. 156, sec. 11, effective July 12, 2012.--Created 2011 Ky. Acts ch. 2, sec. 49, effective July 1, 2013 Legislative Research Commission Note (7/1/2013). This statute was created by 2011 Ky. Acts ch. 2, sec. 49, effective July 1, 2013, and subsequently amended by 2012 Ky. Acts ch. 156, sec. 11, effective July 12, 2012, and 2013 Ky. Acts ch. 69, sec. 8, effective June 25, 2013. In accordance with KRS 446.320, the 2012 and 2013 amendments did not hasten the effective date of this statute because the General Assembly did not clearly indicate that such was its intention by a change in the effective date.

KRS 27A.098 Annual report on state-funded crime reduction and recidivism reduction efforts

27A.098. Annual report on state-funded crime reduction and recidivism reduction efforts The Chief Justice shall submit an annual report to the Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary by November 1 of each year that provides information on state-funded crime reduction and recidivism reduction efforts, including participation in intervention programming, public safety outcomes, and cost effectiveness. The report shall, at a minimum, include: (1) The percentage of defendants on pretrial supervision who appear for court and do not commit a new crime; (2) The percentage of drug court clients who successfully complete drug court; (3) The percentage of drug court clients who are arrested, convicted, and incarcerated within six (6) months, one (1) year, and three (3) years of successful completion of drug court; and (4) The amount of restitution paid while in drug court. Effective: November 1, 2013 History: Created 2011 Ky. Acts ch. 2, sec. 64, effective November 1, 2013.

KRS 27A.099 Deferred prosecution -- Application -- Listing of persons with records sealed

27A.099. Deferred prosecution -- Application -- Listing of persons with records sealed (1) The Administrative Office of the Courts shall create an application for use by a defendant requesting deferred prosecution under KRS 218A.14151 which shall include a space for the defendant to indicate all prior convictions and expungements. (2) The Chief Justice may authorize the Administrative Office of the Courts to develop, collect, and maintain a listing of persons who have had their records sealed under KRS 218A.14151, 218A.275, and 218A.276. The list may be utilized by the courts and attorneys practicing in the courts to determine whether the person is eligible to participate in a deferred prosecution under KRS 218A.14151 or a treatment or recovery program under KRS 218A.275 or 218A.276. Effective: June 8, 2011 History: Created 2011 Ky. Acts ch. 2, sec. 100, effective June 8, 2011.

KRS 27A.100 Membership

27A.100. Membership (1) There is hereby created a Judicial Council composed of the following persons: The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court or his designee from among the members of that court; the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals or his designee from among the members of that court; four (4) Circuit Judges, and four (4) District Judges, all of whom shall be appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court; the president of the Kentucky Association of Circuit Court Clerks; three (3) members of the State Bar of Kentucky who shall be appointed by its board of governors; and the chairmen of the Judiciary Committees of the House of Representatives and of the Senate, or the vice chairman of any of these committees if the chairman declines to serve. (2) The appointed members shall serve for a term of four (4) years and until their successors are appointed and qualify. Vacancies in the office of appointed members shall be filled by the original appointing authority. (3) The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court shall be the chairman of the council, or if he is not a member or declines to serve as chairman, a member of the council shall be appointed by him to serve as chairman. The administrative director of the courts shall serve as secretary. Effective: June 17, 1978 History: Amended 1978 Ky. Acts ch. 384, sec. 7, effective June 17, 1978. -- Created 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 61, sec. 4.

KRS 27A.110 Functions of Judicial Council

27A.110. Functions of Judicial Council The Judicial Council shall serve in an advisory capacity only. It shall give continuing consideration to the administration of justice in the courts of the Commonwealth. It may submit from time to time to the Supreme Court, either upon request or on its own motion, such recommendations as it may deem advisable for changes in rules, practice, procedure, or other matters pertaining to the judicial system. History: Created 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 61, sec. 5.

KRS 27A.120 Meetings of Judicial Council

27A.120. Meetings of Judicial Council The Judicial Council shall meet at least twice each year at such times and places as shall be designated by its chairman and shall hold such other meetings as shall be called by the chairman. History: Created 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 61, sec. 6.

KRS 27A.130 Compensation -- Expenses

27A.130. Compensation -- Expenses Members of the Judicial Council shall receive no compensation for their services, but shall be allowed their necessary expenses while on the business of the council. All claims for expenses shall be approved by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court or his designee and shall be paid out of the State Treasury. History: Created 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 61, sec. 7.

KRS 27A.140 Repealed, 1978

27A.140. Repealed, 1978 Catchline at repeal: Termination of certain terms. History: Repealed 1978 Ky. Acts ch. 384, sec. 584, effective June 17, 1978. -- Created 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 61, sec. 10.

KRS 27A.200 State law library created -- Appointment of librarian

27A.200. State law library created -- Appointment of librarian (1) There is created, in the Administrative Office of the Courts, a state law library which shall be under the supervision, management, and control of the administrative assistant to the Chief Justice designated by the Chief Justice. (2) The administrative assistant shall appoint a state law librarian who shall: (a) Serve at the pleasure of the Chief Justice; (b) Appoint such assistant state law librarians and other employees as shall be necessary; (c) Manage the state law library and perform such other tasks as may be assigned relative thereto. History: Created 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 61, sec. 8.

KRS 27A.210 Books and records

27A.210. Books and records (1) The following books and records shall be maintained by the State Law Library: (a) All copies of Volumes 1 to 77 of the Kentucky Reports; (b) Twenty-five (25) copies each of Volumes 78 to 314 of the Kentucky Reports; (c) Two (2) sets of all future publications of the journals and nine (9) sets of the Acts of the General Assembly; and (d) Two (2) sets of the official Kentucky statute publications. (2) The state law librarian shall arrange with the proper official of each state of the United States and of the United States and its territories for the exchanges of the statutes and the acts of the legislatures of each state and of Congress. When an exchange is agreed upon, the state law librarian shall send to the officer one (1) copy of the Acts of the General Assembly and one (1) set of statutes as soon as they are ready for distribution. (3) Copies of acts, statutes, and other materials required to be kept by the state law librarian and to be made available for exchange shall be furnished to the state law librarian, without charge, by the agency or official responsible for the distribution of same. (4) The state law librarian may arrange for the distribution or disposal of materials held by the State Law Library upon concurrence of the administrative assistant to the Chief Justice responsible for law library operations. (5) The state law librarian may acquire, by purchase, exchange, donation, or otherwise, books and other materials the librarian deems suitable for the holdings of the State Law Library. (6) The state law librarian may, with the concurrence of the administrative assistant to the Chief Justice responsible for law library operations, sell any surplus books in the State Law Library that have a market value, collect the funds received therefor, and deposit them in the state law library surplus books fund, which is hereby created in the State Treasury. The state law library surplus books fund shall not lapse. The state law librarian may reinvest the funds in other books and materials that the librarian deems suitable for the holdings of the State Law Library. The provisions of KRS 45A.045(6) concerning the powers and duties of the Finance and Administration Cabinet shall not apply to sales made by the state law librarian under this section. (7) The state law librarian may, with the concurrence of the administrative assistant to the Chief Justice responsible for law library operations, offer and provide technical and other assistance to county law libraries and to other publicly funded law libraries. (8) The state law librarian may, upon the request of a county law library or other publicly funded law library and with the concurrence of the administrative assistant to the Chief Justice responsible for law library operations, purchase books, supplies, or other materials for the library. The funds used for these purposes shall be those of the county law library or other publicly funded law library. (9) The state law librarian shall issue, with the concurrence of the administrative assistant to the Chief Justice responsible for law library operations, regulations for the operation, management, and lending policy of the State Law Library. Effective: July 15, 2026 History: Amended 2026 Ky. Acts ch. 134, sec. 130, effective July 15, 2026. -- Amended 1997 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 4, sec. 14, effective May 30, 1997. -- Amended 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 496, sec. 26, effective July 13, 1990. -- Amended 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 316, sec. 1, effective July 15, 1982. -- Amended 1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 14, sec. 7. -- Created 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 61, sec. 9.

KRS 27A.300 Duties of Administrative Office of the Courts in regard to centralized criminal history record information system

27A.300. Duties of Administrative Office of the Courts in regard to centralized criminal history record information system (1) The Administrative Office of the Courts shall, in cooperation with the Department of Kentucky State Police, the Department of Juvenile Justice, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, and the Department of Corrections, be responsible for the recording of those data elements that are needed for development of the centralized criminal history record information system. (2) The database shall at a minimum contain the information contained in KRS 27A.310 to 27A.440. (3) The Administrative Office of the Courts shall provide access to the Department of Kentucky State Police, the Department of Juvenile Justice, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, and the Department of Corrections to its database. (4) The Administrative Office of the Courts shall, where the number is known, assign the same identification number or other variable to each person whose name appears in the database. Effective: June 26, 2007 History: Amended 2007 Ky. Acts ch. 85, sec. 113, effective June 26, 2007. -- Amended 2005 Ky. Acts ch. 99, sec. 100, effective June 20, 2005. -- Amended 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 606, sec. 16, effective July 15, 1998. -- Amended 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 211, sec. 8, effective July 14, 1992. -- Created 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 389, sec. 2, effective July 15, 1986. Legislative Research Commission Note (6/26/2007). The numbering of subsections in this section has been altered by the Reviser of Statutes from the numbering in 2007 Ky. Acts ch. 85, sec. 113, under the authority of KRS 7.136.

KRS 27A.302 New or updated software to allow redesignation as misdemeanor if felony case concludes with only misdemeanor conviction

27A.302. New or updated software to allow redesignation as misdemeanor if felony case concludes with only misdemeanor conviction The Administrative Office of the Courts shall require that any updates to or replacements of the centralized criminal history record information system established by this chapter or any case management software utilized in the offices of the Commonwealth's circuit clerks have the capability for those felony cases that reach final disposition with a conviction for a misdemeanor only to be redesignated with the same type of case designators as those used for cases that are initiated as misdemeanor cases. Effective: March 22, 2013 History: Created 2013 Ky. Acts ch. 89, sec. 5, effective March 22, 2013.

KRS 27A.305 Collection of statistical data concerning sexual offenses

27A.305. Collection of statistical data concerning sexual offenses (1) The Administrative Office of the Courts shall collect statistical data regarding the prosecution, dismissal, conviction, or acquittal of any person charged with committing, attempting to commit, or complicity to a sexual offense as defined by KRS 510.040, 510.050, 510.060, 510.070, 510.080, 510.090, 510.110, 510.120, 510.130, 510.140, 530.020, 530.064(1)(a), and 531.310. (2) The information collected pursuant to this section for the previous calendar year shall be provided by May 1 of 2018 and by each May 1 thereafter to the Sexual Assault Response Team Advisory Committee as defined in KRS 403.707. Effective:April 8, 2016 History: Created 2016 Ky. Acts ch. 58, sec. 7, effective April 8, 2016. Legislative Research Commission Note (4/8/2016). 2016 Ky. Acts ch. 58, sec. 11 provided that that Act shall be known as the Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence (SAFE) Act of 2016. This statute was created in Section 7 of that Act.

KRS 27A.310 Seven levels of information for centralized criminal history record information system

27A.310. Seven levels of information for centralized criminal history record information system The centralized criminal history record information system shall consist of a minimum of seven (7) levels of information as follows: (1) Information relating to the offender; (2) Information relating to the arrest; (3) Information relating to the prosecution and action by the grand jury (when the case is brought before the grand jury) action upon the case; (4) Information relating to the court disposition of the case; (5) Information relating to sentencing; (6) Information relating to the handling of the offender if he is received by a correctional or other institution; and (7) Programs and information designed to enable the General Assembly, executive branch agencies, and others to assess the efficiency, functioning, and other aspects of the operation of the criminal justice system. Effective: July 15, 1986 History: Created 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 389, sec. 7. effective July 15, 1986.

KRS 27A.320 Offender level

27A.320. Offender level The offender level of the system shall consist of at least the following information: (1) Name of the offender, including other names by which he is known; (2) Date of birth; (3) Sex; (4) Race; (5) Ethnic origin; (6) Residence address at time of arrest; and (7) Personal identification number. Effective: July 15, 1986 History: Created 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 389, sec. 8, effective July 15, 1986.

KRS 27A.330 Arrest level

27A.330. Arrest level The arrest level of the system shall consist of at least the following information: (1) Name of offender, together with personal identification number (if known); (2) Arresting agency; (3) Date, place and time of offense; (4) Number of arrest charges; (5) Listing of arrest charges by name, KRS number and citation number; (6) Charge sequence and incident number; (7) Level of arrest charged or degree of offense charged; (8) Date, time, and place of arrest; (9) If a theft or criminal damage to property offense, the dollar amount of property damaged or stolen; (10) Exact disposition of the case by police following arrest; and (11) Date of disposition of the case by the police. Effective: July 15, 1986 History: Created 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 389, sec. 9, effective July 15, 1986.

KRS 27A.340 Prosecution/grand jury level

27A.340. Prosecution/grand jury level The prosecution/grand jury level of the system shall consist of at least the following information: (1) Listing of each charged offense by name and KRS number; (2) Level of offense charged or degree of offense charged for each offense in subsection (1) of this section; (3) Number of charged offenses; (4) If the case was disposed of by the prosecutor, the nature of such disposition and the date of such disposition; (5) A listing of the charges disposed of in subsection (4) of this section; (6) A correlation of the number of offenses charged at arrest and the number of offenses brought before the grand jury, offense by offense; (7) Listing of each charged offense, and the level thereof, brought before the grand jury; (8) Listing of the disposition of each charged offense brought before the grand jury; (9) Date of indictment; (10) Listing of each charged offense, and the level thereof, for which the offender was indicted; (11) Listing of the number of criminal complaints brought before the prosecutor by written complaint, the offense alleged, and the disposition thereof; and (12) Listing of the number of criminal complaints sought by citizens upon which no action was taken by the prosecutor, the offense alleged, and the date of disposition. All data required by this section shall be supplied to the circuit clerk by each Commonwealth's and county attorney, if it is not already in the possession of the clerk. Effective: July 15, 1986 History: Created 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 389, sec. 10, effective July 15, 1986.

KRS 27A.350 Court disposition level relating to arraignment

27A.350. Court disposition level relating to arraignment The court disposition level of the system shall consist of at least the following information as relates to the arraignment: (1) The court which disposed of the offense; (2) The name of the judge presiding at the time of disposition; (3) Date of arraignment; (4) Listing of each charged offense, and the level thereof, brought before the court at the arraignment; (5) Listing of the disposition of each charged offense, and the level thereof disposed of by the court at the arraignment; and (6) Defendant's plea to each offense at the arraignment. Effective: July 15, 1986 History: Created 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 389, sec. 11, effective July 15, 1986.

KRS 27A.360 Court disposition level relating to bond and pretrial release

27A.360. Court disposition level relating to bond and pretrial release The court disposition level of the system shall consist of at least the following information as relates to bond and pretrial release: (1) Whether or not the defendant was released on bail or pretrial release; (2) If released on bail: (a) The amount of the bail; (b) Whether the bail was cash, property, a percentage of cash bail, secured, unsecured, or otherwise; (c) Whether the conditions of bail were satisfied; and (d) Whether or not the bail was returned, forfeited, credited to the public advocate or otherwise; (3) If released on any other form of pretrial release: (a) Whether or not released on own recognizance; (b) Whether release was upon conditions, if so what conditions; and (c) Whether the conditions of release were satisfied. Effective: July 15, 1986 History: Created 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 389, sec. 12, effective July 15, 1986.

KRS 27A.370 Court disposition level relating to counsel

27A.370. Court disposition level relating to counsel The court disposition level of the system shall consist of at least the following information as relates to counsel: (1) Did the defendant have counsel; (2) Did the defendant retain private counsel; (3) Was counsel provided by the public advocate; (4) If counsel was provided by the public advocate: (a) Was reimbursement sought; (b) What was the amount of reimbursement sought; (c) What was the amount of reimbursement paid; and (d) What amount was recovered from bail money; (5) Did the defendant have more than one (1) counsel; if so, the number of counsel. Effective: July 15, 1986 History: Created 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 389, sec. 13, effective July 15, 1986.

KRS 27A.380 Court disposition level relating to type of trial

27A.380. Court disposition level relating to type of trial The court disposition level of the system shall consist of at least the following information as relates to the type of trial: (1) Jury trial; or (2) Trial before the judge. Effective: July 15, 1986 History: Created 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 389, sec. 14, effective July 15, 1986.

KRS 27A.390 Court disposition level relating to offenses charged and offenses disposed of

27A.390. Court disposition level relating to offenses charged and offenses disposed of The court disposition level of the system shall consist of at least the following information as relates to the offenses charged and the offenses disposed of: (1) The court which disposed of the offense; (2) The name of the presiding judge; (3) Date upon which the trial began; (4) The final pleading, as to each charged offense and the level thereof; (5) Listing of charged offenses disposed of by the court together with: (a) Date of disposition; (b) Listing of each offense and the KRS number, name and level; (c) Whether the offense was dismissed in exchange for a guilty plea on another offense; and (d) Number of offenses disposed of by the court; (6) Listing of offenses for which the defendant was convicted by KRS number, name and level; (7) Number of convicted offenses; and (8) Date of conviction. Effective: July 15, 1986 History: Created 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 389, sec. 15, effective July 15, 1986.

KRS 27A.400 Sentencing level relating to sentence imposed

27A.400. Sentencing level relating to sentence imposed The sentencing level of the system shall consist of at least the following information as relates to the sentence imposed: (1) Sentencing date; (2) Sentence for each offense; (3) If sentenced to imprisonment: (a) Place of imprisonment; (b) Sentence minimum for each offense; (c) Sentence maximum for each offense; (d) Consecutive multiple incarceration; (e) Concurrent multiple incarceration; (f) Was the defendant sentenced without privilege of parole for twenty-five (25) years; and (g) If answer to paragraph (f) of this subsection is yes, which aggravating circumstance or circumstances were found; (4) If sentenced to a fine: (a) The amount of the fine; (b) Is the fine to be paid in installments; (c) If answer to paragraph (b) of this subsection is yes, amount of each installment; (d) Was the fine paid in full upon conviction; (e) If not, what amount was paid; and (f) How much of money held for bail was used in payment of the fine; (5) If any other sentence was imposed: (a) The nature of the sentence; (b) Was conditional discharge imposed and what were the conditions of the discharge; (c) Was restitution imposed; (d) If restitution was imposed, what were the conditions of restitution; (e) If monetary restitution was imposed, what was the amount; (f) Was the amount paid in full upon conviction; (g) If restitution was to be paid in installments, what is the amount of each installment and to whom is it to be paid; and (h) List any other type of sentence imposed; (6) Were court costs imposed: (a) The amount of the costs; (b) Are the costs to be paid in installments; (c) If answer to paragraph (b) of this subsection is yes, the amount of each installment; (d) Were the costs paid in full upon conviction; and (e) If not, how much was paid; (7) Was a crime victim compensation fund cost imposed: (a) The amount imposed; (b) Is this amount to be paid in installments; (c) If answer to paragraph (b) of this subsection is yes, the amount of each installment; (d) Was the crime victim compensation fund cost paid in full upon conviction; and (e) If not, how much was paid; (8) List all other fees, costs, and similar monetary penalties which were imposed but not listed above: (a) List separately the amount of each; (b) List separately each to be paid in installments; (c) List separately the amount of each installment; (d) Were these costs paid in full upon conviction; list each; and (e) If not, list the amount paid on each. Effective: July 15, 1986 History: Created 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 389, sec. 16, effective July 15, 1986.

KRS 27A.410 Sentencing level relating to probation or other nonimposition of sentence

27A.410. Sentencing level relating to probation or other nonimposition of sentence The sentencing level of the system shall consist of at least the following information in regard to probation or other nonimposition of the sentence: (1) List separately any conviction for which sentence was imposed but was probated, suspended, or otherwise not imposed; (2) Was probation or nonimposition of the sentence conditioned in any manner: (a) List the conditions; and (b) What is the method of monitoring compliance with the conditions; (3) If a portion of a fine or other cost was probated or otherwise not imposed: (a) List for each offense the amount of the fine not imposed; and (b) List for each offense the amount of court costs or other costs or fees not imposed; (4) If a sentence of imprisonment was not imposed or a portion thereof was not imposed: (a) List the offense, the sentence, and the amount not imposed; and (b) If return to confinement or other imprisonment was a condition of nonimposition of a sentence, list the conditions thereof. Effective: July 15, 1986 History: Created 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 389, sec. 17, effective July 15, 1986.

KRS 27A.420 Sentencing level relating to plea bargaining

27A.420. Sentencing level relating to plea bargaining The sentencing level of the system shall consist of at least the following information in regard to plea bargaining: (1) Did the defendant plead guilty to any offense in exchange for a lesser penalty or in exchange for dropping other charges against him; (2) If the answer to subsection (1) of this section is yes: (a) What offenses and levels of offense was a guilty plea accepted to; list each separately; and (b) What offenses and levels of offense were dismissed in exchange for a plea of guilty; list each separately; (3) What punishment was imposed for each offense for which a plea of guilty was accepted in exchange for a lesser penalty or in exchange for dropping charges: (a) Imprisonment; list offense and term of imprisonment for each offense separately; and (b) Fine; list offense, and amount of fine for each offense separately; (4) Was probation, suspended sentence or any other nonimposition of sentence imposed for any offense where a plea of guilty was made in exchange for a lesser penalty or in exchange for dropping other charges: (a) Describe each separately; and (b) Describe any conditions placed upon each; list separately. Effective: July 15, 1986 History: Created 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 389, sec. 18, effective July 15, 1986.

KRS 27A.430 Institutional level

27A.430. Institutional level The institutional level of the system shall consist of at least the following information: (1) Date of institutionalization; (2) Type of incoming action; (3) If defendant sentenced to death: (a) First scheduled date of execution; (b) Date defendant executed; (c) Date sentence commuted in lieu of execution; (d) Sentence to which sentence of death was commuted; (4) Date defendant released from institution; (5) Type of release from institution; (6) If the offender is released on parole: (a) Offense for which convicted; (b) Maximum expiration date; (c) Minimum expiration date; (d) Was the parole supervision fee imposed; (e) What was the amount actually imposed for the parole supervision fee; (f) What amount of the parole supervision fee was actually collected; (g) Was restitution ordered as part of conditions of the parole; (h) What amount of restitution was ordered; (i) What amount of restitution has been paid; (j) Was a victim impact statement presented to the parole board; did it favor the release of the offender; (k) Did the prosecutor present a statement to the parole board; did it favor the release of the offender; and (l) Did the victim or a representative of the victim appear before the parole board; did he favor the release of the offender; (7) If the offender released on parole violates parole or is rearrested: (a) What was the specific parole violation; (b) Was the offender arrested for the violation; (c) What was the outcome of the parole violation hearing; (d) Was the offender reinstitutionalized; (e) If arrested for a new criminal offense, list the KRS number, name, and level of the offense; (f) Was the offender subsequently convicted thereof; (g) Was the offender reinstitutionalized for the offense; and (h) Was the offender placed on probation for the offense. Effective: July 15, 1986 History: Created 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 389, sec. 19, effective July 15, 1986.

KRS 27A.440 Informational and evaluational level

27A.440. Informational and evaluational level The informational and evaluational level of the system shall consist of at least the following information: (1) KRS numbers, names and levels of offenses; (2) Updates of information on: (a) Payment of fines; (b) Payment of costs; (c) Payment of restitution amounts; (d) Payment of court-ordered monetary penalties other than the above; and (e) Satisfaction of other types of court-ordered restitution; (3) Cases in which shock probation has been granted: (a) In such cases all information required for KRS 27A.410 and 27A.420 shall be entered for each case as an update to that person's file; and (b) Extracted data on shock probation shall be placed in the annual report of the Administrative Office of the Courts. Effective: July 15, 1986 History: Created 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 389, sec. 20, effective July 15, 1986.

KRS 27A.450 Information submitted by circuit clerk a public record open to public inspection -- Subject of record to have access to all records relating to himself - - Limitation

27A.450. Information submitted by circuit clerk a public record open to public inspection -- Subject of record to have access to all records relating to himself - - Limitation Information submitted by the circuit clerk to the Administrative Office of the Courts shall be a public record and shall be open to public inspection pursuant to KRS Chapter 61. KRS 17.150 excludes centralized criminal history records from public inspection; however, the subject of a record contained in that system shall have access to records relating to himself, subject to limitations set forth in KRS 17.150 and federal regulations. Effective: July 15, 1986 History: Created 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 389, sec. 21, effective July 15, 1986.

KRS 27A.455 Access to records by Department of Juvenile Justice

27A.455. Access to records by Department of Juvenile Justice The Department of Juvenile Justice shall have access to all court records, active and closed, relating to or in the custody of the juvenile session of the District Court or the Administrative Office of the Courts, or both. Effective: July 15, 1998 History: Created 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 606, sec. 15, effective July 15, 1998.

KRS 27A.460 Annual report of Administrative Office of the Courts

27A.460. Annual report of Administrative Office of the Courts The Administrative Office of the Courts shall issue an annual report beginning calendar year 1987 with sufficient detail as to be able to identify, on a county-by-county basis as well as statewide totals, for felony arrest: (1) Conviction percentages; (2) Percentages of fines, imprisonment, or other penalty assessment; (3) Percentage of acquittals; (4) Percentage of dismissals; (5) Percentage of pleas as charges; (6) Percentage of pleas to reduce charges; (7) Percentage of disposition to guilty as charged by trial; (8) Percentage of those found guilty of lesser charge by trial; (9) Percentage of cases where jury trial taken; (10) Percentage of trials which are bench trials; and (11) The number of juvenile offenders tried as an adult. The information gathered shall be available to all agencies involved in the criminal justice system and the public. Effective: July 15, 1986 History: Created 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 389, sec. 22, effective July 15, 1986.

KRS 27A.470 Administrative Office of the Courts annual report and Kentucky Uniform Crime Report may be combined

27A.470. Administrative Office of the Courts annual report and Kentucky Uniform Crime Report may be combined The Administrative Office of the Courts may combine its annual report in KRS 27A.460 with the Kentucky Uniform Crime Report. Effective: June 8, 2011 History: Amended 2011 Ky. Acts ch. 2, sec. 66, effective June 8, 2011. -- Created 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 389, sec. 23, effective July 15, 1986.

KRS 27A.600 Designation of nonprofit legal services agencies -- Funding -- Promotion of pro bono legal assistance

27A.600. Designation of nonprofit legal services agencies -- Funding -- Promotion of pro bono legal assistance (1) For each judicial district, the Chief Justice of the Commonwealth of Kentucky shall designate a nonprofit agency to operate and administer programs for the provision of legal services to indigent clients involved in civil matters within the judicial district. (a) This agency shall be the nonprofit legal services organization designated as eligible to receive funds from the federal Legal Services Corporation for the provision of civil legal services to the indigent, if one exists. The nonprofit legal services organization shall receive supplemental funds provided by this section for each county in the district in which it provides service. (b) At least twelve and one-half percent (12.5%) of any funds appropriated pursuant to subsection (1)(a) shall be used to promote increased participation by the private bar in the delivery of legal services to the indigent through pro bono efforts, which may include the operation of intake and referral systems; the provision of professional education regarding legal matters peculiar to the indigent; the provision of technical co-counselling assistance to private attorneys engaged in representing indigent clients in civil matters; and reimbursement of reasonable costs and expenses incurred by private attorneys in delivering pro bono legal assistance. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as limiting the maximum amount of funds appropriated under this section which may be used for promotion of pro bono efforts by the private bar, where the local legal services organization's board of directors deems that an effective and efficient system of delivering legal assistance to the local indigent population would require the allocation of a sum in excess of twelve and one-half percent (12.5%) of the funds disbursed pursuant to this section. The local organization's board of directors shall annually review the appropriate allocation of funds from this section for the promotion of pro bono services by the private bar. (c) If any county in the Commonwealth is not currently served by a nonprofit agency eligible to receive funds from the federal Legal Services Corporation, the Chief Justice shall designate a nonprofit agency to provide legal services to indigent clients in civil matters within that county. (2) In designating an agency pursuant to subsection (1) of this section, the Chief Justice shall consult with the Chief Circuit Judge of the judicial district, the president of the local bar association within the county or the judicial district, and agencies providing legal services to indigent clients in civil matters within the judicial district. The designated agency may serve one (1) or more counties within the judicial district, and designation of a multicounty agency shall be undertaken if consultations indicate that it would promote efficient use of funds. To receive designation, an agency shall certify to the Chief Justice that: (a) It is incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky; (b) It is an organization within the meaning of Section 501 (c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; and (c) All persons participating in delivery of legal services to agency clients provide the service without any fee to the client for these services. Effective: July 15, 1994 History: Created 1994 Ky. Acts ch. 338, sec. 1, effective July 15, 1994.

KRS 27A.610 Duties of designated agencies

27A.610. Duties of designated agencies The agency designated pursuant to KRS 27A.600 shall have the following duties in carrying out the provisions of KRS 27A.600 to 27A.640: (1) To develop, operate, and administer programs within the judicial district or districts served to provide free legal services to indigent clients involved in civil matters within the jurisdiction of the courts or the judicial district or districts. (2) To report annually to the Supreme Court of Kentucky, through the Administrative Office of the Courts, on its activities conducted pursuant to KRS 27A.600 to 27A.640. (3) To maintain an appropriate accounting of all funds received pursuant to KRS 27A.600 to 27A.640, and to prepare and submit to the Administrative Office of the Courts an annual statement accounting for the use of the funds. (4) To refund annually all unused or uncommitted funds as provided in KRS 27A.630(4). Effective: July 15, 1994 History: Created 1994 Ky. Acts ch. 338, sec. 2, effective July 15, 1994.

KRS 27A.620 Forwarding of designations of agencies to circuit clerks

27A.620. Forwarding of designations of agencies to circuit clerks All designations made by the Chief Justice pursuant to KRS 27A.600 to 27A.640 shall be forwarded to each circuit clerk for the judicial district or districts which shall be served by the agency designated. Effective: July 15, 1994 History: Created 1994 Ky. Acts ch. 338, sec. 3, effective July 15, 1994.

KRS 27A.630 Access to Justice Fee -- Deposit in State Treasury -- Distribution of fees collected -- Funding of legal services for children

27A.630. Access to Justice Fee -- Deposit in State Treasury -- Distribution of fees collected -- Funding of legal services for children (1) Upon receipt of notice of designation of an agency by the circuit clerk, there shall be added to the filing fee in all civil actions filed in Circuit Court the sum of twenty dollars ($20), and to all civil actions filed in District Court, the sum of ten dollars ($10). No fee shall be charged for actions filed in neglect and dependency cases. This fee shall be designated as the Access to Justice Fee, and shall be charged at the time of filing of the first papers in the action. (2) All fees collected pursuant to subsection (1) of this section during each month shall be placed in the general fund of the State Treasury, and appropriated in accordance with subsection (3) of this section. The clerks shall make a full report with the payment and receive a receipt for all payments. (3) Fees collected shall be distributed monthly to the designated agencies on a pro rata basis, utilizing an allocation formula that distributes funds for each judicial district served, according to the proportion of the number of residents of that judicial district whose incomes are less than the official United States federal poverty guidelines, based on latest published United States census data, as a percentage of the total number of these residents in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. These funds shall be used by the designated agency to carry out the duties prescribed in KRS 27A.610. (4) All unused or uncommitted funds received by a designated agency during its fiscal year shall be returned by the designated agency to the State Treasury, to be redistributed in the following calendar quarter to operating designated agencies in accordance with administrative regulations promulgated by the Administrative Office of the Courts. (5) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (1) to (4) of this section, an amount not to exceed two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) from the fee imposed under subsection (1) of this section shall be appropriated to organizations that specialize in providing legal representation and services to children. Effective: June 24, 2003 History: Amended 2003 Ky. Acts ch. 120, sec. 1, effective June 24, 2003. -- Created 1994 Ky. Acts ch. 338, sec. 4, effective July 15, 1994.

KRS 27A.640 Disposition of legal fees awarded for nonprofit or pro bono legal services

27A.640. Disposition of legal fees awarded for nonprofit or pro bono legal services Any fees awarded as a result of legal services provided pursuant to provisions of KRS 27A.600 to 27A.640 shall be payable to the designated agency through which the services were provided and shall be subject to the provisions of KRS 27A.630(4). If fees are recovered by an attorney providing volunteer or pro bono legal services, the attorney may receive reimbursement from the designated agency for transcription and photocopy costs, long distance phone expenses, reasonable travel costs, and similar direct, out-of-pocket expenses. Effective: July 15, 1994 History: Created 1994 Ky. Acts ch. 338, sec. 5, effective July 15, 1994.

Source: Kentucky Legislative Research Commission (legislature.ky.gov)URL: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/chapter.aspx?id=37165Fetched: 10/20/2026