Rape of a child
KRS 35.683
in effect35.683. Rape of a child
Any person subject to this code is guilty of rape of a child and shall be punished as a court-martial may direct who:
(1) Commits a sexual act upon a child who has not attained the age of twelve (12) years; or
(2) Commits a sexual act upon a child who has attained the age of twelve (12) years by:
(a) Using force against any person;
(b) Threatening or placing that child in fear;
(c) Rendering that child unconscious; or
(d) Administering to that child a drug, intoxicant, or other similar substance.
Effective: July 15, 2016
History: Created 2016 Ky. Acts ch. 75, sec. 8, effective July 15, 2016.
Source: Kentucky Legislative Research Commission (legislature.ky.gov)URL: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=45087Fetched: 10/20/2026
