CHAPTER 15. DEPARTMENT OF LAW  


010. Department of Law -- Attorney General as head -- Major organizational units.
012. Repealed, 1986. [Repealed]
015. Practice of law prohibited.
020. Chief law officer and adviser -- Duty to attend to litigation, write opinions, draft writings -- Communication with Legislative Research Commission -- When to appear for Commonwealth.
025. Conditions to furnishing opinions.
030. Repealed, 1944. [Repealed]
040. Repealed, 1944. [Repealed]
050. Repealed, 1948. [Repealed]
055. Publication of list of delinquent child support obligors -- Distribution of "most wanted" posters.
060. Actions to collect and recover money due Commonwealth upon request of Department of Revenue.
070. Index book of cases -- Opinions to be kept on file.
080. Biennial report to Governor.
090. Appeals.
100. Deputy attorney general, assistant deputy attorneys general, assistants, special attorneys and contract attorneys.
105. Assistant attorneys general for certain agencies.
110. Repealed, 1960. [Repealed]
111. Division of Administrative Hearings.
113. Financial Integrity Enforcement Division -- Duties -- Prevention of identity theft.
115. Repealed, 1960. [Repealed]
120. Repealed, 1960. [Repealed]
130. Repealed, 1948. [Repealed]
140. Repealed, 1960. [Repealed]
145. Repealed, 2000. [Repealed]
150. Stenographic, investigative and clerical help.
160. Repealed, 1950. [Repealed]
170. Expenses of Attorney General and assistants when away from capital.
180. Power to promulgate regulations.
Criminal Prosecutions
190. Assistance in criminal proceedings on request of local prosecuting officials.
200. May intervene or direct criminal proceeding on request of Governor, court or grand jury -- Subpoenas.
205. Attorney General may direct Commonwealth's attorney or county attorney to act as special prosecutor.
210. Authority in criminal prosecutions.
220. Power of Attorney General not to affect powers or duties of local officers.
225. Investigation of county financial administration -- Report.
230. Repealed, 1976. [Repealed]
231. Jurisdiction in criminal and civil cases involving theft of identity and trafficking in stolen identities.
232. Concurrent jurisdiction in investigation and prosecution of offenses under KRS 433.890 to 433.896, 433.900 to 433.906, and 512.090.
240. Authority of Attorney General to initiate or intervene in certain actions.
241. Attorney General's duty with respect to violations by abortion facilities.
242. Election law jurisdiction -- Notice to Registry of Election Finance.
243. Enforcement of all election laws -- Duties of Attorney General -- Toll-free line for report of violations -- Random inquiry for irregularities -- Initiation of prosecutions.
Witness and Victim Rights
245. Witness and victim rights pamphlet -- Preparation -- Distribution.
247. Victim, witness, and family protection program -- Protective services.
250. Repealed, 1986. [Repealed]
Functions; Assistance by other Agencies
255. Powers, duties, and functions of the Department of Law.
257. Requirements for distribution of explanatory materials -- Open Records and Open Meetings laws -- Retention and management of public records.
260. Other departments and agencies to give assistance.
Criminal Justice Statistical Analysis Center
280. Criminal Justice Statistical Analysis Center -- Reports -- Purposes.
Child Support Enforcement Commission
290. Establishment of Child Support Enforcement Commission.
Tobacco Master Settlement Compliance Advisory Board
300. Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement Compliance Advisory Board -- Members -- Organization -- Duties -- Duties of Attorney General.
Kentucky Law Enforcement Council
310. Definitions for KRS 15.315 to 15.510, 15.990, and 15.992.
315. Kentucky Law Enforcement Council.
320. Meetings of council -- Officers -- Quorum -- Reports.
325. Members to be reimbursed for expenses.
330. Functions and powers of council.
331. Repealed, 2005. [Repealed]
333. Repealed, 2005. [Repealed]
334. Mandatory training courses for law enforcement students and certified peace officers -- Administrative regulations -- Annual report.
335. Residence or voting eligibility not to disqualify peace officer.
340. Availability of facilities and services.
350. Definitions.
360. Certification of police instructors.
370. Certification required for police instruction.
Officer Certification and Training
380. Officers required to be certified -- Officers permitted to be certified -- Exemptions.
382. Minimum qualifications for certification.
383. Marksmanship qualification for certified peace officers.
384. Cost of council administered tests -- Waiver.
386. Certification categories -- Required courses -- Status of certification.
388. Report on certification status for newly employed peace officer or court security officer -- Training of person in precertification status -- Issuance or denial -- Right of appeal -- Transfer.
390. Appeal upon denial of precertification.
391. Grounds for revocation of peace officer certification.
392. Report on separation from service -- Placement of certification on inactive status -- Lapse or retirement of certification -- Action by council.
394. Declaratory judgment action if agency job task analysis deemed invalid.
396. Effect if agency knowingly employs or appoints persons who fail to meet requirements of KRS 15.380 to 15.404.
3971. Court security officers -- Minimum qualifications -- Exceptions.
3973. Revocation of court security officer certification.
3975. Training requirements for employment -- Biennial in-service training -- Extension -- Loss of status upon failure to complete training -- Regaining certification.
3977. Certification categories for court security officers.
3979. Court security officer not considered hazardous duty position -- Ineligibility for Kentucky Law Enforcement Foundation Program fund.
398. Statutory provisions not superseded by KRS 15.380 to 15.404.
400. Effect of KRS 15.380 to 15.404 on officers employed before or after December 1, 1998 -- Exception to Open Records Act.
402. Additional requirements by employing agency.
404. Basic training and in-service training for peace officers.
Law Enforcement Foundation Program Fund
410. Intention of Legislature to assist local law enforcement.
420. Definitions for KRS 15.410 to 15.510.
430. Law Enforcement Foundation Program fund -- Funds accruing under KRS 42.190 and 136.392 -- Funds in excess of three million dollars to lapse at end of fiscal year through June 30, 1999.
440. Requirements for participation in fund distribution.
442. Court security officers ineligible to participate in fund -- Appointment of court security officer does not affect eligibility of sheriff or deputy sheriffs.
450. Fund administered by secretary -- Administrative regulations -- Reimbursement of administrative costs -- Reports.
455. Certification of program cost projections to Finance and Administration Cabinet.
460. Supplemental payments and pension contributions to local governments from fund -- Supplements to qualified police officers, sheriffs, and deputy sheriffs -- Receipt of supplements during period of military activation.
470. Purposes for which assistance funds may be used.
480. Payment by the Finance and Administration Cabinet.
490. Reports.
500. Distribution of insufficient funds.
510. Appeals.
515. Participation in the Kentucky Law Enforcement Foundation Program Fund by a police officer who is elected jailer.
Complaints Against Police Officers
520. Complaints against police officers -- Manner of investigation and hearing.
Law Enforcement Telecommunicator
530. Definitions.
540. Qualifications for law enforcement telecommunicator -- Information not subject to disclosure.
550. Training program.
560. Certificate of completion of training course required for appointment or retention as law enforcement telecommunicator -- Grandfather clause -- Annual in-service training course.
565. Certificate of completion of telecommunications academy required for appointment as CJIS telecommunicator -- Completion of CJIS-full access course required for non-CJIS telecommunicator employed as CJIS telecommunicator -- Grandfather clause -- In-service training courses.
570. Waiver of basic training program upon satisfactory completion of comparable program.
580. Roster of certified telecommunicators.
590. Administrative regulations.
Inspections
605. Definitions.
610. Primary jurisdiction.
615. Repealed, 1978. [Repealed]
620. Eliminating conflicts among standards.
625. Appeal.
630. Injunctive relief against inspecting agency.
635. Effect on conflicting laws.
Unified and Integrated Prosecutor System
700. Unified and integrated prosecutor system established.
705. Prosecutors Advisory Council.
706. Prosecutors Advisory Council to collect data on sexual offenses involving minors.
707. Subpoena power of Prosecutors Advisory Council.
708. Authority of Prosecutors Advisory Council to apply for and receive funds.
710. Delegation of functions to Attorney General.
715. Intervention in criminal prosecutions by Attorney General -- Prosecution of complaint against local prosecutor -- Performance of duties of local prosecutor until vacancy filled.
717. Development of prosecutor's manual.
718. Training and continuing education for Commonwealth's attorneys and county attorneys and their staffs -- Completion requirements.
720. Reports.
725. Duties of Commonwealth's attorney and county attorneys -- Agreements to share or redistribute prosecutorial duties -- Circuit clerk's authority to issue criminal warrants.
727. Duty of Commonwealth's attorney and county attorney to assist child sexual abuse multidisciplinary team.
728. Notification to Department of Charitable Gaming of investigation or prosecution of violation of charitable gaming laws.
730. Commonwealth's attorneys and county attorneys as special prosecutors.
733. Disqualification of prosecuting attorney -- Appointment of a special prosecutor.
734. Disqualification of prosecuting attorney due to indictment on a felony charge -- Appointment of special prosecutor for duration of disqualification.
735. Disqualification -- Assignment of another prosecutor.
740. Commonwealth's attorney and county attorney not to represent accused.
745. Construction of KRS Chapter 15.
750. Budget -- Payment of office expenses -- Purchase of liability insurance.
753. Indemnification from financial loss in legal actions for Attorney General, Commonwealth's attorneys, county attorneys, and their staffs.
755. Compensation of Commonwealth's attorney and staff -- Monthly expense allowance -- Compensation adjusted -- Private law practice regulated.
757. Procedure for voluntarily changing status from part-time to full-time Commonwealth's attorney.
760. Staff of Commonwealth's attorneys -- County's duty to provide grand jury and witness rooms -- Victim advocate.
765. Salary of county attorney -- Expense allowance -- Compensation adjustment -- Private practice of law permitted.
770. Assistant county attorneys, stenographers, secretaries, and other staff positions.
775. Educational programs on investigation and prosecution of crimes against the elderly.
State Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Prevention Board
900. Definitions for KRS 15.910 to 15.940.
905. State Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Prevention Board.
910. Members of board -- Terms -- Chairman -- Expenses.
915. Public meetings and records.
920. Duties of board.
925. Recommendations of board.
930. Use of funds.
935. Purposes for disbursement of funds.
940. Criteria for making grants to local task forces.
942. Training plan for investigation of child sexual abuse and protection of victims.
944. Repealed, 2000. [Repealed]
946. In-service training for peace officers on child sexual abuse.
948. Attorney General to have staff available specially trained in child sexual abuse -- Assistance to prosecutors.
Penalties
990. Penalties.
992. Penalties.