Kentucky Revised Statutes

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 15.242 (2026)

Election law jurisdiction -- Notice to Registry of Election Finance

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The Attorney General shall possess jurisdiction, concurrent with that of county and Commonwealth's attorneys, to investigate and prosecute violations of the election laws. The Attorney General, county attorneys, and Commonwealth's attorneys shall notify the Registry of Election Finance of any investigation or prosecution of alleged election law violations. Effective: July 14, 1992 History: Amended 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 288, sec. 48, effective July 14, 1992. -- Created 1988 Ky. Acts ch. 341, sec. 1, effective July 15, 1988.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1998–2016 · leading case: Democratic Party of Kentucky v. Graham, 976 S.W.2d 423 (Ky. 1998).

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Democratic Party of Kentucky v. Graham, 976 S.W.2d 423 (Ky. 1998). · cites it 8× “140(5), the legislature enacted KRS 15.242 (1988 Ky.Acts ch. 341, § 1), which provides as follows: The Attorney General shall possess jurisdiction, concurrent with that of county and Commonwealth's attorneys, to investigate and prosecute violations of the election laws.”

Libertarian Party v. Alison Lundergan Grimes, 164 F. Supp. 3d 945 (E.D. Ky. 2016). · cites it 6× “Under KRS § 15.242, The Attorney General shall possess jurisdiction, concurrent with that of county and Commonwealth’s attorneys, to investigate and prosecute violations of the election laws.”

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