Ky. Rev. Stat. § 15A.030 (2026)

(1) The Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, in addition to the departments, divisions, offices, and branches set forth in KRS 15A.020, shall consist of the following organizational units: (a) Kentucky State Corrections Commission, supported by the Department of Corrections; (b) Criminal Justice Council, supported by the Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Services; and (c) Kentucky Parole Board, supported by the cabinet. (2) Except for the Kentucky Parole Board, which shall be attached to the cabinet for administrative and support services only, each agency specified in this section shall: (a) Perform its duties as specified by law; (b) Except as otherwise provided by law, be under the general direction and control of the secretary; (c) Perform such other duties as may be assigned to the secretary; and (d) Report to the secretary. Effective:June 29, 2017 History: Amended 2017 Ky. Acts ch. 38, sec. 2, effective June 29, 2017. -- Amended 2007 Ky. Acts ch. 85, sec. 41, effective June 26, 2007. -- Amended 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 49, sec. 1, effective March 3, 2000; and ch. 218, sec. 1, effective July 14, 2000. -- Amended 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 65, sec. 2, effective July 15, 1998; and ch. 606, sec. 26, effective July 15, 1998. -- Amended 1994 Ky. Acts ch. 227, sec. 3, effective July 15, 1994. -- Amended 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 343, sec. 3, effective July 15, 1982; and ch. 377, sec. 5, effective July 15, 1982. -- Amended 1978 Ky. Acts ch. 155, sec. 13, effective June 17, 1978. -- Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 74, Art. V, sec. 3.