Kentucky Revised Statutes

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 202A.070 (2026)

Repealed, 1982

✓ current as of May 2026

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Catchline at repeal: Proceedings for 60-day involuntary hospitalization. History: Repealed 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 445, sec. 44, effective July 1, 1982; amended 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 141, sec. 32. -- Amended 1978 Ky. Acts ch. 334, sec. 1, effective June 17, 1978. -- Amended 1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 14, sec. 185, effective January 2, 1978. -- Created 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 332, sec. 8. Legislative Research Commission Note. This section was amended by a 1982 Act of the General Assembly and repealed by another act of the 1982 General Assembly. The repeal prevails pursuant to KRS 446.100. Legislative Research Commission Note. This section was repealed in 1982 Acts, ch. 445, which contains the following language in Section 45 of that Act: "This Act shall become effective on July 1, 1982." The Ky. Constitution, in sec. 55, requires that a reason be set forth for the emergency. However, no reasons is set forth in this Act. The effective date for 1982 Acts with no emergency provision is July 15, 1982. Note. 1980 Ky. Acts ch. 396, sec. 32 would have amended this section effective July 1, 1982. However, 1980 Ky. Acts ch. 396 was repealed by 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 141, sec. 146, also effective July 1, 1982.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1978–1987 · leading case: Buchanan v. Kentucky, 483 U.S. 402 (1987).

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Buchanan v. Kentucky, 483 U.S. 402 (1987). · cites it 4× “" Ky. Rev. Stat. § 202A.070(5) (1977). Clearly, the examination was not intended to generate evidence of a defendant's criminal responsibility, including his mental status at the time of an alleged offense.”

Gilbert v. Commonwealth, 575 S.W.2d 455 (Ky. 1978). “Thereafter a hearing was held and on October 3, 1977, the trial court, pursuant to KRS 202A.070, ordered appellant committed to Western State Hospital for treatment.”

— Ky. Rev. Stat. § 202A.070(5) — 1 case

Buchanan v. Kentucky, 483 U.S. 402 (1987). “" Ky. Rev. Stat. § 202A.070(5) (1977). Clearly, the examination was not intended to generate evidence of a defendant's criminal responsibility, including his mental status at the time of an alleged offense.”

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