Kentucky Revised Statutes
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 432.240 (2026)
No contempt for criticism out of court
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No court or judge shall proceed by process of contempt or impose a fine against any person who animadverts upon or examines into the proceedings or conduct of such court or judge, by words spoken or writing published, not in the presence of the court or judge in the courthouse during the sitting of the court. Effective: October 1, 1942 History: Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 1295.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2
cases, 1966–1999 · leading case: Grant v. Dortch, 993 S.W.2d 506 (Ky. Ct. App. 1999).
Grant v. Dortch, 993 S.W.2d 506 (Ky. Ct. App. 1999). “Appellant first contends that he was found in contempt in violation of KRS 432.240. This statute provides that: No court or judge shall proceed by process of contempt or impose a fine against any person who animadverts upon or examines into the proceedings or conduct of such…”
Bybee v. Singer, 404 S.W.2d 14 (Ky. Ct. App. 1966). “On the same day a warrant was issued for appellant’s arrest based upon the complaint made on oath by appellee before a deputy court clerk charging appellant with willful destruction of property pursuant to KRS 432.240. On September 10, 1963, appellant was arrested on the warrant…”
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