Kentucky Revised Statutes

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 434.855 (2026)

Misuse of computer information

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(1) A person is guilty of misuse of computer information when he or she:

(a) Receives, conceals, or uses, or aids another in doing so, any proceeds of a violation of KRS 434.845; or

(b) Receives, conceals, or uses or aids another in doing so, any books, records, documents, property, financial instrument, computer software, computer program, or other material, property, or objects, knowing the same to have been used in or obtained from a violation of KRS 434.845.

(2) Misuse of computer information is a Class C felony. Effective: July 15, 2002 History: Amended 2002 Ky. Acts ch. 350, sec. 6, effective July 15, 2002. -- Created 1984 Ky. Acts ch. 210, sec. 4, effective July 13, 1984.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2013–2022 · leading case: Liberty Corp. Capital Ltd. v. Sec. Safe Outlet, Inc., 937 F. Supp. 2d 891 (E.D. Ky. 2013).

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Liberty Corp. Capital Ltd. v. Sec. Safe Outlet, Inc., 937 F. Supp. 2d 891 (E.D. Ky. 2013). · cites it 2× “§ 434.855 (misuse of computer information) [5:10-cv-390, DE # 73].”

Commonwealth of Kentucky v. Chasity Shirley (Ky. 2022). “5 2002);5 6) KRS 434.855 Misuse of computer information (codified in 1984 and revised in 2002); and 7) Venue (same).”

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