Kentucky Revised Statutes

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 452.580 (2026)

Property unlawfully obtained in one county, brought through another

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Where a person obtains property by larceny, robbery, false pretenses or embezzlement in one county and brings the property so obtained into or through any other county, he may be tried in the county in which he obtains the property or in any other county into or through which he brings it. History: Created 1962 Ky. Acts ch. 234, sec. 51.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1970–1985 · leading case: Hayes v. Commonwealth, 698 S.W.2d 827 (Ky. 1985).

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Hayes v. Commonwealth, 698 S.W.2d 827 (Ky. 1985). · cites it 2× “KRS 452.580 is a venue statute which permits trial of a theft case in any county where the property is taken.”

Jones v. Commonwealth, 453 S.W.2d 564 (Ky. Ct. App. 1970). “The jury chose to disbelieve defendant’s explanation of his possession and sale of the stolen cattle. Although the briefs discuss a purported issue concerning proper venue of the proceedings, we find no problem of venue in this case.”

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