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Ky. Rev. Stat. § 510.145 (2026)

Repealed, 1992

✓ current as of May 2026
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Catchline at repeal: Inadmissibility of evidence of prior sexual conduct or habits of complaining witness -- Exception -- Procedure for admission. History: Repealed 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 88, secs. 92 and 93, effective July 1, 1992. -- Created 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 144, secs. 1, 2. Note: Repeal of this section became effective July 1, 1992, in compliance with 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 324, secs. 30 and 33.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 8 cases, 1978–2009 · leading case: Anderson v. Commonwealth, 63 S.W.3d 135 (Ky. 2001).
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Anderson v. Commonwealth, 63 S.W.3d 135 (Ky. 2001). · cites it 8× “Under KRS 510.145, Kentucky's rape shield law prior to the adoption of KRE 412 in 1992, a victim's prior sexual history was inadmissible, unless it was considered "evidence directly pertaining to the act.”
Ten Broeck Dupont, Inc. v. Brooks, 283 S.W.3d 705 (Ky. 2009). · cites it 4× “Is the evidence offered to prove an alleged victim's sexual predisposition or that an alleged victim engaged in sexual behavior? If the effect of the proof is to prove an alleged victim's sexual predisposition, or that an alleged victim engaged in other sexual behavior, the…”
Smith v. Commonwealth, 566 S.W.2d 181 (Ky. Ct. App. 1978). · cites it 9× “Appellant contends the trial court committed reversible error on seven (7) different points; however, all seven (7) points may be determined by answers to the questions of whether the trial court correctly interpreted the Rape Shield Law (KRS 510.145) and whether that law is…”
Olden v. Kentucky, 488 U.S. 227 (1988). · cites it 2× “Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 510.145 (Michie 1985).”
Barnett v. Commonwealth, 828 S.W.2d 361 (Ky. 1992). · cites it 7× “KRS 510.145; Bixler v. Commonwealth, Ky.App.”
Billings v. Commonwealth, 843 S.W.2d 890 (Ky. 1992). · cites it 2× “According to KRS 510.145, in effect at the time of trial, evidence of specific instances of the complaining witness' prior sexual conduct may not, generally, be presented by the defendant.”
Brown v. Commonwealth, 812 S.W.2d 502 (Ky. 1991). · cites it 2× “KRS 510.145. The trial court committed reversible error by allowing Dr.”
Bixler v. Commonwealth, 712 S.W.2d 366 (Ky. Ct. App. 1986). · cites it 5× “Section (3) of KRS 510.145 states as follows: (3)Notwithstanding the prohibition contained in subsection (2) of this section, evidence of the complaining witness’ pri- or sexual conduct or habits with the defendant or evidence directly pertaining to the act on which the…”
— Ky. Rev. Stat. § 510.145(2) — 1 case
Barnett v. Commonwealth, 828 S.W.2d 361 (Ky. 1992). “KRS 510.145; Bixler v. Commonwealth, Ky.App.”
— Ky. Rev. Stat. § 510.145(3) — 2 cases
Barnett v. Commonwealth, 828 S.W.2d 361 (Ky. 1992). “KRS 510.145; Bixler v. Commonwealth, Ky.App.”
Bixler v. Commonwealth, 712 S.W.2d 366 (Ky. Ct. App. 1986). “Section (3) of KRS 510.145 states as follows: (3)Notwithstanding the prohibition contained in subsection (2) of this section, evidence of the complaining witness’ pri- or sexual conduct or habits with the defendant or evidence directly pertaining to the act on which the…”
— Ky. Rev. Stat. § 510.145(3)(a) — 2 cases
Barnett v. Commonwealth, 828 S.W.2d 361 (Ky. 1992). “KRS 510.145; Bixler v. Commonwealth, Ky.App.”
Smith v. Commonwealth, 566 S.W.2d 181 (Ky. Ct. App. 1978). “Appellant contends the trial court committed reversible error on seven (7) different points; however, all seven (7) points may be determined by answers to the questions of whether the trial court correctly interpreted the Rape Shield Law (KRS 510.145) and whether that law is…”
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