Kentucky Revised Statutes
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 532.350 (2026)
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As used in this chapter:
(1) (a) "Restitution" means any form of compensation paid by a convicted person to a victim for counseling, medical expenses, lost wages due to injury, or property damage and other expenses suffered by a victim because of a criminal act;
(b) "Reimbursement" means payment of expenses associated with incarceration, including but not limited to medical expenses, food, and lodging;
(c) "Sinking fund" means the fund created and used by local governments to provide maintenance of jail facilities and capital construction; improvement of law enforcement, jail, and judicial facilities; and other long-term expenditures associated with those areas; and
(d) "Local government" means any county, urban-county, or charter county government.
(2) Definitions in KRS 441.005 apply to this chapter. Effective: July 15, 1998 History: Created 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 606, sec. 177, effective July 15, 1998.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 17
cases (10 in the last 5 years), 2002–2026 · leading case: Commonwealth v. Morseman, 379 S.W.3d 144 (Ky. 2012).
Commonwealth v. Morseman, 379 S.W.3d 144 (Ky. 2012). “Citing KRS 532.350 and KRS 533.030, the majority held that the trial court abused its discretion because “the statutes concerning restitution provide no authority to impose restitution in an amount other than in the amount of actual loss incurred from [Ap-pellee’s] illegal…”
Commonwealth v. Marshall, 345 S.W.3d 822 (Ky. 2011). “[22] As the Court of Appeals aptly stated in Gamble, payment of past due child support is restitution: [Restitution] is defined in KRS 532.350(1)(a) as "any form of compensation paid by a convicted person to a victim for counseling, medical expenses, lost wages due to injury, or…”
Hearn v. Commonwealth, 80 S.W.3d 432 (Ky. 2002). “We find that the probation of which the Hearns are subject is governed by KRS Chapter 533 and not by KRS 532.350 or KRS 532.356, both of which were enacted in 1998, and to some extent, amend the restitution system provided under KRS Chapter 532.”
Jones v. Commonwealth, 382 S.W.3d 22 (Ky. 2011). “In the great majority of cases, “restitution” as defined in KRS 532.350(l)(a), when not agreed upon or clearly established from the evidence presented during trial, will be readily ascertained and easily verified by medical records, insurance records, receipts, pay records,…”
Sevier v. Commonwealth, 434 S.W.3d 443 (Ky. 2014). “Sevier also makes a cursory allegation that the imposition of restitution violates his due process rights.”
Vaughn v. Commonwealth, 371 S.W.3d 784 (Ky. Ct. App. 2012). “See KRS 532.350(l)(a). The Appellants additionally point out that the extradition statute, KRS 440.”
Blevins v. Commonwealth, 435 S.W.3d 637 (Ky. Ct. App. 2014). “Specifically, Blevins maintains that the ASPCA is not entitled to restitution because it is not a “victim” under the restitution statute, KRS 532.350(1). Blevins notes that the ASPCA is a nonprofit organization that solicits and receives donations for the purpose of providing…”
Charles R. Cavins v. Commonwealth of Kentucky (Ky. Ct. App. 2021). “See KRS 532.350(1)(a).” -7- Cases from our sister courts explain when the government does and does not qualify as a victim for purposes of restitution.”
Andrew McMichael v. Commonwealth of Kentucky (Ky. Ct. App. 2021). “5 Pursuant to KRS 532.350(1)(a), restitution is rather vaguely 5 The text of the statute states in relevant part, (1) Upon a person’s conviction and sentencing for any .”
Ariel Chillers v. Commonwealth of Kentucky (Ky. Ct. App. 2021). “-4- Second, KRS 532.350(1)(a) defines “[r]estitution” as “any form of compensation paid by a convicted person to a victim for counseling, medical expenses, lost wages due to injury, or property damage and other expenses suffered by a victim because of a criminal act[.”
Dorothea Bradley v. Commonwealth of Kentucky (Ky. Ct. App. 2021). “]” KRS 532.350(1)(a) (emphasis added). It is mandatory in Kentucky for a trial court to consider the economic impact of crimes on the victims to order the defendant to make restitution, in addition to any other penalty provided, for injuries to victims including their “monetary…”
Courtney Lightner v. Commonwealth of Kentucky (Ky. Ct. App. 2021). “” KRS 532.350(1)(a). Furthermore, KRS 532.032(2) states: “If pretrial diversion is granted, restitution shall be a part of the diversion agreement.”
— Ky. Rev. Stat. § 532.350(1) — 3 cases
Blevins v. Commonwealth, 435 S.W.3d 637 (Ky. Ct. App. 2014). “Specifically, Blevins maintains that the ASPCA is not entitled to restitution because it is not a “victim” under the restitution statute, KRS 532.350(1). Blevins notes that the ASPCA is a nonprofit organization that solicits and receives donations for the purpose of providing…”
James Justin Brewer v. Commonwealth of Kentucky (Ky. Ct. App. 2022).
Derick Barnett v. Commonwealth of Kentucky (Ky. Ct. App. 2024).
— Ky. Rev. Stat. § 532.350(1)(a) — 9 cases
Commonwealth v. Marshall, 345 S.W.3d 822 (Ky. 2011). “[22] As the Court of Appeals aptly stated in Gamble, payment of past due child support is restitution: [Restitution] is defined in KRS 532.350(1)(a) as "any form of compensation paid by a convicted person to a victim for counseling, medical expenses, lost wages due to injury, or…”
Charles R. Cavins v. Commonwealth of Kentucky (Ky. Ct. App. 2021). “See KRS 532.350(1)(a).” -7- Cases from our sister courts explain when the government does and does not qualify as a victim for purposes of restitution.”
Andrew McMichael v. Commonwealth of Kentucky (Ky. Ct. App. 2021). “5 Pursuant to KRS 532.350(1)(a), restitution is rather vaguely 5 The text of the statute states in relevant part, (1) Upon a person’s conviction and sentencing for any .”
Ariel Chillers v. Commonwealth of Kentucky (Ky. Ct. App. 2021). “-4- Second, KRS 532.350(1)(a) defines “[r]estitution” as “any form of compensation paid by a convicted person to a victim for counseling, medical expenses, lost wages due to injury, or property damage and other expenses suffered by a victim because of a criminal act[.”
Dorothea Bradley v. Commonwealth of Kentucky (Ky. Ct. App. 2021). “]” KRS 532.350(1)(a) (emphasis added). It is mandatory in Kentucky for a trial court to consider the economic impact of crimes on the victims to order the defendant to make restitution, in addition to any other penalty provided, for injuries to victims including their “monetary…”
— Ky. Rev. Stat. § 532.350(2)(a) — 1 case
Sevier v. Commonwealth, 434 S.W.3d 443 (Ky. 2014). “Sevier also makes a cursory allegation that the imposition of restitution violates his due process rights.”
— Ky. Rev. Stat. § 532.350(l)(a) — 5 cases
Commonwealth v. Morseman, 379 S.W.3d 144 (Ky. 2012). “Citing KRS 532.350 and KRS 533.030, the majority held that the trial court abused its discretion because “the statutes concerning restitution provide no authority to impose restitution in an amount other than in the amount of actual loss incurred from [Ap-pellee’s] illegal…”
Jones v. Commonwealth, 382 S.W.3d 22 (Ky. 2011). “In the great majority of cases, “restitution” as defined in KRS 532.350(l)(a), when not agreed upon or clearly established from the evidence presented during trial, will be readily ascertained and easily verified by medical records, insurance records, receipts, pay records,…”
Commonwealth v. Marshall, 345 S.W.3d 822 (Ky. 2011). “[22] As the Court of Appeals aptly stated in Gamble, payment of past due child support is restitution: [Restitution] is defined in KRS 532.350(1)(a) as "any form of compensation paid by a convicted person to a victim for counseling, medical expenses, lost wages due to injury, or…”
Sevier v. Commonwealth, 434 S.W.3d 443 (Ky. 2014). “Sevier also makes a cursory allegation that the imposition of restitution violates his due process rights.”
Vaughn v. Commonwealth, 371 S.W.3d 784 (Ky. Ct. App. 2012). “See KRS 532.350(l)(a). The Appellants additionally point out that the extradition statute, KRS 440.”
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