Kentucky Revised Statutes

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 620.990 (2026)

Penalty

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(1) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, any person intentionally violating the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor.

(2) The use of information by public officers and by defense counsel for purposes of investigation and trial of cases or other proceedings under the provisions of KRS Chapters 600 to 645 or in any criminal prosecution or appeal shall not constitute a violation of this chapter. Effective: July 15, 2008 History: Amended 2008 Ky. Acts ch. 72, sec. 5, effective July 15, 2008. -- Amended 1988 Ky. Acts ch. 350, sec. 62, effective April 10, 1988. -- Created 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 423, sec. 96, effective July 1, 1987.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1996–1998 · leading case: Commonwealth v. Allen, 980 S.W.2d 278 (Ky. 1998).

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Commonwealth v. Allen, 980 S.W.2d 278 (Ky. 1998). · cites it 2× “He, too, failed to report the alleged abuse to proper authorities and has also been charged under KRS 620.990. In March 1993, after Mullins allegedly abused yet another sixth-grade girl, that child and several eyewitnesses reported the incident to an assistant principal, and all…”

Hazlett v. Evans, 943 F. Supp. 785 (E.D. Ky. 1996). · cites it 2× “See KRS § 620.990; W.Va.Code § 49-6A-8. Realizing the onerous burden placed upon the doctor and others who fall under the reporting provision, the legislature provided such persons with immunity, civilly and criminally, when the person acted “in good faith”.”

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