Kentucky Revised Statutes

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 640.020 (2026)

Detention of youthful offender if unable to meet conditions of release or

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bail. (1) Any person proceeded against as a youthful offender under the provisions of this chapter who is under eighteen (18) years of age shall be detained in a secure juvenile detention facility if he is unable to meet the conditions of release or bail established pursuant to KRS Chapter 431 and the Kentucky Rules of Criminal Procedure. (2) Any person proceeded against as a youthful offender under the provisions of this chapter who is eighteen (18) years of age or older shall be lodged as an adult if he is unable to meet the conditions of release or bail established pursuant to KRS Chapter 431 and the Kentucky Rules of Criminal Procedure. Effective: July 1, 2015 History: Amended 2014 Ky. Acts ch. 132, sec. 51, effective July 1, 2015. -- Amended 1988 Ky. Acts ch. 350, sec. 105, effective April 10, 1988. -- Created 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 423, sec. 135, effective July 1, 1987.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 2002–2012 · leading case: Jackson v. Commonwealth, 363 S.W.3d 11 (Ky. 2012).

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Jackson v. Commonwealth, 363 S.W.3d 11 (Ky. 2012). · cites it 2× “” This tracks, in part, the language in KRS 640.020(2)(a) about mandatory findings.”

Commonwealth v. Jeffries, 95 S.W.3d 60 (Ky. 2002). · cites it 2× “." (emphasis added)). Commentary to KRS 533.”

— Ky. Rev. Stat. § 640.020(2)(a) — 1 case

Jackson v. Commonwealth, 363 S.W.3d 11 (Ky. 2012). “” This tracks, in part, the language in KRS 640.020(2)(a) about mandatory findings.”

— Ky. Rev. Stat. § 640.020(2)(b) — 2 cases

Commonwealth v. Jeffries, 95 S.W.3d 60 (Ky. 2002). “." (emphasis added)). Commentary to KRS 533.”

Jackson v. Commonwealth, 363 S.W.3d 11 (Ky. 2012). “” This tracks, in part, the language in KRS 640.020(2)(a) about mandatory findings.”

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